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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
First, I want to stop and acknowledge the very serious wildfire situation our readers in B.C. and the Prairies are already facing this spring. As I write this, Fort Nelson is under evacuation order because of an out-of-control blaze north of the city that’s advancing south quickly.
May 21, 2024 Pfaff Marine and Friday Harbour Resort are thrilled to announce their collaborative partnership, with Pfaff Marine assuming the role of on-site partner for boat brokerage and consignment boat sales at the resort for the 2024 season. The combination of these respective brands promises unparalleled customer service, guaranteeing an exceptional experience for Friday Harbour residents and visitors, as well as Pfaff…
May 21, 2024 Mercury Racing, a Fond du Lac, Wis.-based global provider of high-performance marine propulsion, collected its third accolade for the 500R outboard when Boating Industry magazine named it a Top Product for 2024. The Mercury Racing 500R made the list of 50 of the marine industry’s best new and innovative products, announced May 1…
May 21, 2024 Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club operator, on May 9th, announced the expansion of its United Kingdom operations with the addition of its newest location in Chertsey, its sixth location in the region. The new location is centrally located just outside of London and will provide members direct access to enjoy boating…
May 21, 2024 Kaiser Friedrich, a vessel steeped in history, was built in 1886. It recently marked its return to service with a ceremonial christening in central Berlin. In a bid to preserve its legacy, its owners refitted the historic 30-meter vessel with a modern, emission-free electric drive system by the world leader in electric mobility on the water,…