Changing Scene

Maple Leaf Marinas Expands Brand Portfolio with Groupe Beneteau: Beneteau, Wellcraft and Four Winns are now available through MLM’s dealer network

October 21, 2025 Maple Leaf Marinas (MLM) is pleased to announce the expansion of its brand portfolio, now offering Beneteau, Wellcraft, and Four Winns across its dealership network. The addition of these respected Groupe Beneteau brands further broadens MLM’s lineup and provides more Canadian boaters with access to some of the world’s most recognized names in recreational boating. …

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Simrad Marine Electronics Unveils Simrad® AutoCaptain™ – A Breakthrough in Autonomous Boating Technology, Advancing Brunswick’s ACES Strategy

October 21, 2025 Simrad Marine Electronics, a brand within Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has announced the launch of the Simrad® AutoCaptain™ Autonomous Boating System, a revolutionary advancement in marine technology featuring full auto-docking capabilities, including docking, undocking, and short distance maneuvering. Unlike assistance-based systems currently on the market, AutoCaptain delivers true autonomous maneuvering, engineered from the ground up with exclusive Mercury Marine® propulsion integration and a dedicated…

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Shockwave Partners with ComMar Sales to Drive Growth in the Recreational Marine Market

October 21, 2025 Shockwave Seats, a global manufacturer of marine suspension seating, announces a new partnership with ComMar Sales, a long-standing and respected marine manufacturer’s representative group serving the U.S. East and Gulf Coast. “Shockwave leads the way in marine suspension seating, delivering unmatched comfort, safety, and performance in the harshest conditions,” said Norm MacLeod, Vice President…

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Record Turnout at the RS21 Canadian Nationals 2025

October 21, 2025 Doubling in size since its inaugural edition in 2024, the 2025 RS21 Canadian Class Nationals saw 12 boats compete for the title in Halifax, Nova Scotia, October 4-5. Hosted as part of Bedford Basin Yacht Club’s One Design Fall Regatta – one of the largest one-design keelboat regattas in Canada – the RS21 fleet was the biggest class on the water, showcasing the rapid…

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Quick USA Announces Strategic Partnership with The United Marine Manufacturers Association (UMMA)

October 21, 2025 Marine equipment manufacturer and supplier Quick Group has formally entered a partnership with the United Marine Manufacturers Association, Inc (UMMA) through its Florida-based US division, Quick USA. The agreement, which was signed and came into force at the start of September 2025, marks a further step in Quick USA’s strategy to expand its presence and partnerships within the American leisure…

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LOW WATER LEVEL ADVISORY – Trent-Severn National Historic Site

October 21, 2025 On October 8, 2025, Parks Canada advised that, due to prolonged dry conditions and limited precipitation across the watershed, water levels on the Trent-Severn Waterway are expected to gradually recede to the minimum or below the navigable range after the close of the 2025 navigation season on October 14, 2025. As a result, water levels…

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Level Up! Career Fairs Building Momentum Across Ontario

October 21, 2025 The Ontario government is celebrating record-breaking attendance as the Level Up! career fairs gain momentum across the province, connecting thousands of students, educators, and jobseekers to exciting, in-demand careers in the skilled trades. Early stops on the 2025 tour have already drawn impressive crowds: Grafton (Coburg) Barrie Sudbury With nearly 11,125 young…

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Harman Completes Sound United Acquisition to Expand Premium Audio Leadership

October 21, 2025 HARMAN International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., focused on connected technologies and solutions for automotive, consumer, professional and enterprise markets, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Sound United, the former consumer audio business of Masimo Corporation (NASDAQ: MASI). Sound United’s portfolio of iconic audio brands includes Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz, Definitive…

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2025 Annapolis Sailboat Show Closes with Strong Attendance, Industry Momentum

October 21, 2025 The 2025 Annapolis Sailboat Show concluded after four days of impressive crowds, vibrant programming, and sustained industry momentum. Held Oct. 9–12 at Annapolis City Dock, the internationally recognized event once again served as a dynamic meeting ground for sailing enthusiasts, marine professionals, and new boaters. Despite a forecast that tempered Sunday attendance and delivered challenging winds, overall turnout…

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Great IBEX Show in Tampa

October 14, 2025 As you probably know from last week’s Boating Industry Canada News Week, the IBEX show has always been a big favourite with me. It’s a very convenient big summary of all the good stuff the industry has been working on over the past year (plus a preview of the coming features and…

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IBEX Announces Winners of the 2025 Innovation Awards

October 14, 2025 12 Products Recognized During the Industry Breakfast and Awards Presentation The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced the winners of the 2025 IBEX Innovation Awards Program. The program is managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI). The judges selected 12 Innovation Award winners and four honorable mentions from a record…

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Preparing for Canada’s Federal Budget—November 4

October 14, 2025 From the most recent NMMA Canada newsletter, we learned that Finance Minister Francois-Phillipe Champagne has announced the Government of Canada will table its federal budget on November 4, 2025, and several developments are directly relevant to the marine industry. Strategic Response to TariffsThe government has announced the budget will contain a new $5 billion Strategic Response Fund to…

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NMEA Announces 2025 Award Winners at Annual Conference & Expo

October 14, 2025 Recognizing Excellence in Marine Electronics:2025 Product of Excellence Awards and Distributor & Manufacturer Members of the Year The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 NMEA Product of Excellence Awards. The awards are widely recognized as the premier honor in the marine electronics industry. Each year, NMEA members and…

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Mustang Survival Expands Innovation Team and Lab, Harnessing AI to Advance Marine Safety

October 14, 2025 Mustang Survival, part of Wing Group, is expanding its research and development capabilities through a newly formed R&D and Advanced Concepts team with investments in state-of-the-art testing, AI-driven analytics, and global collaborations. Built on decades of problem-solving in the harshest conditions, the company is accelerating the entire cycle — from early-stage research and user engagement, through identifying needs and defining problems, to concept…

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ABYC Foundation and IBEX Welcomed Marine Tech Students for Career Day in Tampa

October 14, 2025 More than 90 marine service tech students and educators came to network with industry professionals. The American Boat & Yacht Council Foundation partnered with the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) to host Student Career Day on Thursday, Oct. 9, in Tampa, Florida. The event gave more than 90 students from Florida marine technical schools an opportunity…

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Vision Marine and Port de Plaisance La Ronde to Launch Québec’s First Multi-Level Showcase for Electric Boating in Montreal

October 14, 2025 Vision Marine Technologies Inc. has announced an innovative and cooperative strategic non-binding initiative with Port de Plaisance La Ronde to develop a technological and commercial hub dedicated to experience electric boating and activities on Île Sainte-Hélène, in the heart of Montreal and near Montréal–Trudeau International Airport. The project calls for the creation of an electric…

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ABYC, USCG to Lead Risk Mitigation Webinar for Marine Industry Professionals

October 14, 2025 Free registration now open for Nov. 5 session focused on electrical standards and safety updates. ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Sept. 30, 2025) – The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) will host the ninth installment of the USCG/ABYC Risk Mitigation Series on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. ET….

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The Excitement of Discovery

October 7, 2025 As you read this October 7th edition of Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest, I am sitting in the massive ballroom at the JW Mariott in Tampa, Florida for the 2025 IBEX Show, Innovation Awards Breakfast. I look forward to this show more than any other in the annual calendar of marine…

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NMRA to Present 2025 Mel Barr Award at October 7 IBEX Industry Breakfast

October 7, 2025 The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) will present its annual Mel Barr Award during the industry breakfast prior to the opening of IBEX 2025 in Tampa on Tuesday, October 7 at the JW Marriott Tampa. The Mel Barr award was created in memory of Mel Barr, an independent marine rep deeply involved…

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Dometic DG3 Gyrostabilizer named a finalist in the Fast Company 2025 Innovation by Design Awards

October 7, 2025 Dometic is proud to announce that Dometic DG3 gyroscopic stabilizer has been named a finalist in the Fast Company Innovation by Design Awards for 2025 in the Transportation Design category. Now in its 14th year, the Innovation by Design Awards celebrate the designers and businesses addressing today’s most urgent challenges while anticipating the problems…

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