September 9, 2025 Each year, professionals from across British Columbia’s recreational boating industry pause their busy schedules to come together at the Boating BC Conference—a dynamic two-day event focused on education, networking, and sharing ideas that drive our industry forward. The 2025 Conference will be held on Tuesday, November 18th, and Wednesday, November 19th at the River…
September 9, 2025 The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) will host a complimentary webinar Sept. 17 offering marine industry professionals an overview of the newly released “Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft, Supplement 65.” Released in July, the publication represents a significant update to the voluntary safety standards that guide boat building and repair worldwide. The…
Sept 2, 2025 I have always felt that boating brought us a sense of freedom, whether you were sailing along in a stiff breeze, fishing in the early dawn, or cutting across on your slalom ski, boating has always brought a sense of glorious freedom to me. But we are seeing mounting opposition to the…
Sept 2, 2025 Free Webinar: 2025–2026 Standards UpdateSeptember 17, 1:00pm–2:00pm (EDT), Online The next ABYC educational webinar, FREE for ABYC members, is Wednesday, September 17, at 1:00 PM EDT. Stay up to date with evolving technology and recently revised Standards by joining our next free webinar, featuring firsthand insights from ABYC Technical Director Brian Goodwin. Explore comprehensive compliance tools and get a jumpstart on the revised…
Targa 32 – the undisputed 4 x 4 of the sea Sept 2, 2025 Freedom Marine International Yacht Sales, Canada’s leading yacht brokerage in new and used boat sales, adds Targa Boats to their extensive range of high-performance, luxury vessels. This new partnership introduces the renowned Finnish-built boats— known for their seaworthiness, durability, and rugged elegance—to the dynamic waters…
Sept 2, 2025 Yamaha Motor Canada has unveiled three all-new 29-foot boats —a bold new line of 295 Series jet boats designed to elevate Yamaha into the premium day cruiser market. As the company’s largest, most luxurious boats ever built, the 295 Series represents a breakthrough in engineering, comfort, and innovation — and signals Yamaha’s serious move…
Sept 2, 2025 Boston Whaler recently wrapped up its highly anticipated spring/summer owner event in the breathtaking Abaco Islands, where a week of exploration, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories culminated in a powerful act of generosity. During a spirited ring toss fundraiser, Boston Whaler, joined by its dedicated owners and dealers, came together to raise $10,000 for Every…
Aug 26, 2025 Changing a store’s location can be complicated for the operation – packing, trucking unpacking. But when the shop lives on a barge, it’s just a question of slipping the docklines and moving to a new home. The Dock Shoppe chandlery has been run by Mike Pecar since 1987 in a number of…
Aug 26, 2025 I have a recollection of a quote from Peter F. Drucker, one of the godfathers of modern-day strategic marketing. He wrote that the only valid definition of a business purpose was to “create a customer”. He also is credited with saying that, “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” In the August 19th edition of Boating…
Aug 26, 2025 In the United States, Sea Tow® has announced that Yamaha WaterCraft is one of the inaugural brands to join its new Sea Care six-month program. As a program participant, Yamaha Watercraft now offers to cover half the cost of annual Sea Tow Gold Card membership for each new boat buyer. Sea Tow’s Sea Care six-month program is designed to…
Aug 26, 2025 Yamaha Motor Canada has unveiled the CrossWave™ WaveRunner®, an entirely new kind of personal watercraft designed for today’s lifestyle-driven rider. The CrossWave challenges the boundaries of the emerging Adventure category — combining Yamaha’s legendary performance with full walkaround versatility, expansive deck space, and true multi-use capability. This isn’t just a new model; it’s the most…
Aug 26, 2025 Tiara Yachts, a family-owned manufacturer of American-made luxury watercrafts, is proud to recognize its top-performing dealers and salespeople for the 2025 Model Year. The winners were announced at the Dealer Awards Dinner on August 18. The Tiara Yachts Dealer Awards are designed to recognize the Tiara dealerships and sales professionals who go above and…
Aug 26, 2025 Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), accounted for 50% of all outboard engines on display at the Sydney International Boat Show, at Sydney Olympic Park. Mercury also showcased more than double the number of outboards compared to its nearest competitor during the event. For the first time in its history, the Sydney…
Aug 26, 2025 Volvo Penta has announced the appointment of Hanna Ljungqvist as Head of the Volvo Penta Marine Business and a member of the Volvo Penta Executive Group, effective October 1, 2025. After working at Volvo Penta for over a decade earlier in her career, and most recently serving as Vice President and Head of Volvo Trucks in India and Indonesia, Hanna…
Aug 19, 2025 I’m concerned that as an industry, we may have failed to communicate to the public at large, two important points; one is that boats and boating are very benign in terms of our environmental impact and the other point is that I have a feeling we rarely communicate convincing detail about the…
Aug 19, 2025 VoltSafe Inc., has announced that it has been selected to join The Port of San Diego’s Blue Economy Incubator and will receive $250,000 USD for an extensive pilot program in one of the world’s most important marina markets. The Port of San Diego will also provide VoltSafe with significant business development and marketing efforts, public relations and media visibility as part…
Aug 19, 2025 Vision Marine Technologies Inc., a leader in electric marine propulsion and multi-brand boat retail, has announced a significant increase in sales performance—highlighted by accelerated boat sales revenue, a significant reduction in floor plan liabilities, and stronger inventory turnover—following the recent acquisition of Nautical Ventures Group Inc. (“Nautical Ventures”). From June 20, 2025 to August 8,…
Aug 19, 2025 Get Ready for Western Canada’s Largest Sale for Boats, Accessories & More. Show dates are January 14 – 18, 2026, Vancouver Convention Centre West & Granville Island, Vancouver. If you were a 2025 show exhibitor then you will have received your space renewal application for the 2026 show. Make sure to check your inbox and mark…
Aug 12, 2025 I hope you read the announcement in Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest last week that the OP Media Group is acquiring Canadian Boating, Boating Industry Canada, and the PORTS Cruising Guides. The acquisition, effective September 1, 2025, is a significant step in OP Media Group’s mission to serve the full spectrum…
Aug 12, 2025 NMMA has released its latest Canadian Economic Factoids report, providing a detailed snapshot of key national economic indicators and recreational boating trends from 2011 through 2024. The data is part of the Annual Canadian Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract—a resource available free to all NMMA Canada members. Economic Growth Holds SteadyIn 2024, Canada’s economy continued its measured…