In mid-2012, while meeting with a BC Parks senior manager, the subject of establishing a standard for stern tie pins was discussed. It was agreed to obtain an engineering report from a qualified engineering firm that would be acceptable to BC Parks for use in all marine parks.
Following the close of the 2019 Groupe Beneteau Dealer Conference, the four Cadillac-built brands in attendance couldn’t have asked for a better representation of product and turnout of personnel.
On Thursday last week, at age 88, Bruce Kirby has been invested into the Order of Canada for his contributions to the sport.
The North American Die Casting Association (NADCA) has awarded Mercury Marine’s V-8 engine block as the winner of the Aluminum – Over 10lb category for the 2018 Die Casting Competition. The award honors Mercury’s launch of the all-new V-8, 4.6L FourStroke outboard lineup.
Lexus has returned to the water with its next expression of a Lexus yacht in the form of the LY 650. Bearing the most contemporary expression of Lexus design language, L-finesse, applied beyond the world of automobiles, the production LY 650 picks up where the stunning Lexus Sport Yacht Concept left off.
NRG Marine, the UK-based manufacturer of Sonihull ultrasonic anti-fouling systems, has been helping the ‘Green Marina’ project in Norway get some amazing results with its research into a zero-toxin approach to leisure boating.
MCBC Holdings, Inc. the parent entity of MasterCraft Boat Company, LLC (“MasterCraft”), and NauticStar, LLC (“NauticStar”), today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Crest Marine, LLC (“Crest”), a leading vertically integrated manufacturer of high-quality pontoon boats in the United States.
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2019 NMMA Canada Hall of Fame. Inductees in the NMMA Canada Hall of Fame include those who have, or those who continue to, generate substantial and lasting contributions toward the advancement of the marine industry.
The Trent-Severn Waterway returns to shoulder season hours as of Tuesday, September 4, 2018 until Monday, October 8th 2018. Additional hours are available over the Thanksgiving weekend.
Beneteau and North Sails will officially launch their partnership next week at a press event in Newport, RI. This exclusive event will be dedicated to new sailboat discovery and sea trials.
The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) is reminding all members that voting is underway for the 2018 NMEA Product of Excellence Awards.
Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced today that plans are underway for integrating the boat show with the new Hammetts Wharf Hotel that will be built on the show grounds.
Seven Marine, the premium high-performance outboard engine manufacturer, has gained CE Mark certification for its flagship 627 hp model, enabling the American company to begin selling its top-of-the-range product in Europe.
The Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice (BICEOC) Award is the industry’s only Made-in-Canada recognition for the recreational marine industry.
The 2018 Innovation Awards, managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI), will be presented at the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition…
Advanced composites specialist Gurit today announced that it has become an official supplier to Emirates Team New Zealand`s 36th America`s Cup defence campaign.
Evinrude announced today that it has received the prestigious 2018 Red Dot Award for Product Design for its E-TEC G2 150-200hp outboard engine. Recognizing the best products for over 60 years…
Elco has a little extra pep in our step these days. That’s because 2018 marks their 125-year anniversary. From their first display of electric launches at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair right up until today…
Cruisers Yachts recognized its top worldwide dealers last week at their annual meeting held at Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. While there, more than 100 guests got a first-look at Cruisers newest yachts…
Boating Ontario is doing a deep dive on the challenging issue of license plates on boat trailers. You know the ones we are talking about… the plates we wonder if we should use, which plate on which trailer?