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Yamaha Rightwaters™ Helps Georgia Department of Natural Resources Power G3 Jon Boats for Stephen C. Foster State Park Visitors

Kennesaw, GA --March 20, 2023– Yamaha Rightwaters™ continues its support of Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) by powering six jon boats with Yamaha F6 outboards in Stephen C. Foster State Park. The outboards give visitors the opportunity to fish, birdwatch and explore the Okefenokee Swamp, the largest blackwater swamp in the U.S.
 

Boone Lake Association Announces New Relationship with Yamaha Rightwaters™

Kennesaw, GA – March 1, 2023 – Yamaha becomes an official outboard sponsor of Boone Lake Association (BLA) as the environmental group forms a new relationship with Yamaha Rightwaters™. Formed in 1983 to oversee the water quality of Boone Lake, the (BLA) is one of the oldest established environmental groups in the state of Tennessee. Yamaha Rightwaters will provide BLA with a Yamaha F175 outboard to power its clean-up boat.
 

Yamaha Marine Reinforces Commitment to Carbon Neutrality, Innovation During 2023 Miami International Boat Show®

MIAMI, Fla., February 16, 2023 — The Yamaha Marine U.S. Business Unit announced a collaborative initiative for biofuel testing, introduced new marine products and addressed future plans for growth and expansion during the 2023 Miami International Boat Show^®.
 

Siren Marine Introduces Siren Trident, Announces Pilot Agreement with Grady-White and Regulator

MIAMI, Fla., Feb. 16, 2023 — During the 2023 Miami International Boat Show^®, Siren Marine introduced Siren Trident, an industry-first IoT software for marine engine maintenance and system compatibility that offers substantial benefits to Yamaha customers, dealers and boat builders. In addition, Grady-White and Regulator Marine will become the first two Siren Marine pilot boat builders, offering Trident as standard equipment on select 2024 model year boats.
 

Mark Tracy is the New Vice President of the Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit

KENNESAW, Ga. – February 8, 2023 – Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit announced today the appointment of Mark Tracy to the role of Vice President. In his new position, Tracy will continue to oversee Yamaha Marine Power Sales and Marketing teams, with the added responsibility of the Marine Customer Experience (Marine Service) team.
 

Tellico Boaters Assistance Response Team (T-BART) Announces New Relationship with Yamaha Rightwaters™

Kennesaw, GA – December 13, 2022 – Yamaha becomes an official outboard sponsor of T-BART as the response team forms a new relationship with Yamaha Rightwaters™. Pursuant to the three-year agreement, Yamaha will assist T-BART by providing a Yamaha F115 outboard and other financial backing.
 

Siren Marine Products Now Available Through All Yamaha Outboard Dealers

NEWPORT, RI – Dec. 1, 2022 – Siren Marine’s Connected Boat^® products are now available for purchase and installation at over 2,100 Yamaha Outboard Dealers nationwide. Siren Marine gives customers the ability to remotely monitor boat location, view battery levels, check shore power connection, monitor bilge activity and more. Yamaha acquired Siren Marine in December of 2021.
 

Yamaha Marine Adopts Plant-Derived Materials for Personal Watercraft Parts

Kennesaw, Ga., November 17, 2022 – Yamaha Marine U.S. Business Unit will soon begin to use plant-derived cellulose nanofiber (CNF) reinforced resin in the production of specific watercraft parts. The CNF reinforced resin, developed through a collaborative agreement between Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. in Japan (“Yamaha Motor”) and Nippon Paper Industries Corporation, Ltd., represents what appears to be one of the world’s first practical use of sustainable material for watercraft parts.*
 

Yamaha Marine’s Technical School Partnership Program Adds Ten New Schools

KENNESAW, Ga.  – Nov. 14, 2022 – The Yamaha Marine Technical School Partnership program (TSP) added ten new schools to its growing list of participants during the last 12 months, bringing the total number to 117 nationwide. 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.
 

Yamaha Rightwaters™ Conservation Efforts Gain Recognition for Innovation

KENNESAW, Ga. – Oct. 25, 2022 — Soundings Trade Only recognized Yamaha as one of the Top 10 Most Innovative companies in the marine industry for the Yamaha Rightwaters sustainability program. Editor-in-Chief Gary Reich made the announcement during a special online awards ceremony on Oct. 21.

 

Yamaha Rightwaters™ Helps Center for Coastal Studies Repower Marine Mammal Rescue Boat

Kennesaw, Ga., October 18, 2022 – Yamaha Rightwaters™ continues its support of the Center for Coastal Studies in Provincetown, Mass., by helping the marine rescue organization repower a boat with new 300-horsepower outboards. The F300s will power the twin-engine Ibis, a whale disentanglement vessel used to assist with several research and rescue programs in the Cape Cod Bay area.
 

Yamaha Marine Business Unit’s Kerry Schroder and Ron Lubic named Technical and Co-Technical Chair for SkillsUSA® Marine Service Technology Competition

Kennesaw, Ga. – Oct. 10, 2022— Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit announced today, Kerry Schroder, Senior District Service Manager and Ron Lubic, District Service Manager will serve as the Florida Technical and Co-Technical contest chairs for the SkillsUSA^® Marine Service Technology competition. Schroder and Lubic each have over 25 years of experience in the marine industry and work with technical schools throughout the state of Florida by connecting students interested in marine service careers with Yamaha dealers, organizing job shadow days for students at Yamaha dealers, mentoring students in the classroom, supporting instructors by presenting them with the latest content and organizing local SkillsUSA^® competitions.
 

Yamaha/Skeeter Pro Angler and Safety Ambassador Hunter Bland Appointed to Florida Boating Advisory Council

KENNESAW, Ga. – Sept. 21, 2022 – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, on Sept. 16, announced the appointment of Yamaha/Skeeter Pro Angler and National Boating Safety Ambassador Hunter Bland to the Boating Advisory Council. During his three-year term, Bland will help the council make recommendations to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Department of Economic Opportunity regarding issues affecting the boating community, including boating and diving safety education; boating-related facilities, including marinas and boat testing facilities; boat usage; boat access and working waterfronts.

Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit Creates New Project Management Office

KENNESAW, Ga., August 24, 2022 --- Yamaha today announced the creation of a new Project Management Office under the business planning division which supports the Marine Business Unit by delivering tailored solutions that execute employee-driven projects through innovation and collaboration. Megan Bennett will lead the new team as Department Manager.
 

2022 Kenai Classic Roundtable Tackles Aquatic Invasive Species

AIS Blue Ribbon Commission Seeks Dialogue in Alaska

Soldotna, Alaska – August 19, 2022 – The 9^th Annual Kenai Classic Roundtable included a robust discussion on the damage caused by aquatic invasive species. The Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Blue Ribbon Commission shared concerns and sought input on solutions from an audience of key officials including U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Governor Mike Dunleavy and Dr. Richard Spinrad, NOAA^® Administrator.
 

Inspired by Late Congressman Young, Yamaha Expands Technical Training in Alaska

Soldotna, Alaska – August 18, 2022 – Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit and the Alaska Maritime Education Consortium (AMEC) signed a Yamaha Marine Training Program Agreement under Yamaha’s Technical School Partnership Program. This Agreement will establish a comprehensive Yamaha marine technical training program throughout the state, specifically in remote regions.
 

Tennessee River Cleanup Efforts to Increase with Expansion of Nonprofit Fleet Thanks to Donations from TVA and Yamaha Rightwaters™

Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful (KTNRB) can now boast a fleet of two 26-foot river cleanup boats after celebrating the maiden voyage of the organization’s second boat earlier this week with a cleanup held on Fort Loudoun Lake of the Tennessee River. The nonprofit’s board members and their families participated in the cleanup, removing 1,453 lbs. of trash during the boat’s first venture on the water.
 
The purchase of the custom aluminum jon boat, named The Holston after one of the two rivers that converge to form the Tennessee River, was made possible largely through funding and donations from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Yamaha Rightwaters™, a Knoxville, Tenn.-based Home Depot (Schaad Road) store, and Premier Watersports of Knoxville.
 

OCEARCH® Announces New Relationship with Yamaha Rightwaters™, Yamaha Becomes Official Outboard

KENNESAW, Ga. – August 3, 2022 –Yamaha becomes the new official outboard of OCEARCH^® as the renowned research organization forms a new relationship with Yamaha Rightwaters™. Through the three-year agreement, OCEARCH will power its chase boats with Yamaha outboards. The first boat will have twin 300-horsepower Yamaha V6 Offshore outboards, while two additional boats will have Yamaha F150 and F60 power.

Yamaha Pro Anglers Lend Perspective to Aquatic Invasive Species Discussion During Blue Ribbon Commission Session at ICAST 2022

Orlando, Fla. – July 26, 2022 – The Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Blue Ribbon Commission held its first listening session on Thursday, July 21. Yamaha Pro Anglers and Commissioners Mark Menendez and Ish Monroe discussed the negative effects of aquatic invasive species on state fisheries management, boating and fishing access and revealed the complexities of the invasive species issue.
 
 

Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit Creates New Marine Procurement Division

KENNESAW, Ga., July 18, 2022 — Yamaha today announced the expansion of the Marine Procure Department into a new Marine Procurement Division, organizing the growing team into four departments along functional lines. This will allow the teams to develop specialists, who can perform more profound analysis, and strengthen internal and external communications. James Mills assumes the role of Division Manager, leading all Yamaha Marine Procurement departments including Strategy and Planning, the Concurrent Engineering Department, the Quality Engineering Department and the Control Department.
 

Yamaha Marine Lends Support to 2022 SkillsUSA® National Competition, Fosters Marine Technician Career Development

Atlanta, Ga.— July 7, 2022 - Yamaha Marine supported the 2022 National SkillsUSA^® Competition in Atlanta, Ga., June 20-24, through the organization and facilitation of the Marine Service Technology competition segment. In addition to the marine technology events, the national competition, which took place at the Georgia World Congress Center, also featured welding, construction trades, manufacturing, transportation, health care, hospitality, human services and more.

 

Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit Announces Todd Hoobler as Department Manager, Marine ISD

KENNESAW, Ga. – July 6, 2022 – Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit announced today the appointment of Todd Hoobler to Department Manager, Marine Information Strategies Division (ISD). In his new role, Hoobler is responsible for assessing and representing the needs of the Marine Business Unit’s business systems and communicating those requirements to Yamaha’s national ISD department. He also leads the customer/client team responsible for supporting Marine operational systems and processes, providing data reporting and analytics, and facilitating Marine investment projects and initiatives.  
 

Yamaha Becomes Official Outboard of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust®

KENNESAW GA – June 27 2022 – Yamaha Rightwaters™ announced it's the official outboard of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust^® (BTT). With this sponsorship, Yamaha is committed to BTT’s mission to conserve bonefish, tarpon and permit—the species, their habitats and the larger fisheries they comprise.
 

Yamaha Marine Precision Propellers, Sharrow Marine Announce Manufacturing and Distribution Supply Agreement

Greenfield, Ind. – June 21, 2022 - Yamaha’s U.S. Marine Business Unit announced today a new manufacturing and limited supply agreement between Yamaha Marine Precision Propellers (YPPI) and Sharrow Marine. The terms of the agreement allow YPPI to cast Sharrow Marine’s award-winning propellers in YPPI’s state-of-the-art facility and foundry in Greenfield, Ind. Yamaha will also offer Sharrow Propellers through its boat builder and dealer distribution channels.
 

Valhalla Boatworks Joins Yamaha Rightwaters™ Plastics Recycling Program

Kennesaw, Ga.— June 16, 2022- Valhalla Boatworks is the most recent addition to the list of boat manufacturers currently recycling plastic protective covers through the Yamaha Rightwaters plastics recycling program. To date, the program, which launched in August 2021, is responsible for returning 17,911 pounds of Polyethylene and Polypropylene sheet plastics back into base materials, reducing the amount of plastics in U.S. waterways.

Joe Maniscalco is the New General Manager of Marine Service for Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit

KENNESAW, Ga. – June 14, 2022 – Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit announced today the appointment of Joe Maniscalco to General Manager, Marine Service. In his new position, Maniscalco will oversee marine service training and support for Yamaha outboards and systems as well as Yamaha WaterCraft products.
 

Yamaha Rightwaters™ Reports Annual Initiative Progress

Washington D.C. – June 8, 2022 – Yamaha Rightwaters™ recapped sustainability and conservation initiative progress from the past 12 months during 2022 Capitol Hill Oceans Week. From June 2021 through June 2022, Yamaha Rightwaters sponsored new carbon sequestration and plastics recycling programs in addition to projects that continue to support marine habitat restoration, managing the spread of invasive species and meaningful scientific research.
 

Yamaha Rightwaters™, Coastal Conservation Association®, Harte Research Institute Launch New Initiative to Determine Carbon Sequestration Value of Restored Oyster Beds

Rockport, Texas – June 6, 2022 –Yamaha Rightwaters recently joined forces with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s^® Harte Research Institute and the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA^®) to initiate a new conservation project designed to evaluate the role of oyster reefs in capturing and storing carbon in St. Charles Bay in the Gulf of Mexico. The ultimate goal is to potentially scale the program to a larger scope.

Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit Announces 2021/2022 Certified Master Technicians

KENNESAW, Ga. – May 26, 2022 – Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit announced today the marine technicians who successfully earned Yamaha Master Technician Certification during late 2021 and early 2022. In order to earn the certification, experienced marine technicians must complete six week-long courses covering outboard engine operating systems, proper installation, service and maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting skills. Out of hundreds of applicants, approximately 30 technicians pass Yamaha’s certification exam on an annual basis.
 

Yamaha Executives Promote Hybrid Solution of Electrification and Biofuels, Ask for Improved E15 Labeling During 2022 American Boating Congress

WASHINGTON D.C. – May 23, 2022 – Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit executives joined 225 representatives from the boating and fishing industries in Washington D.C. for the 2022 American Boating Congress (ABC), May 11-13. During the three-day event, Yamaha leaders conducted 70 meetings on Capitol Hill educating legislators about the challenges of electrification in boating, the need to support research and approval of biofuels, and requesting improved labeling for E15 fuel through the Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act (H.R. 7731). They also advocated for the passage of the PREPARE Act (H.R. 3207/S.1621), which would allow small businesses the ability to prepare for natural disasters by investing in disaster-resilient infrastructure.

Yamaha Marine Precision Propellers Becomes INSHARP Certified

Indianapolis, Ind. – May 10, 2022 - Yamaha’s U.S. Marine Business Unit announced today Yamaha Marine Precision Propellers (YPPI) of Indianapolis is a certified participant in the Indiana Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (INSHARP).
 

Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit President Ben Speciale Receives Conservation Achievement Award

WASHINGTON D.C. – May 5, 2022 – The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership^® (TRCP^®) honored Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit President Ben Speciale with the 2022 Conservation Achievement Award during the 14^th Annual Capital Conservation Awards dinner on May 4, 2022. Recognized alongside Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) and Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN), 2022 recipients of the James D. Range Conservation Award, Speciale received his award for his leadership in conservation and environmental stewardship.
 

Ron Campbell is the New Outboard Sales Division Manager for Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit

KENNESAW, Ga. – April 27, 2022 – Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit announced today the appointment of Ron Campbell to the position of Division Manager, Outboard Sales. In his new role, Campbell will oversee all Yamaha U.S. dealer outboard sales initiatives and programs. He succeeds long-time Yamaha team member John Rigsby who retired in March of 2022.
 

Andrea Tetto is New Business Planning Division Manager for Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit

KENNESAW, Ga. – April 19, 2022 – Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit announced today the appointment of Andrea Tetto to the position of Division Manager, Business Planning. In her new role, Tetto is responsible for all facets of Business Planning, including business and market intelligence, strategy management, research, and the project management office.

 

Maitais Rogers of Apopka Marine Completes Yamaha Marine Apprentice Program (YMAP)

INVERNESS, Fla.- April 7, 2022 — Maitais Rodgers, marine technician at Apopka Marine, recently completed the Yamaha Marine Apprentice Program (YMAP) offered through Yamaha Marine University™ (YMU). YMAP helps marine dealers combat the current shortage of marine technicians by fostering qualified new technician careers. The program includes 4,000 hours of comprehensive, hands-on Yamaha outboard technician training supported by an online platform.
 

Susan Camp Becomes Marketing Division Manager, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit

KENNESAW, Ga. – April 5, 2022 – Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit announced today the appointment of Susan Camp to the position of Division Manager, Marketing. In her new role, Camp will oversee Yamaha Marine advertising, events, tournaments and sponsorships, Yamaha pro staff and Yamaha Marine dealer education. She succeeds Dale Barnes, who retired in March of 2022.

Yamaha Creates New Marine External Affairs Division

KENNESAW, Ga., March 31, 2022 —  Yamaha today announced the creation of a new Marine External Affairs Division designed to strengthen government affairs activities, increase sustainability efforts and enhance external communications. Martin Peters assumes the role of Division Manager, leading all Yamaha Marine External Affairs initiatives including government relations, corporate social responsibility/sustainability and Yamaha Marine communications and video teams.
 

Yamaha Marine Pays Tribute to Congressman Don Young

KENNESAW, Ga.- March 29, 2022 — As he lies in state today, Yamaha Marine honors the late Congressman Don Young (R-Alaska), the longest serving member of Congress and dean of the House, for his unwavering commitment to conservation, the example he provided as a true servant of his constituents and the way he energized those he met.   

YAMAHA MARINE UNVEILS MYYAMAHAOUTBOARDS

Kennesaw, Ga. – July 14, 2021 – This summer, Yamaha Marine introduces MyYamahaOutboards, a new mobile app and web portal that revolutionizes the ownership experience and helps enhance customer satisfaction of Yamaha outboards. MyYamahaOutboards puts essential product and dealer information at owners’ fingertips, including a complete maintenance history for each outboard they own.

YAMAHA OUTBOARD MAINTENANCE CERTIFICATION AVAILABLE TO MARINE TECHNICIANS THROUGH EXAM FACILITIES NATIONWIDE

Kennesaw, Ga. -  June 18, 2021 – Aspiring marine technicians can now become Yamaha-certified by completing and passing Yamaha Marine University™ Maintenance Certification Program (MCP) exams at designated locations nationwide. MCP offers technicians four distinct certifications covering Yamaha outboard products. Those include portable, midrange, inline (four-cylinder), and v-engine platforms.

YAMAHA RIGHTWATERS™ SUPPORTS DUCKS UNLIMITED® GULF COAST INITIATIVE

Kennesaw, Ga. – June 14, 2021 – Yamaha Rightwaters is a new sponsor of the Ducks Unlimited Gulf Coast Initiative, a multi-year conservation initiative dedicated to rebuilding wetlands lost to erosion, subsidence and sea level rise in Louisiana and Texas. Through the Meraux Foundation Terracing Project in Louisiana and the Sargent Marsh Shoreline Protection Project in coastal Texas, Ducks Unlimited, Yamaha Rightwaters, and other supporters will restore designated seagrass and wetland habitats and contribute to climate mitigation through a combination of protecting buried carbon and sequestering atmospheric carbon at rates up to 530 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year across the two projects.

YAMAHA PRO ISH MONROE JOINS FORCES WITH KEEP THE TENNESSEE RIVER BEAUTIFUL, YOUTH VOLUNTEERS AND YAMAHA RIGHTWATERS™ TO CLEAN UP NICKAJACK LAKE

Nickajack Lake, Tenn. – June 2, 2021 –  Yamaha Pro Angler Ish Monroe teamed up with Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful (KTNRB) and a group of young volunteers on June 1 to clean up Nickajack Lake. Led by KTNRB Executive Director Kathleen Gibi, the group pulled 2,119 pounds of trash from the shoreline near the Shellmound Campground boat ramp in Jasper, Tennessee.

YAMAHA RIGHTWATERS™ SUPPORTS CONSERVATION PROCLAMATION, RAISES AWARENESS FOR INVASIVE SPECIES

Kennesaw, Ga. – May 19, 2021 – Yamaha Rightwaters and other leading conservation groups kicked off National Invasive Species Awareness week by signing a National Conservation Proclamation highlighting the importance of invasive species awareness and recognizing May 15 as National Clean Drain Dry^® Day.

YAMAHA RIGHTWATERS SUPPORTS CCA CLEANUP EVENT ON EARTH DAY

Washington D.C. – April 23, 2021 – Yamaha Rightwaters joined forces with the Coastal Conservation Association^® (CCA^®) in Maryland and Northern Virginia to celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up Fletcher’s Cove on the Potomac River. Volunteers met at Fletcher’s Boat House on a chilly morning to spend some time preserving and enjoying one of the more popular fishing spots on the Nation’s River. With help from the Friends of Fletcher Cove and the National Capital Chapter of Trout Unlimited, the group removed debris from the river and raised awareness for a renovation project in the Cove.

YAMAHA SUPPORTS SOUTH CAROLINA BOATING AND FISHING ALLIANCE

Kennesaw, Ga. – April 13, 2021 – Yamaha joined forces with more than 30 South Carolina-based boating and fishing tackle manufacturers and marine dealerships to help form the new South Carolina Boating and Fishing Alliance (SCBFA). The SCBFA is dedicated to the protection and growth of the state’s burgeoning boating and fishing industry, and Yamaha is a charter member.

Yamaha Rightwaters™ Powers Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful Work Boat

Kennesaw, Ga. – August 11, 2020 – Yamaha Rightwaters joined forces with Anderson Marine to re-power Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful’s (KTNRB’s) 25-foot aluminum work boat with a V MAX SHO^® 90 outboard. The organization, which works to preserve, improve and protect the 652-mile Tennessee River, will use the boat and outboard for cleanup missions during scheduled volunteer events going forward.
 

“Repower with Yamaha” Offers Customers Zero Down, Rates as Low as 3.99 Percent APR for up to 180 Months*

Kennesaw, Ga. – August 3, 2020 – The “Repower with Yamaha” offer from Yamaha Marine gives customers great incentives to purchase new Yamaha four-stroke outboards between Aug. 1, 2020, and Sept. 4, 2020.
 

Yamaha Rightwaters™ Sponsors Dive during South Carolina Seven Expedition

Kennesaw, Ga. – June 29, 2020 – Yamaha Rightwaters™ will sponsor a blackwater dive in the Cooper River near Charleston on July 29 as part of the South Carolina Seven (SC7), a first-of-its-kind expedition across the Palmetto State showcasing its unique natural beauty while raising greater awareness of environmental threats (resulting from disastrous storms and flooding) to the most vulnerable areas of the state.
 

Yamaha Rightwaters™ Sustainability Initiative Marks One-Year Anniversary

Kennesaw, Ga. – June 12, 2020 – Yamaha Rightwaters™ marks its one-year anniversary this week, a milestone that coincides with 2020 World Oceans Day^® and Capitol Hill Ocean Week. Serving as the umbrella for all of Yamaha Marine’s sustainability projects, Yamaha Rightwaters champions environmental stewardship and supports marine habitat restoration, invasive species control and scientific research. The mission of the initiative is to improve the quality of boating and fishing waters, and ensure a healthy marine ecosystem for generations to come.
 

Yamaha’s CommandBlue™ Philosophy Guides New Marine Product Development

Kennesaw, Ga. – June 9, 2020 – Yamaha Marine today introduced CommandBlue™, a philosophy that represents the company’s commitment to move engineering development into the realm of the customer, ultimately delivering products that are easier to use and create greater satisfaction and confidence on the water.
 

Ben Speciale Earns Industry’s Highest Conservation Honor

Kennesaw, Ga. – May 18, 2020 – Yamaha Marine announced today that Ben Speciale, President of Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit, is the 2020 recipient of the Eddie Smith Manufacturer of the Year award presented by the Center for Sportfishing Policy™. Established in 2012, the award honors extraordinary commitment to conservation by manufacturers.
 

Yamaha Marine’s “Spring Savings Sales Event” Adds Value through June 15

Kennesaw, Ga. – May 15, 2020 – Yamaha Marine announced today the “Spring Savings” outboard sales event. Valid from May 15, 2020, to June 15, 2020, the promotion provides consumers one of two sales incentives depending on the model purchased.
 

Yamaha Rightwaters™ Applauds Frazier, Elliott and Davis for B.A.S.S. Conservation Director of the Year Recognitions

Birmingham, Ala. – April 17, 2020 –  On March 7, 2020, B.A.S.S.^® made an unprecedented move to name three individuals, Bill Frazier, Barb Elliott and Jake Davis, Conservation Directors of the Year. Recognized for their outstanding service and leadership to their state, region or the B.A.S.S Nation, Fraizer, Elliott and Davis accepted the honors during the B.A.S.S. Conservation Summit Awards Banquet, sponsored by Yamaha Rightwaters, which took place in conjunction with the 50^th Anniversary of the Bassmaster Classic^®.
 

Yamaha U.S. Manufacturing Subsidiaries Update Production Status Amid COVID-19 Situation

Kennesaw, Ga. – April 3, 2020 – Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.’s U.S.-based manufacturing subsidiaries gave production updates as each entity continues to work to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Actions to be taken by each subsidiary include furloughs, staff reductions, and in cases where regulations and conditions allow, a return to limited production to support essential businesses. All Yamaha U.S.-based manufacturing subsidiaries previously announced paused production on March 23, 2020.
 

Production to Pause at Yamaha U.S. Manufacturing Subsidiaries

Kennesaw, GA – March 23, 2020 – All of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.’s U.S.-based manufacturing subsidiaries have decided to pause production in response to the increase in COVID-19 infections nationwide.
 
 

Yamaha and Skeeter Provide SX230 Center Console Boat to Florida State University Coastal and Marine Lab

Birmingham, Ala. – March 16, 2020 – Yamaha Marine and Skeeter Boats provided a Skeeter SX230 center console boat powered by a Yamaha V MAX SHO^® 250 outboard to the Florida State University (FSU) Coastal and Marine Laboratory at the fiftieth annual Bassmaster Classic^®, March 8, 2020. The lab will use the boat, sponsored by the Yamaha Rightwaters^™ initiative, to study the effects of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill on oyster habitats in the Gulf of Mexico and Apalachicola Bay.
 

Yamaha Marine Names Duane Kuck 2020 Marine Industry Champion

Miami, Fla. – Feb. 14, 2020 – Duane Kuck, CEO, Regal Boats, became the first annual recipient of the Yamaha Marine Industry Champion award on Thurs., Feb. 13, during the 2020 Miami International Boat Show^®. The award recognizes individuals who work tirelessly to protect, encourage and grow the marine industry. Kuck’s immediate and unwavering support of the relief efforts in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian and his advocacy efforts highlight his commitment to boating, fishing and communities that foster life on the water.
 

Yamaha Recognized for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction

MIAMI, Fla., February 14, 2020 — At the Miami International Boat Show^® today Yamaha’s U.S. Marine Business accepted the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA^®) CSI Award for excellence in customer satisfaction in five categories including Outboard Engine, WaveRunner® personal watercraft, and Jet Boat as well as Yamaha’s boat companies Skeeter^® and G3^® Boats. Yamaha has received this award for its Outboard Engine category every year since the award’s inception in 2001, an achievement no other outboard manufacturer can claim.

Yamaha Offers Incentive Coupons during 2020 Miami International Boat Show®

Miami, Fla. – Feb. 13, 2020 – Yamaha Marine is offering incentive coupons to qualified customers who take demo rides on boats equipped with Yamaha Helm Master^® integrated boat control system or on boats powered by Yamaha V6 Offshore outboards during the 2020 Miami International Boat Show^®. Outboards eligible for coupon redemption include new Yamaha F300, F250 and F225s in twin, triple or quad configuration. Helm Master demo coupons are also eligible for redemption with new Yamaha F150, F175 and F200 outboards in twin configurations.
 

Yamaha Marine Expands Technical School Partnership Program

Hot Springs, Ark. – Feb. 6, 2020 – Yamaha expanded its Technical School Partnership program in Ark. with the grand opening of National Park College’s (NPC) new Marine Technology building, Jan. 30. The 7,500-square-foot facility includes a classroom and workshop space for students to train with the latest marine technology.

Charleston Water Taxi Owners Specify Yamaha V8 XTO Offshore® Power for Daniel Island Ferry

Charleston, S.C. – Jan. 29, 2020 – Charleston Water Taxi Co-Owner Chip Deaton, who logged between 6,800 and 10,000 trouble-free hours* with Yamaha F150 and F200 outboards, has decided on Yamaha V8 XTO Offshore outboards for the 40-passenger Daniel Island Ferry. The Yamaha-powered catamaran, “Indigo,” offers daily service from Daniel Island to Charleston’s downtown Waterfront Park.
 

Special Notice: Yamaha Financial Services FAQ

On January 11, 2020, Yamaha Financial Services transferred several thousand accounts from Synchrony Financial to a new Servicer, Vervant. During the data transfer process, incorrect account numbers were communicated to the customers in their welcome letter. Payment information is still being transferred, reviewed and validated. Our team is working diligently on manually updating these details to ensure accuracy; however, this process is taking longer than initially anticipated.

We apologize for the delayed service. Please be assured that no late charges will be assessed, and no adverse credit reporting will occur until these issues are resolved.
 

Yamaha Marine Kicks Off New Year with “Reliable Choice” Sales Event

KENNESAW, Ga., Jan. 2, 2020 — For a limited time, Yamaha Marine’s “Reliable Choice” sales event, which launched today, allows customers who purchase eligible, new Yamaha four-stroke outboards in the 2.5- to 300-horsepower range the choice of either a dealer credit of up to $1,500 based on MSRP, or the opportunity to add two years of Yamaha Extended Service (Y.E.S.) to their three-year Yamaha Limited Warranty for a total of five years of coverage at no additional cost.
 

Yamaha Marine Announces Unprecedented Payout Amounts for Power Pay Contingency Program

KENNESAW, Ga. - Oct. 29, 2019 — On the heels of launching Yamaha Power Pay, the first contingency program for Yamaha-powered anglers, Yamaha Marine announced today unprecedented cash bonus opportunities for anglers competing in B.A.S.S.^® tournaments.
 

Yamaha’s New Power Pay Program Rewards Anglers for Tournament Placement

KENNESAW, Ga. -  Oct. 22, 2019 — Yamaha Marine today announced a new contingency program that provides a cash bonus to Yamaha anglers who place in sanctioned salt and freshwater tournaments. The new program, Power Pay, yamahapowerpay.com, gives anglers not currently under a supported contract with Yamaha, or its subsidiaries, the opportunity to receive compensation for running eligible Yamaha outboards.
 

U.S. Department of Commerce Honors Yamaha Marine Precision Propellers Inc. for Investment in the State of Indiana

Indianapolis, Ind. – Oct. 17, 2019 – Ian Steff, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, presented Yamaha Marine Precision Propellers Incorporated (YPPI) with a certificate of appreciation today honoring the company’s investment in the state of Indiana. The certificate recognizes YPPI as an international company making a significant contribution to the state’s economy.
 

Yamaha Marine Announces “Why Wait for Spring” Sales Event

KENNESAW, Ga.  – Oct. 2, 2019 – Yamaha Marine’s “Why Wait for Spring” sales event gives customers a great way to add even more value to new, eligible Yamaha four-stroke outboard purchases from Oct. 1, 2019, through Nov. 26, 2019.
 

Yamaha Rightwaters™ Sponsors Bobby Lane Kids Fishing and Conservation Clinic

Yamaha Marine’s New Sustainability Initiative Hosts Plastic Bottle Cleanup

LAKE WALES, Fla., July 24, 2019 – Yamaha Rightwaters™, Yamaha Marine’s national sustainability initiative, sponsored Yamaha Pro Angler Bobby Lane’s “Kids Fishing and Conservation Clinic” at Camp Mack in Lake Wales, Fla., July 13. During the event, Yamaha Rightwaters representatives led a plastic bottle cleanup campaign and attendees collected more than 1,000 plastic bottles, which a local Boy Scouts of America troop sent off for recycling.
 

Yamaha Rightwaters™ Supports NOAA Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary

F300s to Power Research Vessel During 2019 Season

KENNESAW, Ga., July 22, 2019 – Yamaha Marine recently donated two F300 outboards to Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, which will power the group’s research vessel Shark Cat during expeditions in the 2019 season. Support for the national marine sanctuary is an activity of Yamaha Rightwaters™, a sustainability program that encompasses all of Yamaha Marine’s conservation and water quality efforts.

Yamaha Marine Precision Propellers, Inc., Breaks Ground on New Greenfield Facility

GREENFIELD, In., July 8, 2019 -  Yamaha Marine Precision Propellers (YPPI), Inc. broke ground today on a new 54,000 square foot manufacturing facility on five of 28 acres in Greenfield, Ind. The company’s expansion is slated to add 30 new jobs and increase total manufacturing output by 67 percent. 

Yamaha Marine Working with Clearwater Mills to Prevent Marine Pollution

Kennesaw, Ga. – June 27, 2019 -- Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit and Clearwater Mills, L.L.C. of Pasadena, Md., agreed today to jointly design a device for removing plastics and other floating debris from coastal stormwater systems. Yamaha plans to deploy the device as part of its Yamaha Rightwaters™ sustainability campaign, a national program focused on water, which includes conservation, habitat restoration and projects to reduce marine debris.
 

Yamaha Rightwaters™ Sustainability Initiative Bows on World Oceans Day

Kennesaw, Ga. – June 14, 2019 – Yamaha Marine officially launched Yamaha Rightwaters on World Oceans Day last Saturday with a public service project that targeted the Georgia coast and collected 2.3 tons of debris. The local effort is just the beginning of a far-reaching national sustainability program for the Georgia-based Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit.