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NMMA Canada’s Marie-France Mackinnon Named to Boating Industry’s “2026 Women Making Waves”

July 14, 2026 Boating Industry magazine recently announced its 2026 “Women Making Waves” honorees, recognizing women across the recreational boating industry who are making valuable contributions to the marine sector and helping lead their organizations and peers into the future. This year’s honorees include Marie-France MacKinnon, executive director, NMMA Canada, who was recognized for her leadership, advocacy and contributions…

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IBEX Strengthens Team with Three Strategic Additions to Elevate the Onsite Experience and Deliver More Value Year-Round

July 14, 2026 New Hires Expand Education, Sales and Marketing Capabilities as IBEX Bolsters Year-Round Experiences for the Marine Industry. The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced the addition of three new team members who will help strengthen the event’s education, sales and marketing initiatives while supporting continued growth across its annual event and…

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Brunswick Corporation Expands Licensing Strategy Through New Partnership with Changes Inc.

July 14, 2026 Strategic licensing partnership brings Brunswick’s portfolio of iconic marine brands into mainstream lifestyle retail, beginning with a Boston Whaler apparel launch at Abercrombie & Fitch this summer. Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), the global leader in marine recreation, has announced a new licensing partnership with Changes Inc., a leader in trend-driven licensed apparel, designed to extend…

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Boating Ontario Social Event at Hucks Marine & Resort

July 14, 2026 On July 6, a lovely summer afternoon, Boating Ontario, with the generous support of Hucks Marine & Resort in Rockport, Ontario, hosted a business social meet and greet at the marina. Held in the late afternoon when attendees were best able to manage a bit of time off, guests were invited to…

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Boating Tragedy in British Columbia

July 7, 2026 Just last week, six people are reported to have drowned after a charter fishing boat sank off the coast of Richmond, British Columbia. The boat, carrying ten people, began taking on water near Roberts Bank after leaving Steveston on Sunday (28 June 2026). A passing couple in their sailboat put out a mayday…

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Patrick Industries and LCI Industries to Combine in All-Stock Merger

July 7, 2026 On June 30, 2026, Patrick Industries (NASDAQ: PATK) (“Patrick”) and LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII) (“LCI” or “Lippert”) announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger, forming a premier component solutions provider for the outdoor enthusiast, housing and transportation markets. Under the agreement, which the Boards of Directors…

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Halifax SailGP Wows Fans

July 7, 2026 After a difficult and light wind first day, SailGP moved up start times, increased the sail size, and accurately read the win predictions to deliver a stunning Day 2. Canada’s Northstar, flummoxed by shifty low winds on Saturday picked it up thanks to smart tactical decisions and brilliant boat handling to finish…

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Beneteau Is Changing Things

July 7, 2026 The tastes of boaters going in some new directions and Beneteau, the very large French-based builder, is heading its fleet to meet those modern flavours. As reported in Boote, a prominent European source and elsewhere, Groupe Beneteau is responding to the ongoing decline in demand in the US market with a radical…

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Point of Agreement – We Need New Boaters

June 30, 2026 In the last couple of weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to talk to a number of people in our industry about what was happening this summer, and the point of agreement that everybody came to, was that we need new boaters. The issue is not that becoming a boater is not a…

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Marine SCA European Boat Manufacturer’s Representative – New Offering, Same Commitment

June 30, 2026 Repositioning of Marine SCA Inc – Since its inception, Marine SCA Inc. has specialized in the import and distribution of European boats in Canada, developing recognized expertise and a strong dealer network. Over the years, the Canadian Boating market has evolved under the influence of several factors, including economic conditions, the introduction…

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Freedom Boat Club Marks 450th Global Location, Highlighting Continued Expansion and International Growth

June 30, 2026 Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club and a business of Brunswick Corporation, has announced the opening of its 450th global location, a significant milestone that reflects rapid, sustained growth and the increasing demand for flexible, accessible boating experiences. Freedom’s location footprint is now more than two and half times what it was…

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Brunswick Corporation Announces Operational Updates at Lowell Facility

June 30, 2026 Navico Group, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has announced operational updates at its Lowell, Michigan facility. The changes are intended to reduce fixed costs, improve efficiency, and support Brunswick’s long-term growth. The updates build on progress made at Lowell over the past 18 months. Navico Group will expand insourcing where…

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Is Your Team Ready for Party Time?

June 23, 2026 Summer is short and sweet in Canada and understandably, people go crazy to make the most of their vacation time. Boat owners and cottagers want to show their guests a great time and a memorable experience out on the water. While you may have a thorough knowledge of all of Canada‘s boating…

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Yamaha Motor Canada shares real life stories in new campaign, “We Are All Yamaha”

June 23, 2026 Yamaha Motor Canada is excited to share its new video series showcasing real life, personal stories in a new campaign titled, “We Are All Yamaha.” Yamaha Motor Canada offers a wide variety of products for many purposes and lifestyles with the same goal: to enrich the lives of the people using them – inspire “Kando.” In this cinematic, documentary-style series, Yamaha owners share their…

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NMMA Canada Advances Recreational Boating Priorities During 2026 Day on the Hill

June 23, 2026 NMMA Canada returned to Ottawa in June for its annual Day on the Hill, convening industry leaders, members of Parliament, senators, ministerial staff and senior government officials for advocacy meetings and a reception focused on the priorities shaping Canada’s recreational marine sector. This year’s meetings followed a major policy win for the industry:…

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Latest NMMA Report Shows Continued Softness in Powerboat Market Through March

June 23, 2026 NMMA’s latest Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary, featuring data through March 2026, reflects continued softness across the recreational boating market amid elevated interest rates, cautious consumer sentiment and a mixed economic picture. Year-to-date, new powerboat retail unit sales declined 5.6% to 38,052 units compared to the same period in 2025. Performance across key segments…

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Good Advice that You Can Share

June 16, 2026 Here’s a “no cost” opportunity for your marine business to offer valuable boating safety information and reminders, every week throughout the summer, as a benefit for your customers and your website visitors. CanBoat, formerly called the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons, is providing you an ongoing series of boating safety and operating…

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Recall: Sea-Doo Switch Safety Update

June 16, 2026 Transport Canada recently issued a reminder that BRP is conducting a safety recall on MY22 to MY26 Sea-Doo Switch. Improper distribution of passengers and cargo weight could overload the front of the watercraft and cause instability, nosediving and possibly lead to capsizing. The condition worsens if water evacuation from the hull is…

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Industry, Government Leaders Join NMMA Canada for Marine Decarbonization Discussion

June 16, 2026 Last week, NMMA Canada brought together federal officials and recreational marine industry leaders in Ottawa to discuss propulsion decarbonization and the future of marine fuels in Canada. The meeting built on discussions held during NMMA Canada’s 2024 Day on the Hill and included representatives from Transport Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, NMMA,…

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ABYC Standards Supplement 66 – Order Today and Save

June 16, 2026 Stay up to date with evolving technology and standards. Pre-order your physical copy of the 2026-2027 Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft, Supplement 66, before Thursday, June 18 for the lowest price! Non-Member Price: $499.95*ABYC Member Price after 6/18: $119.95*ABYC Member Pre-Order Price: $99.95*Pre-order your Big Blue Book today!* All prices in USD. Shipping and handling…

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Changing Scene

NMMA Canada’s Marie-France Mackinnon Named to Boating Industry’s “2026 Women Making Waves”

IBEX Strengthens Team with Three Strategic Additions to Elevate the Onsite Experience and Deliver More Value Year-Round

Brunswick Corporation Expands Licensing Strategy Through New Partnership with Changes Inc.

Boating Ontario Social Event at Hucks Marine & Resort

Boating Tragedy in British Columbia

Patrick Industries and LCI Industries to Combine in All-Stock Merger

Halifax SailGP Wows Fans

Beneteau Is Changing Things

Point of Agreement – We Need New Boaters

Marine SCA European Boat Manufacturer’s Representative – New Offering, Same Commitment

Freedom Boat Club Marks 450th Global Location, Highlighting Continued Expansion and International Growth

Brunswick Corporation Announces Operational Updates at Lowell Facility

Is Your Team Ready for Party Time?

Yamaha Motor Canada shares real life stories in new campaign, “We Are All Yamaha”

NMMA Canada Advances Recreational Boating Priorities During 2026 Day on the Hill

Latest NMMA Report Shows Continued Softness in Powerboat Market Through March

Good Advice that You Can Share

Recall: Sea-Doo Switch Safety Update

Industry, Government Leaders Join NMMA Canada for Marine Decarbonization Discussion

ABYC Standards Supplement 66 – Order Today and Save

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