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Yamaha Continues Marine Technician Workforce Development Initiatives in Alaska

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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Key Points: 
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Inspired by the late Congressman Don Young, the training is the culmination of the Yamaha Marine Training Program Agreement signed by Governor Mike Dunleavy, University of Alaska President Pat Pitney, and former Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) Commissioner Dr. Tamika L. Ledbetter, and Ben Speciale, President, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit.
  • The agreement established an infrastructure for Yamaha Marine products training across the state, specifically in remote regions.
  • Developed in 2015, Yamaha’s TSP program aims to develop a stronger marine technician workforce through a certified curriculum, Yamaha systems access and product donations used in the classroom for hands-on training.
  • The Alaska Maritime Education Consortium (AMEC) is a partnership between The University of Alaska (UA) and the Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC).

Ditch the Snow for Sun and Sea: Use Boatsetter to Create New Holiday Traditions

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
Retail, Data Management, Technology, Yachting, Apps, Applications, Online Retail, Sports, Sailing, Maritime, Transport, Powerboating, Outdoors, Specialty, Software, Internet, Spend, Multimedia, United States Coast Guard, Sun, Family, Snow, Friends, Dolphin, Water, Tourism, Hotel

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231012874721/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231012874721/en/
    Ditch the Snow for Sun and Sea: Use Boatsetter to Create New Holiday Traditions (Photo: Business Wire)
    With more than 50,000 boats in over 700 global locations, Boatsetter makes getting on the water as easy as calling a rideshare.
  • “The holiday season is about spending quality time with loved ones, and what better way to do that than on a boat?” said Michael Farb, Boatsetter CEO.
  • Spend the day reeling in your first catch, then later enjoy one of the Florida Keys’ infamous sunsets.
  • Escape to a private beach of your choosing on board a luxury yacht complete with crew.

Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit Wins 2023 National Boating Safety Award

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Monday, October 9, 2023
Maritime, Transport, Sports, Powerboating, Multimedia, Advertising, Sea Tow, Safety, USCG, International, Accident, Yamaha Motor Company, Water, Fatality, Whaling, Yamaha, U.S.A, Conference

The Sea Tow Foundation in conjunction with the Boating Safety Advisory Council recognized Yamaha Marine with a National Boating Safety Award in the Marine Manufacturer category on Monday, Oct. 2 prior to the beginning of the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX®) in Tampa, Fla.

Key Points: 
  • The Sea Tow Foundation in conjunction with the Boating Safety Advisory Council recognized Yamaha Marine with a National Boating Safety Award in the Marine Manufacturer category on Monday, Oct. 2 prior to the beginning of the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX®) in Tampa, Fla.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231009246900/en/
    Hunter Bland, Yamaha Marine Safety Ambassador, played a major role in the Yamaha Marine safety campaign that recently won a 2023 National Boating Safety Award in the Marine Manufacturer category.
  • The name was shortened from the original National Boating Industry Safety Awards in 2023 to focus more directly on boating safety while still recognizing and celebrating only for-profit recreational boating industry companies.
  • “Boating safety is always a top priority for Yamaha, and I’m proud to be part of this campaign,” said Hunter Bland, Yamaha Boating Safety Ambassador.

Ben Speciale Inducted into National Marine Manufacturers Association’s Hall of Fame

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA®) inducted Ben Speciale, President, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit, into the Hall of Fame on Tuesday, Oct. 3.

Key Points: 
  • The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA®) inducted Ben Speciale, President, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit, into the Hall of Fame on Tuesday, Oct. 3.
  • Speciale joins industry leaders including Yamaha Past President Phil Dyskow, Regulator Marine President and Co-Founder Joan Maxwell, and Syntec Industries President Bill Watters in honorable induction.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231004576267/en/
    Ben Speciale, President, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit, was inducted into the National Marine Manufacturers' Hall of Fame on Oct. 3, 2023.
  • We applaud Ben’s contributions and congratulate him on his Hall of Fame induction.”
    Established in 1988, the NMMA Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have, or continue to generate, substantial and lasting contributions toward the advancement of the marine industry.

United States Recreational Boat Market Insights Report 2023-2028 Featuring Key Vendors - Azimut-Benetti, Bombardier Recreational Products, Brunswick, Ferretti, & Groupe Beneteau - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, September 29, 2023
Sailing, Maritime, Sports, Fishing, Transport, Powerboating, Yachting, Growth, Environment, Sale, Shipbuilding, Video game

In terms of revenue, inboard/sterndrive boats dominate the recreational boat market.

Key Points: 
  • In terms of revenue, inboard/sterndrive boats dominate the recreational boat market.
  • Furthermore, major players focus on strategic agreements, acquisitions, and collaboration with emerging players to enter the US recreational boat market to gain access to commercially launched products.
  • Furthermore, the recreational boat market in the US has shown considerable growth with robust local manufacturing and strong export and import infrastructure.
  • Further, the US accounts for the largest share of 42% in revenue of the global recreational boat market.

Yamaha Rightwaters™, Georgia Southern University Launch New Initiative to Analyze the Role of Restored Oyster Reefs for Carbon Sequestration

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Natural Disasters, Environmental Issues, Sports, University, Other Natural Resources, Environment, Research, Powerboating, Outdoors, Education, Motor Sports, Natural Resources, Science, Climate Change, Mathematics, Coast, Marketing, U.S.A, Water quality, Towson University Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics, Burial, Multimedia, Carbon, Associate, Nature, Yamaha Motor Company, Student, A&M, Georgia Department of Economic Development, Georgia Southern University, Gulf of Mexico, Coastal Conservation Association, Knowledge, Growth, St. Catherines Island, Foreign policy, GSU, USCG, Water resources, Oyster farming, Aquaculture, Yamaha, Ethics, Atlantic Ocean, Biology

The research gathered during the project will help determine the carbon burial potential of newly formed oyster reefs off the coast of Georgia.

Key Points: 
  • The research gathered during the project will help determine the carbon burial potential of newly formed oyster reefs off the coast of Georgia.
  • Eastern oysters, Crassostrea virginica, are a commercially important species that also play a critical role in habitat creation by forming large reef structures.
  • “It’s our hope that the data collected through the two initiatives will give us more information about the carbon sequestration value of oyster reefs.
  • Georgia-specific data collected from newly established oyster reefs is necessary to fully evaluate carbon sequestration potential.

Yamaha Receives Chattahoochee Riverkeeper River Guardian Award

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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Jason Broshear, Division Manager, Corporate Planning and Sustainability, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., accepted the River Guardian Award for Yamaha’s support of Chattahoochee Riverkeeper’s education programs through the supply of outboard engines for their Floating Classrooms and scholarships for underserved youth.

Key Points: 
  • Jason Broshear, Division Manager, Corporate Planning and Sustainability, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., accepted the River Guardian Award for Yamaha’s support of Chattahoochee Riverkeeper’s education programs through the supply of outboard engines for their Floating Classrooms and scholarships for underserved youth.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230926912197/en/
    Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. is the recipient of the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper's River Guardian Award.
  • Pictured left to right: Henry Jacobs, Deputy Director, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper; Jason Broshear, Division Manager, Corporate Planning and Sustainability, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.; Julia Balte, Sustainability Coordinator, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit; and Jason Ulseth, Riverkeeper and Executive Director, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (Photo: Business Wire)
    Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK) hosted its annual Patron Celebration on September 22 at The Stave Room in Atlanta in celebration of the people and communities who devoted their time and talents for the love of the Chattahoochee River - “The Heart of the Hooch.” The evening included CRK’s annual “State of the River” address.
  • “Chattahoochee Riverkeeper is thrilled to present Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. with this year's River Guardian award,” said Jason Ulseth, Riverkeeper and Executive Director for Chattahoochee Riverkeeper.

Yamaha Pro Angler Ross Grothe Claims Second AIM® Weekend WalleyeTM Series Team of the Year Title

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Friday, September 15, 2023
Powerboating, Outdoors, Fishing, Sports, Motor Sports, AIM, Marketing, U.S.A, Team of the Year, Multimedia, Yamaha Motor Company, Lake Sakakawea, USCG, Toy, Whaling, Kerosene, Yamaha

Ross Grothe and his son Roger Grothe are the 2023 AIM® Weekend WalleyeTM Series Team of the Year (TOY).

Key Points: 
  • Ross Grothe and his son Roger Grothe are the 2023 AIM® Weekend WalleyeTM Series Team of the Year (TOY).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230915300848/en/
    Ross Grothe and his son Roger Grothe are the 2023 AIM® Weekend Walleye(TM) Series Team of the Year (TOY).
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    On Father’s Day 2016, Grothe first won his first AIM tournament in the Minnesota Division and went on to capture AIM Weekend Walleye Series TOY with his son Reid.
  • For more information about AIM™, AIM Pro Walleye Series™, AIM Weekend Walleye Series, AIM sponsors and AIM anglers, visit www.aimfishing.com .

Yamaha Marine Launches “Blue Life” Story Campaign, to Share Stories, Build Community Around the Boating Lifestyle

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Monday, September 11, 2023
Other Sports, Sports, Marketing, Communications, Extreme Sports, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Powerboating, Outdoors, Travel, Exploration, Multimedia, Adventure, Ship, Yamaha Motor Company, Advertising, Water, Digital, USCG, Social media, Nightclub, Kerosene, U.S.A, Antarctica, Yamaha, Development

Yamaha Marine premieres a new marketing campaign designed to create content that brings together the boating community through a story-telling approach.

Key Points: 
  • Yamaha Marine premieres a new marketing campaign designed to create content that brings together the boating community through a story-telling approach.
  • Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit, based in Kennesaw, Ga., markets and sells marine outboard motors ranging in size from 2.5 to 450 horsepower.
  • The unit includes manufacturing divisions of Yamaha Marine Systems Co., Inc., including Kracor of Milwaukee (rotational molding), Bennett Marine of Deerfield Beach, Fla. (trim tabs), and Yamaha Marine Precision Propellers of Indianapolis (stainless steel propellers).
  • Yamaha Marine Group is a division of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., based in Cypress, Calif.

Yamaha-Sponsored Kenai Classic Roundtable Sparks Discussion of Offshore Wind Effects on Fishery Management

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
Fishing, Alternative Energy, Energy, Maritime, Professional Services, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Transport, Sports, Other Natural Resources, Environment, Powerboating, Sustainability, Outdoors, Natural Resources, Commissioner, ASA, Fishery, KRSA, Research, Movement, Science, Wind, BLM, Yamaha Motor Company, Wind power, OSW, Round Table, Risk, Map, Classic, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, USCG, Food security, Economics, Aquaculture, Whaling, Pacific Ocean, U.S.A, Yamaha, Atlantic Ocean

The 10th Annual Kenai Classic Roundtable sponsored by Yamaha Rightwaters™ included a robust discussion on the possible effect Offshore Wind (OSW) could have on fishery management and access, led by Andy Lipsky, Offshore Wind Program Lead, NOAA® Fisheries, and Mike Waine, Atlantic Fisheries Policy Director, American Sportfishing Association®.

Key Points: 
  • The 10th Annual Kenai Classic Roundtable sponsored by Yamaha Rightwaters™ included a robust discussion on the possible effect Offshore Wind (OSW) could have on fishery management and access, led by Andy Lipsky, Offshore Wind Program Lead, NOAA® Fisheries, and Mike Waine, Atlantic Fisheries Policy Director, American Sportfishing Association®.
  • Both speakers shared concerns and sought input on solutions to meet the challenge of coexistence between OSW and healthy fisheries.
  • “Offshore wind is being planned and is really imminent across the U.S. and [we] have a chance now to get ahead on the science and planning of offshore wind energy.
  • The Roundtable has become a key element of the Classic focusing on a breadth of fishery, environmental, and conservation topics featuring nationally-recognized field and topical experts.