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Recreational boating has over a $1 billion impact on Virginia’s economy

BoatingIndustry.com
April 23, 2013

The Virginia Marine Trades Association (VMTA) released a study showing that recreational boaters spend nearly $1.3 billion annually on boating in the Commonwealth. Over 40 percent of those dollars are spent on trip-related activity like gas for the boat, fuel, lodging, and meals at local restaurants. All of this money spent on enjoying Virginia’s waterways mean jobs for thousands of Virginians.

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