Changing Scene

Boating Ontario’s Swing Into Action Golf Tournament Tees Up Big Wins for MarineWorx Development Fund

September 16, 2025 Boating Ontario Association hosted another Swing Into Action Golf Tournament on August 26, 2025, welcoming members, sponsors, and special guests to the scenic Bear Creek Golf Course. The annual event combined friendly competition, networking, and industry pride – all in support of the MarineWorx Development Fund. Players enjoyed unique on-course experiences, a variety of hole takeovers and skill competitions. BOA thanks all sponsors, volunteers,…

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Did You Remember the Drain Plug?

September 9, 2025 Launching a typical cottage boat, or a fishing boat at the ramp, you may hear someone shout, “Did you remember the drain plug?” These are famous last words but you would not expect to hear them at the launch of a brand-new super yacht. Apparently, at a yard in Turkey, the launch…

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Freedom Boat Club Expands to Christchurch and Launches ‘Freedom Local’ Membership Enhancing Accessibility

September 9, 2025 Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club, is proud to announce its continued growth in New Zealand with the opening of a new location at Te Ana Marina in Lyttelton, Christchurch. This expansion is complemented by the launch of Freedom Local, a new membership tier designed to provide affordable, easy access to…

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Brunswick Corporation Named Among World’s Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek for Third Consecutive Year

September 9, 2025 Brunswick Corporation, the world’s largest marine technology company, has been named to Newsweek’s 2025 list of the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies for the third year in a row. Recognized in the Vehicles & Components category, Brunswick’s continued presence on this list reflects its unwavering commitment to enhancing employee experiences, strengthening customer loyalty, and earning investor confidence….

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Join US for the 2025 Boating BC Conference Presented by Mercury Marine

September 9, 2025 Each year, professionals from across British Columbia’s recreational boating industry pause their busy schedules to come together at the Boating BC Conference—a dynamic two-day event focused on education, networking, and sharing ideas that drive our industry forward. The 2025 Conference will be held on Tuesday, November 18th, and Wednesday, November 19th at the River…

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ABYC To Host Free Webinar on 2025-2026 Standards Updates

September 9, 2025 The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) will host a complimentary webinar Sept. 17 offering marine industry professionals an overview of the newly released “Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft, Supplement 65.” Released in July, the publication represents a significant update to the voluntary safety standards that guide boat building and repair worldwide. The…

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Conflicting Freedoms

Sept 2, 2025 I have always felt that boating brought us a sense of freedom, whether you were sailing along in a stiff breeze, fishing in the early dawn, or cutting across on your slalom ski, boating has always brought a sense of glorious freedom to me. But we are seeing mounting opposition to the…

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Free ABYC Webinar for Members: 2025–2026 Standards Update

Sept 2, 2025 Free Webinar: 2025–2026 Standards UpdateSeptember 17, 1:00pm–2:00pm (EDT), Online The next ABYC educational webinar, FREE for ABYC members, is Wednesday, September 17, at 1:00 PM EDT. Stay up to date with evolving technology and recently revised Standards by joining our next free webinar, featuring firsthand insights from ABYC Technical Director Brian Goodwin. Explore comprehensive compliance tools and get a jumpstart on the revised…

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Targa Boats Appoints Freedom Marine as Exclusive Dealer for Canada

Targa 32 – the undisputed 4 x 4 of the sea Sept 2, 2025 Freedom Marine International Yacht Sales, Canada’s leading yacht brokerage in new and used boat sales, adds Targa Boats to their extensive range of high-performance, luxury vessels. This new partnership introduces the renowned Finnish-built boats— known for their seaworthiness, durability, and rugged elegance—to the dynamic waters…

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Yamaha Unveils 29-Foot Flagship to Redefine Luxury Jet Boating

Sept 2, 2025 Yamaha Motor Canada has unveiled three all-new 29-foot boats —a bold new line of 295 Series jet boats designed to elevate Yamaha into the premium day cruiser market. As the company’s largest, most luxurious boats ever built, the 295 Series represents a breakthrough in engineering, comfort, and innovation — and signals Yamaha’s serious move…

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Boston Whaler Owners Raise $10,000 for “Every Child Counts” School Supporting Special Needs Students in the Abaco Islands

Sept 2, 2025 Boston Whaler recently wrapped up its highly anticipated spring/summer owner event in the breathtaking Abaco Islands, where a week of exploration, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories culminated in a powerful act of generosity. During a spirited ring toss fundraiser, Boston Whaler, joined by its dedicated owners and dealers, came together to raise $10,000 for Every…

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News: Dock Shoppe Has Moved

Aug 26, 2025 Changing a store’s location can be complicated for the operation – packing, trucking unpacking. But when the shop lives on a barge, it’s just a question of slipping the docklines and moving to a new home. The Dock Shoppe chandlery has been run by Mike Pecar since 1987 in a number of…

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Create a Customer

Aug 26, 2025 I have a recollection of a quote from Peter F. Drucker, one of the godfathers of modern-day strategic marketing. He wrote that the only valid definition of a business purpose was to “create a customer”. He also is credited with saying that, “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” In the August 19th edition of Boating…

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Yamaha WaterCraft in the USA Joins Sea Tow’s Sea Care Six Month Program

Aug 26, 2025 In the United States, Sea Tow® has announced that Yamaha WaterCraft is one of the inaugural brands to join its new Sea Care six-month program. As a program participant, Yamaha Watercraft now offers to cover half the cost of annual Sea Tow Gold Card membership for each new boat buyer. Sea Tow’s Sea Care six-month program is designed to…

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Yamaha CrossWave™ Debuts as the Industry’s First Walkaround PWC for Fishing, Cruising, and Adventure

Aug 26, 2025 Yamaha Motor Canada has unveiled the CrossWave™ WaveRunner®, an entirely new kind of personal watercraft designed for today’s lifestyle-driven rider. The CrossWave challenges the boundaries of the emerging Adventure category — combining Yamaha’s legendary performance with full walkaround versatility, expansive deck space, and true multi-use capability. This isn’t just a new model; it’s the most…

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Tiara Yachts is Proud to Recognize its Top-Performing Dealers and Salespeople for the 2025 Model Year

Aug 26, 2025 Tiara Yachts, a family-owned manufacturer of American-made luxury watercrafts, is proud to recognize its top-performing dealers and salespeople for the 2025 Model Year. The winners were announced at the Dealer Awards Dinner on August 18. The Tiara Yachts Dealer Awards are designed to recognize the Tiara dealerships and sales professionals who go above and…

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Mercury Marine Captures 50% Share of Outboards on Display at Sydney International Boat Show

Aug 26, 2025 Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), accounted for 50% of all outboard engines on display at the Sydney International Boat Show, at Sydney Olympic Park. Mercury also showcased more than double the number of outboards compared to its nearest competitor during the event. For the first time in its history, the Sydney…

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Hanna Ljungqvist appointed Head of Volvo Penta Marine

Aug 26, 2025 Volvo Penta has announced the appointment of Hanna Ljungqvist as Head of the Volvo Penta Marine Business and a member of the Volvo Penta Executive Group, effective October 1, 2025. After working at Volvo Penta for over a decade earlier in her career, and most recently serving as Vice President and Head of Volvo Trucks in India and Indonesia, Hanna…

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Lasting value

Aug 19, 2025 I’m concerned that as an industry, we may have failed to communicate to the public at large, two important points; one is that boats and boating are very benign in terms of our environmental impact and the other point is that I have a feeling we rarely communicate convincing detail about the…

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VoltSafe Selected to Join Port of San Diego’s Blue Economy Portfolio to Power the Future of Sustainable Marinas

Aug 19, 2025 VoltSafe Inc., has announced that it has been selected to join The Port of San Diego’s Blue Economy Incubator and will receive $250,000 USD for an extensive pilot program in one of the world’s most important marina markets. The Port of San Diego will also provide VoltSafe with significant business development and marketing efforts, public relations and media visibility as part…

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Changing Scene

Boating Ontario’s Swing Into Action Golf Tournament Tees Up Big Wins for MarineWorx Development Fund

Did You Remember the Drain Plug?

Freedom Boat Club Expands to Christchurch and Launches ‘Freedom Local’ Membership Enhancing Accessibility

Brunswick Corporation Named Among World’s Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek for Third Consecutive Year

Join US for the 2025 Boating BC Conference Presented by Mercury Marine

ABYC To Host Free Webinar on 2025-2026 Standards Updates

Conflicting Freedoms

Free ABYC Webinar for Members: 2025–2026 Standards Update

Targa Boats Appoints Freedom Marine as Exclusive Dealer for Canada

Yamaha Unveils 29-Foot Flagship to Redefine Luxury Jet Boating

Boston Whaler Owners Raise $10,000 for “Every Child Counts” School Supporting Special Needs Students in the Abaco Islands

News: Dock Shoppe Has Moved

Create a Customer

Yamaha WaterCraft in the USA Joins Sea Tow’s Sea Care Six Month Program

Yamaha CrossWave™ Debuts as the Industry’s First Walkaround PWC for Fishing, Cruising, and Adventure

Tiara Yachts is Proud to Recognize its Top-Performing Dealers and Salespeople for the 2025 Model Year

Mercury Marine Captures 50% Share of Outboards on Display at Sydney International Boat Show

Hanna Ljungqvist appointed Head of Volvo Penta Marine

Lasting value

VoltSafe Selected to Join Port of San Diego’s Blue Economy Portfolio to Power the Future of Sustainable Marinas

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