ABYC Opens Registration for Marine Law Symposium
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has announced that registration is now open for its sixth Marine Law Symposium, scheduled Feb. 29, 2024.
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Rebranding to better reflect growth and partnerships
As you relax with your mug of coffee to read Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest on Tuesday morning, October 24th, I’m standing in the lineup at Pearson to board a flight to the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. I envy you!
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Melodie Schaffer Rolex Canadian Sailor of the Year
From June 2022 to March 2023, Melodie Schaffer took part in the 1st edition of the GLOBE40, a new double-handed round-the-world race in Class40, organised by SIRIUS EVENEMENTS. A round-the-world trip of nearly 34,000 miles and which included 8 legs. 11 different nationalities were represented in the event.
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Electric Boats: Your Gussies Vote Counts – Here’s How
The Gustave Trouvé Awards – ‘Gussies’ – were launched in 2020 to recognize achievements in the growing electric boat world, with 50 boats entered in three categories. Now, four years later, 160 electric boats participated in 9 categories.
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Glas Ocean Electric announces major funding from Ocean Zero LLC to advance its unique CO2 reduction technologies
Glas Ocean Electric (Glas Ocean), a Canada-based company that designs and builds battery electric-hybrid drives for workboats, announces a $2 million (U.S.) seed round of funding from Ocean Zero, LLC.
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Introducing the Future of Yachting with Cruisers Yachts All-New Flybridge Series
Cruisers Yachts, a premier American manufacturer of luxury yachts, is proud to announce the upcoming launch of their all-new ground-breaking Flybridge series, a brand-new evolution of their popular Cruisers Cantius series. This latest addition to the Cruisers Yachts lineup is a testament to their commitment to excellence and elevating their brand to further horizons.
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Encouraging promising employees
About a month ago in our September 19, 2023 Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest, I suggested that this is a great time of year to involve promising employees in your business by taking them to the upcoming distributor shows or industry Conferences.
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NMRA presents 2023 Mel Barr & Old Pro Awards at IBEX
Two marine industry veterans were recognized at IBEX 2023 in Tampa by the National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) as the recipients of the 2023 NMRA Mel Barr and Old Pro awards.
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MRAA welcomes aboard seven new Partner Members
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces the addition of Avid Boats, DIAN Motors, LaVictoire Finance, NauticStar, OneSource Financial, Phoenix Trailers, and Renaissance Marine Group as Partner Members.
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Mercury Marine gains outboard engine share at major European boat shows
Mercury Marine continues to solidify its market share leadership position in Europe with the most engines on display at the largest European boat shows.
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IBEX 2023 Announces Record-Breaking Turnout
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced that the annual show, which closed on Thursday, October 5, exceeded expectations based on on-site traffic data and attendance figures. The three-day marine trade event saw packed aisles, full educational sessions, and well-attended networking events.
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Forbes names Brunswick Corporation one of the World’s Best Employers for the Fourth Consecutive Year
Brunswick Corporation, the world’s largest marine technology company, has been named to the 2023 Forbes World’s Best Employers list for the fourth consecutive year. Of the thousands of companies surveyed for this honor, Brunswick ranked in the top 30 percent overall of the 700 companies that made the final list.
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DARPA awards Glas Ocean Electric contract to develop data collection at sea
The United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded Glas Ocean Electric a contract to develop and demonstrate a low-cost data acquisition system that can be easily installed on a range of vessels including fishing vessels, workboats, ferries and pleasure craft.
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Advanced Textiles Association announces new Online Sourcing Directory–VISTA by ATA
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is thrilled to announce an exciting new platform specifically designed to provide information on sourcing products in the textile industry year-round.
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Victor Duhamel, Founder of Legend Boats and Pillar of the Canadian Boating Industry, Passes Away
It is with deep sadness and profound respect that we announce the passing of Victor Duhamel, the dynamic and pioneering co-founder of Legend Boats.
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America’s Boating Channel Adds Water Ways TV
America’s Boating Channel™, the U.S. Coast Guard funded boating safety and boater education video service of United States Power Squadrons® – America’s Boating Club®, will debut Water Ways TV, a new television program series from Canada, in October.
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You had to be there…
I’m just back from the IBEX 2023 show in Tampa, Florida but the glow of all that new product excitement and all the people we saw, lingers for quite a while. We encouraged our readers to see that opportunity and to visit the show to see the new products and processes for themselves. We were pleased to recognize many familiar faces at the show.
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Volvo Penta Joystick Driving wins IBEX Innovation Award
The prestigious program recognizes manufacturers and suppliers who deliver genuine innovation to the marine market. Volvo Penta’s Joystick Driving technology integrates shift, steering and throttle into a single joystick control, delivering a premium experience to boat drivers, centered on ease of use and precision.
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New Hanse 410 nominated for British Yachting Awards
The British magazines Sailing Today and Yachts & Yachting have nominated the new Hanse 410 for the British Yachting Awards. Following the nomination for European Yacht of the Year 2024, this is the second time that the latest model in Hanse’s revolutionary new range has been included in the shortlist of potential winners of prestigious awards.
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Industry applauds USGC proposal to Harmonize Canada-U.S. PFD Standards
NMMA Canada has reported that the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has proposed harmonizing personal flotation device (PFD) standards between the United States and Canada. This move is crucial as it would facilitate cross-border cooperation, promote safety, and ensure regulatory consistency in maritime activities.
