Apr 15, 2025 I see two things to be concerned about right now; the immediate future and the future, a few months from now. Given the remarkable and frenetic pace of global economic changes being driven by the new Trump Tariffs, the immediate future is almost impossible to predict day-to-day, but if we can step…
Apr 15, 2025 In their press release issued from Brussels on 9 April 2025 – EU Member States have voted in favour of the EU Commission’s proposal to introduce trade countermeasures against the United States. This is in reaction to the US steel and aluminium tariffs. This once again includes recreational boats as unrelated collateral. The full…
Apr 15, 2025 In 1969, a group of enthusiasts of vintage wooden power boats decided to form an association to perpetuate their interests: the Classic Yacht Association (CYA) was born. In 2009, a group of classic boat owners organized to form our own Canadian Fleet. The CYA now consists of six fleets throughout North America with member vessels from…
Apr 15, 2025 CMC Marine continues to expand its portfolio of partners and announces a new collaboration with Garmin, one of the world’s leading producers of electronic instruments for marine applications. With this new partnership and the agreements signed in recent months with Furuno and Raymarine, an increasingly wide-ranging and all-encompassing services framework is taking shape for captains…
Apr 15, 2025 ABYC’s Marine Service Technician Week is coming up, so we’re hosting a FREE webinar next week to discuss ABYC certifications and celebrate marine techs! Marine technicians, marine service managers, educators, and anyone interested in advancing their marine industry career are invited to join us for this informational webinar. ABYC Certification OverviewWhether you’re new to ABYC certifications and unsure…
Photo Credit Shutterstock Below are the series of chronological events that have led to today’s current, but fluid status of Canada’s stance for tariff’s on US-Made boats. According to the NMMA as of April 9th, NMMA Canada has been working diligently to support members by applying for tariff exemptions and is continuously engaging with Canadian…
Apr 8, 2025 In response to the Trump tariffs announced on April 2nd in what he called “Liberation Day”, last weekend people poured into the streets of Washington, Los Angeles and other U.S. cities to protest President Donald Trump’s actions to overhaul the government and wage a trade war against the rest of the world. “Hands Off!”…
Apr 8, 2025 The deadline to apply for a 2025 National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) Marine Trades Scholarship has been extended to April 30, 2025. Canadian applications are eligible. Since 2008, NMRA has actively contributed to the future of the marine industry by offering scholarships to students pursuing education in the marine trades. In 2024,…
From Left: Tom Watson, President, ePropulsion Americas; Christopher Ponnwitz, Chief Commercial Officer of Mack Sustainable Energy, Mack Boring & Parts Co.; and Danny Tao, Co-founder and CEO of ePropulsion Apr 8, 2025 Leading Electric Propulsion Systems Manufacturer Highlights 2024 Success At Recent Distributor Meeting ePropulsion Americas, a leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services, has announced its…
Apr 8, 2025 BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO; NASDAQ:DOOO) and Bryton Marine Group announced on April 1st that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Bryton Marine Group, a family owned company with operations in Washington State and British Columbia, will be acquiring Alumacraft assets in St. Peter, Minnesota. This transaction comes on the heels of BRP’s decision to sell its Marine…
BoatUS is concerned NOAA staff and budget cuts will harm weather forecasting and boater safety. (credit: BoatUS) Apr 8, 2025 Indiscriminate reductions would undermine boater safety, navigation, weather forecasting In a recent letter sent to Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK), the Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations to the U.S. House of Representatives, Boat Owners Association of…
Apr 1, 2025 Last week the Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest Stock Market column indicated that BRP shares under the ticker “DOO” finished the week off by -4.27% following reports of a business declines. According to BNN Bloomberg from a report by The Canadian Press, BRP Inc. reported a fourth-quarter profit loss compared with…
Apr 1, 2025 Everyone who chooses to come at least…and many Boating Ontario Members did come to their nearest Regional Meeting. This year nine sessions were held in areas spread around the province to make it as easy as possible to attend without a long drive or high cost. I attended the ninth and final…
Boaters have begun returning to boat yards, marinas and clubs across the nation for the annual rite of spring commissioning. BoatUS has a checklist to get you ready for boating season. (CREDIT: Stacey Nedrow-Wigmore/BoatUS) Apr 1, 2025 Are you putting a boat into the water this year? Whether it’s your first year or 50th, the…
Apr 1, 2025 Boating Industry Magazine has announced its 2025 40 Under 40 list, recognizing six emerging leaders from Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) and Freedom Boat Club among the industry’s top young professionals. From hundreds of nominations, the following individuals were selected: Kate Winer, Senior Manager, Integrated Systems, Power Systems, Navico Group Carl Greiner, Category Manager,…
Sean Fabio of Gage Marine, a 2024 Outstanding Technician Award winner, recognized for his exceptional skills and customer service. Nominate an outstanding marine tech today. Apr 1, 2025 Annual award tied to International Marine Service Technician Week, April 21-25, 2025 The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) reminds the public that the deadline to nominate candidates for the…
Apr 1, 2025 April 21–25, 2025 The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has designated the last week in April as International Marine Service Technician Week. https://abycinc.org/home/thankyoutechs/ This week is meant to bring awareness and recognition to the hard-working professionals who keep boating safe, reliable, and enjoyable. Please join us in celebrating our Marine Service Technicians!
Apr 1, 2025 Brunswick Corporation, the world’s largest marine technology company, has been named to Newsweek’s 2025 list of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies for the third consecutive year. Of the thousands of companies considered for this recognition, only 700 earned this honor, with Brunswick ranking in the Top 10 companies within the Manufacturing and Industrial equipment…
Apr 1, 2025 Aquila Power Catamarans is excited to announce its participation in the La Grande Motte International Multihull Show from April 23 to 27, 2025, located in La Grande-Motte, France. They will present an impressive selection of luxury and performance power catamarans, including the flagship 54 Yacht, 42 Yacht, 36 Sport, and 32 Sport, offering…
Mar 25, 2025 I’m especially thinking about the industry’s programs over the years to attract new people into careers in boating. For me, the first really ambitious program that I recall was started by Al Donaldson as he took over the former Ontario Marina Operator’s Association (now called Boating Ontario). I’m saddened to report that…