Changing Scene

BoatUS Foundation opens Grant Program for $7.5M effort to Remove Abandoned and Derelict Vessels (ADVs) from nation’s waterways

(credit: BoatUS Foundation) June 18, 2024 • From June 10-August 12, organizations are invited to apply for grant funding to clean up their local waterways WHAT:In a nationwide effort to remove abandoned and neglected boats from our nation’s waterways, the Boat Owners Association of the United States (BoatUS) Foundation is seeking qualified, diverse and experienced organizations to…

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Axopar acquires majority in its biggest OEM Markos Sp. z.o.o.

June 18, 2024 Finnish Axopar Group has on June 4, 2024, acquired a majority shareholding in Markos Sp. z.o.o. through its newly founded subsidiary AX Composites Ltd, with the intention of becoming one of the world’s leading manufacturers of composite technology. Strengthening the foundation …

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2024 IBEX Innovation Awards now accepting entries

June 18, 2024 The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) will be hosting the prestigious IBEX Innovation Awards program during this year’s event, taking place October 1-3 in Tampa. New product entries are now being accepted through August 21. The Innovation Awards program presented at IBEX, features 14 marine trade product categories, honoring manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, innovative…

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CANCELLED: Safety Education and Flare Disposal Program

We have just learned that The Safety Education and Flare Disposal Program from CanBoat (Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons) will no longer be offered.

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The Water is Calling: Discover Boating Canada Ramps Up Public Relations Ahead of Peak Boating Season

June 11, 2024 As part of Discover Boating Canada’s “See You Out Here” campaign, PR efforts are underway to engage with media nationwide and generate news coverage for boating this summer. Earlier this week, we issued a press release, The Water is Calling: Discover Boating Offers Expert Tips for Summer on the Water, featuring a…

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North Sails gears up for Chester Race Week

June 11, 2024 Chester Race Week is one of those events you always want to put on your calendar. With a long history and competitive classes, sailors flock to small town Chester for the four-day racing spectacle; which is of course, accompanied by lively post racing socials, in true East coast style. Over 140 boats…

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BRP reports Q1 revenue loss

June 11, 2024 BRP PRESENTS FISCAL YEAR 2025 FIRST QUARTER RESULTS BRP Inc. reported its financial results for the three-month period ended April 30, 2024. The complete financial results are available on SEDAR+ and EDGAR as well as in the section Quarterly Reports of BRP’s website. Highlights “Our first quarter results were in line with…

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Axopar acquires majority shareholding in its biggest OEM producer in Poland

June 11, 2024 Markos, located in Slupsk, Poland, specializes in building componentry for heavy industry as well as the energy, marine and leisure industries and is a manufacturer of fibreglass-reinforced composite products used in boats, motor vehicles, transport and wind power. The infrastructure at Markos is unique, and the company has over 30 years of…

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Have you ever driven an electric boat?

It’s been a rare and special time that I have had a chance to drive an electric boat but I have driven two so far and as you are reading this edition of Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest, I will be in Charleston South Carolina with Brunswick driving their new Veer boats powered by Mercury Avator electric motors. I’m excited to learn more about them and to share my experience with our readers.

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Wajax Named Primary Volvo Penta Marine Leisure Distribution Partner Across Ontario & Quebec

June 4, 2024 Wajax is thrilled to announce its expanded relationship with Volvo Penta. Wajax has been named the primary distribution partner and the main point of contact and resource for all Volvo Penta marine leisure dealerships in Ontario and Quebec. Leveraging its extensive network of branches, Wajax, a leading provider of industrial equipment and solutions, ensures close proximity to customers’ businesses, providing local…

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VoltSafe Inc. Graduates CDL-Atlantic’s Oceans Stream Initiative

June 4, 2024 VoltSafe Inc. is pleased to announce it has graduated from The Oceans Stream at CDL-Atlantic in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada – the forefront of Canada’s Ocean industry. VoltSafe received an invitation to join the Oceans Stream at CDL-Atlantic last September. The program selectively invites high potential innovators to engage in the 9-month program. VoltSafe will now attend CDL’s Super Session…

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Vision Marine Technologies files patent for innovative high-voltage marine battery pack, opening new horizons for electric marine market

June 4, 2024 Vision Marine Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in electric marine propulsion, proudly announces the filing of its fourth patent on May 15, 2024, for a dedicated high-voltage marine battery pack. This battery pack is a key element of the E-Motion™ Marine Powertrain Technology and will also be available as a standalone product for future recreational electric…

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Lefroy Harbour Launches New Boat Dealership in Innisfil

Aerial of Lefroy Harbour (2021) June 4, 2024 Innisfil, ON – On May 25th, Lefroy Harbour celebrated the grand opening of its new Boat Dealership Showroom in Innisfil, a pivotal addition to the marina that introduces a much-needed collection of premium boat brands to the shores of Lake Simcoe. Under the stewardship of parent company…

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Elica Group announces launch of luxury power catamaran brand Omaya Yachts

June 4, 2024 Bulgarian family-owned business, Elica Group, has announced the launch of its luxury power catamaran brand Omaya Yachts, with its first model, the OMAYA 50, hitting the water this summer. With the group’s 30 years of experience in manufacturing, a focus on quality, transparency and a hunger for manufacturing best-in-class yachts, the next phase of corporate…

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Sad start to the season

May 28, 2024 Police have released the names of the three friends who were killed in a devastating boat crash. The trio died after a speed boat collided with their fishing boat in the Buck’s Bay region of Bobs Lake, north of the city of Kingston, on the evening of May 18. It was the start…

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The industry mourns the passing of Princecraft’s Marcel Dubois

May 28, 2024 Last week the Princecraft dealers received a letter regarding Marcel Dubois that said, “It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that today we announce the passing of a cherished member of the Princecraft® family. Marcel Dubois, an iconic figure of the company, left us Wednesday, May 15th, at the age of 76,…

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The Trent-Severn Waterway has opened for the 2024 navigation season

May 28, 2024 Parks Canada is pleased to welcome all new and returning visitors to the 104th navigation season on the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site of Canada. Parks Canada offers 450,000 km2 of stories, and the Trent-Severn Waterway has experiences for everyone. The Trent-Severn Waterway’s lockstations between Trenton and Port Severn connect people with incredible beauty, natural heritage, and modern Canadian…

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Mercury’s All-new MerCruiser T8200 Tow Sport Inboard to Power the Biggest Watersports Boats

May 28, 2024 Mercury Marine has introduced the all-new MerCruiser T8200 Tow Sport inboard. The engine is built on Mercury’s successful 8.2L V8 big-block platform and includes Smart Tow® digital control systems to transform the biggest watersports boats into the ultimate adrenaline machines. The T8200 joins the T6200 in the Tow Sport lineup, reinforcing Mercury’s…

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Bryton Marine Group Joins Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Club

May 28, 2024 Bryton Marine Group, a renowned family-owned leader in the marine industry, proudly announces its induction into the prestigious Platinum Club of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, marking a remarkable milestone in its legacy of excellence, innovation, and community enrichment. The Platinum Club membership is an exclusive honor reserved for Canada’s top-tier organizations that have maintained Best Managed status for seven consecutive…

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British Columbia now requires boat owners to clean, drain and dry due to risk of whirling disease

May 28, 2024 We have learnt through social media that British Columbia’s chief veterinarian has issued an order making it illegal to transport boats or other watercraft without removing the drain plug to prevent the spread of whirling disease. The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship says the order took effect Friday and is also intended…

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