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ABYC Sets Date for Annual Marine Service Technician Week – Celebrate Your Marine Service Technicians, April 21-25, 2025

Feb 4, 2025 The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced the 4th annual “International Marine Service Technician Week,” scheduled for April 21-25, 2025. The week is dedicated to recognizing the exceptional skills and commitment of marine service professionals. “Marine technicians are the backbone of safe, reliable, and enjoyable boating experiences,” said Shannon Aronson, senior director of marketing…

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2025 Miami Innovation Awards Judges Announced, Honors to Take Place at Miami Industry Breakfast on Feb. 13

Feb 4, 2025 The NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced on January 27th, the panel of judges set to evaluate product entries for the 2025 Miami Innovation Awards. As one of the industry’s most prestigious honors, the Miami Innovation Awards recognize manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, innovative products for the boating industry to market. The 2025 award…

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Off to a solid start

Jan 28, 2025 On Sunday, January 26th 2025, the Toronto International Boat Show closed out their 2025 show on a high note. New boat sales have been a challenge and the recent economic conditions have also been a drag on the market as interest rates were declining throughout the past year encouraging buyers to stay…

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Boating Ontario proudly hosted the 2025 Waterfront Tourism Summit

Jan 28, 2025 On behalf of Ontario’s $4.5 billion recreational boating industry, Boating Ontario proudly hosted the 2025 Waterfront Tourism Summit during the 67th annual Toronto International Boat Show. The event welcomed over 65 delegates from across the province, spanning from Temagami to Windsor, Sarnia to Belleville, Kingston to Niagara, and beyond. Designed to share ideas and growth strategies with municipal decision makers…

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ICOMIA, EBI and NMMA to develop first Globally Aligned Recreational Marine Lifecycle Assessment

Pictured l-r: Jeff Wasil, NMMA; Philip Easthill, EBI; Joe Lynch, ICOMIA; Ellen Bradley, NMMA; Robert Marx, EBI, Frank Hugelmeyer, NMMA. Jan 28, 2025 This first-ever collaboration unites the global recreational marine industry to accelerate progress in developing a shared approach to quantifying environmental performance across a range of technologies On January 20, 2025, leading marine trade associations the…

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Freedom Boat Club Surpasses 600,000 Member Boating Trips for Second Consecutive Year in 2024

Jan 28, 2025 Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club, announced that it surpassed 600,000-member boating trips in 2024, marking the second consecutive year the company has achieved this significant milestone. This achievement spans Freedom Boat Club’s 400+ locations across North America, Europe, and Australia, reinforcing the company’s leadership in expanding access to boating and…

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Dometic advances sustainability with new Marine AC refrigerant technology

Jan 28, 2025 On January 21st, 2025, Dometic announced the launch of its 2025 marine air conditioning systems, designed with sustainability at their core. New systems utilize newly developed advanced refrigerants with significantly lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) index, aligning with stringent upcoming global environmental regulations. Dometic aspires to lead the way with its innovative climate…

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Brunswick CEO Dave Foulkes Named to Crain’s Chicago Business ‘Who’s Who’ List

Jan 28, 2025 Dave Foulkes, Chief Executive Officer of Brunswick Corporation, has been named to Crain’s Chicago Business 2025 Who’s Who list for the second consecutive year. This prestigious annual feature highlights over 400 of Chicago’s most influential leaders across diverse industries, including business, art, government, healthcare, cultural institutions, and non-profits. Foulkes was one of just 12…

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Here we go…

Jan 21, 2025 But, go where? That’s what everyone seems to be uncertain about. Yesterday, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the President of the United States for the second time and it sounds like he is much more prepared this time. He may clear up a lot of the uncertainty pretty fast as he puts…

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Register Now for SUR/TECH 2025 – Hybrid Event in Annapolis, MD or online – March 26–27

Jan 21, 2025 ABYC’s SUR/TECH (Surveyor/Technician), a bi-annual symposium geared toward our largest member segments, is back for its third year in 2025! This two-day hybrid event divides content between topics relevant to surveyors (Day 1) and technicians (Day 2). Join us online or at our ABYC headquarters in Annapolis, MD and gain a well-rounded, educational experience and earn up to 10 CEUs!…

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Yanmar Marine International wins two Dame Design Awards for E-Saildrive Series, setting a new standard In emission-free Sailing Technology

Jan 21, 2025 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…

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U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announces the withdrawl of the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule

Jan 21, 2025 The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce withdraws a proposed rule published in the Federal Register on August 1, 2022 to amend the North Atlantic right whale vessel speed regulations. NMFS withdraws this proposed rule in light of numerous and ongoing requests from the public for further opportunity to review and engage with…

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Graham Clarke Group acquires Oak Bay Marine Group, expanding its British Columbia Marine Presence

Jan 21, 2025 Graham Clarke Group (GCG), a leader in British Columbia’s marine and hospitality industry, is pleased to announce it has acquired Oak Bay Marine Group (OBMG), a company with a celebrated 62-year legacy in coastal marina services and oceanfront hospitality. The acquisition of OBMG includes its four Vancouver Island marinas (Oak Bay Marina, North…

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Freedom Boat Club of Spain announces Franchise Partnership with Touron and Expansion into Madrid

Jan 21, 2025 Freedom Boat Club of Spain, part of the world’s largest boat club network, is excited to announce its newest franchise partnership with Touron, a distinguished leader in Spain’s recreational boating industry. As part of this partnership, Touron will open two new locations in the Madrid area, with plans for additional expansion in the…

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Playing with fire?

Jan 14, 2025 Would it be playing with fire to raise the issue of tarrifs in your sales presentations at the boat shows this winter? The 60th Presidential Inauguration Ceremony is scheduled for January 20th, 2025 when President-Elect Donald J. Trump will be sworn in as President of the United States of America. It sounds…

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MRAA Educational Foundation Names Nancy Cueroni 2024 Darlene Briggs Marine Woman of the Year

Jan 14, 2025 Nancy Cueroni, Executive Director of the National Marine Distributors Association, has been named the 2024 Darlene Briggs Marine Woman of the Year, announced the MRAA Educational Foundation. The award was presented to Cueroni, the 38th recipient, as part of the Dealer Week Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at Dealer Week in…

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Brunswick Corporation Adds ‘Boating Intelligence’ TM to Technology Portfolio at 2025 Consumer Electronics Show

Jan 14, 2025 Brunswick Corporation, the global leader in marine technology, displayed it’s broad, industry-leading technology portfolio and debut of its ‘Boating Intelligence’ TM initiative at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 6th. Boating Intelligence is a comprehensive initiative to enhance Brunswick’s ACES (Autonomous, Connected, Electrified, and Shared) strategy by incorporating AI capabilities and features…

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Aquila Power Catamarans 42 and 46 Coupes to Debut at Miami International Boat Show

Jan 14, 2025 Aquila Power Catamarans is excited to announce its participation in the Miami International Boat Show from February 12 to 16, 2025. They will showcase a stunning lineup of luxury yachts and performance vessels, including the highly anticipated debut of the Aquila 42 Coupe and 46 Coupe Power Catamarans. Building on the success of the recently…

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ABYC Announces Board Members, Award Recipients at Annual Meeting

The 2025 ABYC Board of Directors; Horizon Award winner Anne Dunbar with Jeff Wasil and John Adey Jan 14, 2025 The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) welcomed new board members and honored industry leaders at its annual meeting on Jan. 6 in San Antonio, Texas. The event marked the official start of ABYC Standards Week, where…

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New year – new expectations

Jan 7, 2024 For many years, we have been hearing that the rich are getting richer with North America leading the way globally, and that includes Canadians, according to an article in the Financial Post online last June. The story says that globally, the wealth of high-net-worth individuals grew 4.7 per cent in 2023 to reach $86.8…

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Changing Scene

ABYC Sets Date for Annual Marine Service Technician Week – Celebrate Your Marine Service Technicians, April 21-25, 2025

2025 Miami Innovation Awards Judges Announced, Honors to Take Place at Miami Industry Breakfast on Feb. 13

Off to a solid start

Boating Ontario proudly hosted the 2025 Waterfront Tourism Summit

ICOMIA, EBI and NMMA to develop first Globally Aligned Recreational Marine Lifecycle Assessment

Freedom Boat Club Surpasses 600,000 Member Boating Trips for Second Consecutive Year in 2024

Dometic advances sustainability with new Marine AC refrigerant technology

Brunswick CEO Dave Foulkes Named to Crain’s Chicago Business ‘Who’s Who’ List

Here we go…

Register Now for SUR/TECH 2025 – Hybrid Event in Annapolis, MD or online – March 26–27

Yanmar Marine International wins two Dame Design Awards for E-Saildrive Series, setting a new standard In emission-free Sailing Technology

U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announces the withdrawl of the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule

Graham Clarke Group acquires Oak Bay Marine Group, expanding its British Columbia Marine Presence

Freedom Boat Club of Spain announces Franchise Partnership with Touron and Expansion into Madrid

Playing with fire?

MRAA Educational Foundation Names Nancy Cueroni 2024 Darlene Briggs Marine Woman of the Year

Brunswick Corporation Adds ‘Boating Intelligence’ TM to Technology Portfolio at 2025 Consumer Electronics Show

Aquila Power Catamarans 42 and 46 Coupes to Debut at Miami International Boat Show

ABYC Announces Board Members, Award Recipients at Annual Meeting

New year – new expectations

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