2025 Annual Conference
Eco-Friendly Boating Resources

Not a Marina or Boatyard?

Allied Membership is for You

Become an Allied Business Member

Want to Connect with More Customers? Boost Visibility and Drive Sales with the MRA!

Whether you’re a vendor, supplier, service provider, or facility manager, your business needs to be seen. Period.

Lack of exposure in the marketplace can keep you from being recognized as a leader in the marine recreation industry—resulting in missed sales opportunities and hindering your business growth.

The Marine Recreation Association (MRA) brings you into the fold of a dynamic community that’s looking for what you have to offer.

Why Join the MRA?

Expand Your Reach

Through targeted advertising, membership ensures your business gets seen, recognized, and positioned as a leader in the industry.

As part of your membership, you’ll be featured in the MRA’s member directory, a go-to resource for marine professionals and boaters searching for products and services from reputable companies.

Promote your business with prime advertising spots in our monthly newsletters and email campaigns, keeping your brand top-of-mind and helping you become a recognized name in the industry.

Exhibit at our annual trade show to connect with decision-makers looking for quality products and services. With plenty of opportunities to chat with potential customers, you can get to know them and their needs personally, creating brand familiarity, and positioning your business as a top prospect to meet those needs.

Stand Out in a Crowded Industry

Your business isn’t just about making a profit—it’s about doing so responsibly, with respect for both people and the environment.

Being an MRA member demonstrates your commitment to eco-friendly practices and responsible operations. It’s a badge of credibility that differentiates your business and resonates with customers who care about sustainability and integrity.

Make Real Connections

Nothing beats the power of face-to-face interaction. MRA events create opportunities to shake hands, share stories, and establish relationships with potential customers and industry peers.

In a world that’s offering less and less real connection, you can build community and camaraderie, exchange ideas, and tackle challenges with people who love marine recreation as much as you do!

Protect the Industry, Secure Your Future

When you join the MRA, you’re not just supporting your business—you’re supporting marine recreation as a whole. Your membership helps fund critical advocacy efforts that protect the industry we all depend on.

Representing hundreds of coastal and inland marine facilities, the MRA fights for realistic environmental policies at the California state level. We work with legislators to protect the water while also preventing its businesses from being crushed under the weight of excessive regulations and fines.

What if you don’t operate a marine facility but supply or serve them?

Strict regulations and fines can drain these facilities’ resources, limiting their ability to invest in repairs, improvements, and growth. But when these businesses thrive, it opens up more opportunities for you to reach new customers and meet their needs.

What if you’re not located in California?

California often sets the precedent for environmental policies that spread to other states and even nations.

By supporting the MRA, you’re not only ensuring reasonable regulations locally—you’re helping to shape policies that affect the marine recreation industry worldwide.

A stronger, healthier industry means more customers, more opportunities, and more growth for your business.

Keep Learning

Expand Your Reach

For top-notch industry education, don’t miss our annual Educational Conference and Trade Show!

Attend expert-led seminars covering leadership, emerging trends, new technologies, legislative changes, and more—all aimed at keeping your business competitive and compliant.

Held in a different scenic location each year and with plenty of attractions nearby, you’ll have the opportunity to relax, explore, and network while gaining valuable insights.

Stay Ahead of the Game

The MRA’s monthly newsletters feature articles on marketing strategies, human resources, legal and legislative updates, and upcoming events—helping you stay ahead in the dynamic world of marine recreation.

Attend our monthly advocacy webinars, where our dedicated lobbyist and government leaders discuss current and future legislation affecting the industry.

Who Should Join?

If you’re not a marina or boatyard operator, Allied Membership is for you!

It’s ideal for vendors, suppliers, service providers, and facilities in the marine recreation space, seeking to:

  • Gain exposure to marine businesses and/or boaters.
  • Build credibility within the marine recreation community.
  • Network with industry leaders and peers.
  • Support advocacy efforts that protect the industry’s future.
  • Stay ahead of policy changes and industry trends.
Sign Me Up!

Why Hundreds of Marinas Have Joined the MRA…

“What I appreciate about the MRA is the ability to meet face-to-face with our clients and colleagues in a marine-specific environment. I think that’s getting lost in today’s business world, where everybody’s doing Zoom Meetings and there’s not a lot of in-person interaction. You don’t have as many opportunities to get together and have collaborative time. I think that’s the biggest benefit for me.”

–Bryce Fisher
Manager of Product Development | West Division, USA
Bellingham Marine Industries

Membership is Valuable,
But You Get Out What You Put In.

The Marine Recreation Association creates opportunities, but it’s up to you to seize them. Show up, participate, and make connections!

Whether you’re attending events or leveraging advertising opportunities, the MRA provides the exposure and connections you need to build lasting relationships, establish your brand, and grow your business.

Ready to meet your next customer?

Join the MRA Today