That’s a wrap on a terrific 2024 Vancouver International Boat Show

Feb 13, 2024

Boating BC announced in their February 8^th newsletter, “VIBS 2024 has come to a close and by all accounts it was a great success. Thanks to Linda, Amanda and the whole team at Canadian Boat Shows for pulling it off. Crowds were down slightly from last year but certainly made up for it in their enthusiasm to purchase. Despite the slightly early close on Sunday, Boats and accessories were selling well throughout the week.”

Please be sure to fill out the exhibitor survey when it lands in your inbox which will help plan and execute the 2025 show. Boating BC thanks all the vendors who participated this year!

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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Changing Scene

NMEA 2000 and OneNet VIRTUAL / LIVE Software Developer Workshops December 10 & 11 2025

November 30, 2025
Metstrade Celebrates 360-degree Overview of the Global Leisure Marine Industry

November 30, 2025
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November 24, 2025
North Sails Opens One of the World’s Largest Sail Lofts in Genoa

November 24, 2025
Join the ABYC for 2026 Standards Week! January 11–15, 2026

November 24, 2025
Regal Boats Promotes Third-Generation Leader Paul Kuck to President

November 24, 2025

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Just Launched

Highfield Boats Announces New Escape Fiberglass-Hull Center Console Rib Series

Highfield Boats, America’s leading RIB brand, is proud to announce the launch the Escape Series, an all-new line of fiberglass-hull center console RIBS made in the USA. The first two models in the series, the Highfield Escape 650 and Escape 750, were unveiled during the Highfield Boats Dealer & Media Day Event at the company’s factory in Cadillac, Michigan.

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RAILBLAZA AnchorPoint Phone Holder Ensures Device Safety on the Water

RAILBLAZA, manufacturer of premium quality, user-friendly electronics, fishing and boating mounting systems and accessories, has announced the launch of its AnchorPoint Phone Holder, an adventure-ready mobile device holder built for the harshest environments.

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