Changing Scene

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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Cruisers Yachts expands reach with MarineMax as dealer in growing U.S. markets

Dec 17, 2024 Cruisers Yachts is thrilled to announce that MarineMax will now be the authorized dealer for several key regions in the Southern United States. As of now, MarineMax will represent Cruisers Yachts in the Florida Panhandle, West Florida, Eastern Texas, and Alabama in 11 locations. This will allow luxury yacht enthusiasts in these areas…

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Sail Canada extends long-time partnership with Gallagher

Dec 17, 2024 Sail Canada and Gallagher, one of the world’s largest insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting firms, are pleased to announce the extension of their long-time partnership for an additional five years. Since 2013, Gallagher has been the exclusive insurance provider for Sail Canada. Thanks to this partnership, Sail Canada members can save on their…

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NMMA Canada Government Relations Update: Pierre Poilievre Visits Dometic Marine

Dec 17, 2024 NMMA Canada was pleased to host Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, for a tour of Dometic Marine’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Richmond, BC. More than 100 employees welcomed Mr. Poilievre as he explored Dometic’s innovative production capabilities and spoke about the critical role of skilled manufacturing jobs in Canada’s marine sector. NMMA…

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Multi-factor Authentication

Dec 10, 2024 I meant to say “multi-factor aggravation”. When you hit that while driving and drinking a Tim’s, your life becomes a dangerous skill-testing challenge. I suspect we all have learned that but reading the weekend newspaper helps me to see the multi-factors making decision-making a huge challenge. How can people plan and run…

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Prestige celebrates a significant milestone: 5,000 yachts built

Dec 10, 2024 PRESTIGE reaches this significant achievement while continually looking to the future, announcing a World Premiere at the upcoming 2025 Düsseldorf Boat Show. The year 2024 marks an important anniversary for PRESTIGE, celebrating 35 years of history, along with the key milestone of 5,000 yachts built and delivered around the world. These numbers represent…

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Legend Boats announces dramatic changes for 2025 with three new boat brands + an Exciting new addition to the Legend Lineup

The new Vetta luxury pontoon tops the range Dec 10, 2024 It’s impressive to me that Legend Boats could make such a significant change in one year but at their dealer meeting on September 10, the company announced many changes, including the introduction of four new boat lines; Halo pontoons, Vetta pontoons, Pulse roto-moulded boats,…

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Firecrown Acquires Active Interest Media’s Marine Group

Dec 10, 2024 Firecrown acquires AIM’s Marine Group, expanding to 21 leading titles in yachting, boating, fishing, and sailing, serving affluent enthusiasts worldwide. Firecrown has acquired Active Interest Media’s Marine Group, adding top boating titles and events like Sail, Power & Motoryacht, Yachts International, Passagemaker, Soundings, Anglers Journal, Trade Only, Boaters University and Trawlerfest to its portfolio. This acquisition strengthens Firecrown’s position as the leading media platform for…

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Brunswick Corporation recognized by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies for the fifth consecutive year

Dec 10, 2024 Brunswick Corporation, the world’s largest marine technology company, has earned a spot on Newsweek’s prestigious list of America’s Most Responsible Companies for the fifth consecutive year. Out of thousands of U.S. companies considered, only 600 were honoured with this recognition. In 2024, Brunswick’s unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship, corporate governance and giving back to…

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Developments for a better future

Dec 3, 2024 Firstly, many of our Boating Industry Canada News Week readers will be seeing this edition over breakfast at the Boating Ontario Conference at Blue Mountain, north of Toronto. Like the Boating BC conference, there will be lots of ideas, good advice and the very valuable opportunity to talk to your peers. Trading…

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YANMAR Marine International wins two Dame Design Awards for E-Saildrive Series

Dec 3, 2024 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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Vision Marine Technologies and Smoker Craft announce production initiative

Dec 3, 2024 On November 18, 2024, Vision Marine Technologies Inc., announced a new production initiative with Smoker Craft Inc., a U.S.-based pontoon manufacturer known for its precision engineering and advanced manufacturing capabilities. This collaboration is expected to produce a state-of-the-art pontoon platform specifically designed to integrate Vision Marine’s high-performance (180 HP) electric propulsion systems, specifically the pontoon-designed P-Powerpack. We…

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Six British Columbians Recognized for Outstanding Maritime Achievement

Medallion featuring the artwork of Nusi Ian Reid, Heiltsuk Nation. Photo courtesy of the Maritime Museum of BC. Dec 3, 2024 A collaboration between the Government House Foundation and the Maritime Museum of BC, the recipients for the 2nd annual Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Maritime Achievement, were announced last week. This award recognizes and acknowledges individuals and organizations along BC’s coast…

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Showcase New and Innovative Products, Enter the 2025 Miami Innovation Awards Today

Dec 3, 2024 The Innovation Awards are the industry’s most prestigious honors recognizing manufacturers and suppliers who bring new products to the market. Returning to the 2025 Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show®, the Innovation Awards celebrate excellence across 21 product categories. This is your company’s chance to put your product in the spotlight and demonstrate its…

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Register Today for NMMA Canada’s Industry Breakfast at the Toronto International Boat Show

Dec 3, 2024 Registration is now open for the annual NMMA Canada State of the Industry Breakfast held during the Toronto International Boat Show. When: Tuesday, January 21, 2025Time: 8:30 a.m.–11 a.m. Where: Beanfield Centre (Exhibition Place) Join industry colleagues for an insightful morning exploring current trends in the recreational boating industry. This year’s speakers include: • Frank…

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Mercury Marine earns 14th consecutive Green Masters designation

Dec 3, 2024 For the 14th consecutive year, Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has earned a Green Masters designation from the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council (WSBC), placing the company among an elite group of organizations to have earned the honor in the state. WSBC also recognized Mercury as a “Top Performer” in…

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ICOMIA Announced Updates to Global Propelling our Future Campaign

Dec 3, 2024 At METSTRADE 2024, the International Council of Marine Industry Associations, ICOMIA announced the continuation and extension of the Propelling our Future campaign which started at METSTRADE 2023 with the launch of the Pathways to Propulsion Decarbonisation for the Recreational Marine Industry report. The announcement came on the first day of METSTRADE 2024, in a keynote presentation from ICOMIA President Darren Vaux…

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bound4blue welcomes Daniel Mann to drive ‘new era’ of eSAIL® growth

Dec 3, 2024 • bound4blue gears up for global suction sail roll-out with key executive appointment • Daniel Mann brings over 25 years of industry experience, networks and knowledge to ambitious team bound4blue is seeking to further consolidate its leading position in maritime’s rapidly evolving Wind Assisted Propulsion Systems (WAPS) segment with the appointment of Daniel Mann as Chief…

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Conflicted about the environment and boating…

Nov 26, 2024 There has been a lot of discussion in the media and among ordinary people generally, following the election results in the United States and concern about climate change deniers and vaccine sceptics since the Republican win. To be sure, places like Florida and the Caribbean have long experienced hurricanes but this year…

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VoltSafe Inc. Selected as One of Canada’s Most Investable Cleantech Companies in Foresight 50 for Second Straight Year

Nov 26, 2024 VoltSafe Inc. is excited to announce it has been chosen as one of Canada’s 50 Most Investable Cleantech Ventures in the Foresight 50 2024. This marks back-to-back years that VoltSafe has earned this distinction. VoltSafe will be showcased amongst Foresight’s networks resulting in new doors being opened to corporations, government, and investors. Foresight’s mission is to help accelerate cleantech…

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