The American Boat Builders & Repairers Association (ABBRA) has released the much-anticipated popular publication: The Boatyard Resource Guide (formerly The Boatyard and Marina Operators Manual). The Guide, previously updated in 1987, has been thoroughly revamped and covers a variety of topics that are highly relevant to all of us working in the boat building and […]
Read MoreBoard adds three new directors at Annual Conference to 2023 roster Warren, RI- (January 30, 2023) The American Boatbuilders & Repairers Association (ABBRA), welcomed three new members at its Annual Conference in Daytona Beach to its 2023 board of directors: Andy Tyska, Bristol Marine; Ron Gift, Safe Harbor Marinas; and Mike Arieta, Hinckley Yachts. All directors […]
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Warren, RI (February 8, 2023) – The American Boatbuilders & Repairers Association (ABBRA) is pleased to announce the successful completion of its Annual Conference. Attended by some of the country’s leading boat and service yards, the conference was held in Daytona Beach, Florida at the Ocean Center Convention Center. “On behalf of the […]
Read MoreThe American Boat Builders and Repairers Association (ABBRA) and The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) released this survey in November of 2022 and collected data on benefits, salaried and hourly wages, and hours worked per week. This year the study includes information on technical positions including marine service manager, marine engine technician, and more. We […]
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The American Boatbuilders & Repairers Association is pleased to announce the presentation of its Boatyard of the Year (2020) award to KKMI Sausalito at its annual conference held at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida last week. Due to COVID19 restrictions, ABBRA had not been able to make this presentation in-person […]
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Warren, RI (February 14, 2022) – The American Boatbuilders & Repairers Association is pleased to announce the successful completion of its face-to-face Annual Conference in over three years. Attended by some of the country’s leading boat and service yards, the Annual Conference was held in Daytona Beach, Florida at the Ocean Center Convention […]
Read MoreAs a lifelong passionate fisherman and sailor, Tim enjoys all aspects of being on the water with family and friends. As a child growing up in Seabright NJ, Tim and his family spent every weekend aboard their sportfish prowling the waters in search of fun and family memories. Today, Tim and his wife Robin sail […]
Read MoreKellie Crete joined Gowrie Group in 2012, in 2019 Gowrie became part of Risk Strategies. Kellie is a member of the national Safety & Loss Prevention Team. Kellie started her career in the environmental, health and safety industry in 1990. She is an industry leader in safety and loss prevention and has worked with […]
Read MoreFor all ABBRA Members! Click HERE to see the full presentation. Stay tuned for our next risk management webinar in early February! Topics covered in the presentation: Developing Written COVID Protocols Face Covering Usage & Safety Policy Sick Protocol / Your Sick Policy Positive Case Response / Outbreak Protocol Employee Communication & […]
Read MoreThe American Boat Builders & Repairers Association is pleased to announce it will hold its annual conference at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL. January 31 – February 2, 2022. This two-day event includes boatyard and service specific content, industry networking and access to the first day of the Association of Marina Industries Conference […]
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