Advocacy, Access, & the Boating Industry

About this episode

Kristina Hebert interviews Clay Crabtree about the policies affecting the future of recreational boating.

Host Kristina Hebert sits down with Clay Crabtree, Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs at the National Marine Manufacturers Association, from the American Boating Congress in Washington, DC, to discuss the policies shaping the future of recreational boating. From the Sportfish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund to water access, trade policy, tariffs, and fuel regulations, Kristina and Clay break down the issues impacting boating businesses, conservation, and access na...

People in this episode

Host: Kristina Hebert

Guest: Clay Crabtree

Topics covered

• boating industry
• public policy
• recreational boating
• water access
• trade policy
• fuel regulations

Keywords

• boating
• public policy
• recreational boating
• conservation
• trade policy
• fuel regulations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Marine Manufacturers Association

Places: Washington, DC

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