Changing Scene

Historic EU Industrial Maritime Strategy backs Europe’s leadership in recreational boating

March 10, 2026 European Boating Industry (EBI) welcomes the launch of the first-ever EU Industrial Maritime Strategy a , landmark initiative by the EU Commission to strengthen Europe’s maritime industries, support innovation and sustainability, and reinforce the competitiveness of Europe’s recreational boat and yacht sector from builders to propulsion and equipment manufacturers and the refit sector. The strategy…

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ABYC Says – Nominate Your Outstanding Technician!

March 10, 2026 Submissions open until March 23 Now’s the time to nominate a tech for the Outstanding Technician Awards! This award recognizes marine service professionals excelling in customer service, technical training, and industry involvement. Techs who were not selected last year can be entered again for another chance. Want to celebrate a recent hire or a crew…

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Stock for the Season Ahead with CMP

March 10, 2026 March is when customers start noticing what needs replacing. Mooring setups, hardware, protection profiles, and safety gear all move fast and experienced dealers aren’t caught off guard. The dealers who win early-season sales treat spring demand as a system, not a surprise. They stock the replacement items customers start asking for the moment inspections begin. If these product categories aren’t…

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ACY Yachts Partners with SailTime to Bring Award-Winning Dufour Yachts to SailTime’s Fleet Network

March 10, 2026 ACY Yachts, one of the largest Dufour dealers in the world, is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with SailTime to introduce Dufour sailboats into SailTime’s expanding North American fleet. This partnership reflects ACY Yachts’ continued commitment to growing access to premium sailing experiences while supporting innovative ownership and membership models. Through…

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Aquila Grows in the Sail Market with Eight New Dealers

March 10, 2026 Following the recent launch of its first sailboat, Aquila Catamarans has added eight new dealers representing its sailing segment. These join Aquila’s expansive network of over 100 dealers across the world. The 50 Sail is Aquila’s first sailboat model which was launched at Miami International Boat Show earlier in 2026. It will next be showcased at…

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The Personnel Jigsaw Puzzle

March 3, 2026 The boating industry is a special place where we can be around the water, living with beautiful scenery, enjoying a wide range of tasks along with seasonal variations in workload where we can work really hard at times and then get to lay back at other times. Typically though, we are an…

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Olympic Marine & Recreation – Strathmore Expands Lineup with the Addition of Vexus Boats

March 3, 2026 Olympic Marine & Recreation is proud to announce the addition of Vexus Boats to its growing lineup at the Strathmore, Alberta location, further strengthening its commitment to offering premium fishing and recreational watercraft to customers across Alberta. Vexus Boats is known for its innovative design, precision engineering, and performance-driven construction, delivering a high-quality on-water experience for anglers and…

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Indmar Celebrates 24 Years at the Helm of Customer Satisfaction

March 3, 2026 For the twenty-fourth consecutive year, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has awarded Indmar Marine Engines with a Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Award for excellence in customer satisfaction. With this milestone achievement, Indmar proudly marks 24 years at the helm of customer satisfaction, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to delivering world-class engines and unmatched dealer support….

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Godfrey Pontoon Boats Receives 20th NMMA Marine Industry CSI Award

March 3, 2026 Godfrey Marine, manufacturer of pontoons built with enduring quality and superior craftsmanship, announced that its Godfrey Pontoon brand has been honored with its 20th National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Award. The award, given for superior customer satisfaction throughout the year, was announced on Thursday, Feb. 12 during the Innovation Awards Breakfast at the 2026 Discover…

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Mercury Marine’s Boost Wins 2026 Miami Innovation Award for Advancing Outboard Engine Performance

March 3, 2026 Mercury Marine recently won a 2026 National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) Innovation Award during the Miami International Boat Show in the Outboard Engines Category. The Miami Innovation Awards spotlight manufacturers and suppliers delivering meaningful, forward-looking advancements to the marine industry. Boost introduces a breakthrough software‑based engine calibration that generates a…

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Atlantic XL Sets Industry Benchmark in Additive Manufacturing

March 3, 2026 First facility in Canada and the Americas to receive Lloyd’s Register accreditation From St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador comes the news that Atlantic XL Inc., a pioneer in advanced manufacturing and industrial technology, has become the first company in Canada – in fact in North and South America – to receive Additive Manufacturing Facility Qualification…

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Honda Marine Receives 2025 Customer Satisfaction Index Award from National Marine Manufacturers Association

March 3, 2026 Company Earns Recognition for 23rd Consecutive Year • The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) names Honda Marine a recipient of the prestigious 2025 Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Award for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction for outboard engines. • The 2025 award marks the twenty-third consecutive year that NMMA has honored Honda Marine with this recognition. • Honda Marine receives…

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Further Thoughts on Boat Shows

February 24, 2026 In Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest this week, we have a great story from Nautisme Québec. That association announced, during a press conference held at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, at the official opening of the Montréal Boat Show, the launch of Canada’s largest in-water boat show, set to take place this coming September in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield….

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Garmin announces fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 results

February 24, 2026 Reports record fourth quarter and full-year revenue and profit, proposes a 17% dividend increase, and announces new $500 million share repurchase program On February 18, 2026, Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), announced results for the fourth quarter ended December 27, 2025. Highlights for fourth quarter 2025 include: • Consolidated revenue of $2.12 billion, a 17% increase compared…

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Canada’s Largest Boat and Outdoor Festival to Drop Anchor in Valleyfield This September

February 24, 2026 A major new on-water boating eventOn February 12, 2026, Nautisme Québec announced, during a press conference held at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, alongside the official opening of the Montréal Boat Show, the launch of Canada’s largest in-water boat show, set to take place this coming September in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield. This new boating showcase, poised to become a leading…

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Comparing the Miami Show to Toronto

February 17, 2026 In the last Editor’s Message from February 10th, I said that I would be attending the Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show® with my eyes wide-open in the wake of the announcement that Informa Markets who operate the Miami Show, was to buy the Toronto International Boat Show. That is a very big…

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Western Marine & Transat Marine – Proud Distributors of emtrak Marine Communications in Canada

February 17, 2026 Western Marine & Transat Marine have been the proud Distributors for emtrak in Canada for the last couple of years. For over 20 years, em-trak has been designing, engineering, and manufacturing AIS transceivers and integrated marine communication systems. Trusted by professional mariners, commercial operators, and leisure boaters across the globe. It has been a great addition to…

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Groupe Beneteau Sees Sales Turnaround in H2 2025 and Return to Growth in 2026

BRUNO THIVOYON – Chairman of the Management Board February 17, 2026 • § Full-year revenues of €849m, marked by sales trends picking up again in H2 (-5% at constant currency) following a sharp contraction in H1 (-27% at constant currency) • § Fourth-quarter business in line with forecasts, although with revenues impacted by customs clearance delays in the United States…

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Yamaha Wins “Boat of the Year” for the New CrossWave

February 17, 2026 At the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show on February 11, 2026, Boating magazine Executive Editor Kevin Falvey announced that the new Yamaha CrossWave four-seater personal watercraft had been awarded their “Boat of the Year.” After extensive testing by the magazine, the CrossWave stood out for its innovation and wide range of…

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Heading to the Miami Show with Eyes Wide Open

February 10, 2026 After the announcement in the February 3rd edition of Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest that a deal had been reached for Informa Markets to buy the Toronto International Boat Show, I’ll be looking around the Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show® which is also produced by Informa Markets, with more attention to detail. How will the Toronto show differ from past…

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