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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… Continue reading

 The Marine Service Managers Course (MSM) is a four-week course, where attendees will participate in six educational sessions on topics that are critical to running a successful service management department including effective leadership, human resource development, maritime law and more. The educational sessions are taught by seasoned industry leaders, live and online. The Marine Service Managers Course (MSM) will be held in November… Continue reading

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Board 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… Continue reading

FOR 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… Continue reading

FOR 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… Continue reading

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 Center. “On behalf… Continue reading

      For 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 &… Continue reading

The 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… Continue reading

The Boatyard Roundtable discussion will be led by two industry veterans, Tara Regan and Tim Shields. They will introduce boatyard operational topics and moderate a discussion from an active audience of service professionals. They will explore operational structure within different sized marine service providers and proven work flow processes. They will highlight and explore trade… Continue reading