In the wake of last month’s termination of its contract with its European builder, the International Laser Class Association (ILCA) announced today that, from 25 April 2019, all new, class-approved boats will be sold…
The Government of Ontario recently called for the federal government to review and re-consider the unintended, adverse impacts of Canada’s counter-tariffs on the Canadian boating sector.
Brunswick’s Fort Wayne Operations, producer of Harris Pontoon Boats, Crestliner, Lund and Cypress Cay Pontoons, is celebrating a major safety milestone, reporting more than two million hours of no lost time incidents.
Canada’s leading floor planning provider celebrates five decades of growth, financing more than 3,800 customers.
It’s hard to believe Sea-Doo introduced the first, and to this day, only on-water braking system for a PWC over ten years ago with the introduction of the Intelligent Brake & Reverse (iBR) system.
The Sailing Directions booklets are an indispensable companion to nautical charts. They are a great tool for planning and assisting in navigation because they provide information that cannot be shown on a chart.
On April 16th, Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) announced the signing of their Public Services Agreement (PSA) with the International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO)…
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) has announced that its Boat Group will establish its Merritt Island facility in Florida as an Integrated Manufacturing Center.
In an action that many are seeing as anti-environment, anti-consumer and a big nod to the ethanol lobby, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is moving toward permitting the sale of E15 (15% ethanol) fuels during the summer ozone season (June 1 to September 15).
Boaters on the Niagara River will be safer on the water, thanks to a new safety system jointly commissioned by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and New York Power Authority (NYPA).
This book explains the unique maritime laws that typically affect the recreational-boating community. The author, a maritime attorney, presents the well-researched statutory and case law material in an informative, understandable, and often-entertaining style.
Boating Industry Canada has learned through the Composites World Today newsletter that Hexion Inc, (Columbus, Ohio, U.S.) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on April 1, 2019, through the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.
Through the IFAI / Industry News, Boating Industry Canada has learned that California Senate Bill SB 1013 will prohibit Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) 134a and other HFCs used as the foam expansion agent in new marine flotation (buoyancy) foam beginning January 1, 2020.
Calling all Boating Ontario Trade Members. Do you have obsolete inventory taking up valuable storage space in your facility? The Boating Ontario Member Marketplace is here for you.
Working alongside a US-based designer and boat building company, Burlington ON-based MarsKeel Technology recently provided a dissimilar metal combination keel for a 76-foot yacht.
Safety recall, service bulletin, product correction bulletin, service advisory: What do these terms mean to you? Some use the force of law to require manufacturers to repair defects.
Woodard and Company is pleased to announce that the company has been awarded Canadian Representation for the HyPower line of pedestal products aimed at the Marine and RV markets.
The ICOMIA Marinas Group publish a policy paper on marina concessions/lease renewals which is now available from the ICOMIA Library.
Boston Whaler’s dedication to employee safety has resulted in a major milestone: As of February 20, 2019, the company logged two million hours without a lost time incident. These accident-free hours represent approximately 12 months’ time.
Boating Ontario recently announced a great win for our industry in how we move new and customer’s boats around the province of Ontario. The new Service Plate is a great solution and Boating Ontario sincerely thanks the MTO and the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario for their support.