The new normal?
This is a particularly important edition of Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest for several reasons.
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Upcoming Flare Collections Dates and Locations
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.
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NMMA Reports that new powerboat sales are normalizing – continue to outpace pre-pandemic levels
The NMMA reports new powerboat sales through Q1 2022 are showing signs of normalizing following two years of historic growth.
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Freedom Boat Club expansion further accelerates growth of Brunswick’s recurring revenue businesses
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.
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BRP makes Executive Appointments supporting its future growth
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.
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Boaters Beware: Do not fill your tank with E15 gasoline
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.
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VoltSafe meets increasing demand for its patented tech by launching strategic community financing round
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.
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Trent-Severn Waterway 2022 navigation season
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.
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NMMA to host Future of Marine Propulsion Technologies Webinar, open to the industry
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…
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Change in the Executive Board of HanseYachts AG
Sven Göbel, since 2012 a member of the Executive Board of HanseYachts AG, the second-largest series shipyard worldwide, will leave the company on 10 July 2022 after ten years to take on new challenges.
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Boating Ontario Association awarded grant from Transport Canada – Boating Safety Contribution Program
Boating Ontario is proud to announce that, after applying last year, the association has been awarded the Boating Safety Contribution Program grant by Transport Canada.
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Rich are getting “richer”
Whoever said that the rich would get “richer” seems to have been right, especially lately. But is that a bad thing?
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The 2022 boating season kicks off: 3 things boaters get wrong with spring commissioning
Find out the one thing that 60% of boat owners admit they forgot. You made it through your long to-do list of spring commissioning items and you’re ready to go in the water this spring. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) says don’t forget these three often-overlooked steps that could bring your season to a screeching halt.
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NMMA celebrates successful in-person return of the American Boating Congress
From May 11 to the 13th, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) wrapped up a successful three-day advocacy event, the American Boating Congress (ABC) and welcomed over 200 industry stakeholders to Washington, D.C. to drive the industry’s policy priorities forward.
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Call for entries now open for 2022 IBEX Innovation Awards
IBEX will be hosting the Innovation Awards program during this year’s event, taking place September 27-29 in Tampa, FL. New product entries are now being accepted through August 16, 2022.
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Advanced use of Hull Bulbs to reduce resistance
Bray Yacht Design And Research Ltd., in British Columbia has shared research on the advanced use of Hull Bulbs to reduce resistance and increase efficiency. By adding a hull bulb to a large yacht, they learned that the un-appendaged version has 23% – 26% more resistance over a range of 12 – 20 knots.
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A close call! CBSA announces over 300 Small Vessel Reporting Stations WILL BE OPEN this week
As of May 2, many of the Canada Border Services Small Vessel Reporting Stations were not scheduled to be open to serve cross-border boaters during our short and critically important summer.
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Will Hurricane Season be starting earlier?
While NWS considers moving the Atlantic storm season up 2 weeks, BoatUS has the goods on how to prepare your boat now.
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Brunswick Corporation expands BoatClass on-water training to Los Angeles, Milwaukee and Long Island, N.Y.
In early May, 2022 Brunswick Corporation announced new locations for BoatClass, an immersive on-water training program designed to teach boating safety and assist boaters in gaining confidence on the water.
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Highfield Boats names Christophe Lavigne President of Highfield USA
Highfield Boats, the world’s #1 manufacturer of aluminum-hull rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) and a global leader in its market segment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christophe Lavigne as president of Highfield USA.
