June 23, 2026 NMMA’s latest Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary, featuring data through March 2026, reflects continued softness across the recreational boating market amid elevated interest rates, cautious consumer sentiment and a mixed economic picture. Year-to-date, new powerboat retail unit sales declined 5.6% to 38,052 units compared to the same period in 2025. Performance across key segments…
June 16, 2026 Here’s a “no cost” opportunity for your marine business to offer valuable boating safety information and reminders, every week throughout the summer, as a benefit for your customers and your website visitors. CanBoat, formerly called the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons, is providing you an ongoing series of boating safety and operating…
June 16, 2026 Transport Canada recently issued a reminder that BRP is conducting a safety recall on MY22 to MY26 Sea-Doo Switch. Improper distribution of passengers and cargo weight could overload the front of the watercraft and cause instability, nosediving and possibly lead to capsizing. The condition worsens if water evacuation from the hull is…
June 16, 2026 Last week, NMMA Canada brought together federal officials and recreational marine industry leaders in Ottawa to discuss propulsion decarbonization and the future of marine fuels in Canada. The meeting built on discussions held during NMMA Canada’s 2024 Day on the Hill and included representatives from Transport Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, NMMA,…
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June 9, 2026 On May 28, 2026, BRP Inc. (TSX/NASDAQ: DOO) reported its financial results for the three-month period ended April 30, 2026. All financial information is in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. The complete financial results are available on SEDAR+ and EDGAR as well as in the section Quarterly Reports of BRP’s website. “We delivered Q1 financial results above expectations, driven by higher volumes, disciplined…
June 9, 2026 Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) and its brands have earned 15 Boating Industry Magazine Top Product Awards for 2026, marking the most the Company has received in a single year and highlighting the breadth of Brunswick’s innovation pipeline. Spanning 13 different Brunswick brands, the awards recognize “the marine industry’s best new and innovative products” across boats, propulsion,…
June 9, 2026 The Toronto Hydroplane & Sailing Club (TH&SC) announces its 75th Anniversary celebration on Saturday, June 13, 2026. In a spectacular nod to its roots, the club will bring the “thunder” back to the Ashbridges Bay waterfront, featuring legendary vintage hydroplanes and a public open house. Founded in 1951 as the Toronto Hydroplane…
June 9, 2026 As it approaches its 90th anniversary, Port Credit Yacht Club (PCYC) is marking the milestone with a forward-looking investment that signals where boating infrastructure is headed in Canada. This season, PCYC has introduced a new 40-ton, fully electric marine lift. Designed and built by Canadian supplier Kropf Industrial, it is the first…
June 9, 2026 Volvo Penta has revealed details of a new D13 IPS Hybrid yacht propulsion system it aims to bring to market later in 2026. The fully integrated hybrid-electric platform combines superior onboard comfort with simplified ownership, installation and design. Built on the company’s proven Volvo Penta IPS technology, the new system represents a major step forward in delivering a complete helm-to-propeller solution. The Volvo Penta D13 IPS Hybrid is designed to transform the yachting experience…
June 9, 2026 On June 3rd, 2026, Paris Marine, one of Ontario’s most awarded boat dealerships, proudly celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2026, marking eight decades of helping families across the Kawartha Lakes experience the joy of boating. Founded in 1946, the family-owned business has grown from humble beginnings into a trusted destination for boat sales, service,…
June 9, 2026 You may not have noticed but at the top of every issue of Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest we list that the Volume and Issue Number. What that means in publishing terms, is that this is the 20th year of publishing Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest, so we have a…
June 2, 2026 When it comes to summer weather, it’s long being true that some like it hot…probably most, in fact. But, too much heat is almost worse than not enough. With the Florida market and saltwater fishing being such a powerful influence over boat design, it’s hard to find a new boat that isn’t…
June 2, 2026 On May 27, 2026, Parks Canada confirmed that the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site will fully open to navigation as planned on Friday, May 29, 2026. Following a temporary delay to the opening of Locks 42 to 45 due to high water levels and flows, conditions have improved sufficiently to allow navigation throughout the…
June 2, 2026 The collaboration is set to strengthen Smartgyro’s market presence and enhance customer engagement across key regions. Smartgyro, a global leader in marine gyro stabilization, is pleased to announce a strategic restructuring of its U.S. sales channels, adding a new partnership with ComMar, a highly regarded manufacturers’ representative group with deep connections in the boating…
June 2, 2026 Abaco 35, 40 and 47 and Bruckmann 50 Motorsailer Now Available for Order – First American Production Targeted for Spring 2027 Niche Watercraft LLC has announced the acquisition of Bruckmann Yachts and the launch of a new brand name: Bruckmann+Ellis. The renaming honors naval architect Mark Ellis, whose designs defined the Bruckmann…
June 2, 2026 In a press release dated May 26, 2026, we learned that the International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA) has announced that several of the marine industry’s new yacht and brokerage sales firms, including Brewer Yacht Sales, Galati Yacht Sales, and HMY Yachts, have adopted its new suite of industry services as the digital backbone of their business. These…
May 26, 2026 Well, that didn’t take long. Two weeks ago, in this column I wrote, “What if West Marine goes bankrupt?“ I got a few letters from readers and then this week the news broke that the West Marine Bankruptcy was proceeding with papers filed and the legal action beginning. Through Peter Swanson’s “Loose…
May 26, 2026 Parks Canada continues to work diligently toward reopening the entire navigation system and is maximizing water flows where possible to move toward seasonal averages. While water levels and flows remain dynamic across the system, Parks Canada anticipates a full opening on Friday, May 29, 2026, subject to weather systems and precipitation events. The safety of…
May 26, 2026 Nimbus Group’s brand “Nimbus” is returning to its roots by reintroducing the original product names “Sport Cruiser” for boats in the WTC series and “Coupé Cruiser” for its coupé boats. At the same time, the names will also indicate the length of the boats in feet, aligning with international standards and clarifying both what the boats are designed for…