Changing Scene

Yanmar Marine International wins two Dame Design Awards for E-Saildrive Series, setting a new standard In emission-free Sailing Technology

Jan 21, 2025 YANMAR Marine International (YMI) is delighted to announce that its ground-breaking E-Saildrive SDe 48v series has received two prestigious DAME Design Awards in the ‘Propulsion & Dynamics’ and ‘Environmental’ categories. The awards, presented during the METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam, honor the E-Saildrive as an exceptional example of innovation in design, functionality, and sustainability in…

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U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announces the withdrawl of the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule

Jan 21, 2025 The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce withdraws a proposed rule published in the Federal Register on August 1, 2022 to amend the North Atlantic right whale vessel speed regulations. NMFS withdraws this proposed rule in light of numerous and ongoing requests from the public for further opportunity to review and engage with…

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Graham Clarke Group acquires Oak Bay Marine Group, expanding its British Columbia Marine Presence

Jan 21, 2025 Graham Clarke Group (GCG), a leader in British Columbia’s marine and hospitality industry, is pleased to announce it has acquired Oak Bay Marine Group (OBMG), a company with a celebrated 62-year legacy in coastal marina services and oceanfront hospitality. The acquisition of OBMG includes its four Vancouver Island marinas (Oak Bay Marina, North…

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Freedom Boat Club of Spain announces Franchise Partnership with Touron and Expansion into Madrid

Jan 21, 2025 Freedom Boat Club of Spain, part of the world’s largest boat club network, is excited to announce its newest franchise partnership with Touron, a distinguished leader in Spain’s recreational boating industry. As part of this partnership, Touron will open two new locations in the Madrid area, with plans for additional expansion in the…

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Playing with fire?

Jan 14, 2025 Would it be playing with fire to raise the issue of tarrifs in your sales presentations at the boat shows this winter? The 60th Presidential Inauguration Ceremony is scheduled for January 20th, 2025 when President-Elect Donald J. Trump will be sworn in as President of the United States of America. It sounds…

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MRAA Educational Foundation Names Nancy Cueroni 2024 Darlene Briggs Marine Woman of the Year

Jan 14, 2025 Nancy Cueroni, Executive Director of the National Marine Distributors Association, has been named the 2024 Darlene Briggs Marine Woman of the Year, announced the MRAA Educational Foundation. The award was presented to Cueroni, the 38th recipient, as part of the Dealer Week Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at Dealer Week in…

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Brunswick Corporation Adds ‘Boating Intelligence’ TM to Technology Portfolio at 2025 Consumer Electronics Show

Jan 14, 2025 Brunswick Corporation, the global leader in marine technology, displayed it’s broad, industry-leading technology portfolio and debut of its ‘Boating Intelligence’ TM initiative at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 6th. Boating Intelligence is a comprehensive initiative to enhance Brunswick’s ACES (Autonomous, Connected, Electrified, and Shared) strategy by incorporating AI capabilities and features…

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Aquila Power Catamarans 42 and 46 Coupes to Debut at Miami International Boat Show

Jan 14, 2025 Aquila Power Catamarans is excited to announce its participation in the Miami International Boat Show from February 12 to 16, 2025. They will showcase a stunning lineup of luxury yachts and performance vessels, including the highly anticipated debut of the Aquila 42 Coupe and 46 Coupe Power Catamarans. Building on the success of the recently…

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ABYC Announces Board Members, Award Recipients at Annual Meeting

The 2025 ABYC Board of Directors; Horizon Award winner Anne Dunbar with Jeff Wasil and John Adey Jan 14, 2025 The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) welcomed new board members and honored industry leaders at its annual meeting on Jan. 6 in San Antonio, Texas. The event marked the official start of ABYC Standards Week, where…

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New year – new expectations

Jan 7, 2024 For many years, we have been hearing that the rich are getting richer with North America leading the way globally, and that includes Canadians, according to an article in the Financial Post online last June. The story says that globally, the wealth of high-net-worth individuals grew 4.7 per cent in 2023 to reach $86.8…

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Toronto Boat Show – live and interactive!

Jan 7, 2025 The Toronto International Boat Show is now live and interactive to make it easy for visitors and clients to find you and your display. Click Here to view THE EXHIBITOR LIST! Over 500 companies with boating and cottaging related products and services. Click Here to view the INTERACTIVE FLOOR PLAN! Search by Brands, Products, Key…

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Annual NMMA Canada State of the Industry Breakfast at TIBS expected to be Sold Out

Jan 7, 2025 As of Thursday, January 1st, 2025, a few seats were still available for the annual NMMA Canada State of the Industry Breakfast to be held during the Toronto International Boat Show. Move quickly – the event is expected to be sold out. Registrations will close when maximums are reached. When: Tuesday, January 21, 2025Time: 8:30…

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Bank of Canada continues to Lower Interest Rates—What it means for NMMA Canada Members

Jan 7, 2025 In their December newsletter, NMMA Canada noted the effect of the Bank of Canada move to lower interest rates. In a move welcomed by many sectors, including recreational boating, the Bank of Canada recently announced another 50-basis point reduction in interest rates. This policy adjustment aims to stimulate economic growth amid evolving market conditions, creating both…

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ATA’s International Achievement Awards return in 2025

Jan 7, 2025 The Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) International Achievement Awards (IAA) are returning for 2025. The awards program will begin accepting entries on April 11, 2025. For more than 75 years, the International Achievement Awards (IAA) recognize outstanding and innovative projects representing the latest accomplishments in design and manufacture incorporating specialty fabrics. The 46-category competition, sponsored by ATA…

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Aquila Power Catamarans strengthens global presence with new dealers in France and Thailand

Jan 7, 2025 Aquila Power Catamarans continues its ambitious global expansion with the announcement of two new international dealers, strengthening its presence across Europe and Asia. This strategic growth follows recent dealer partnerships in the Caribbean and Pacific regions. Aquila expands its global presence with the appointment of Selestiboat as its dealer in France. In Thailand,…

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CMP Group Ltd. Honored with Dual Recognitions at 2024 DAME Design Awards for SMartyr SCP System

Dec 17, 2024 CMP Group Ltd. is proud to announce in partnership with Piombino Tech SRL and Quality Mark Inc., that its innovative SMartyr SCP System has been distinguished with two honors at the 2024 DAME Design Awards: Environmental Design Award and a Special Mention in the Security & Safety Onboard category. Dame Design Awards The DAME Design Awards, presented annually at METSTRADE, celebrate excellence in marine equipment design. The Environmental Design Award recognizes…

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Signs of hope for a good future

Dec 17, 2024 Driving home last night I couldn’t help but notice the Christmas lights. I’ve lived in this little community for almost 25-years now and I don’t recall a year with more decorated homes and more elaborate lights. Lights that flash or sparkle, things that move and lots of colour! Not just solid white…

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NMMA Purchases Mid-Atlantic Boat Show in Charlotte, N.C.

Dec 17, 2024 The NMMA has announced the acquisition of the Mid-Atlantic Boat Show in Charlotte, N.C. from Southeast Productions, Inc., to strategically broaden the industry-owned Discover Boating boat show portfolio. The purchase of the Mid-Atlantic Boat Show reinforces NMMA’s belief in the long-term value of boat shows and its stance that boat shows in large, populated…

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The Groupe Beneteau confirms the sale of its Housing business to Trigano

Dec 17, 2024 Groupe Beneteau had confirmed that it had received the approval of the French Competition Authority at the end of October 2024 for the sale of its subsidiary BIO HABITAT, including the O’HARA, IRM and COCO SWEET brands, as well as all its employees in France and Italy. In accordance with the announced schedule, the operation…

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Linamar’s McLaren Engineering Division announces new alliance with Honda Marine for Outboard Engines

Dec 17, 2024 McLaren Engineering, the R&D division of Linamar Corporation, is announcing a new alliance with Honda Marine, a division of Honda Power Sports & Products (a business unit of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.). The dynamic engineering collaboration between two formidable technology partners is rooted in a heritage of technical engineering excellence. Through an Official Licensed Product…

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