IBEX announces 2023 Judging Panel for Innovation Awards
New Product Technology to Take Center Stage at Opening Day Industry Breakfast and Along Innovation Way Throughout the Days of the Show.
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Gemeco announces exclusive distribution partnership with The Marine Guardian
Gemeco Marine Electronics Specialists [GEMECO], a premier wholesale marine distributor, is pleased to announce an exclusive distribution agreement with The Marine Guardian, a leading provider of boat security systems.
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Garmin signs purchase agreement to acquire JL Audio
On August 7, 2023, Garmin Ltd., announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire JL Audio, a privately-held U.S. company that designs and manufactures audio solutions for marine, aftermarket automotive, powersports, home and RV customers.
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Dometic partners with Apex Marine to make advanced electric power steering standard on Qwest Pontoon Boat models
Dometic has announced an agreement with leading boat builder Apex Marine, Inc. that will bring the comfort, ease, and sportscar-like control of SeaStar Xtreme Power Assist (XPA) Steering and Electric Power Steering (EPS) to a whole new class of popular vessels.
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Discover Boating launches fifth episode in Digital Video Series, Powered by Progressive® Insurance
Throughout the summer, Discover Boating has offered a variety of safe boating content including how-to’s, videos and articles through its social media channels, newsletters and website.
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Interview with Tim Horton’s, Heather MacLeod – Lake Scugog Floating Drive-Thru Weekend a Success
The boating community is really curious, so CY Media reached out to Tim Horton’s and had the opportunity to interview Director of Marketing Communications, Heather MacLeod, about the Pop-Up Floating Drive-Thru on Lake Scugog, this past August 5 & 6.
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Tim Hortons opening its first-ever Boat-Thru for a limited time on Ontario’s Lake Scugog, serving FREE cold beverages to guests who arrive by watercraft on Aug. 5-6
Buoy, oh buoy, something cool, unique and refreshing is coming to Ontario’s Lake Scugog this August long weekend only – the first-ever Tims Boat-Thru!
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Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Fashion style.
I recently saw a dramatic, super-wide-angle photo of a brightly coloured landscape that turned out to be a virtual ocean of discarded clothing. We have all heard about the plastic in the oceans and that the plastic degrades down to ever-smaller little bits, but that it never goes away.
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Sailing Coaches save stranded locals amidst wildfire emergency in Greece
The rescue of over 130 people from wildfires by coaches at a youth sailing world championship has been hailed as “a truly outstanding example of the best qualities of our sport” by World Sailing Chief Executive Officer David Graham.
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ePropulsion renews winning partnership and reinforces technical collaboration with SailGP for Seasons 4 and 5
ePropulsion, a global leader and market challenger in marine electric propulsion systems and services, has extended its comprehensive partnership with SailGP, the world’s most exciting race on water, for Seasons 4 and 5 to advance the decarbonization and integration of clean energy solutions across the marine industry.
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Environment and Climate Change Canada Announces DPDPE Marine Exemption
NMMA Canada is pleased to report that the Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has announced a preliminary exemption on all products containing DPDPE used in marine vessels.
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Discover Boating seeking new product video footage from manufacturers
Discover Boating is looking for new running footage of several different boat types which will be used in Discover Boating creative and media b-roll. With NMMA member help, Discover Boating will be updating its video assets to promote the variety of new boat types available to consumers.
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ABYC Publishes 63rd Supplement to Small Craft Standards – Free webinar to offer insights on 2023-2024 updates
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has published its 63rd supplement to Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft. The annual publication provides the international marine industry with the latest updates to the boat building and repair standards used for over 90% of the boats constructed in the United States.
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Influence back to school plans now
Today is August 1st, 2023 and I call this the mid-point in summer 2023. By now, you should be staffed up and buzzing along with high-season business. It’s also a time to stop and thoughtfully assess the people you have working with you and what plans you might have for their future.
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With no end to scorching temperatures in sight, boaters must be prepared
Here are 5 valuable tips from our friends at the BoatUS Foundation, for protecting you and your crew while boating in severe heat
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Vision Marine Technologies sets sail on a revolutionary World Record Journey: Conquering the Longest Distance on an Electric Boat
On July 24, 2023, Vision Marine Technologies Inc., a global leader and innovator within the performance electric recreational boating industry, proudly announced an exhilarating and game-changing project that is set to revolutionize the boating industry.
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MarineMax reports Fiscal 2023 Third Quarter Results
On July 27, 2023, MarineMax Inc. (NYSE: HZO), the world’s largest recreational boat, yacht, and superyacht services company, announced results for its fiscal third quarter ended June 30, 2023.
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Freedom Boat Club announces plans for 400th Club Location
Freedom Boat Club, a business of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) and the world’s largest boat club, has announced the planned opening of a 400th club location, which will be in Jupiter, Florida, one of the most popular boating destinations in the U.S. Since Brunswick’s acquisition of Freedom Boat Club in 2019…
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Bipartisan group of Lawmakers express concerns over proposed NOAA Regulations
In the NMMA newsletter Currents last week, editors described that a bipartisan group of lawmakers from the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus held a briefing on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) proposed expansion of its North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule.
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Bring ‘em back alive
I recently had the pleasure of a private tour through the new York Regional Police Marine Unit’s headquarters in Jackson’s Point on Lake Simcoe, guided by Staff Sgt. Aaron Busby. For a fairly young guy, he has already had a ton of experience and that includes some arduous search and rescue emergencies. He shared the story of one experience that was fairly typical and could have been deadly.
