Oct 15, 2024 Triage begins… While most Canadians are thinking of family and friends around the Thanksgiving table, for those who operate marinas and storage facilities, who are technicians of all types, or who have repair shops, this is the week when triage begins. Customers boats will be all over the place, dropped off for…
Oct 15, 2024 At the Industry Breakfast that opened the 2024 IBEX Show on October 1st, 2024 the NMMA announced the induction of two industry veterans into the NMMA Hall of Fame, its most prestigious honor. Steve Potts, founder and CEO of Scout Boats and Mark Schwabero, retired Chairman and CEO of Brunswick Corporation, were presented…
Boating safety changes as temperatures cool. (CREDIT: Alyssia Greiner) Oct 15, 2024 3 tips for safely enjoying the water in the off season from BoatUS Foundation Say a final goodbye to the summer 2024 boating season as we celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving and the common close of the season. With the change of season, ushered in…
Oct 15, 2024 Brunswick Corporation, the world’s largest recreational marine technology company, was recently named to TIME’s 2024 list of the World’s Best Companies that identifies the top-performing organizations across the globe based on a number of key metrics including employee satisfaction, and revenue growth. “We are honored to be recognized by TIME Magazine for this award, which reflects our exceptional talent…
Oct 15, 2024 Palm Bay, Florida, September 20, 2024 – BRP Inc. (TSX : DOO; NASDAQ : DOOO), a global leader in powersports and marine products, is proud to announce the official inauguration of its Design & Innovation Center in Palm Bay, Florida, as part of its on-going expansion in the region. This cutting-edge Center, dedicated to advanced concepts and designs for…
Oct 15, 2024 Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 NMMA Canada Hall of Fame. Inductees include those who have or continue to, generate substantial and lasting contributions toward advancing the marine industry. The deadline for nominations is Dec. 5, 2024. The 2025 NMMA Canada Hall of Fame inductee will be announced during the Toronto International Boat Show…
Oct 8, 2024 We are now well into October of 2024 and the window to give Transport Canada public input on the issue of regulating mandatory PFD wear ends at the end of October. If you have already gone to Transport Canada’s “Let’s Talk…” website on the matter, you may have seen the questions that…
Oct 8, 2024 Presented by electric propulsion leaders Aqua superPower, BlueNav, Oceanvolt. Nominations are now being accepted for the fifth annual Gustave Trouvé Awards for Excellence in Electric Boats and Boating which were founded in 2020 by electric boat newsmagazine website Plugboats.com. Awards will be presented in 9 categories and sub categories:• Electric Boats Up…
Oct 8, 2024 The industry’s top products were recognized at the 2024 NMEA Marine Electronics Conference & Expo, which took place at the Omni Hotel in Providence, RI. Members of the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) voted online in various categories for the prestigious Product of Excellence Awards. In addition, a panel of judges selected winners for the NMEA…
Oct 8, 2024 At the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) on October 1st, the winners of the 2024 IBEX Innovation Awards Program were announced. The program is managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI). The judges selected 13 Innovation Award winners and 5 honorable mentions from over 80 entries submitted…
Oct 8, 2024 14Forty Designs, LLC— spearheaded by CEO and founder of ASA Tom Irions and 20-year industry veteran Doug Graham, Jr, 14Forty Designs introduces itself to the market as an efficient, high-end graphics printing company specializing in vinyl graphics, backlit acrylics, vehicle wraps, marketing POP, signage, and more. Kicking off business with the purchase of state-of-the-art large format…
Oct 1, 2024 Fall is a busy time for almost everyone it seems and it brings some very valuable activities as companies position themselves for the 2024 / 2025 fiscal year. I hope the last year has been positive for you and your business and that you are planning greater success in the coming 12…
Oct 1, 2024 Last week in Rhode Island, Wave WiFi was honored with a prestigious Product of Excellence Award at the 2024 NMEA Expo. This accolade recognizes our unwavering commitment to providing outstanding wireless internet solutions for the maritime industry. We are thrilled to announce that Wave WiFi will be exhibiting at the IBEX show in…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…