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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…