60 Years Representing the Boatyard and Marine Service Industries
Our mission for our members:
- We train and educate your management and employee craftsman, promoting business professionalism in the marine service industry
- We share valuable information among our members and provide many networking opportunities.
- We promote the best interests of the boatyard industry, and cooperate widely with other groups on a strategic basis.
- We solve common business problems, frequently using the group's buying power as a lever.
ABBRA is a member organization that represents over 250 boatyards, repairers and associated industries in the United States and abroad. The 22 member board represents many of the industry's leaders.
Our products and services to you
- Professional Development
- Technician certificate programs (fiberglass, bottom paint, basic and advanced diesel repair).
- Employee training programs
- Video training. A short and concise video tape on preparing and painting hulls
- Management seminars
- Performance twenty groups for large and small facilities
- Free job posting board for members
Network Services
- www.abbra.org forums
- Free regional roundtables
- National Conference and annual meeting. International Marina and Boatyard Conference and ABBRAs Annual Meetings provide the industry's best networking opportunity.
- Annual Awards. An industry standard -- ABBRA's annual awards -- recognizes industry leaders in areas of environment, safety, technology and training.
Communication
- Capstan Newsletter. An industry specific newsletter mailed directly to you every other month. Includes up-to-date news and information. Another industry must.
- Regular email communications about membership opportunities
Business Solutions
- ABBRAGARD insurance program. Using the strength of Great American and the exprience of Starkweather and Shepley Insurance, the program is designed to meet your needs.
- Wage Rate Survey. Annual survey of wages across 13 categories, divided by region. Free for members who provide data!
- ABBRACARD Cruising Directory. Full listing of ABBRA member boatyards and repairer facilities.
- Boatyard Operators Manual. A Collection of keynote articles by industry leaders. A must have office campanion for any boatyard manager.
