Continuing our conversation on the American Boating Market, being as it is so close-knit with our own market in Canada, we were interested to learn that as reported by the New York-based Conference Board, US consumer confidence is up and has hit its highest point of the last 18 years.
At the Newport International Boat Show, Beneteau celebrated the awards received for the new Figaro Beneteau 3.
The 2019 model year was rung in by a great evening as awards were presented to the top dealerships and their representatives from around the world.
Pursuit Boats awarded top domestic, international dealers and salespeople during their annual dealer conference in Sarasota, Florida.
ICOMIA has launched ICOMIA Standard 51 – 18: Acceptance Criteria Guidelines for the Finish and Appearance for Super Yacht Coatings.
A private equity fund advised by the Berlin-based investment company CMP Capital Management-Partners will acquire the entire business of Bavaria Yachtbau and will continue its operations.
Scrubbis AB of Sweden is proud to announce a North American distribution partnership with renown marine experts Davis Instruments Corporation of the U.S.A.
Beneteau is pleased to announce a partnership with Mercury Marine where boaters will now be able to enjoy the Antares and Barracuda series equipped with Mercury Marine V-6, 3.4L four-stroke outboards in North American markets.
Beneteau pre-launched their latest sailboats September 4th in Newport, RI. This occasion was ideal for Press and VIP Clients to attend this intimate and exclusive event. In addition, it was a great opportunity to meet the Beneteau’s Design Team who came especially from France.
On September 7th, an international crew of 60 students from 15 countries boarded the majestic Dutch tall ship, Gulden Leeuw, and set sail from Amsterdam as part of Canada’s own experiential learning opportunity, Class Afloat.
Regal Boats CEO Duane Kuck recently announced winners of the company’s prestigious 2018 Top Dealer Awards, recognizing the best overall retail performers worldwide in both sales and service categories. Several Canadian dealers were awarded!
Glastron led off the 2019 model year with their Dealer Conference in sunny Sarasota, Florida where they announced the 2019 awards to the top dealerships and their representatives from around the world.
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.