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Powersports Business • April 2024 • 19
Yamaha continues to support Florida Keys non-profit organization
Through a renewed Yamaha Rightwaters sponsorship , Yamaha continues as the official outboard of Conch Republic Marine Army ( CRMA ), powering the organization ’ s clean-up boat with a Yamaha 225−horsepower outboard .
Formed after Hurricane Irma devastated the Florida Keys in 2017 , CRMA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to cleaning up and restoring the marine habitats of the Florida Keys , specifically the shallow water mangrove islands which endured substantial damage .
“ The restoration of these mangrove habitats is a massive undertaking and through this sponsorship , Yamaha Rightwaters can support CRMA volunteers in their mission ,” says Joshua Grier , sustainability program manager , Yamaha U . S . Marine Business Unit . “ CRMA continues to make a substantial positive impact on the health of marine environments in the Florida Keys , and we look forward to supporting their work for many years to come .”
The organization ' s initial goal was to recover the trash and debris from shorelines caused by thousands of homes being pushed into the water by the storm surge . The organization includes more than 4,000 volunteers who participate in weekly cleanup trips every Saturday . In addition , CRMA hosts private group cleanups during the week .
As of 2022 , CRMA collected 214 tons of debris , including 2.5 million feet of trap line removed from the mangroves . “ We thank Yamaha for the continued support of our organization ,” says Brian Vest , president and founder , CRMA . “ As the official outboard of Conch Republic Marine Army , Yamaha plays a key role in the restoration of the
Yamaha continues to support the Conch Republic Marine Army ( CRMA ) by powering the organization ’ s clean-up boat with a Yamaha 225-horsepower outboard . Photo courtesy of Yamaha
fragile marine habitats of the Florida Keys and allows us to continue hosting cleanup trips for thousands of volunteers who participate .”
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