The Boating Solutions division is being strengthened to accelerate the Groupe Beneteau development by new activities such as digital and personalised services for end customers and informing owners of different ways to enjoy their boat.
On June 13, Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) reported an IT security incident that impacted some of its systems and global facilities. The Company activated its response protocols, which included pausing operations in some locations, and engaging leading security experts and law enforcement to assist.
The 2023 Schaefer Yacht Give-Away Winner is Ryan Poulter from the Hamilton area. Ryan feels like a very lucky man with a partner that is equally thrilled about getting out on the water together and sharing some boating experiences. Ryan is an avid boat owner and he’s been boating since he was 9-years old.
I wanted to share a few of the thoughts from Eric Reguly’s Opinion column in the Globe & Mail from last Saturday, June 17. It certainly gave me pause for thought. The headline was, “Your next EV could be made from metals extracted from the seabed – a potential disaster.”
Traditional marine electrical power pedestals are problematic with recessed contacts that make it impossible to detect corrosion, a major cause of marina and boat fires. Shore power pedestals are antiquated and require maintenance and labour to manually monitor and manage electricity usage which is inefficient and costly.
ProSpec Electronics, a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-performance outdoor OEM and aftermarket audio solutions, has been acquired by electronics distributor RiverPark Inc. Dave Sykes, ProSpec president, and Steve Bollero, RiverPark president, made the shared announcement.
On Saturday June 10th during the Sail Past Ceremony at the Port Credit Yacht Club Glenn Lethbridge, Executive Director of Ontario Sailing, presented Katie Coleman Nicoll with the President’s Trophy.
Entries for the 2023 IBEX Innovation Awards program are now being accepted. IBEX 2023 will be hosting the Innovation Awards program during this year’s event taking place October 3-5 in Tampa.
2023 Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1; get time-tested preparation tips from the experts at BoatUS. Arlene, Bret, Cindy, Don and Emily are the first five names NOAA will deploy for incoming storms this Atlantic hurricane season that begins June 1 and runs through November 30.
This past week was a black one for Canada as record numbers of wildfires from coast to coast, blanketed large parts of North America in smoke and fumes. Video of dark orange skies over New York city were carried on news outlets world-wide.
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has advanced a proposal to harmonize personal flotation device (PFD) standards between the United States and Canada that would enhance boating safety, promote consistency, and facilitate cross-border cooperation in maritime activities.
Canadian sailing enthusiasts from across the country will be invited to celebrate their favourite sport during the 2023 edition of National #GoSailing Days to be held June 16-18.
The European and global associations of the recreational boating industry join the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as affiliate members.
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), the world’s largest marine technology company, has been named one of the Best Companies to Work For in 2023-2024 by U.S. News & World Report.
June 1, 2023, BRP Inc., reported its financial results for the three-month period ended April 30, 2023. “Fiscal 2024 is off to a good start for BRP. We delivered a solid first-quarter performance with record revenue for that period and a 43% increase in Normalized EPS.
With a start to summer 2023 and the hot weather (sometimes way too hot!), boats will be launched and the season leaps into full tilt mode.
Ritchie Navigation, the world’s oldest and largest manufacturer of magnetic compasses, has signed French VDM-Reya as its newest distributor. Jon Sherman, Ritchie president, made the announcement.
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation, has been recognized by the American Foundry Society (AFS) with the 2023 Plant Engineering Award for its implementation of Industry 4.0 data collection technologies and data analytics at its aluminum castings facility at the company’s world headquarters in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
For Canadians planning to go boating in the USA this summer, BoatUS reminds boaters to avoid a “Misfuel Mishap”. In America ‘Regular 88,’ an E15 fuel, is prohibited for use in recreational boats.
IBI and METSTRADE announce they are continuing their long-standing collaboration with headline sponsor Raymarine to produce the largest ever Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement…