May 13, 2025 Sail Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Anders Gustafsson as its new High Performance Director. Anders Gustafsson combines over 25 years of experience in high-performance sports – first, as a canoe sprint athlete, and then in various technical and coaching leadership positions. After becoming Canoe Kayak Canada National Team General Manager and Head…
May 13, 2025 Our some upcoming dates: May 16 ELS Marine Supplies Ltd. with Avalon51 Clyde Ave, Mount Pearl, NL May 17 Bayfield Marine with Goderich23 Fishermans Wharf Rd, Bayfield, ON May 17 Bitter End Boaters Exchange with Sunshine Coast1044 Seamount Way, Gibsons, BC May 17 Lefroy Yacht Harbour with Barrie727 Harbour St. Lefroy, ON…
May 13, 2025 ACEL Power, a leader in electric propulsion innovation, proudly announces a strategic partnership with Electrified Marina, the nation’s top-performing electric watercraft dealer. This milestone agreement is set to amplify the availability of ACEL’s high-performance electric outboards—starting with the powerful Intelligent Electric Series of 50HP and 75HP systems—and expand into fully integrated electric boat offerings, including pontoons…
May 6, 2025 I learned about ACT, the Advanced Composite Training program through Ray Bilsky at Rayplex, who is one of our advertisers. He explained that there are few ways for a technician to get training in composites, yet there is significant demand for those skills. I looked into the courses on the ACT website…
May 6, 2025 Correct Craft’s long-time President and CEO, Bill Yeargin, has announced his plans to step down next Spring. The company’s board, which includes Yeargin, has begun executing the company’s succession plan process. Correct Craft’s next CEO will be announced when the successor is chosen, likely in the next several months. Yeargin took over as Correct Craft’s…
May 6, 2025 We want to share this concerning news regarding NOAA, the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS), and the possible serious effect on the Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) and their partners. Of course, Canada shares the Great Lakes, responsibility for the lakes and the concern about their future. Several reports, including the articles below, describe…
May 6, 2025 BoatClass, a leader in certified on-water boater training and a business within Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), announced on April 29th, 2025 that it has expanded its offerings to more than 35 locations, including an expansion to the greater Toronto area for the 2025 boating season. “At Brunswick, safety is at the heart of everything…
May 6, 2025 BENETEAU, the world’s leading marine brand, has announced an overhaul of their Gran Turismo range to create a new generation of luxury ‘Crossover Express Cruisers’ that better meets the evolving needs of their customers. The ambitious plans will see the launch of three new models in just six months: the Gran Turismo 35,…
Apr 29, 2025 This is a very special week because Canada is about to discover who our next Prime Minister will be when the election results are tallied after April 28th. I assume, that you will be learning this about the same time as you’re reading our April 29th edition of Boating Industry Canada News…
Apr 29, 2025 Marine industry celebrates ten exceptional technicians during national recognition week. The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Outstanding Technician Awards during International Marine Service Technician Week, held April 21–25. Sponsored by Yamaha, the awards recognize 10 technicians who have demonstrated exceptional customer service, technical training, and industry involvement. Now…
Apr 29, 2025 The Canadian Safe Boating Council isan alliance of members committed to preventing boating injuries and drownings. Each year Safe Boating Awareness Week provides an opportunity for the CSBC to remind boaters what it takes to stay safe. The boating season is not quite into full gear yet, with some areas of the country…
Apr 29, 2025 Vision Marine Technologies Inc., a company specializing in electric marine propulsion, announces the successful completion of internal hull optimization in collaboration with renowned German boatbuilder, MS Marine GmbH (“STERK”). This milestone represents a key deliverable under the exclusive supply agreement between the two companies and demonstrates continued progress toward bringing to market premium fully electric boats…
Apr 25, 2025 Starting at the Miami International Boat Show, Highfield Boats held a charity auction for a Pink Highfield Sport 360 RIB with Tohatsu 40hp outboard to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The boat was supplied by the Highfield Boats factory in Weihai, China; ORCA fabric from Pennel; rigging and logistics from Wright…
Apr 22, 2025 Especially for news outlets located in cottage country or where they have water access and boating, at this time of year, the media outlets are looking for valuable, seasonal editorial content. If you have a business in and around the marine industry, especially an on-the-water marina, there’s a great opportunity for free publicity….
Apr 22, 2025 For Safe Boating Awareness Week 2025, which is May 17-23, resources are available from the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) and Transport Canada. The CSBC website offers information, media content, and expert resources for promoting safe boating. Transport Canada’s website provides boating safety guidelines and regulations, including the Safe Boating Guide. Of…
Apr 22, 2025 Shockwave Seats, a Canadian company specializing in the manufacture of marine suspension seating systems, has announced a distribution agreement with Kent Marine Equipment who will promote, supply and support the company’s products throughout the French market. With a history going back twenty-five years, the Shockwave brand is internationally recognized as the company that sets the standard…
Apr 22, 2025 A picture is worth 1000 words. To show new features and demonstrate some frequently asked questions, we are starting a new series of short videos on Tiktok and YouTube Shorts. A new one will be released on both platforms about every 4 days, so subscribe to see more. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0S-mdw7iiRI The video above is a sneak-peak from an episode that…
Apr 22, 2025 Get ready to celebrate marine techs, April 21-25. The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) will host the fourth annual “International Marine Service Technician Week,” this week, April 21-25, 2025. The week is dedicated to recognizing the exceptional skills and commitment of marine service professionals. All are invited to join the celebration by posting about their…
Apr 22, 2025 Bryton Marine Group, North America’s largest private family-owned builder of aluminum boats, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Freshwater Marina located in Campbell River, British Columbia, effective April 16, 2025. Freshwater Marina, an iconic marina known for its exceptional services and facilities, will now operate under the Bryton Marine Group umbrella. This acquisition aligns with Bryton Marine Group’s long-term objective…
Apr 15, 2025 I see two things to be concerned about right now; the immediate future and the future, a few months from now. Given the remarkable and frenetic pace of global economic changes being driven by the new Trump Tariffs, the immediate future is almost impossible to predict day-to-day, but if we can step…