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Brunswick Corporation Named One of the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek for the Second Consecutive Year

Sept 10, 2024 Brunswick Corporation, the world’s largest recreational marine technology company, has announced that the Company has been named to Newsweek’s list of the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies for the second consecutive year. Brunswick was listed in the Machines and Industrial Equipment category reflecting the Company’s commitment to continuously improving employee experiences, driving customer…

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Push Button Boating

Sept 3, 2024 This past week there were reports of two boating tragedies; one was about a young woman in New Jersey who was boarding a boat driven by her father. She was on a raft and as she boarded up the stern of the boat, she slipped, fell into the water and was killed…

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Ocean Wise Expands Underwater Microphone Whale Detection Initiative to Endangered Killer Whale Critical Habitat

Sept 3, 2024 Photo Credit: Ocean Wise Ocean Wise is pleased to announce the expansion of whale presence alerts to commercial mariners in southern resident killer whale critical habitat. This expansion is thanks to SMRU Consulting in collaboration with the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, as they integrate underwater microphones, or hydrophones, off the coast of Lime Kiln Point State…

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Raymarine LightHouse 4.7 Now Available

Sept 3, 2024 Raymarine recently announced that its latest Axiom operating system, LightHouse 4.7, is now available for download. Top features in the new LightHouse 4.7 update: Power-Pole IntegrationAxiom users can stow and deploy Power-Pole Shallow Water Anchors and control all MOVE trolling motor models – directly from a slide-out sidebar on their chartplotter display. They can also take advantage of…

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Highfield Boats and Carefree Boat Club Announce Strategic Partnership

Sept 3, 2024 Club Locations Now Can Diversify Their Fleets with Highfield’s Aluminum-Hulled RIBs Highfield Boats, North America’s leading Rigid Hull Inflatable (RIB) brand, and Carefree Boat Club, a dominant force in the rapidly expanding boat club segment with more than 145 locations across the U.S. and Canada, are proud to announce they have entered a strategic partnership. Carefree Boat…

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Boston Whaler employees deliver a boatload of school supplies to support local elementary and high schools

Sep 3, 2024 For the 14th consecutive year, Boston Whaler held its annual “Boatload of School Supplies” school supply drive. The event was established to help local elementary students and teachers by contributing items to support their education and learning environment. New this year, Boston Whaler expanded its outreach to support seven local elementary and high…

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Aquila Power Catamarans Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer

Sept 3, 2024 Aquila Power Catamarans announces the appointment of Nick Harvey as its new Chief Revenue Officer to build on Aquila’s position as a leader in the power catamaran industry. Nick Harvey brings 21 years of leadership experience in the marine industry. He was previously employed by Groupe Beneteau, where he helped shape various brands into…

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EDITOR’S MESSAGE August 27 2024

Aug 27, 2024 So much going on! First and most important, we hope you have had a happy and prosperous summer this year and that serious weather has not impacted your business or your family. There has been flooding in Toronto the likes of which I have never seen in my lifetime and wildfires have…

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Implications of strikes in Canada and US East Coast

Aug 27, 2024 Strikes at U.S. Ports and Canadian Railways Threaten North American Supply Chains A recent report we received from Container xChange on August 21 said that the looming labor strikes at Canadian railways and U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports are set to cause significant disruptions to North American supply chains. The strikes are expected to create severe…

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Comitti North America Launches as Exclusive Distributor for Italian Custom Boat Builder Comitti in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean

Aug 27, 2024 Since 1956, family-owned shipyard Comitti has been building bespoke, heirloom-quality boats in Lake Como, Italy, that are prized by discerning yachtsman, families and superyacht owners alike for their timeless lines, Italian craftsmanship and high level of customization. Now, these elegant runabouts and tenders, which range from 22 to 42 feet, are being offered exclusively in the…

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Brunswick Corporation Announces Organizational Changes

Aug 27, 2024 Brunswick Corporation, the world’s leading marine technology company, is announcing the following changes to its organization that are aimed at further broadening the experience of its senior leadership team. Aine Denari is named Executive Vice President and President, Navico Group, and Brunswick Chief Technology Officer. Denari was previously President, Brunswick Boat Group, a role…

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Ask Transport Canada to reinstate funding for the CanBoat / CPS flare collection program

Aug 20, 2024 The safe collection and disposal of expired pyrotechnic distress flares used to be available through the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons, (now called CanBoat). This year, their funding for the collection program was cancelled. Transport Canada used to provide a grant to support the CanBoat / CPS flare collection program giving boaters…

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Yamaha Financial Services Announces 2024 ‘Win Your Yamaha’ Contest Winner

Aug 20, 2024 Riley M. of Wetaskiwin, Alberta, met with Yamaha staff at a local trailhead under the assumption that he was being interviewed for an upcoming article featuring Yamaha owners and their new rides. Expecting to be rewarded with some swag for his troubles, Riley was surprised with an even bigger reward. Riley arrived at the trailhead where he…

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Updates to management plan provide certainty for Sunshine Coast dock owners

Aug 20, 2024 B.C. and shíshálh Nation are making further updates to changes proposed in the shíshálh swiya Dock Management Plan (DMP) to provide additional predictability for Sunshine Coast dock and boathouse owners. The latest changes are informed by the work and submissions of members of the Dock Management Plan Advisory Group established by B.C. and shíshálh Nation. Members…

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Furuno USA begins accepting orders for all models of NavNet TZtouchXL Multi-Function Displays

Aug 20, 2024 Furuno USA has announced that all models of their NavNet TZtouchXL series of MFDs (Multi-Function Displays) are now available for order from their dealer network across North and South America. The TZtouchXL series includes 10″ TZT10X and 13″ TZT13X hybrid-touch models, as well as sleek, all glass multi touch 16″ TZT16X, 22″ TZT22X, and 24″ TZT24X…

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CMP Group Ltd. Partners with Piombino Tech S.R.L. & Quality Mark Inc. to Launch Eco-Friendly Cathodic Protection Solution

Aug 20, 2024 CMP Group Ltd. (Canada) is proud to announce a ground breaking partnership with Piombino Tech s.r.l. (Italy) & Quality Mark Inc. (USA) aimed at revolutionizing marine environmental protection with the introduction of the new SMartyr SCP System (Sustainable Corrosion Protection). This innovative product complements CMP Group’s other industry-leading corrosion protection products, including Martyr (Zn, Al and Mg) anodes, ICCP/ MGPS…

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Avikus establishes U.S. office in Florida

Aug 20, 2024 New U.S. Headquarters Located at Lauderdale Marine Center (LMC) in Fort Lauderdale Avikus, HD Hyundai’s autonomous navigation in-house startup, announced that it has established a permanent U.S. presence with headquarters in the Lauderdale Marine Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Recognizing the importance of Florida in the yachting market, and its proximity to a high concentration of boat builders…

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Looking ahead to 2025

August 13, 2024 My admiration for the people in the boat industry who manage to navigate the incredible ups and downs that we experience has no bounds. I truly feel that this is a very challenging business to succeed in and one of the most difficult aspects, is to order boats for inventory. Typically, dealers…

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NTG adds Doyle Sails and Quantum Sails to its roster of best-in-class brands

Photo Credit: North Technology Group Aug 13, 2024 Respected sailmakers will sit alongside other NTG brands, including North Sails and Southern Spars North Technology Group (NTG) continues to expand its family of marine brands by adding two of the world’s most respected sailmakers, Doyle Sails and Quantum Sails. As part of NTG’s diverse portfolio of…

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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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