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From the Helm, Boating Broadcast is brought to you by MarineMax, the nation’s largest boat retailer.

HEADLINES:

First up, the National Marine Representatives Association recently announced $3,000 scholarship to outstanding students pursuing education and a career in the marine trades. High school seniors and college and vocational students are encouraged to apply HERE [LINK: bit.ly/2021-NMRA-Scholarship] before April 1, 2021. Scott Kolodny, NMRA president, comments, "We've awarded students working towards a wide range of careers including boatbuilding, marine logistics, naval design, and the Merchant Marines. NMRA members place a priority on the future of the marine industry, and the annual scholarship is the commitment we've made to the next generation of leaders." These scholarships are made possible through the generous support of several NMRA member rep groups and marine manufacturers.

Next up, the National Marine Manufacturers Association announced a partnership with Informa Markets to merge the Miami International Boat Show and Miami Yacht Show, including Superyacht Miami, creating one of the largest marine events in the world. Informa canceled the 2021 show and set dates for February 16 to 20, 2022. Can’t wait till next year? Check out MarineMax events and boat shows online.

Finally, Boating Magazine reviews the new addition to the Harris Sunliner family for 2021, the 230 Sport maintains an affordable price point while bringing in a higher level of trim and increasingly powerful horsepower options. During the Harris Black Tie Savings Event, you can save up to $1,500* on the remaining 2020 and select 2021 pontoon boats until March 31, 2021. Shop Harris Pontoon boats on MarineMax.com.

GUEST:

Stacey Dunn's job, Maui Jim Sunglass Evangelist, is inspirational, motivational, and educational by teaching people about sunglasses. Quality sunglasses protect your eyes from UV and HEV (blue light from the sun), and they make you look good. Maui Jim's polarized lenses work with the eye's anatomy to enhance color, and they can also help you fish! Tune in to hear more about Maui Jim, a charter boat captain who created the 30-year-old privately owned American company based out of Maui, Hawaii.

SOCIAL: 

The social update is all about cool things you can find in the social-sphere. Today we take a look at the life of a fearless feline and a photogenic canine.

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