Eligibility Criteria

Professional Membership - any individual, firm or corporation primarily engaged in the marine trades industry in the State of South Carolina may be eligible for professional membership in the Association. In addition, the applicant must also have a substantive connection with the boat building and/or repairing or recreational boating segments of our industry and have fundamental interests in common with those of the Association.

Also, individuals, firms, or corporations who, though not primarily engaged in the marine industry, nevertheless provide goods and/or services to support marine businesses in South Carolina may be eligible for professional membership in the Association

Individual Membership - any individual who wishes to support the Mission and initiatives of the Association, to help improve and maintain the waterways in South Carolina, and to improve the conditions for boating may be eligible for individual membership in the Association.

Applications and Fees
Per the SCMA By-laws, all applications are to be submitted to the Association's Board of Directors for approval and acceptance. Application forms must be completed and accompanied by a check for the current year's dues and fees, as determined from the following schedules:

 Top 5 benefits to join:

 1- Legislative & Regulatory Advocacy
 2- Membership Directory
 3- Meetings and Networking
 4- Shows
 5- Member to Member referrals