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Quadrant Marine Institute is excited to run the next session of the Marine Service Manager (MSM) Training and Certification this November in Vancouver

Oct 1, 2024 Like all Quadrant Marine Institute programs, the MSM course has been designed by our industry for our industry, with topics that are relevant and specific to the work of Marine Service Managers. Delivered by experienced professionals in the field, with mentorship from Subject Matter Experts in law/contract, insurance, safety, human resources, environmental protection…

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Furuno continues winning streak with five NMEA accolades

Oct 1, 2024 Furuno proudly accepted six Product of Excellence awards at the 2024 NMEA Awards, pushing their total to an impressive 260 NMEA wins since 1971. Each year, NMEA members – comprised of dealers, distributors, industry professionals, and certified technicians – vote for the industry’s top products. The consistent recognition of Furuno’s products underscores their…

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ePropulsion partners with Vision Marine Technologies to provide proven electric propulsion boat packages

Oct 1, 2024 ePropulsion Americas, the global leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services, just announced their partnership with Vision Marine Technologies to power their innovative vessels with proven electric propulsion solutions. For over a decade, ePropulsion has been providing its products to energize Vision Marine Electric Boat’s cutting-edge low-voltage boat solutions. The collaboration between the two companies represents the…

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Brunswick Corporation’s award-winning 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival includes new product announcements and leading market share

Oct 1, 2024 Brunswick Corporation and many of its industry leading brands, wrapped up another successful Cannes Yachting Festival with leading market share, new product introductions, and another significant accolade for Brunswick Boat Group. The event featured displays from Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Navan, Navico Group products, Mercury Marine, and Flite, showcasing the Company’s global customer appeal…

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Boating Ontario announces new Team Leader

Oct 1, 2024 Boating Ontario is excited to announce the hiring of Mitch Smallman-Tew as their new Team Leader. Mitch brings a wealth of experience in the automotive marketing space and a strong background in team leadership and public speaking. Rick Layzell, Boating Ontario CEO had this to say. “After receiving over 350 resumes, Mitch stood tall amongst the competition and we…

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Actisense scoops NMEA Manufacturer of the Year Award for the third consecutive year

Oct 1, 2024 Actisense, renowned specialists in marine electronics, have been honored as the Manufacturer of the Year at the 2024 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Conference and Expo. This prestigious event, held at the OMNI Hotel in Providence, Rhode Island, concluded with the NMEA Product of Excellence Awards on Thursday, September 19th. This marks the third consecutive…

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Where is our market going?

Sept 24, 2024 Over the weekend, I read with a mixture of interest and sadness, the story published in the Globe & Mail Report on Business about how Canada‘s middle class got shafted. This was the first in a series of essays called Prosperity’s Path, written by Dan Brenznitz. This week’s story lays out how we…

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YANMAR reveals details of its first electric propulsion product

Sept 24, 2024 YANMAR Marine International (YMI) has launched the E-Saildrive, its first electric propulsion product designed to provide an easy transition to emission-free sailing. Launched globally at Cannes Yachting Festival and Newport International Boat Show, the E-Saildrive range utilizes a ‘plug and play’ platform for easy installation and connection. This, combined with an integrated gear, motor,…

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RMI Holdings Announces Strategic Acquisition of 38-Acre Merritt Island Boat Manufacturing Facility, Accelerating Long-Term Growth

Sept 24, 2024 RMI Holdings, the parent company of Regal Boats, proudly announces that it has signed a contract to acquire a 38-acre, 170,000-square-foot waterfront boat manufacturing facility in Merritt Island, Florida. Located just 44 miles from its Orlando headquarters, this strategic acquisition positions RMI Holdings for significant long-term growth and operational expansion. This purchase aligns with RMI Holdings’ broader…

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Rightboat appoints Josie Tucci as VP of Marketing and GM for North America

Sept 24, 2024 Rightboat, the rapidly growing online boat sales marketplace, has appointed Josie Tucci as Vice President of Marketing and General Manager of its expanding North American operation. Josie brings a wealth of experience, having previously led international sales and marketing teams in the marine industry for over 20 years. She joins Rightboat as the company experiences double-digit…

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Mercury Marine announces Avator™ 75e and 110e electric outboards now available to global customers

Sept 24, 2024 Mercury Marine announced that the Avator™ 75e and 110e electric outboards have started to ship to global customers. The 75e and 110e, which were officially launched in June, are the latest models of Mercury’s five low-voltage Avator electric propulsion systems to be in market. Mercury’s Avator lineup now includes the 7.5e, 20e, 35e, 75e, and…

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IBEX 2024 announces judges for Innovation Awards

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America’s premier technical trade event for the recreational marine industry, has announced the distinguished list of judges for the 21st IBEX Innovation Awards Program. Managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and independently judged by Boating Writers International (BWI), the program is one of the marine industry’s most prestigious honors recognizing manufacturers and suppliers who…

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Share your opinions on mandatory PFD wear

Sept 17, 2024 As of Sunday September 15, after being open for comments for eleven days, there were only 35 responses to the Transport Canada website questionnaire that asked, “What are your thoughts on requiring recreational boaters to use PFDs/lifejackets?” The worst thing our industry can do is to fail to participate in what might…

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Monterey Boats unveils new logo and introduces Elite Series in Celebration of 40th Anniversary

Sept 17, 2024 Monterey Boats, a leading name in the boating industry, is thrilled to announce the release of a brand-new logo and the introduction of an all-new series called the Elite Series in honor of its 40th anniversary. This fresh, modern logo and the Elite Series mark significant milestones for the company, symbolizing four decades of innovation, quality,…

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Highfield forms strategic partnership with Carefree Boat Club

Sept 17, 2024 With a commanding 28% market share in the RIB segment, Highfield Boats, North America’s leading Rigid Hull Inflatable (RIB) brand, is poised to expand its product portfolio and manufacturing capabilities in the United States. Supporting the brand’s continuing growth, Highfield recently formed a strategic partnership with Carefree Boat Club, a dominant force in the rapidly expanding boat club segment…

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Berlin gets Flying Electric Ferry

Sept 17, 2024 Traveling from Berlin’s eastern city center to Oberschöneweide in just ten minutes? That’s impossible by car or S-Bahn. However, Swedish tech company Candela just announced the sale of a Candela P-12 electric hydrofoiling ferry to Funkhaus/Reederei Riedel, marking a watershed moment for zero-emission transport in Germany. The P-12 Shuttle electric ferry line is planned to connect…

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A big shout out to Parks Canada!

Sept 10, 2024 As I write this, I am on board a Le Boat Horizon 3 flying bridge cruiser on the Trent Severn Canal. The boat has been just great, the Le Boat people have been wonderful, but the star of the show is the Trent-Severn Waterway itself and the Parks Canada employees who have been…

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Volvo Penta unveils helm-to-propeller hybrid-electric package

Sept 10, 2024 Introducing the new Volvo Penta hybrid-electric package – a fully integrated helm-to-propeller experience with new drive modes and intelligent features, setting a new benchmark in marine technology. Starting at the end of 2025, Volvo Penta will begin limited-scale production of its fully integrated, advanced hybrid-electric solutions across its heavy-duty range. Innovative helm-to-propeller hybrid-electric…

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Sea Ray Launches the New SDX 250 and SDX 250 Surf

Sept 10, 2024 Sea Ray is expanding its next-generation SDX lineup with two new models. The dynamic SDX 250 and SDX 250 Surf blend quality, functionality and capability to provide limitless fun. Available in sterndrive and surf configurations, the vessels feature powerful propulsion, abundant storage, optimized seating and premium amenities to suit any aquatic activity….

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Monthly High Tide Flooding Outlook, September 2024

Sept 10, 2024 Of interest to our readers who have customers heading south or who are planning to boat down, we share this information. In a recent edition of the US Harbors newsletter, we learned that NOAA says to expect higher tides for the US East coast on and around the new moon and full…

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