Boston Whaler Unveils Next-Generation 330 Outrage and 290 Outrage
February 24, 2026 Boston Whaler, a global leader in premium offshore and recreational boats and a Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) brand, has announced the global debut of the all-new 330 Outrage…
Recreational Marine Industry Applauds Removal of the Luxury Tax on Boats in Budget 2025
OTTAWA (November 4, 2025)—Canada’s boating industry applauds Budget 2025’s commitment to remove the devastating luxury tax on boats, a failed tax policy that unfairly punished Canadian manufacturers and workers. When the luxury tax was first implemented in September 2022, Canada’s marine industry leaders were quick to point out the impending losses of middle-class jobs, government tax revenues and sales declines.
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Just Launched
Introducing the All-New Axopar 38
Axopar pioneers once again to set new standards, with the Axopar 38 range marking a new era in adventure boating. The first model of the range debuted at Boot Düsseldorf 2026 with the world premiere of the Axopar 38 XC Cross Cabin, to be followed by the Axopar 38 Sun Top and Cross Top launching later this year.
Marine Products
Simrad Marine Electronics Debuts New NSO® 4
As Simrad Marine Electronics marks its 80th anniversary, the brand celebrates eight decades of innovation with the launch of NSO® 4 – the next chapter in marine navigation. Built on the revolutionary NEON™ operating system (OS) and designed to be the world’s most intuitive chartplotter, NSO 4 is the latest premium chartplotter and fishfinder in the Simrad® portfolio, delivering an unmatched combination of effortless control, lightning-fast performance, and sleek design, setting a new standard for offshore navigation.
People
Eight Bells Mr. René Dallaire
An icon of adaptive sailing has left us.
It is with deep sadness that we share the announcement of the passing of René Dallaire, pioneer of adapted sailing in Quebec and founder of the Quebec Adapted Sailing Association (AQVA). Read More