BRIG Inflatables employees safe after European dealers take them in
Brig-Empoyees.png Kharkiv, Ukraine-based BRIG is one of the largest builders of rigid hull inflatable boats (RIBS) with more than 420 employees.
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Alexandra Cattelan named Chief Technology Officer – Brunswick Corporation
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) announced on March 28th, that it has appointed Alexandra Cattelan as its Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately. Cattelan will be responsible for continuing to advance Brunswick’s ACES strategy and, more generally, for maintaining Brunswick’s position of technology leadership in the marine industry.
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When will we start seeing foil-equipped boats in Canada?
Recently, I read a very interesting story about a two-tube pontoon boat that had been modified by adding hydrofoils on the tubes. It was both faster and more fuel-efficient than it had been before the foils were added, and it handled better too.
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West Coast Sales to represent Lectrotab
West Coast Sales is pleased to announce that they will now be representing Lectrotab and their high-quality trim tab solutions. Identifying a niche in the market the Lectrotab product was created using innovative design, quality research, and precise engineering including patents.
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U.S. marine manufacturers relieved of U.K.’s Retaliatory Tariffs on American-made boats
The NMMA News reported that the United States Department of Commerce on March 22nd, announced that the U.S. and United Kingdom (U.K.) have reached a deal to ease steel and aluminum tariffs, allowing U.K. steel and aluminum products to enter the U.S. without application of Section 232 tariffs.
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The Limestone Boat Company adds three new U.S. dealers to Aquasport Boats’ roster
The Limestone Boat Company – owner and builder of Aquasport Boats, Limestone® Boats and Boca Bay Boats – announced the addition of three new U.S. dealers to represent its Aquasport Boats line.
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Schmitt & Ongaro posts record international sales
Schmitt & Ongaro Marine Products, manufacturer of premium marine steering wheels, wipers, horns and related accessories for OEM and aftermarket, has posted year-over-year double-digit sales growth for its European warehouse.
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Luxury Tax Draft Legislation Released—Submit Your Comments
The NMMA Canada has released the following notice regarding the new luxury tax on cars, aircraft and boats. NMMA Canada President Sara Anghel wrote that our industry has been awaiting the release of legislation related to the luxury tax on boats over $250,000.
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Groupe Beneteau reports strong earnings growth in 2021
Jérôme de Metz, Groupe Beneteau Chairman and CEO stated, “2021 was a particularly intense year in terms of human, industrial, commercial and logistics challenges, which our teams successfully rose to. I would like to sincerely thank them, along with our partners, customers and suppliers, who have also shown their agility and flexibility in a disrupted environment.
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Freedom Boat Club honored with IBWSS Communication Award recognizing its commitment to Boating and Water Safety
The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) has announced the International Boating and Water Safety Summit (IBWSS) Communication Award recipients recognizing Freedom Boat Club for its Boat Safe. Have Fun.
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Fairline Americas announces Groupe Thomas Marine as its Eastern Canada dealer
Fairline Americas has today announced Groupe Thomas Marine as its new dealer for the Eastern Canada region, further strengthening its dealer network across Canada as it looks to grow substantially over the coming years.
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BoatUS: 21 gas saving tips for boaters
Our friends at BoatUS have shared this useful group of 21 gas saving tips for boaters. While some of these techniques may sound obvious, there may be some you never considered.
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BCI MARINE confirms: the impact of the war in Ukraine is already being felt on the boating industry
In the past few years, the boating industry has encountered its share of challenges, such as the floods of 2019; the 2020 protests by Indigenous communities – who blocked rail lines to protest their disagreement with the Coastal GasLink pipeline project – blockades that dramatically slowed the delivery of goods…
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How are we preparing for the arrival of electric boats?
World leaders met in early November at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26, in Glasgow, Scotland to review the progress that has been made since the 2015 Paris Climate Accord and to negotiate new, more ambitious goals for the future.
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The Maritime Museum of BC announces a new Matching Donor for the “Float the Boat” Fundraising Campaign
The Maritime Museum of BC is running a fundraising campaign called “Float the Boat”. This campaign has a goal of $25,000 and will run from March 1 to April 30, 2022.
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Simrad® Electronics to be featured exclusively on NauticStar boats as part of expanded partnership
Simrad® products will be the exclusive marine electronics for NauticStar Boats, a performance fishing and deck boat manufacturer, as part of an expanded partnership announced today.
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Saniflo North America (Canada) partners with humanitarian group Plumbers Without Borders as a Mission Supporter Sponsor
Saniflo Canada, a division of Group SFA, the world leader in above-the-floor macerating and grinding toilets and drain pumps, has announced a partnership with Plumbers Without Borders (PWB) as a Mission Supporter Sponsor.
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Mercury Racing inks sponsorship with 1000 Islands Poker Run
Mercury Racing will be a new Diamond Sponsor of the 2022 1000 Islands International Charity Poker Run. The event is scheduled for July 14-16 in Clayton, N.Y. Mercury Racing will be on hand with its Tour Truck and other product displays and will donate an item for the charity auction.
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Corpay announces new endorsed partnership with the Boating BC Association
Corpay, a FLEETCOR (NYSE: FLT) brand that provides integrated cross-border payments and currency risk management solutions, is pleased to announce they have been selected by the Boating BC Association (“BBCA”)…
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Boston Whaler Introduces the Boston Whaler Owners Club
On March 11, 2022, Boston Whaler announced the new Boston Whaler Owners Club, a resource for owners and fans of Boston Whaler to unlock exclusive brand benefits, learn about upcoming events, and gain access to a world of information and opportunities.
