July 1, 2025 I’m really liking the new feeling I’m getting from Ottawa lately and the Canada Strong Pass is certainly a part of that. Vacations are special. People are very willing to spend money on their vacations and there’s a big impact from where that money gets spent – here, or in some other…
July 1, 2025 Vision Marine Technologies Inc., a leader in high-voltage electric marine propulsion systems, has announced the acquisition of Nautical Ventures Group, Inc. (“Nautical Ventures”), a Florida-based recreational boat dealership, marina, and service provider. Recently named the 2024 Boating Industry “Dealer of the Year”. Nautical Ventures is widely recognized as one of the top…
July 1, 2025 May 11 was the public launch of Great Circle Group, a new venture uniting industry leaders Electronics Unlimited (EU) and Navtronics with accomplished technology entrepreneurs Damon Tassone and Michael Wexler. The company aims to establish the marine technology industry’s premier national sales and service brand, delivering unparalleled quality and expertise to boat owners and partners nationwide. The formation…
July 1, 2025 Panama, Canada, and 35 other countries commit to tackling underwater noise pollution to protect marine life During the third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC), Ministers from Panama and Canada joined leaders from 35 other countries to launch the High Ambition Coalition for a Quiet Ocean, the first global political coalition dedicated to reducing harmful ocean…
From the left: Chris Chapman, Volvo Penta Canada, Chris Hawkins, Yamaha Motor Canada, Patrick Pereira, NMMA Canada, Rick Layzell, Boating Ontario, Rodier Grondin, Princecraft, Krista Sparkes, Smoker Craft Boats, Jan Villem De Jong, Neptunus Yachts, Richard Straka, Mercury Marine, Jesse Davis, Legend Boats, Marie-France Mckinnon, Executive Director of NMMA Canada, Thomas Medri, Regal Boats, Cameron…
July 1, 2025 Vancouver-based ACEL Power Inc., has announced outstanding test results for the new Porrima P111 rigid-inflatable boat (RIB). During recent sea trials, the 5.2 m (17 ft) aluminium centre-console RIB, powered by ACEL’s IE 50™ 50 HP electric outboard and with Lithium Ferro-Phosphate (LiFePO₄) battery pack, achieved a max speed of 29 knots while maintaining smooth, no emissions operations. “These trials prove…
June 24, 2025 I have just returned from the 2025 NMMA Canada Day on the Hill event where leaders from our industry pressed the government to address important issues that we face. For many in Canada’s marine industry, the biggest headwind has been the imposition of the Luxury Tax on September 1, 2022. Since then,…
June 24, 2025 In this Month of Water in Quebec, the Collectif pour l’accès équitable aux plans d’eau* is calling on the Quebec government to take action in the face of an alarming reality: Quebecers have virtually no access to their rivers, lakes and streams. In an official letter sent this week to the Quebec…
June 24, 2025 The Newport International Boat Show has announced that it is now accepting applications for the 2025 Newport for New Products (NFNP) Awards Program. In its 19th year and in partnership with three of the leading national marine publications, Cruising World, Sailing World and Yachting magazines, the NFNP program is a highlight of the marine industry, featuring the newest and most exciting products for boating enthusiasts….
June 24, 2025 This June, the Sail and Life Training Society (SALTS) welcomed a group of youth visiting from Seoul, South Korea aboard the tall ship, Pacific Swift, for 5 days of sailing BC’s coast. Students embarked on an unforgettable adventure on the Salish Sea, with time before and after their voyage to stay in,…
R to L: TowBoatUS Rocky Point and TowBoatUS Lake of the Woods owners Capt. Doug and Melanie Nelson. June 24, 2025 Straddling the U.S.-Canada border, Lake of the Woods is a vast expanse of pristine waters more than 70 miles wide with an incredible 65,000 miles of shoreline and nearly 15,000 islands. The sixth largest lake…
June 17, 2025 You are welcome to picture me falling on my sword after I explain that the very interesting story we featured last week about tariffs hitting outboard motors from Japan and other Pacific Rim countries, applied to the United States – not Canada. Canada has no tariffs on outboard motors. The story was…
June 17, 2025 VoltSafe Inc. is excited to announce that it has installed its award-winning shore power system, VoltSafe Marine, at every slip at The Wigwam Inn, operated by the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club (RVYC). The RVYC is a prestigious marina operator with multiple sought-after locations. This installation marks the largest full-scale pre-commercial deployment of VoltSafe’s Marina Shore Power solution. Trevor Burgess,…
June 17, 2025 HanseYachts AG has reached a major milestone: Andreas Müller and Hanjo Runde, CEO of HanseYachts AG, are acquiring the shares of the company’s previous majority shareholder ‘Aurelius’ through their investment companies. The parties have signed a joint Share Purchase Agreement (SPA). Aa a result of this transaction, Andreas Müller will become the new majority shareholder of HanseYachts AG….
June 17, 2025 MACK ATTACK Vessel Shows Outstanding Efficiency Without Compromise in Performance of Twin 1,150 HP DI16-Liter Scania V8 Engines Running RD99 Sustainable Fuel Scania, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of engines, announced the successful demonstration of the performance and viability of renewable marine diesel fuel in a Viking 48 Convertible powered by twin Scania 1,150 HP DI16-liter…
June 17, 2025 Following the 59th ICOMIA Annual General Meeting on 29 May 2025, Frank Hugelmeyer, President and CEO of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), was elected the new ICOMIA Board President for a two-year term. Headquartered in Washington D.C., Hugelmeyer has led NMMA since 2019 and advanced the interests of the entire North American recreational boating industry, including the…
June 17, 2025 At the 18th Rencontre Nationale des Directeurs de l’Innovation, Groupe Beneteau was awarded the “Innovation Team Best Practices” trophy for its participation in a groundbreaking industrial alliance aimed at accelerating the transition to a circular marine industry. This award recognizes an ambitious collaborative approach that brings together major industry partners around a concrete innovation:…
June 10, 2025 I think that many businesses are becoming “tarrified” by the developments coming from the Trump administration and their fear of what might suddenly happen, is causing them to freeze. In other words, they stop ordering for inventory, stop advertising and marketing and maybe stop hiring too. When the future is so uncertain…
June 10, 2025 On June 8th, which is World Oceans Day, North Sails joined IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare) to protect whales with the updated Whale Alert app—empowering ocean lovers to log sightings, prevent ship strikes, and safeguard our seas. Why Whales Matter Whales are nature’s climate engine—storing carbon and boosting oxygen-producing phytoplankton. As keystone species, they support ecosystems…
June 10, 2025 There are two great ways to support 2025 Boat for Hope —by volunteering at Treasure Island or purchasing a Boat Raffle Ticket with incredible odds of winning. After the on-water treasure hunt, our little buccaneers come ashore at Hastings Mill Park (Point Grey Rd.) for an afternoon of carnival-style games, live entertainment, and a BBQ lunch. We’re…