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Volvo Penta to Launch New IPS Hybrid System

June 9, 2026 Volvo Penta has revealed details of a new D13 IPS Hybrid yacht propulsion system it aims to bring to market later in 2026. The fully integrated hybrid-electric platform combines superior onboard comfort with simplified ownership, installation and design. Built on the company’s proven Volvo Penta IPS technology, the new system represents a major step forward in delivering a complete helm-to-propeller solution. The Volvo Penta D13 IPS Hybrid is designed to transform the yachting experience…

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Paris Marine Celebrates 80 Years of Family Boating in the Kawartha Lakes

June 9, 2026 On June 3rd, 2026, Paris Marine, one of Ontario’s most awarded boat dealerships, proudly celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2026, marking eight decades of helping families across the Kawartha Lakes experience the joy of boating. Founded in 1946, the family-owned business has grown from humble beginnings into a trusted destination for boat sales, service,…

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A Wave of Celebrations This Summer

June 9, 2026 You may not have noticed but at the top of every issue of Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest we list that the Volume and Issue Number. What that means in publishing terms, is that this is the 20th year of publishing Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest, so we have a…

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Some Like it Hot

June 2, 2026 When it comes to summer weather, it’s long being true that some like it hot…probably most, in fact. But, too much heat is almost worse than not enough. With the Florida market and saltwater fishing being such a powerful influence over boat design, it’s hard to find a new boat that isn’t…

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The Entire Trent-Severn Waterway Opened to Navigation on May 29

June 2, 2026 On May 27, 2026, Parks Canada confirmed that the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site will fully open to navigation as planned on Friday, May 29, 2026. Following a temporary delay to the opening of Locks 42 to 45 due to high water levels and flows, conditions have improved sufficiently to allow navigation throughout the…

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Smartgyro Announces Strategic Partnership with ComMar for the North American Market

June 2, 2026 The collaboration is set to strengthen Smartgyro’s market presence and enhance customer engagement across key regions. Smartgyro, a global leader in marine gyro stabilization, is pleased to announce a strategic restructuring of its U.S. sales channels, adding a new partnership with ComMar, a highly regarded manufacturers’ representative group with deep connections in the boating…

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Niche Watercraft Acquires Bruckmann Yachts, Rebranding as Bruckmann + Ellis in Honor of a Legacy Built Over Five Decades

June 2, 2026 Abaco 35, 40 and 47 and Bruckmann 50 Motorsailer Now Available for Order – First American Production Targeted for Spring 2027 Niche Watercraft LLC has announced the acquisition of Bruckmann Yachts and the launch of a new brand name: Bruckmann+Ellis. The renaming honors naval architect Mark Ellis, whose designs defined the Bruckmann…

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Yacht Sales & Brokerage Firms Adopt the IYBA Digital Services Suite

June 2, 2026 In a press release dated May 26, 2026, we learned that the International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA) has announced that several of the marine industry’s new yacht and brokerage sales firms, including Brewer Yacht Sales, Galati Yacht Sales, and HMY Yachts, have adopted its new suite of industry services as the digital backbone of their business. These…

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West Marine Bankruptcy Proceeding

May 26, 2026 Well, that didn’t take long. Two weeks ago, in this column I wrote, “What if West Marine goes bankrupt?“ I got a few letters from readers and then this week the news broke that the West Marine Bankruptcy was proceeding with papers filed and the legal action beginning. Through Peter Swanson’s “Loose…

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Trent–Severn Waterway National Historic Site Advances Toward Full Navigation Opening

May 26, 2026 Parks Canada continues to work diligently toward reopening the entire navigation system and is maximizing water flows where possible to move toward seasonal averages. While water levels and flows remain dynamic across the system, Parks Canada anticipates a full opening on Friday, May 29, 2026, subject to weather systems and precipitation events. The safety of…

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Nimbus Group to Simplify Choice Across its Nimbus Model Range by New, Heritage Inspired Product Naming

May 26, 2026 Nimbus Group’s brand “Nimbus” is returning to its roots by reintroducing the original product names “Sport Cruiser” for boats in the WTC series and “Coupé Cruiser” for its coupé boats. At the same time, the names will also indicate the length of the boats in feet, aligning with international standards and clarifying both what the boats are designed for…

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Deadline Approaching to Speak at National Summit on Abandoned Boats and Boating Debris

May 26, 2026 If you’ve worked on removing abandoned vessels, developing recycling solutions for fiberglass or shrinkwrap, or building programs to prevent boating-related debris, the BoatUS Foundation wants to hear from you. The deadline to apply as a speaker at the 2026 Turning the Tide Summit is June 1. Interested presenters can apply here. The…

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Antisink: A Simple Solution Changing Boat Safety, Now Offered by DSS Protection

May 26, 2026 “Imagine yourself on a boat out at sea. Suddenly, the water can take a turn for the worse,” says Geir Karlsen, gazing seriously at his TED talk audience, “A strong gale can pick up and fill your boat with dark and ice-cold water from the North Atlantic. You’re not prepared for the…

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How Important Are the Marine Chandleries?

May 19, 2026 Apparently, the marine chandleries are quite important to some readers and I got a few responses back when I wrote, “What if West Marine goes bankrupt?“ We had read last week, about the possibility that West Marine might declare bankruptcy. The stories we read mentioned general sales declines, having too many West…

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Brunswick Corporation Publishes 2025 Sustainability Report, Marking Meaningful Progress Across People, Products and the Environment

May 19, 2026 Last week, Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), the world’s largest marine technology company, released its 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing meaningful progress in initiatives that benefit its people, its products and the environment. “2025 was a milestone year for Brunswick, one in which we met or exceeded our environmental sustainability commitments set in 2022,” said Jennifer Koenig,…

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This Marine Service Excellence Month, QMI is celebrating 30 years of Marine Service Excellence in BC!

May 19, 2026 In 1996, a collection of industry leaders developed what is now Quadrant Marine Institute, a designated Skilled Trades BC trainer and apprenticeship provider. With Marine Service Technicians across the province and country, this milestone celebration is made even more special with the ongoing work we’re doing everyday. Currently our team is running…

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The Harbour Chandler Set to Open In Summer 2026

May 19, 2026 We learned from the Boating BC member newsletter that The Harbour Chandler, in partnership with Stones Boatyard, is set to open at The Village at Nanaimo in summer 2026, bringing decades of marine expertise to Snuneymuxw’s new oceanfront village in Nanaimo. Located steps from the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, the new location will focus…

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Georgian College Achieves Clean Sweep of Podium at Skills Ontario Competition

May 19, 2026 We learned from the Boating Ontario newsletter that on Tuesday May 5th at the Toronto Congress Center, students from the Georgian College Midland campus MTME program alongside students from the Small Engine Program competed in the Outdoor Power Equipment competition at Skills Ontario. Three students from the Midland Campus ended up taking home…

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Trent-Severn Waterway Staged Opening for 2026 Navigation Season

May 19, 2026 The Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site 2026 navigation season will open in stages starting on Friday, May 15, 2026. Increased precipitation in March and April, coupled with significant snowpack in both the Trent and Severn watersheds, has necessitated additional time to reduce water levels and flows to ensure safe boating conditions across the system. Please…

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What if West Marine goes bankrupt?

In our research this week, we have read about the possibility that West Marine might declare bankruptcy as a result of general sales declines, having too many outlets and the corporation’s level of indebtedness. What we have read is that West Marine has been taken over by private equity funds on more than one occasion…

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Changing Scene

Volvo Penta to Launch New IPS Hybrid System

Paris Marine Celebrates 80 Years of Family Boating in the Kawartha Lakes

A Wave of Celebrations This Summer

Some Like it Hot

The Entire Trent-Severn Waterway Opened to Navigation on May 29

Smartgyro Announces Strategic Partnership with ComMar for the North American Market

Niche Watercraft Acquires Bruckmann Yachts, Rebranding as Bruckmann + Ellis in Honor of a Legacy Built Over Five Decades

Yacht Sales & Brokerage Firms Adopt the IYBA Digital Services Suite

West Marine Bankruptcy Proceeding

Trent–Severn Waterway National Historic Site Advances Toward Full Navigation Opening

Nimbus Group to Simplify Choice Across its Nimbus Model Range by New, Heritage Inspired Product Naming

Deadline Approaching to Speak at National Summit on Abandoned Boats and Boating Debris

Antisink: A Simple Solution Changing Boat Safety, Now Offered by DSS Protection

How Important Are the Marine Chandleries?

Brunswick Corporation Publishes 2025 Sustainability Report, Marking Meaningful Progress Across People, Products and the Environment

This Marine Service Excellence Month, QMI is celebrating 30 years of Marine Service Excellence in BC!

The Harbour Chandler Set to Open In Summer 2026

Georgian College Achieves Clean Sweep of Podium at Skills Ontario Competition

Trent-Severn Waterway Staged Opening for 2026 Navigation Season

What if West Marine goes bankrupt?

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