Changing Scene

Navico Group Announces Major Investment in its Lowell Facility to Establish Two Centers of Excellence for Metal Fabrication and Electrification Development

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…

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Jeanneau Yachts 55 Named Top 10 Winner for Sail Magazine’s Best Boats 2024

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…

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Brunswick Corporation announces multiple solar installations to its global manufacturing facilities

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…

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NMMA Canada Hall of Fame history

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.

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See Taiga’s Orca Performance electric watercraft in action at the Toronto Boat Show

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…

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Nordic Tugs announces Grand Yachts Inc., British Columbia as Authorized Dealer for Western Canada

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…

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Join one of 3 Zoom Workshops with Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht (Aka Professor Popsicle) Be Safe Around Cold Water!

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…

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Dometic launches Optimus 3000 Series electric steering for a wide variety of inboard boats

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…

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BRP Celebrates 20 Years of Adventures and Innovation

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…

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Will 2024 ease the squeeze?

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.

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Shockwave Seats appoints GMA for European expansion

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,…

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Dream Yacht Worldwide renews fleet with 77 new catamarans

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.

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Brunswick Corporation to exhibit industry-leading ACES Technologies at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show   

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…

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Brunswick Corporation named by Newsweek Magazine as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies for fourth consecutive year

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…

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BoatUS: 3 Best Practices to Follow for Your Boat’s Long Winter’s Nap

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…

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Did you share your boating regulation comments with Transport Canada?

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.

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Mercury Marine & Alliant Energy renewable partnership receives regulatory approval

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…

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Freedom Boat Club acquires Savannah and Hilton Head Franchise Operations

Dec 12, 2023 In mid-November, Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club operator and a Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) brand, announced the acquisition of its Savannah and Hilton Head franchise operations and territories. Together, these acquisitions represent five locations spanning Savannah and Hilton Head, as well as the rights to build new club locations throughout these premium boating markets….

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Enter the 2024 Miami International Boat Show Innovation Awards

Dec 12, 2023 The Innovation Awards are returning to the 2024 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show! The Innovation Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in twenty-one product categories. Does your product have what it takes to compete? There’s only one way to find out! Enter today. Complete program details and requirements can be reviewed on the program webpage. This is your opportunity…

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Great conferences in turbulent times

Last week I attended the Boating Ontario Conference and Trade Show and it was a great event with most of the important and influential marine industry professionals from Ontario and Eastern Canada attending. I understand the Boating BC event the previous week was similarly successful. It’s really encouraging to see so many people attending these valuable sessions.

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Changing Scene

Navico Group Announces Major Investment in its Lowell Facility to Establish Two Centers of Excellence for Metal Fabrication and Electrification Development

Jeanneau Yachts 55 Named Top 10 Winner for Sail Magazine’s Best Boats 2024

Brunswick Corporation announces multiple solar installations to its global manufacturing facilities

NMMA Canada Hall of Fame history

See Taiga’s Orca Performance electric watercraft in action at the Toronto Boat Show

Nordic Tugs announces Grand Yachts Inc., British Columbia as Authorized Dealer for Western Canada

Join one of 3 Zoom Workshops with Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht (Aka Professor Popsicle) Be Safe Around Cold Water!

Dometic launches Optimus 3000 Series electric steering for a wide variety of inboard boats

BRP Celebrates 20 Years of Adventures and Innovation

Will 2024 ease the squeeze?

Shockwave Seats appoints GMA for European expansion

Dream Yacht Worldwide renews fleet with 77 new catamarans

Brunswick Corporation to exhibit industry-leading ACES Technologies at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show

Brunswick Corporation named by Newsweek Magazine as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies for fourth consecutive year

BoatUS: 3 Best Practices to Follow for Your Boat’s Long Winter’s Nap

Did you share your boating regulation comments with Transport Canada?

Mercury Marine & Alliant Energy renewable partnership receives regulatory approval

Freedom Boat Club acquires Savannah and Hilton Head Franchise Operations

Enter the 2024 Miami International Boat Show Innovation Awards

Great conferences in turbulent times

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