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…
The whole world seems united in the idea of taking action to protect the planet and among the immediate effects we are seeing is the move to green vehicles. Governments are driving this change by basically banning petroleum fueled vehicles in the next few years.
Suzuki Marine USA, Inc. has announced the completion of its state-of-the-art Suzuki Marine Technical Center located at 1 Suzuki Way in Panama City, Florida.
NMMA recently announced new data which found the annual economic impact of recreational boating increased 36%, from $170B in 2018 to $230B in 2023. The industry’s contributions to the U.S. workforce grew as well, with a 14% increase in jobs supported, from 691,000 in 2018 to more than 812,000 in 2023.
Canadian advanced materials technology firm, ALUULA Composites (TSX-V: AUUA) is pleased to report the addition of a new brand partner, Incidence Sails of France, to introduce a new generation of ultra-light, strong, and recycle-ready composite material for use in sailmaking.
Volvo Penta is focused on sustainable solutions and now, the company has introduced the new Volvo Penta Inboard Performance System (IPS) professional platform – the next evolution in our fully integrated helm-to-propeller experience.
NuWave Marine, a Mercury Marine authorized dealer in Woodbury Heights, New Jersey, recently sold the first Mercury Avator™ 7.5e electric outboard to be registered in the United States.
Harry Clemons “Buddy” Melges Jr., considered to be one of the greatest competitive sailors in the sport of sailing, passed away on May 18, 2023. He leaves behind a remarkable legacy as one of the most accomplished and revered sailors in American history.
Submissions for the 2023 International Achievement Awards (IAA) competition close on June 30. Now is the time to enter your most impressive project into one of the seven major categories with 44 subcategories for a chance to be recognized and rewarded for your work. Don’t miss out on getting your work seen by thousands!