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
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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