Brunswick Product Protection, the extended marine protection division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has announced that it will now offer its Passport and Passport Premier extended engine and accessory protection plans for recreational power boats to Canadian channel partners.
Canada always seems to come out alright – we don’t often boom, but we rarely seem to bust. For the past two years, the boat business has been on fire in the US but supply constraints here seem to have moderated our business results.
The DAME Awards are part of the METSTRADE show and they are intended to promote excellent design practice, even in how equipment is protected and presented.
Does your marine industry business have a promising young person who could build a great career in the business?
Last week in the Editor’s Message I wrote about “Techs of the future…” and the idea that exciting new technologies could attract more young people into the marine industry.
The Canadian Power and Sail Squadron (CPS-ECP) has a new valued service for their members – and it is with Carefree Boat Club (CBC) in Canada.
The Limestone Boat Company – owner and builder of Aquasport Boats, Limestone® Boats and Boca Bay Boats – recently added its first Canadian-based dealer to represent the Aquasport Boats brand: DeWildt Marine & Powersports.
The Canadian government’s proposed ‘luxury tax’ on new recreational boats valued above $250,000 CAD is set to go into effect September 1, 2022. Despite two years of NMMA and the Canadian marine industry advocating against this tax, the Canadian government will move ahead with this measure.
On August 9, 2022, MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE: HZO), the world’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Island Global Yachting LLC (“IGY Marinas”)…
Freedom Boat Club recently announced a significant milestone as it surpassed 50,000 memberships across its 360 global locations. With their application to the Freedom Boat Club Seattle, Walter and CJ Robles signified this achievement.
Brunswick Corporation, the world’s largest recreational marine manufacturer, has announced that Jill Wrobel, Brunswick Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, has been named to the 2022 list of Crain’s Chicago Business’ Notable Executives in HR and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
On August 7, 2022, BRP introduced fully redesigned Manitou, Alumacraft and Quintrex boats featuring the all-new Rotax Outboard Engine with Stealth Technology. Disappearing under the boat, and engineered not to be seen or felt, this new engine technology is a game-changer.
The Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (MEBC) took place in the principality July 8 to 13 and shows how far the technology of electric boating has come and give some hints about what lies ahead.
As you read this on Tuesday morning, August 9th, I will be in New York city with Brunswick’s A-Team including CEO David Foulkes, Aine Denari – Brunswick Boat Group President, Alex Cattelan -Chief Technology Officer, Brenna Preisser – President of Business Acceleration as well as representatives from Boston Whaler, Mercury, Sea Ray, Freedom Boat Club, Bayliner and more. It’s a major event for sure.
When Brent S., entered Blackfoot Motosports, his local Yamaha dealer in Calgary, to claim his $500 gift certificate he didn’t know he’d be leaving with much more than that!
BRP is continually making powersports more accessible by offering new and seasoned enthusiasts unique experiences. BRP (TSX: DOO) (NASDAQ: DOOO) is proud to announce the launch of the very first BRP Experience Center in its home province of Quebec.
Navigare Yachting is pleased to announce its partnership with Group Island Spirit (GIS) to represent Island Spirit Catamarans through exclusive distributorship in Europe and the United States.
Entries are being accepted for the 2022 IBEX Innovation Awards now through August 16, 2022. One of the marine industry’s most prestigious honors, the Innovation Awards recognize manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, pioneering products to market.
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), recently launched their new logo. ATA became the official new name of the association formerly known as Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), on June 1 and have now released their new look.
2022-2023 Supplement is the largest printed to date with 20 new and revised standards including E-13, Lithium Ion Batteries. The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has published its 62nd supplement to Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft.