Jan 9, 2024 As you are reading this edition of Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest, I am again attending the ABYC Standards Week, this year in Annapolis, Maryland where the ABYC is headquartered. This year Standards Week includes a celebration for the ABYC’s 70th Anniversary. We will be reporting more on that in News…
Jan 9, 2024 Attendees at ABYC’s Standards Week gather in Annapolis, sharing expertise and insights to advance boating safety standards. Industry Volunteers Convene for Standards Development, Networking The American Boat & Yacht Council, a non-profit organization responsible for developing safety standards in boat design, construction, maintenance, and repair, has launched its annual Standards Week in Annapolis. Running from…
Jan 9, 2024 Brilliant events, informative shows and some new records broken by RS Sailing and RS sailors. As the year draws to a close, RS Sailing’s Commercial Director Michiel Geerling reflects on 2023. “I want to thank everyone for an incredible year. We have had some huge achievements that I think we should not forget to celebrate.” It was a brilliant summer…
Jan 9, 2024 Navico Group, a division of Brunswick Corporation and the world’s leading supplier of integrated systems and products for the marine and RV industries, has announced a multimillion-dollar investment in its Lowell, Michigan facility to create two Centers of Excellence in metal fabrication and electrification. The investment will increase quality, capacity, and efficiency, as well…
Jan 9, 2024 We are truly honored that the Jeanneau Yachts 55 has been named a Top 10 Winner by Sail Magazine in their annual Best Boats Contest. The Jeanneau Yachts 55 draws much of its inspiration from the modern-day cruising catamaran. Loads of deck space provides for great on-deck living while a unique layout below gives both the owners…
Jan 9, 2024 Brunswick Corporation, the world’s largest recreational marine technology company, has announced the completion of solar installations at three of its global facilities including its first project in Mexico. Brunswick’s Reynosa facility, which manufactures its award-winning Bayliner, Trophy, Heyday, Sea Ray, and Lund brands, has installed more than 900 photovoltaic solar panels covering 4,000 square meters on…
Welcome to the first edition of Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest for 2024! We sincerely hope that you had a wonderful holiday season with good times, good friends and a good chance to relax and plan the year ahead.
Jan 2, 2024 Taiga Motors, the Canadian leader in the electrification of powersports, will showcase its latest personal watercraft at the Toronto International Boat Show January 19-28, 2024 at booth 136, Heritage Court. If you’d like more information about Taiga and would like to see the Orca Performance, a 100% electric personal watercraft in action at the Toronto International Boat…
Jan 2, 2024 “Nordic Tugs is pleased to announce that Grand Yachts Inc., in British Columbia has been named our Authorized dealer for Western Canada. We are excited to be working with Robb Butler and his team at Grand Yachts. We believe that their professionalism in the marine industry will serve Nordic Tugs Owner’s needs…
Jan 2, 2024 1. TUESDAY, JANUARY 16 & THURSDAY, JANUARY 182. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 & THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 83. TUESDAY, MARCH 12 & THURSDAY, MARCH 148:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Eastern If you’re a first responder, work, or just spend time recreating on, or near cold water, thisworkshop is for you. You will learn everything you…
Jan 2, 2024 Dometic expands its inboard electric steering solution with its new Dometic Optimus 3000 Electric Steering System, specifically designed to meet the load capacity and handling needs of many styles of inboard boats up to 40-feet in length. Dometic is taking even a further step into electrification of marine steering systems and introduced the new…
Jan 2, 2024 On December 18, 2023, BRP Inc., marked an important milestone in its history by celebrating 20 years of adventure, innovation and growth. BRP’s adventure began on December 18, 2003, when it was launched as a standalone company. Its mission, which remains the same today, was to create new ways to move people and redefine…
This will be my last Editor’s Message for 2023. As we all look forward to some well-deserved time off during the holiday season, it’s also a time to look back. The pace has slowed a bit for me and that leaves me with a bit more time for reflection on the events of 2023. I’m thinking that it’s been a real ‘squeeze year’ for boating.
Dec 19, 2023 The UK media organization, Marine Industry News, has reported that Canada-based Shockwave Seats, a specialist manufacturer of marine suspension seating systems, has appointed GMA as its sales representative for its recreational product line in Europe. With a history dating back more than 20 years, today the Shockwave brand is internationally recognized with customers producing vessels for coastguard,…
Dream Yacht Worldwide, a leading sea-based vacation and global yacht charter company, has announced the renewal of its catamaran fleet in the South Pacific, Caribbean, and Americas regions. The French West Indies will be getting 27 new boats, 10 will go to Tahiti and 40 will be delivered to the Bahamas and the British Virgin Islands.
Dec 19, 2023 Brunswick Corporation will exhibit many of its industry-leading ACES technologies during the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) January 9-12, 2024. Brunswick will be featuring the next evolution of its Autonomy, Connectivity, Electrification and Shared Access (ACES) technologies and capabilities encompassing many new electrification products, the next evolution of autonomous boating, and the CES…
Dec 19, 2023 Brunswick Corporation, the world’s largest marine technology company, has been named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek for the fourth consecutive year. From the thousands of U.S. companies considered for this honor, only 600 made the Newsweek list of honorees. Throughout 2023, Brunswick has been recognized with numerous accolades for its industry-leading environmental, social, and…
Dec 19, 2023 A winter boat check-up can ensure your boat stays free of water, snow and ice accumulation during the off-season (Credit: Stacey Nedrow-Wigmore/BoatUS). Across much of America, millions of recreational boats have been laid up for winter storage. With the boating season officially over, some boat owners may think they are free and clear…
It may not be too late. Many voices are required to make our position heard in Ottawa, and the voices need to be national in scope. The federal government and their various departments will not respond to Provincial or municipal interests – that is not their responsibility.
Dec 12, 2023 Mercury Marine will advance the 5-megawatt (MW) Ledgeview Solar Project with Alliant Energy after the utility received approval to partner on the project from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. The 32-acre project in eastern Fond du Lac County will further Mercury Marine’s sustainability initiatives and the region’s growing commitment to renewable energy. It’s the first project…