Flow-Rite offers quick, custom plastic parts manufacturing
Global supply chain disruptions have acutely turned US manufacturers’ attention to domestic sources for their plastic injection molding projects.
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Five additional Mercury Marine facilities achieve ‘zero waste to landfill’ designation
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), today announced the addition of five facilities to its list of zero-waste-to-landfill (ZWTL) operations.
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Dometic honored with back-to-back Employer of Choice Awards by Boating Industry Canada magazine
For the second consecutive year, Dometic Vancouver facility has earned a prestigious Employer of Choice Award, demonstrating the company’s ongoing commitment to employee satisfaction and providing a positive workplace environment.
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The Changing Landscape
In the three-year gap since the last Toronto International Boat Show in 2020, there have been big changes in the fleet of new boats, in the marketplace and among the dealers. When the doors opened at the Toronto International Boat Show 2023, it was fast forward to a new order in the marketplace.
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Maritime Museum of BC Receives $1M Donation – the Largest in Institution’s 68-year History
The Maritime Museum of BC will be receiving approximately $1,000,000 from the estate of Victoria resident Cora Shaw, a long-time supporter of the Museum. Mrs. Shaw believed in the essential importance of our maritime history and the vitality of the arts and culture sector in Victoria.
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HD Hyundai’s Avikus recognized for Innovation at CES
AVIKUS, HD Hyundai’s autonomous navigation in-house startup, announced that its NeuBoat, an autonomous phase-2 navigation solution for leisure boats, was recognized for innovation at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
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Contract Awarded for repairs to the Kirkfield Lift Lock
On September 2, 2022, Lock 36 – The Kirkfield Lift Lock suffered a mechanical failure, resulting in the site’s closure for the remainder of the 2022 navigation season.
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Candela reveals world’s longest-range electric boat with Polestar batteries and DC charging
With up to 57 nm (65 US miles) of expected range and DC charging, the foiling Candela C-8 ‘powered by Polestar’ is designed to upend the hegemony of fossil fuel boats.
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Government policy starts to bite
The good news is that the 65th Anniversary Toronto International Boat Show opened last Friday January 20th to strong attendance, positive attitudes and a great looking show floor. Hats off to the Canadian Boat Shows team for an outstanding job there.
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Yamaha introduces new 450-Horsepower XTO Offshore® Outboard and Integrated Steering in F200/F175/F150 Models
Yamaha Motor Canada kicks off 2023 with new product offerings including a new XTO Offshore outboard, which delivers greater convenience, enhanced technology and 450 horsepower.
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We CAN Foil – Set to Fly in 2023
Over 500 youth across the country have now had the opportunity to try foiling as part of the Canada SailGP Team’s inaugural We CAN Foil programme which culminated in a team training camp and foiling demos during CANFoil week last October in Halifax.
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Veer Wins 2023 Innovation Award
Veer Boats, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) was honored with an NMMA Innovation Award at the 2023 Minneapolis Boat Show. Veer won the “Fishing Boat” category for its newly launched X13,which debuted earlier this month at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
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Le Boat announces expansion in Canada’s capital, Ottawa
Le Boat announces plans to expand further into Ottawa for its 2023 season beginning May 19, 2023. The luxury houseboat rental company has long included Ottawa in its boating itineraries since its launch on the UNESCO World Heritage Rideau Canal in 2018.
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Dometic Outdoor Gold Sponsor for 2023 ABYC Standards Week
Dometic Outdoor has served as the Gold Sponsor for 2023 ABYC Standards Week, a week-long boating industry event that kicked off in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dometic’s involvement plays an important role in making boating safer and more enjoyable.
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What its like to set the standards
I have just returned from attending the ABYC Standards Week for the first time and it was very interesting and well worth it. I hope to attend again in the future; it was that interesting.
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Yamaha Motor Canada selected as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers!
Yamaha Motor Canada is pleased to announce it has been selected as one of the Top Employers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) for 2023! This special designation recognizes Greater Toronto employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
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Maple Leaf Marinas announces Desmasdon’s Boat Works and Beacon Marine have joined the MLM Family
It is with great excitement that we would like to welcome Desmasdon’s Boat Works and Beacon Marine to the Maple Leaf Marinas family!
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Borrow A Boat group well positioned for substantial growth into 2023
Borrow A Boat, one of the world’s leading boat rental and yacht charter marketplaces with access to more than 45,000 boats in 65+ countries, heads for significant growth in 2023 following a record-breaking year in 2022.
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ABYC Announces Board Members and Award Recipients at Annual Meeting
On January 9th in New Orleans during ABYC’s Standards Week, the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) welcomed new board members and celebrated award recipients at its annual meeting and cocktail reception the evening of Jan. 9, 2023 in New Orleans, LA.
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Staffing and training is up to us
At the Boating Ontario Conference, in a group discussion, CEO Rick Layzell asked where the attendees expected to get the people they need to operate their businesses and some quick-witted person immediately said, “poach ‘em!”.
