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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
July 16, 2024 As one of the world’s leading suppliers of marine equipment, Quick Group has grown to become a global powerhouse in the marine sector. With its operations encompassing everything from product design, engineering and prototyping to manufacture and supply to many global leading boatbuilders, it has proven increasingly important to develop a robust…
July 16, 2024 AF Theriault & Son Ltd., one of Canada’s largest privately-owned commercial shipyards, announced today an exclusive partnership with New Zealand’s leading electric ferry design and technology company, EV Maritime. This partnership has been formed in relation to Halifax Regional Municipality’s (HRM) upcoming procurement of electric ferries serving the community of Bedford, Nova Scotia. Expected to be completed in…
July 16, 2024 Mike Burns, president of North South Nautical Group (NSNG) is pleased to announce the appointment of NSNG as the exclusive yacht broker for MacDonald Turkey Point Marina. Canada’s largest freshwater marina, MacDonald Turkey Point Marina serves cross-border boaters with 750 seasonal boat slips and 20 boathouses located on 80 acres on the shores of Lake Erie. A full-service marina, the operation…
July 16, 2024 To make boating even easier for first-time cruisers, Le Boat, the leader in private boating vacations in Europe and Canada, announces the launch of its innovative Skipper for Hire program. “For many of our new customers, captaining a boat themselves is a new experience. All our boats are easy to drive, and no boat…
Globally, fiberglass is a widely used material for building pleasure craft from light-weight sailing skiffs to 100-foot luxury yachts and beyond. Right now, there’s no problem with that. But in this week’s Boating Industry Canada New Week Digest, we have a story from the UK about the alarming discovery of ‘disturbing levels’ of fibreglass in oysters and mussels.
Ross and crew on the racecourse last year at Chester Race Week. July 9, 2024 Chester, Nova Scotia is your picturesque seaside community that welcomes you like an old friend. The community becomes a haven for passionate sailors and volunteers in August for Chester Race Week. The event has a long history of great racing, competitive…
Photo from L-R: Jess Hewitt, Hyperfuels; Jeff Wasil, NMMA; Gus Blakely, Suzuki Marine USA; Jason Stimmel, Suzuki Marine USA; Daiki Sugiura, Suzuki Marine USA; Dr. Daniel Pourreau, Lyondellbassell Industries; Josh Street, City Commissioner St. Andrews; Jonathan Hayes, City Manager, City of Panama City; Patrick Rowe, SC Rowe; Brian Hamilton, Manager of St. Andrews Marina. July 9, 2024 July…
July 9, 2024 Ontario Sailing is excited to welcome Kropf Industrial as our official “Dock and Boat Handling Equipment Supplier of choice to Ontario Sailing”. Located in Seguin Ontario (near Parry Sound), the large manufacturing facility now recognized as Kropf Industrial Inc. was established as a small backyard welding shop in 1977 by their former President, Mr. Peter…