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NMMA Canada’s Advocacy Impact on Vessel Operating Restriction Regulations (VORR) – What We Heard Report

Aug 13, 2024 Originally published by NMMA Canada Transport Canada recently published their “What We Heard” report from consultations on the Vessel Operating Restriction Regulations (VORR) process. Thanks to our Boating United campaign, a remarkable 95% of the written submissions came from NMMA Canada & CMRA members and supporters. Key Feedback Themes: Implications for the Recreational Boating Industry: This…

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Preparing for Potential Changes in U.S. Administration

Aug 13, 2024 Originally published by NMMA Canada As we approach the U.S. presidential election, the potential for significant changes in American policy looms on the horizon. In just over 100 days, Americans will choose their next president, and the race is turning out to be one of the most unusual in history. President Biden…

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B.C. Government Announces Revisions to Sunshine Coast Dock Management Plan

Aug 13, 2024 The Boating BC Association is pleased with the recent announcement from the Ministry of Water, Land & Resource Stewardship regarding the further consultation and revisions to the Sunshine Coast Dock Management Plan (DMP). After hearing from residents, industry and user groups including Boating BC, the government committed to further consultation of the…

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Is the summer of 2024 half-full or half-empty?

Aug 6, 2024 As we pass August 1st in the summer of 2024, I’m wondering if things are half-full or half-empty? It feels like lakeside vacation areas are busy and buzzing. The weather has been what I might call “choppy” but we are seeing lots of sun and heat, so that’s positive. Out west however,…

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Maple Leaf Marinas Expands Annual Fuel Your Hospital Fundraiser to Now Support Six Local Hospitals

Aug 6, 2024 Maple Leaf Marinas (MLM) is thrilled to announce the return of their annual Fuel Your Hospital Fundraiser over the Civic Holiday weekend, now with an expanded reach. From Friday, August 2nd through Monday, August 5th, boaters can fuel up at any of the 20 Maple Leaf Marinas, and up to 20¢ per litre of fuel pumped will be…

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Brunswick Corporation Recognized as One of America’s Best Midsize Companies by TIME, Ranking No.1 in Category and in Top 10 Percent Overall

Aug 6, 2024 Brunswick Corporation, the world’s leading marine technology company, has been recognized on TIME’s inaugural list of America’s Best Midsize Companies for 2024. Of the 500 companies recognized, Brunswick ranked No. 1 within the Engineering and Manufacturing category and 27th overall. This award reflects Brunswick’s exceptional performance in three focus areas: employee satisfaction, revenue growth, and sustainability…

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Bennington dealers awarded recognition for excellence in customer satisfaction

Aug 6, 2024 Bennington, a leading manufacturer of pontoon boats, has announced today its boat dealer recipients of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) 2023 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Awards. There were 146 Bennington dealers recognized this year. The NMMA uses dealer satisfaction data collected through the Marine Industry CSI program to recognize boat dealers who actively measure…

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AIRMAR Achieves World’s First OneNet Product Certification

Aug 6, 2024 NMEA Certification Marks a Significant Milestone in the Evolution of Boating AIRMAR® Technology Corporation, a world leader in ultrasonic transducers and Chirp technology is excited to announce their SmartBoat® Solution has achieved OneNet certification, the third generation NMEA Standard for marine data interfacing and networking. SmartBoat is the only marine electronics solution that integrates devices using current, future, and…

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Share your opinion about reinstating the CanBoat / CPS flare collection program

July 30, 2024 Last week in Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest, we wrote that two “rights” make a “wrong” when boaters are required to carry pyrotechnic distress flares, when flares are a globally accepted emergency alert device but when there isn’t a clear path to recycling these flares when they expire. The emphasis here,…

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Sea-Dog Line, ARCO Marine & Gold Eagle Win 2024 NMDA Supplier of the Year Awards

July 30, 2024 Sea-Dog Line, ARCO and Gold Eagle are the winners of the 2024 National Marine Distributors Association (NMDA) Supplier of the Year awards. The awards were announced during the NMDA Awards Luncheon, July 24, 2024, held during S.T.E.P. in Rosemont, IL. The Diamond category was won by Sea-Dog Line. The Everett, Washington-based company, is a leading supplier of…

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Mack Boring & Parts Co. parts ways with OXE Diesel Engines

July 30, 2024 Mack Boring & Parts Co. announced on July 16th that it has discontinued its representation of OXE Diesel Engines effective immediately. Mack Boring was an early investor in the OXE brand, originally signing on as a distributor in 2015 and was proud to secure the first orders of OXE Diesel Outboards for the U.S. Coast…

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Friday July 19 marked the opening of The Canadian Raceboat Hall of Fame

July 30, 2024 Beginning Friday, July 19th, the highly anticipated Canadian Raceboat Hall of Fame (CRHF) opened its doors to the public, bringing together the most comprehensive collection of antique raceboats seen anywhere in the world. Located on Muskoka Road 118 West, just outside of Bracebridge, Ontario, the 14,000 square foot facility will be the home to boats, drivers and…

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Brunswick Corporation Augments ACES Strategy with Investments in Boating Intelligence™

July 30, 2024 Brunswick Corporation, the world’s leading marine technology company is enhancing its ACES (Autonomous, Connected, Electrified, and Shared) strategy with the announcement of Boating Intelligence™, a comprehensive initiative to incorporate AI features into its products to deliver simpler, safer, smarter, and more sustainable boating. To accelerate its vision for Boating Intelligence, Brunswick Corporation is re-launching its…

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ACEL Power Secures $10M in Series A Funding to Drive Sales and Advance Renewable Energy Solutions in the Marine Industry

July 30, 2024 ACEL Power of Vancouver, British Columbia, a trailblazer in marine electric innovation, has closed their oversubscribed Series A round with US$10M in funding. The funding was led by Tau Capital, an Abu Dhabi-based private venture capital firm committed to supporting advancements in science and technology for a positive impact on the world….

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Two “rights” make a “wrong” – support reinstating the CanBoat / CPS flare collection program

July 23, 2024 Two “rights” make a “wrong” – support reinstating the CanBoat / CPS flare collection program with your letter to Canada’s Minister of Transportation. It’s urgent that the boating industry and Canada’s boaters together, push our government to come up with a solution for the problem of disposing of the expired pyrotechnic flares that many…

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The Canadian Safe Boating Council Welcomes Mustang Survival as New Presenting Sponsor

July 23, 2024 The Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) is pleased to welcome aboard Mustang Survival as a presenting sponsor. This partnership, solidified through a Memorandum of Understanding, spans a three-year term and spotlights a shared commitment to promoting safe and responsible boating in Canada. In 2024, Mustang Survival will be a Platinum-level sponsor of the CSBC’s annual symposium “Many Partners,…

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NMMA Testifies to Protect Access to Marine Flares in California

July 23, 2024 NMMA was recently in Sacramento, Calif. to testify in opposition to SB 1066, a bill that would create an extended producer responsibility plan for pyrotechnic marine flares, including smoke flares and hand flares. These types of flares are shown to be among the most highly visible distress signals, especially in daylight when most recreational boaters…

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New FUELSTAT® One Test Kit: An Evolution in the Rapid, On-Site Detection of Microbial Contamination in Marine Fuel

July 23, 2024 Conidia Bioscience has launched FUELSTAT® One, a new test kit to join the FUELSTAT® range designed to rapidly detect microbial contamination in marine fuel to prevent operational downtime and safety issues. FUELSTAT® One can be used throughout the fuel supply chain, from storage terminal to fuel tank, offering a comprehensive overview of the fuel’s quality. FUELSTAT® One is a simple,…

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EDITOR’S MESSAGE JULY 16 2024

July 16, 2024 Powering big cruisers in the future I am always on the lookout for significant developments that may benefit boating and last week I read a story in the e-newsletter, Sustainable Truck and Van that had both a Canadian and an environmental aspect. Volvo and Westport Fuel Systems will be partners in quite…

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TowBoatUS 24/7 On-Water Towing Service Returns to Sodus Point

Capt. Kurt Gradel helms TowBoatUS Sodus Bay’s 23-foot Maritime Patriot response vessel. July 16, 2024 Port again assisting boaters after unexpected closure – TowBoatUS Sodus Point, the 24/7 on-water towing and assistance service for recreational boaters, is back in operation under the new ownership of Capt. Grant and Karla Langheinrich, owners of TowBoatUS locations in Rochester, Oneida…

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