Leadership changes at Groupe Beneteau
The Board of Directors of BENETEAU SA met on April 25 to prepare for the changes to the Group’s governance following the General Meeting on June 17, 2022.
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A “Major Win” on the implementation of the Luxury Tax
NMMA Canada has announced that last week, the government posted a notice of the final legislation containing the luxury tax, with a major win for our industry: all deals signed before 2022 (by December 31, 2021) will now be exempt from the luxury tax, regardless of delivery date.
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Introducing the Boating Industry Canada Marine Graduate Series
Boating Industry Canada (BIC) is proud to introduce a new editorial feature to help raise the profile of Canadian marine education students and graduates. Currently in Canada, there are only a handful of marine education programs that serve the marine service industry.
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YACHT Solutions with the Navisyo Group announce a $50M distribution deal for its Motorized Water Homes in Canada
The agreement solidifies the exclusive distribution of Navisyo Homes in the Ontario Region in Canada.
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Top Tips for wearing your Engine Cut-Off Switch lanyard
Last summer was the first full season that boaters in the United States were required to use an engine cutoff switch as a result of a new law that went into effect on April 1, 2021. The law mandates the use of either a helm or outboard lanyard or wireless engine cut-off switch (ECOS) on certain vessels less than 26 feet when traveling on plane or above displacement speed.
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Harbour Authority of Salt Spring Island eco-certifies all eight facilities through Georgia Strait Alliance’s Clean Marine BC program
The Harbour Authority of Salt Spring Island has certified all eight of its facilities in Clean Marine BC, an eco-certification program that supports boating facilities to make improvements that benefit the marine environment and also extend to business operations.
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Brunswick Corporation enters next phase of shared-access and pre-owned boat strategy with southeast acquisitions
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire a portfolio of marine assets in the Southeast United States including the greater Atlanta area to expand shared access, advance its “Boating-as-a-Service” eco-system strategy…
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Boating Industry opens 2022 Women Making Waves nomination process
Boating Industry is now accepting nominations for its 2022 Women Making Waves industry recognition program. The nomination process will close on May 18, 2022.
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Fueling the fun this summer
Canada’s marine industry has a perennial problem with the disparity between the price of fuel at an on-the-water marina and the fuel prices at big-volume highway outlets.
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Volvo Penta launches Assisted Docking retrofit upgrade
Volvo Penta is launching its Assisted Docking system as a retrofit upgrade for many yacht owners with Volvo Penta IPS (Inboard Performance System), from the year 2012 and onwards.
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RELiON Battery launches retail partnership with West Marine
RELiON Battery, a global lithium battery provider, announces that American-based boating supply company, West Marine, will now offer RELiON batteries in select stores across the U.S. and on www.westmarine.com.
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MarineMax Continues Technology Investments – Completes Investment in Boatzon
MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE: HZO), the world’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, announced on April 12, 2022, that it has invested in Boatzon. Boatzon, is the first 100 percent online boat and marine retailer providing secure direct marketplace services.
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Dr. Shrink, Inc. celebrates 30 years as a Global leader in Shrink Wrap
Dedication to its customers, world-class customer service, premium product offerings, and willingness to provide experienced advice on the proper way to shrink wrap are just a few of the reasons Dr. Shrink, Inc. has been in business so long. The company celebrates 30 years of success in April 2022.
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BoatUS Foundation: 3 Clean Refueling Tips for Boaters for Earth Day — and Every Day
At the first-ever Earth Day celebration in 1970, pollution was commonly accepted as the price of prosperity, and many Americans remained unaware of environmental concerns. Recreational boaters, however, could see the damage firsthand.
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ABYC encourages participation in Marine Service Technician Week
Join the industry in a weeklong celebration to recognize outstanding marine technicians. To bring awareness and recognition to the hard-working professionals who keep boats safe, reliable, and enjoyable, the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has designated the last week in April as “International Marine Service Technician Week.”
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Price inflation and cottage country
First, I only received one letter regarding my comments last week, about pricing and the Luxury Tax on boats, and it registered strong disagreement with my suggestion.
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US electric outboard developer raises $15.5 million
As reported in Marine Industry News on APRIL 1ST, electric outboard motors and battery systems developer, Flux Marine, has raised US$15.5 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round led by Ocean Zero LLC.
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Propeller-Driven Surfboards
The latest NMMA Canada newsletter reported on propeller-driven surfboards. We are seeing more and more of these in the United States, especially boards with electric motors and hydrofoil systems.
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Maple Leaf Marinas has announced the acquisitions of three Ontario Marinas
On April 4th, Dave Rozycki, President of Maple Leaf Marinas, announced the successful acquisitions of three Ontario Marinas…
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Le Boat Ownership Program expands across North America
The six brand new Horizon Plus boats announced in News Week Digest last week, join the expansion of Le Boat’s ownership program into Canada as exciting additions to the opening of the 2022 boating season in Canada.
