According to BoatUS, damage from hurricanes is a leading cause for boat insurance claims. So each summer, the national advocacy, services and safety group anxiously awaits predictions, from a number of highly qualified experts with supercomputers, as to how many tropical storms and hurricanes will form in the Atlantic.
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., announced on June 14th that the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (Federal Circuit) reversed a December 2015 finding by the International Trade Commission (ITC) that Garmin had infringed Navico patents related to downscan sonar.
The Government of Canada is seeking comments from the public before the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) formal negotiations begin.
Master Promotions Ltd. is pleased to announce that they have purchased the Ottawa Boat Show from Canadian National Sportsmen’s Shows. This long established show held annually at Ottawa’s EY Centre is the largest boat show in the Ottawa region and features an impressive selection of boats as well as the gear and services that go with them.
Andrew Mendler reported in the Midland Mirror that Skyline Investments has finally pulled the plug on its Port McNicoll project, after years of doing little to nothing with the waterfront property.
This year the NMEA International Marine Electronics Conference and Expo is coming to the Pacific Northwest, to the Bellevue (WA) Hilton Hotel, September 26-28, 2017.
ABYC has announced a schedule of upcoming classes including a course in BC and several in US cities near our border. Also, online courses are available for ease of access.
Volvo Penta of the Americas is expanding its service school offerings by partnering with vocational technical schools in the United States and Canada.
In response to new regulations, Mustang Survival immersion suits are mandatory survival equipment
Your NMEA has launched a program that harnesses the power of social media to put boaters in touch with NMEA member companies that utilize social media.
Following the recent management buyout and with new investors, the Discovery Yachts Group is delighted to announce the acquisition of the highly acclaimed Southerly range of swing keel sailing yachts.
Members of the marine industry will be interested to know that Mercury Marine continues to have a strong economic effect on the Fond du Lac community, this according to a new study commissioned by the Fond du Lac Economic Development Council and Impact DataSource.
Following five consecutive years of robust growth and the development of an impressive customer base throughout North America, Northpoint Commercial Finance has recently announced that they are to be acquired by LBC Capital, a subsidiary of Laurentian Bank of Canada.
NMMA Canada has released the third section of the 2016 Canadian Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract – Pre-Owned Markets.
Easter Seals Ontario is hosting the 28th Toronto Easter Seals Regatta on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club.
As of June 6, 2017, Parks Canada advises that the Trent-Severn Waterway is fully open for boating traffic for the 2017 Navigation Season.
Boating Ontario Association is keeping its members informed on the recent announcement by Ontario Premier Wynne proposed changes to the Employment Standards Act and the Labour Relations Act, including adjustments to minimum wage.
Lowrance recently reported that fishing consumer trends are clearly indicating that – as with TVs – “bigger is better” when it comes to selecting a new fishfinder display.
Significant Updates Released for Great Sound and Surrounding Areas
From 22 – 27 May 2017, Australia’s sunshine State, Queensland, played host to ‘International Boating Week’, which featured some of the country’s leading marine events including the Australian Marine Export and Superyacht Conference (ASMEX), the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show – and the IFBSO/ICOMIA Joint Congress.