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The Michigan Boating Industries Association serves as the voice of recreational boating in Michigan. This website serves as an information source for its members, boating enthusiasts, the media and anyone with interest in boating in Michigan.

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Latest News

EPA Permit Proposal Riddled With Flaws
The EPA released two draft permits for boats on June 17, 2008. Recreational vessels have been arbitrarily cut in half, with one permit applying to boats under 79 feet and the other applying to boats as 80 feet (and functionally treating them as commercial vessels). Although the initial proposal looks less severe than initially anticipated, that appearance is deceptive. The fact of the matter is that the EPA proposal represents a sweeping, unprecedented and confusing new regulatory regime for every recreational boat operator or owner in the country. Read more....

Recreational boating industry is critical partner in creating safe, secure U.S. waterways
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff Announces Small Vessel Security Strategy at American Boating Congress. Read press release.

RBFF Announces Re-Launch of the Take Me Fishing Campaign and Website

Grow Boating Television Updates Keep you Informed
To watch recent episodes, click here

MBIA's Annual Recreational Boating Educational Foundation Golf Outing

Do you and your friends like to golf and have a good time? Then come join us at beautiful Hawk Hollow Golf Course in Bath, MI on Tuesday, August 5, 2008. There will be great food, prizes, and lots of fun. All proceeds will go toward the boating scholarship program. For more information and registration, click here.

If you are interested in sponsorship or would like to donate a gift, click here.

MBIA Calendar

Recreational Boating Industries Educational Foundation's Golf Outing
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Hawk Hollow Golf Course
15101 Chandler Rd
Bath, MI 48808

Recreational Boating Educational Conference
December 3 - 5, 2008
Doubletree Hotel Bay City Riverfront
1 Wenonah Park Place
Bay City, MI 48708

Detroit Boat Show - February 14 - 22, 2009
Cobo Hall
One Washington Blvd
Detroit, MI 48226

Spring Boating Expo - March 12 -15, 2009
Rock Financial Showplace
46100 Grand River Ave
Novi, MI 48374

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