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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”)…
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.
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.”
The Limestone Boat Company (“Limestone” or the “Company”) (TSXV: BOAT, OTCQB: LMSBF) – owner and builder of Aquasport Boats, Limestone® Boats and Boca Bay Boats – is pleased to announce that its common shares have been posted for trading on the OTCQB® Venture Market (the “OTCQB”)…
The first day of spring will occur on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at 11:33 a.m. EDT for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, which is marked by the arrival of the Vernal (Spring) Equinox and possibly, by the arrival of some long-backordered products.
Milltech Marine, a global leader in marine safety specializing in Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) and communications systems, has announced that it has been acquired by Jason Young, former Global Sales Director for Vesper Marine, a leading manufacturer of AIS solutions.
Navico, a division of Brunswick Corporation’s (NYSE: BC) Advanced Systems Group (ASG), and a leading global marine electronics company with brands including Lowrance®, Simrad®, B&G®, and C-MAP® brands, announced the planned expansion of its Ensenada, Mexico facility which will be completed over the next 16-18 months.
Hella marine has signed SGL Sales & Marketing LLP to represent its high-performance LED boat lighting, used extensively by OEM boatbuilders and retail customers, throughout the Midwest. It also expanded the territory of existing rep group Pac-West Marketing due to the retirement of Scott Morrison of Morrison Marketing.
Last week Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) launched its 2022 Virtual Investor Day on Brunswick.com. The presentation, hosted by members of Brunswick’s senior leadership team, details the Company’s success in rapidly powering-up the Next Wave strategy unveiled at the May 2021 investor meeting…
The Maritime Museum of BC is running their second annual fundraising campaign called “Float the Boat”. This campaign has a goal of $25,000 and will run from March 1 to April 30, 2022. Throughout the campaign the museum will be marking milestones by filling the tank below with water to float the boat higher and higher.
In the February 22nd News Week Digest Editor’s Message, (written in Miami before the 2022 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show had closed),
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) has announced that three leaders within the Company have been selected among 100 recipients to receive the Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead Award from the Manufacturing Institute for 2022.
In a communication to their members, NMMA Canada announced that the organization had recently submitted comments to Minister Freeland as part of the formal pre-budget consultation.
Nine British Columbians and two organizations are being recognized for outstanding achievements in BC’s marine sector by the Maritime Museum’s annual SS BEAVER Medal Awards. The Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable Janet Austin, OBC, will present the awards at Government House in Victoria on Thursday, March 17, 2022.