For those of us in the boat business with a “dealer” mindset, we see the boat shows as a special and unique in-person opportunity to reach a wider audience and the boat shows are big this year for sure. Toronto wrapped up a couple of weeks ago, Vancouver last week, Halifax and Montreal this week.
Feb 13, 2024 Tohatsu Corporation, the oldest Japanese outboard engine manufacturer with a legacy spanning more than a century, is proud to announce an innovative collaboration with Ilmor Marine, a renowned name in marine engine manufacturing and high-performance engineering solutions. This strategic collaboration marks a historic partnership between two industry leaders, combining the rich heritage of Tohatsu’s…
Feb 13, 2024 Boating BC announced in their February 8th newsletter, “VIBS 2024 has come to a close and by all accounts it was a great success. Thanks to Linda, Amanda and the whole team at Canadian Boat Shows for pulling it off. Crowds were down slightly from last year but certainly made up for it in…
Feb 13, 2024 Quick Group has already established itself as one of the world’s leading players in the marine engineering sector, serving the top production and custom boatbuilders with an extensive portfolio of quality products and technologically advanced integrated solutions. Today, the Group takes another fundamental step in developing and strengthening its presence in the U.S. market following its corporate value proposition, which is…
Feb 13, 2024 Until recently the 1st Boundary Bay Sea Scouts Group in Tsawwassen ran a very successful sailing program for over 20 years for scouts living in Tsawwassen. The training enabled some scouts to achieve their certification as qualified Day Skippers from the Canadian Yachting Association. Rather than restarting that program exclusively for Tsawwassen Scouts, we intend to expand the program to include Scout Groups in the…
Feb 13, 2024 On February 5th, Intellian Technologies celebrated twenty years of innovation, during which it has become a leading global provider of multi-band, multi-orbit satellite communication user terminals. Founded by CEO Eric Sung in 2004, the company sits at the epicentre of the satcom industry. Providing the crucial technology link between satellite networks in space and customers around…
Feb 13, 2024 On February 8th, 2024, Honda Marine, a business division of Honda Power Sports & Products, announced a new brand partnership with Scout Boats, designed to deliver an additional form of boat and motor packaging that maximizes the pleasure of the boating experience while underscoring the Honda Marine mission to become the marine mobility leader with integrated solutions for the global marketplace. The new brand partnership, a program being launched with…
Feb 13, 2024 The NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) have announced the panel of judges set to evaluate product entries for the 2024 Miami Innovation Awards. As one of the industry’s most prestigious honors, the Miami Innovation Awards recognize manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, innovative products for the boating industry to market. The 2024 award recipients will be…
The subject line for this February 6th 2024 edition of Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest is drawn from the announcement (story below) by Brunswick Corporation that their Freedom Boat Club delivered 600,000+ member trips in 2023. That’s an impressive number of trips to me and the Freedom Boat Club (and other similar boat clubs) offer a fleet of mainly larger, mainly new boats, supported by an on-site staff and who require members to have at least some level of training before they cast off.
Feb 6, 2024 Sea Ray is celebrating 65 years of meticulous craftsmanship by showcasing a selection of the brand’s latest models at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, February 14-18, 2024. Since its inception in 1959, Sea Ray has been on the cutting-edge of fiberglass boat design and manufacturing. During the show, boating enthusiasts will be able…
Feb 6, 2024 Louisa Bobyk, part of the panel discussion at the inaugural Sailor’s Day Photos courtesy of Alex Byczko and Louisa Bobyk Last Saturday (Jan 27) the 2024 Toronto International Boat Show marked the first year for Sailor’s Day at the Enercare Centre. The day was held in ‘Sailfest’, where many types of boats…
Feb 6, 2024 The RS Sailing team are excited to head to the National Sailing Programs Symposium (NSPS), February 1-3 at The DeSoto Savannah, GA. The stand-out event for sailing education in the United States, NSPS is all about sparking conversations between industry representatives. It is led by US Sailing; the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing and one of the leading visionaries within the…
Feb 6, 2024 During the Toronto International Boat Show, January 19 to 28th, NMMA Canada was pleased to gather industry leaders, experts and association members to share key insights and strategies to help shape the future of recreational boating in Canada. The sold-out event was a tremendous success, fostering discussions that will undoubtedly impact the recreational boating industry…
Feb 6, 2024 Brunswick Corporation, the world’s largest marine technology company, was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. Brunswick earned a rating of four-and-a-half stars out of a possible five on the list of large size employers, acknowledged by their employees for genuinely respecting and valuing all individuals and perspectives. “We are honored to…
Feb 6, 2024 Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club operator, today announced it delivered more than 600,000 member boating trips across its global footprint in North America, Europe and Australia throughout 2023. This milestone highlights Freedom’s continued strategic growth and scale across the world’s top boating destinations. “We are thrilled to reach this exciting milestone surpassing…
Feb 6, 2024 AIRMAR Technology Corporation, a world leader in ultrasonic transducers and Chirp technology, is pleased to announce its purchase by Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH). Amphenol, one of the world’s largest providers of high-technology interconnect, sensor and antenna solutions, is headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut, USA. Airmar is now part of the Amphenol Interconnect and Sensor Systems Division, joining several…
This was the 66th Anniversary of the Toronto International Boat Show at Exhibition Place and as I write this, the show is now closed and the move-out is well underway. It was no surprise that the show was well laid-out, totally organized and attendance seems to have been near historic norms.
Jan 30, 2024 John Morris for BICN in Dusseldorf Visitors to the boot (with a lowercase ‘b’) will, of course, find an almost overwhelming selection of boats from all over the world. World boat brands we are familiar with like Beneteau and Four Winns have their entire lineup on display. European brands, some of which…
Jan 30, 2024 The countdown is on, and we’re just one day away from the highly anticipated Vancouver International Boat Show (VIBS). Boating BC is eager to connect with our members at this exciting event, providing a prime opportunity to engage with our industry and showcase why BC is undeniably better on a boat. Make sure to swing…
Jan 30, 2024 ICOMIA, International Council of Marine Industry Associations, is delighted to welcome The Foiling Organization as a Sustaining Member. The Foiling Organization is a non-profit professional association for the industry of foiling. It covers all aspects of the industry including; boat yards, component manufacturers, designers, universities, research facilities, pro-sailors, yacht clubs, events and institutions. Their main goal is to promote…