Iridium Communications Inc. is proud to share that the award-winning ZOLEO® global satellite communicator, a joint venture between Iridium partners Beam Communication Pty. Ltd. and Roadpost Inc., has expanded distribution into Europe and added a first-of-its-kind progressive SOS feature.
In an historic first for Canada Steamship Lines (“CSL”), the Canada Games and Great Lakes shipping, the Canada Games Torch embarked on board the biodiesel-fuelled bulk carrier, CSL St-Laurent during a June 14th ceremony at St-Lambert Lock near Montreal.
Last month the Canadian Foiling Academy was launched at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron.
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) has launched All Blue Planet, a global initiative focused on inspiring our communities to pursue the restorative power of water through educational programming, events and collaborations.
Things have certainly been difficult for Canada’s boating industry lately with unprecedented demand, but severe product shortages and now the apparent certainty of the new luxury tax and the fresh headwinds of record high inflation is being countered by the government quickly raising interest rates.
Due to high water levels and flows, Parks Canada will begin a partial closure of navigation starting on Friday, June 17, 2022, until further notice.
The NMMA reported that before Congress adjourns for its summer recess, there are several large pieces of legislation lawmakers are looking to pass, including the Bipartisan Innovation Act, which is a key policy priority for the recreational boating industry.
Lippert Components, Inc.(Lippert™), a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions dedicated to shaping, growing, and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle, and building products industries, and their adjacent markets…
In the course of portfolio optimization, HanseYachts AG through its subsidiary Privilège Marine Holding GmbH has reached an agreement, June 16th, 2022, on a right of sale (put option) regarding its shareholding in Privilège Marine.
ePropulsion, a global leader and market challenger in marine electric propulsion systems and services, has announced the acquisition of shares in ePropulsion UK to become the majority shareholder.
Based out of Midland, ON, Bayshore Yacht Sales expands its reach across Georgian Bay and Lake Simcoe, offering 7 boat lines and hiring industry-leading yacht broker Ryan Wheeler to support the team’s growth!
This is a particularly important edition of Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest for several reasons.
Disposing of expired flares has been an ongoing dilemma for boaters across the country. To help boaters dispose of expired flares in a safe and environmentally responsible manner CPS-ECP and selected CIL Dealers are hosting Safety Equipment Education and Flare Disposal Days.
The NMMA reports new powerboat sales through Q1 2022 are showing signs of normalizing following two years of historic growth.
Brunswick Corporation announced that (NYSE: BC) Freedom Boat Club is expected to surpass 50,000 memberships across its 360 global locations, made up of both corporate locations and a continually growing network of franchise partners.
BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO; NASDAQ:DOOO) announced on May 31, executive appointments to support future growth plans, build an even more resilient company and deliver lasting value. This evolution of the leadership structure will allow BRP to continue focusing on its long-term goals and achieve its ambitious targets.
The Michigan Boating Industries Association has recently warned that E15 fuel, which contains 15 percent ethanol, will be sold in the summer months this year as a way to lower fuel prices in markets across the United States.
VoltSafe is excited to announce it has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign with FrontFundr, Canada’s leading online private markets online investing platform, to raise capital to accelerate the company’s drive towards its licensing and commercialization goals.
Parks Canada is ready to welcome visitors to the Trent-Severn Waterway, which opened for navigation on Friday, May 20, 2022 at 9 a.m.
The NMMA will host on Tuesday, June 21 at 12 p.m. EDT, a virtual panel event, The Future of Marine Propulsion Technologies, featuring four industry experts who will discuss the political and economic impacts of electrification implementation into the recreational marine industry…