July 22, 2025 Luxury high-performance yacht builder MJM Yachts is happy to announce the appointment of Canadian yacht dealer and broker Derek Mader as its new Director of International Sales and Dealer Development. Derek Mader – A seasoned yacht sales professional with over 30 years in the industry, Mader co-founded Canada’s leading luxury yacht dealership and brokerage firm in 2014…
July 22, 2025 Entries are now being accepted for the 2025 IBEX Innovation Awards through Aug. 20. If you’ve developed a new product or technology, this is your opportunity to gain the recognition—and visibility—it deserves on the industry’s premier stage. Participating in the Innovation Awards offers a powerful platform to showcase your innovation to key decision-makers, buyers,…
July 22, 2025 Correct Craft announced its 2026 leadership transition plan July 14th , following Bill Yeargin’s earlier announcement that he will be stepping down as CEO on March 31, 2026. On April 1, 2026, Yeargin will transition to Correct Craft’s Board Chair, and Correct Craft’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Zach Hutcheson, will assume both the CEO role and…
July 22, 2025 Brunswick Corporation, the world’s largest marine technology company, has been honored by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Manufacturing 2025, a recognition that highlights organizations across the country excelling in employee satisfaction, workplace culture, and overall employee experience. The list, compiled by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group, is based on an extensive analysis of more than…
July 22, 2025 Aviara Boats, the industry’s most forward-thinking luxury sport boat brand, has officially entered a new era of innovation and growth. Following the acquisition of Aviara’s assets by Cruisers Yachts in late 2024, the transition is now complete, with all desired assets successfully relocated to Cruisers Yachts’ state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Oconto, Wisconsin. Cruisers Yachts—an esteemed American boat builder with over 70…
July 15, 2025 To begin with, we received an important note from John Gullick, Manager of Special Programs for CanBoat / Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons who wanted to add that there is now only one event left in late September in the Distress Flare Collection Program for 2025. He wanted us to emphasize to…
July 15, 2025 North America’s Leading Yacht Brokerage Launches Cross-Border Services for U.S. Buyers and Sellers United City Yachts, Canada’s largest and most trusted yacht brokerage, is proud to announce its official expansion into the United States market under a bold new identity: Yacht Network. This exciting development marks a major milestone in the company’s growth, bringing…
July 15, 2025 Three inflatables. One innovative bladder platform. A new era of comfort, safety, and performance on the water. Mustang Survival rounds out their inflatables collection with the launch of two highly anticipated additions: the Elite 120 and Elite 190. These inflatable PFDs build on the revolutionary design of the award-winning Atlas 190 DLX Life…
July 15, 2025 BRP Inc. has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement whereby members of the Marcott family, owners of Bentley Pontoons, will be acquiring Manitou assets in Lansing, Michigan. This transaction comes on the heels of BRP’s decision to sell its Marine businesses to double down on its core Powersports activities, enhancing its position for long-term…
July 8, 2025 The boating community has a big problem and I’m not referring to Trump’s impending tariff announcements. I’m talking about the number of expired distress flares that are probably stored aboard boats, in basements, garages and other out of the way locations where no one is watching to check their condition. The problem…
Credit: @polaryse July 8, 2025 Sea.AI and renowned French shipyard Nautitech Catamarans are strengthening their collaboration by offering Sea.AI’s machine vision systems as an option to Nautitech clients across their range of high-performance catamarans. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to delivering innovation, safety, and an exceptional sailing experience. For Nautitech, crafting catamarans is about more than…
July 8, 2025 Mustang Survival, the Canadian brand renowned for innovative solutions in the most demanding marine environments, is expanding its European footprint through new distribution partnerships in Germany and Switzerland. Effective immediately, Broxe GmbH & Co. KG has become the exclusive importer of Mustang Survival products in Germany. Distribution will be supported in close collaboration with sales and marketing partner Brockhausen Marinevertrieb. Mustang…
July 8, 2025 VoltSafe Inc. is proud to announce that the European Patent Office (“EPO”) has granted a foundational patent for the company’s flagship prongless power connector technology, a critical innovation that forms the foundation of VoltSafe’s breakthrough approach to safe, smart electrical power. The EPO’s decision extends VoltSafe’s IP protection into 39 European countries, and adds fresh bricks to an IP fortress,…
July 1, 2025 I’m really liking the new feeling I’m getting from Ottawa lately and the Canada Strong Pass is certainly a part of that. Vacations are special. People are very willing to spend money on their vacations and there’s a big impact from where that money gets spent – here, or in some other…
July 1, 2025 Vision Marine Technologies Inc., a leader in high-voltage electric marine propulsion systems, has announced the acquisition of Nautical Ventures Group, Inc. (“Nautical Ventures”), a Florida-based recreational boat dealership, marina, and service provider. Recently named the 2024 Boating Industry “Dealer of the Year”. Nautical Ventures is widely recognized as one of the top…
July 1, 2025 May 11 was the public launch of Great Circle Group, a new venture uniting industry leaders Electronics Unlimited (EU) and Navtronics with accomplished technology entrepreneurs Damon Tassone and Michael Wexler. The company aims to establish the marine technology industry’s premier national sales and service brand, delivering unparalleled quality and expertise to boat owners and partners nationwide. The formation…
July 1, 2025 Panama, Canada, and 35 other countries commit to tackling underwater noise pollution to protect marine life During the third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC), Ministers from Panama and Canada joined leaders from 35 other countries to launch the High Ambition Coalition for a Quiet Ocean, the first global political coalition dedicated to reducing harmful ocean…
From the left: Chris Chapman, Volvo Penta Canada, Chris Hawkins, Yamaha Motor Canada, Patrick Pereira, NMMA Canada, Rick Layzell, Boating Ontario, Rodier Grondin, Princecraft, Krista Sparkes, Smoker Craft Boats, Jan Villem De Jong, Neptunus Yachts, Richard Straka, Mercury Marine, Jesse Davis, Legend Boats, Marie-France Mckinnon, Executive Director of NMMA Canada, Thomas Medri, Regal Boats, Cameron…
July 1, 2025 Vancouver-based ACEL Power Inc., has announced outstanding test results for the new Porrima P111 rigid-inflatable boat (RIB). During recent sea trials, the 5.2 m (17 ft) aluminium centre-console RIB, powered by ACEL’s IE 50™ 50 HP electric outboard and with Lithium Ferro-Phosphate (LiFePO₄) battery pack, achieved a max speed of 29 knots while maintaining smooth, no emissions operations. “These trials prove…
June 24, 2025 I have just returned from the 2025 NMMA Canada Day on the Hill event where leaders from our industry pressed the government to address important issues that we face. For many in Canada’s marine industry, the biggest headwind has been the imposition of the Luxury Tax on September 1, 2022. Since then,…