Trent-Severn Waterway Lock 44 – Big Chute Marine Railway status – vessel restrictions
There is a new Parks Canada information page about the Trent-Severn Waterway and vessel restrictions at Lock 44 – Big Chute Marine Railway.
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Partnership launched with Beneteau and Vision Marine Technologies for electric outboard powerboats
On July 18th, Groupe Beneteau announced the launch of a partnership with Canadian company, Vision Marine Technologies to develop and market 100% electric outboard-equipped powerboats.
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Brunswick Wins dotCOMM Award for Outstanding Interactive Brand Experience, highlighting focus on expanding access to new generation of boaters
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), the world’s largest recreational marine manufacturer, has been recognized with a gold award by dotCOMM Awards, an international competition honoring excellence in web creativity and digital communication.
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Parks Canada Introduces Up-to-Date Big Chute Marine Railway Schedule Webpage
Parks Canada has just released an Up-to-Date Big Chute Marine Railway Status Webpage with weekly Big Chute schedule.
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Electrification tidbits
We have all been hearing about the rapid arrival of electric vehicles and electric boats too. In this edition of Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest we feature the news that Canadian firm, Taiga Motors Corporation has begun deliveries of its Orca™ electric personal watercraft so they will be out there on the water soon.
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Taiga begins deliveries of its Orca Electric Personal Watercraft
On July 11, 2022, Taiga Motors Corporation (TSX: TAIG) (“Taiga” or the “Company”), a leading electric off-road vehicle manufacturer, announced that it initiated deliveries of its Orca™ personal watercraft.
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Trent-Severn Waterway Update – Big Chute – Lock 44 backlog is cleared
The backlog of boats at the Big Chute has been cleared.
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NMMA names new Director of Environment, Health and Safety Compliance
On July 12th, the NMMA announced Jeff Wasil as Director of Environment, Health and Safety Compliance. He will serve as the technical representative to external organizations, advise NMMA members on environmental regulations and work on international issues impacting the boating industry.
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Brunswick Corporation’s Venture Group to generate 40 percent of daily electricity needs through new rooftop solar array
Brunswick Corporation’s Venture Group (BVG), which comprises the company’s Bayliner, Heyday, Trophy, Quicksilver and Uttern boat brands, announced the installation of an array of photovoltaic solar panels at its location in Vila Nova de Ceveira, Portugal.
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BRP has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Great Wall Motor Austria, reinforcing its know-how in electric vehicles technology
On July 7, 2022, BRP announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Great Wall Motor Austria GmbH, a subsidiary of Great Wall Motor based in Baoding, China.
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Plastic Odyssey Research Vessel re-fitted with Simrad Yachting Electronics before global expedition begins
Simrad Yachting has outfitted the bridge of the Plastic Odyssey research vessel as part of a 4-year partnership supporting Plastic Odyssey’s expedition around the globe to tackle the issue of plastic pollution in our planet’s oceans.
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Pride Marine Group Partners with Golden Spruce Capital, making a splash in the Canadian marine space
On July 11th, Pride Marine Group announced that it has partnered with Golden Spruce Capital Inc. to support the company’s future growth initiatives.
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The boating industry needs to speak up
A recent conversation with a senior marine professional reminded me that we don’t seem to speak up to defend our own interests, even when the stakes are high.
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Toronto International Boat Show announces the space application process for the 65th Anniversary show is now underway!
The Toronto International Boat Show organizers look forward to welcoming you back to what will be…THE Boating Event of the Year!
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Radian IoT launches innovative software platform for manufacturers, dealers and boat owners
Radian IoT, Inc., innovator in data collection and aggregation, has announced their latest reporting device and SaaS platform that turns boats, trailers, campers and powersports assets into data generators that deliver actionable intelligence.
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NMMA Canada submits joint letter to Transport Canada on Engine Noise Consultations
For some time now, NMMA Canada has alerted the industry through their newsletters, about Engine Noise Consultations and private sector lobbying efforts.
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Mercury Racing expands partnership with Powerboat P1
Mercury Racing, a global provider of high-performance marine propulsion systems, has announced that it entered a two-year agreement expanding its partnership with Powerboat P1, an international marine motorsport promoter.
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KingFisher Boats receives Joint Health and Safety Excellence Award
Family-owned boat builder KingFisher Boats has been recognized for safety excellence from the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC. The Joint Health and Safety Award was a recognition provided due to the efforts of the KingFisher Boats safety committee, who meet regularly to highlight and prevent workplace injuries.
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ePropulsion sponsor of SailGP supplies sustainable electric propulsion at Chicago Sail Grand Prix
ePropulsion, a global leader and market challenger in marine electric propulsion systems and services, continued its successful partnership with SailGP at the T-Mobile United States Sail Grand Prix in Chicago at Navy Pier, June 18-19, the first North American event of SailGP’s third season.
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Canadian Jeanneau dealer wins Social Media Award
Robert Walker and his team from Walker Marine recently attended the Jeanneau annual dealer meetings at St. Petersburg Yacht Club in Florida.
