Dec 3, 2024 Firstly, many of our Boating Industry Canada News Week readers will be seeing this edition over breakfast at the Boating Ontario Conference at Blue Mountain, north of Toronto. Like the Boating BC conference, there will be lots of ideas, good advice and the very valuable opportunity to talk to your peers. Trading…
Dec 3, 2024 YANMAR Marine International (YMI) is delighted to announce that its ground-breaking E-Saildrive SDe 48v series has received two prestigious DAME Design Awards in the ‘Propulsion & Dynamics’ and ‘Environmental’ categories. The awards, presented during the METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam, honor the E-Saildrive as an exceptional example of innovation in design, functionality, and sustainability in…
Dec 3, 2024 On November 18, 2024, Vision Marine Technologies Inc., announced a new production initiative with Smoker Craft Inc., a U.S.-based pontoon manufacturer known for its precision engineering and advanced manufacturing capabilities. This collaboration is expected to produce a state-of-the-art pontoon platform specifically designed to integrate Vision Marine’s high-performance (180 HP) electric propulsion systems, specifically the pontoon-designed P-Powerpack. We…
Medallion featuring the artwork of Nusi Ian Reid, Heiltsuk Nation. Photo courtesy of the Maritime Museum of BC. Dec 3, 2024 A collaboration between the Government House Foundation and the Maritime Museum of BC, the recipients for the 2nd annual Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Maritime Achievement, were announced last week. This award recognizes and acknowledges individuals and organizations along BC’s coast…
Dec 3, 2024 The Innovation Awards are the industry’s most prestigious honors recognizing manufacturers and suppliers who bring new products to the market. Returning to the 2025 Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show®, the Innovation Awards celebrate excellence across 21 product categories. This is your company’s chance to put your product in the spotlight and demonstrate its…
Dec 3, 2024 Registration is now open for the annual NMMA Canada State of the Industry Breakfast held during the Toronto International Boat Show. When: Tuesday, January 21, 2025Time: 8:30 a.m.–11 a.m. Where: Beanfield Centre (Exhibition Place) Join industry colleagues for an insightful morning exploring current trends in the recreational boating industry. This year’s speakers include: • Frank…
Dec 3, 2024 For the 14th consecutive year, Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has earned a Green Masters designation from the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council (WSBC), placing the company among an elite group of organizations to have earned the honor in the state. WSBC also recognized Mercury as a “Top Performer” in…
Dec 3, 2024 At METSTRADE 2024, the International Council of Marine Industry Associations, ICOMIA announced the continuation and extension of the Propelling our Future campaign which started at METSTRADE 2023 with the launch of the Pathways to Propulsion Decarbonisation for the Recreational Marine Industry report. The announcement came on the first day of METSTRADE 2024, in a keynote presentation from ICOMIA President Darren Vaux…
Dec 3, 2024 • bound4blue gears up for global suction sail roll-out with key executive appointment • Daniel Mann brings over 25 years of industry experience, networks and knowledge to ambitious team bound4blue is seeking to further consolidate its leading position in maritime’s rapidly evolving Wind Assisted Propulsion Systems (WAPS) segment with the appointment of Daniel Mann as Chief…
Nov 26, 2024 There has been a lot of discussion in the media and among ordinary people generally, following the election results in the United States and concern about climate change deniers and vaccine sceptics since the Republican win. To be sure, places like Florida and the Caribbean have long experienced hurricanes but this year…
Nov 26, 2024 VoltSafe Inc. is excited to announce it has been chosen as one of Canada’s 50 Most Investable Cleantech Ventures in the Foresight 50 2024. This marks back-to-back years that VoltSafe has earned this distinction. VoltSafe will be showcased amongst Foresight’s networks resulting in new doors being opened to corporations, government, and investors. Foresight’s mission is to help accelerate cleantech…
Nov 26, 2024 Finalists in 9 categories selected by International Judging Panel An international panel of electric boat experts has narrowed down the entries in the fifth annual Gustave Trouvé Awards for Excellence in Electric Boats and Boating – The Gussies – and the public is now invited to weigh in with their favorites by voting online at plugboats.com. The…
Nov 26, 2024 Rightboat reveals a new partnership that helps brokers looking to grow their business in the competitive boat sales market Rightboat.com, the alternative solution to buying and selling boats online, has partnered with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) to offer exclusive discounts on advertising services to MRAA members. Welcoming over 500,000 visitors…
Nov 26, 2024 The Atlas 190 DLX Pro Sensor Life Jacket, created by Canadian company Mustang Survival, has been awarded the prestigious TIME Best Invention of 2024 in the Outdoor category. Developed for offshore sailing, cruising, and boating, the Atlas 190 DLX combines unparalleled comfort with cutting edge safety features, including a re-engineered bladder for superior turning performance and airway protection. The…
Nov 19, 2024 Things seem really wonky to me right now. I’ve just come home from car shopping with my younger son. I was stunned at the asking prices. But let me be clear; we were looking at a ‘beater’ for him to drive to work this winter not a new truck or SUV. We…
Nov 19, 2024 As the premier product compliance program for boats, yachts, boat trailers, personal watercraft (PWC) and marine oils in the U.S., NMMA Certification impacts the recreational marine industry worldwide, helping to improve boat manufacturing and ensuring safe, high-quality products for consumers throughout the world. The NMMA Engineering team is dedicated to product safety and supporting our…
Nov 19, 2024 Georgian College and Boating Ontario are working together to invest in the future of the marine industry through an impactful student bursary. Students passionate about working in the marine industry, but who must travel more than 100 kilometres to study in a specialized program at Georgian’s Robbert Hartog Midland Campus, can apply now to have their transportation and…
Nov 19, 2024 Announced at the recent EY Gala in Helsinki on November 8th, Axopar Boats and its Founding Partner, Jan-Erik Viitala, have been honoured as winners of the prestigious ‘EY Entrepreneur of The Year’ award in Finland. Organised by the global business management and consultancy firm, EY, the competition is an annual event in its 25th successive year for entrepreneurs in…
Nov 12, 2024 In the past week the United State’s election has been settled and the next four years look like they will take America, and probably all of North America, in new directions. What impact this will have on our industry in Canada seems difficult to predict at this point, but we have some…
Nov 12, 2024 Donald Trump’s victory in the US Presidential Election is ‘a step in the wrong direction’ for international trade as importers fear another spike in ocean container shipping freight rates. Trump has vowed blanket tariffs of up to 20% on all imports into the US and additional tariffs of 60% to 100% on goods from China. Data…