Events & Training

ABBRA offers seminars, webinars, and training on relevant and timely topics.

Marine Service Manager Course™

Marine Service Manager Course™

Upcoming Events

In-Person Conference

ABBRA 2025 Annual Conference-January 27th-29th!

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

Marine Risk Management Webinar Series

ABBRA and Starkweather & Shepley have developed a new risk management video series.

Training Opportunities

Remote Course

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.

Remote Course

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.

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Up to date industry guides and reports.

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