Waterway Access Points During COVID-19 Pandemic
Our friends at Discover Boating have created an interactive map to determine waterway access points during the COVID-19 pandemic. With boating access restrictions varying between states and changing daily, this new tool allows boaters to easily determine the status of their waterways and access points. Find the interactive map HERE ...
Have Questions About Accessing COVID-19 Economic Aid?
The National Marine Manufacturers Association has been active in encouraging the federal government to help the marine industry during the COVID-19 crisis. On Friday, April 17 they will host a webinar at 12:00pm ET for recreational boating industry stakeholders to ask questions about accessing COVID-19 economic aid. The event will feature brief opening remarks followed by a dedicated question and answer session, where members of NMMA’s advocacy team will address attendees’ questions in real time. REGISTER NOW: http://ow.ly/WWwk50ze18n ...
JMA’s Interpretation of Recent Executive Orders
In light of the local and state executive orders issued today, Wednesday, April 1, 2020, by Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, we want to make sure JMA members are informed to make logical decisions to operate their business within the “safer-at-home” guidelines. In Mayor Curry’s Executive Order, it states is section hh., “Private and municipal marinas and boat launches, docking, fueling, marine supply and other marina services, and other private outdoor recreational activities that comply with the spacing, maximum capacity and other requirements of federal, state and local executive orders and proclamations;” In Governor DeSantis’ Executive ...
Boating Activity Amid COVID – 19
The Jacksonville Marine Association is currently advocating to keep access to our local waters open for individuals and families in ALL Northeast Florida counties to continue to enjoy during this health crisis, with our concern still being to stop the spread of COVID-19. This includes access to marinas and boat ramps. It becomes significantly harder to justify these facilities remain open, along with other small businesses such as our bait & tackle shops, when individuals ignore guidelines to keep gatherings limited to less than 10 people. We URGE ALL residents and visitors to follow local, state and federal guidelines so ...
Pass the COVID-19 Relief Package!
Congress is finalizing an economic relief package to help businesses affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health crisis. They need to hear directly from those impacted most. Tell Congress to support our industry and pass this critical relief package. Our community has been advocating for our priorities to make sure our industry is supported during these unprecedented times. The relief package contains many important measures, including: ⇨ $350 billion for small- and medium-sized businesses to maintain payroll and other operations; ⇨ Provisions to streamline small business loan applications; ⇨ Payroll tax delay, modifications to net operating losses, and other tax ...
Spring Boating Prep
Spring is upon us and that means more time on the water for boat owners! Now is the time to plan and prepare for a trouble-free boating season. Proper preperations and maintenance depends on the type of vessel you own. Some tasks may include trailer maintenance, engine service, safety equipment, hull stability, fuel line inspection, just to name a few. BoatU.S., the largest marine association in the nation, has complied a check-list that’s easy to follow for all boat types to help you get ready for the season. Regardless of what type of boater you are, being proactive when it ...
Boater Skip Day Evolution & Info
Once a year boaters of all types “skip” work and head to Bayard Point to celebrate this fun holiday on the water. Boater Skip Day has quickly become one of the most anticipated and well attended boating events of the year in NE Florida with an expected 800 boats this year. Get your excuses ready and join us on June 3, 2022 at Marker 24 Bayard Point just south of the Shands Bridge. For more information, visit the event on Facebook. Boater Skip Day started as the Friday Poker Run Raft Up and slowly became a small party on the ...
2020 Marine Legislative Days
Any time we get to represent Jacksonville Marine Association at the state level is a win! So, when the Marine Industries Association of Florida scheduled Marine Legislative Days on January 27 - 28, I didn’t want to miss the boat (pun intended) and jumped aboard to attend this two-day event. My time there was packed with back to back appointments with key legislators of all levels. On day one, we were set up in a private room inside the prestigious Governor’s Club and heard from speakers such as Major Rob Rowe with FWC Boating and Waterways Section, Kellie Ralston from ...
