The team at C.C. Marine made a special presentation of a CDI Electronics M.E.D.S. (Marine Engine Diagnostic System) training system computer to Georgian College in honour of the late Russ Woodard.
If you are reading this edition of Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest on Tuesday morning, I hope you can look around the Peninsula Room at Deerhurst and that we will see each other at the breakfast on the first full day of the Boating Ontario Conference. I’ll be there for sure.
Vision Marine Technologies (NASDAQ: VMAR) (“Vision Marine” or the “Company”), the global leader and innovator in electric transition of the recreational boating industry, is pleased to announce it has executed a production contract with Neogy, a division of Groupe Startec Energy, a French manufacturer of specialized batteries and systems.
The world’s largest trade exhibition of leisure marine equipment once again sprang to life with the welcome buzz of thousands of industry professionals gathering from across the globe for meetings, researching, networking and much-missed socializing.
Acknowledging the significant challenge facing many recreational boat owners who are unable to pay salvage costs for their Hurricane Ian- wrecked vessels, or who may still be assessing the extent of the damage, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) extended its Hurricane Ian waiver program through the end of 2022.
On November 22, the NMMA announced that Sara Anghel, NMMA Canada president, is moving on from the Association after accepting the role of President/CEO for the Greater Toronto Hotel Association. She will remain onboard at NMMA through December 7.
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), today announced that its Plant 7 manufacturing operation in St. Cloud, Florida, has achieved a zero-waste-to-landfill designation. The factory makes electrical and plastic components for the company’s marine engines and related parts, accessories and technologies.
The comprehensive ICOMIA (International Council of Marine Industry Associations) International Distributors’ Guide has been updated and enhanced to improve the ability of ICOMIA Member Associations to assist their members in the development of international distribution networks.
Raymarine’s YachtSense Link marine router has won the 2022 DAME award in the category ‘Marine electronics and marine related software’. The story was carried in the UK media outlet Marine Industry News.
Navigator Inflatable Boats & Crabzz has announced that they are introducing three new lines of eco-friendly marine electric motors to Canada – Temo France, Rim Drive Technology and Thrustme Norway.
Last week I attended the Mercury Marine introduction of their new V10 Verado 350 and 400 horse power outboards. The event took place at both Disneyland and the legendary Mercury Lake X test facility in Florida. Both places are appropriately imaginary and unique.
Vision Marine Technologies (NASDAQ: VMAR) (“Vision Marine” or the “Company”), the global leader and innovator in the electric transition of the recreational boating industry, is pleased to announce the expansion plan of our high margin, profitable and rapidly growing electric rental boat operations into Portside Ventura Harbor, California.
Mercury Racing, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) and leading provider of high-performance marine propulsion systems, wrapped up the fund-matching portion of its Hurricane Ian Relief Program.
Lund Boats is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2022, reflecting on its strong heritage of innovation and manufacturing – continuing its legacy as one of the most well-known and respected fishing boat brands in the world.
Boating Industry Canada News Week editors attended the Highfield Boats Media Event at the 2022 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), during which Highfield Boats USA President Christophe Lavigne announced the introduction of the new Offshore Sport Line to the North American market.
For the third consecutive year, Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) has been named by Forbes and Statista to the 2022 list of America’s Best Employers for Veterans.
For some boats, I do think foiling could well be the future, especially for electric power. But foiling is not a dream; there are foiling solutions coming to the market right now, and for ordinary family boats too!
Now that recreational boating is coming to a close, BoatUS takes a look back at the Top 10 boat names ordered this season through its online boat graphics service and provides some commentary. Buh bye to ‘Social Distancing’!
NMMA Canada announced that Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) recently published regulations that maintain alignment with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emission standards for vehicles and engines.
AVIKUS, HD Hyundai’s autonomous navigation in-house startup and global marine electronics leader Raymarine, announced on October 27th, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the 2022 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show.