Offering education and training for boat builders, refit, repair and service businesses.
With education and training still recognized as critical for both management and their technical trades professional in today’s busy boatyards and marine businesses, time, cost and schedule are the key considerations when evaluating their ability to take advantage of training opportunities.
Through its participation in trade shows like IBEX and during its Boatyard Business Conference, ABBRA offers seminars on relevant and timely topics. Additionally, in partnership with our insurance partner Starkweather and Shepley, ABBRA offers Webinars that members can attend without the hassle or cost of travel, or the added challenge of time away from the yard.
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Upcoming Events
In-Person Conference – January 27th-29th
ABBRA 2025 Annual Conference
The American Boat Builders & Repairers Association will hold its annual conference at the Broward County Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale, FL January 27, – January 29, 2025. The event includes a day and a half of boatyard management and service content, industry networking, an optional marina and boatyard tour, and an exhibition floor with over 160 exhibitors delivered in partnership with the Association of Marina Industries (AMI).
Webinar
Risk Management Webinar Series
ABBRA and Starkweather & Shepley have developed a new risk management video series.
Training Opportunities
In person course – March 2025
Technical Training: Engine and Electrical Repair
Remote Course – September 2025
Step Up To Supervisor
Gain new insights on issues and challenges common throughout the boat repair and boat building industry from peers and seasoned instructors.
Remote Course – November 2025
Marine Service Manager Course
This course is designed for boatyard and service professionals who started in service and now have or aspire to have management responsibilities.
In person course – February 2026
Marine Service Manager Course
This course is designed for boatyard and service professionals who started in service and now have or aspire to have management responsibilities.
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