Changing Scene

Aviara Boats Charts a Bold New Future Under Cruisers Yachts

July 22, 2025 Aviara Boats, the industry’s most forward-thinking luxury sport boat brand, has officially entered a new era of innovation and growth. Following the acquisition of Aviara’s assets by Cruisers Yachts in late 2024, the transition is now complete, with all desired assets successfully relocated to Cruisers Yachts’ state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Oconto, Wisconsin. Cruisers Yachts—an esteemed American boat builder with over 70…

Read More Aviara Boats Charts a Bold New Future Under Cruisers Yachts
Updating Last Week’s Message and a Few Other Things…

July 15, 2025 To begin with, we received an important note from John Gullick, Manager of Special Programs for CanBoat / Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons who wanted to add that there is now only one event left in late September in the Distress Flare Collection Program for 2025. He wanted us to emphasize to…

Read More Updating Last Week’s Message and a Few Other Things…
United City Yachts Expands into the USA Under New Banner: Yacht Network

July 15, 2025 North America’s Leading Yacht Brokerage Launches Cross-Border Services for U.S. Buyers and Sellers United City Yachts, Canada’s largest and most trusted yacht brokerage, is proud to announce its official expansion into the United States market under a bold new identity: Yacht Network. This exciting development marks a major milestone in the company’s growth, bringing…

Read More United City Yachts Expands into the USA Under New Banner: Yacht Network
The Next Generation of Inflatables is Complete with The Launch of Elite

July 15, 2025 Three inflatables. One innovative bladder platform. A new era of comfort, safety, and performance on the water. Mustang Survival rounds out their inflatables collection with the launch of two highly anticipated additions: the Elite 120 and Elite 190. These inflatable PFDs build on the revolutionary design of the award-winning Atlas 190 DLX Life…

Read More The Next Generation of Inflatables is Complete with The Launch of Elite
BRP to Sell its Manitou Business to the Marcott Family of Bentley Pontoons

July 15, 2025 BRP Inc. has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement whereby members of the Marcott family, owners of Bentley Pontoons, will be acquiring Manitou assets in Lansing, Michigan. This transaction comes on the heels of BRP’s decision to sell its Marine businesses to double down on its core Powersports activities, enhancing its position for long-term…

Read More BRP to Sell its Manitou Business to the Marcott Family of Bentley Pontoons
Help with a big problem

July 8, 2025 The boating community has a big problem and I’m not referring to Trump’s impending tariff announcements. I’m talking about the number of expired distress flares that are probably stored aboard boats, in basements, garages and other out of the way locations where no one is watching to check their condition. The problem…

Read More Help with a big problem
Sea.AI and Nautitech Catamarans – Commitment to Innovation, Safety, and Sailing Excellence

Credit: @polaryse July 8, 2025 Sea.AI and renowned French shipyard Nautitech Catamarans are strengthening their collaboration by offering Sea.AI’s machine vision systems as an option to Nautitech clients across their range of high-performance catamarans. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to delivering innovation, safety, and an exceptional sailing experience. For Nautitech, crafting catamarans is about more than…

Read More Sea.AI and Nautitech Catamarans – Commitment to Innovation, Safety, and Sailing Excellence
Mustang Survival Expands Distribution into Germany and Switzerland

July 8, 2025 Mustang Survival, the Canadian brand renowned for innovative solutions in the most demanding marine environments, is expanding its European footprint through new distribution partnerships in Germany and Switzerland. Effective immediately, Broxe GmbH & Co. KG has become the exclusive importer of Mustang Survival products in Germany. Distribution will be supported in close collaboration with sales and marketing partner Brockhausen Marinevertrieb. Mustang…

Read More Mustang Survival Expands Distribution into Germany and Switzerland
European Patent Office Grants VoltSafe Key Patent on Flagship “Electrical Fingerprint” Technology

July 8, 2025 VoltSafe Inc. is proud to announce that the European Patent Office (“EPO”) has granted a foundational patent for the company’s flagship prongless power connector technology, a critical innovation that forms the foundation of VoltSafe’s breakthrough approach to safe, smart electrical power. The EPO’s decision extends VoltSafe’s IP protection into 39 European countries, and adds fresh bricks to an IP fortress,…

Read More European Patent Office Grants VoltSafe Key Patent on Flagship “Electrical Fingerprint” Technology
Canada Strong – Boating Strong!

July 1, 2025 I’m really liking the new feeling I’m getting from Ottawa lately and the Canada Strong Pass is certainly a part of that. Vacations are special. People are very willing to spend money on their vacations and there’s a big impact from where that money gets spent – here, or in some other…

Read More Canada Strong – Boating Strong!
Vision Marine Technologies Acquires Nautical Ventures Group, Boating Industry 2024 Top 100 Dealer of the Year

July 1, 2025 Vision Marine Technologies Inc., a leader in high-voltage electric marine propulsion systems, has announced the acquisition of Nautical Ventures Group, Inc. (“Nautical Ventures”), a Florida-based recreational boat dealership, marina, and service provider. Recently named the 2024 Boating Industry “Dealer of the Year”. Nautical Ventures is widely recognized as one of the top…

Read More Vision Marine Technologies Acquires Nautical Ventures Group, Boating Industry 2024 Top 100 Dealer of the Year
Great Circle Group Launches to Transform Marine Technology Sales and Service Industry.

July 1, 2025 May 11 was the public launch of Great Circle Group, a new venture uniting industry leaders Electronics Unlimited (EU) and Navtronics with accomplished technology entrepreneurs Damon Tassone and Michael Wexler. The company aims to establish the marine technology industry’s premier national sales and service brand, delivering unparalleled quality and expertise to boat owners and partners nationwide. The formation…

Read More Great Circle Group Launches to Transform Marine Technology Sales and Service Industry.
Global Leaders Launch High Ambition Coalition for a Quiet Ocean at UN Ocean Conference in Nice

July 1, 2025 Panama, Canada, and 35 other countries commit to tackling underwater noise pollution to protect marine life During the third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC), Ministers from Panama and Canada joined leaders from 35 other countries to launch the High Ambition Coalition for a Quiet Ocean, the first global political coalition dedicated to reducing harmful ocean…

Read More Global Leaders Launch High Ambition Coalition for a Quiet Ocean at UN Ocean Conference in Nice
Canadian Marine Retailers Association engages with Federal Politicians at NMMA Canada Day on the Hill

From the left: Chris Chapman, Volvo Penta Canada, Chris Hawkins, Yamaha Motor Canada, Patrick Pereira, NMMA Canada, Rick Layzell, Boating Ontario, Rodier Grondin, Princecraft, Krista Sparkes, Smoker Craft Boats, Jan Villem De Jong, Neptunus Yachts, Richard Straka, Mercury Marine, Jesse Davis, Legend Boats, Marie-France Mckinnon, Executive Director of NMMA Canada, Thomas Medri, Regal Boats, Cameron…

Read More Canadian Marine Retailers Association engages with Federal Politicians at NMMA Canada Day on the Hill
ACEL Power Announces Outstanding Test Results for the New Porrima P111 RIB

July 1, 2025 Vancouver-based ACEL Power Inc., has announced outstanding test results for the new Porrima P111 rigid-inflatable boat (RIB). During recent sea trials, the 5.2 m (17 ft) aluminium centre-console RIB, powered by ACEL’s IE 50™ 50 HP electric outboard and with Lithium Ferro-Phosphate (LiFePO₄) battery pack, achieved a max speed of 29 knots while maintaining smooth, no emissions operations. “These trials prove…

Read More ACEL Power Announces Outstanding Test Results for the New Porrima P111 RIB
Wind Shift in Ottawa

June 24, 2025 I have just returned from the 2025 NMMA Canada Day on the Hill event where leaders from our industry pressed the government to address important issues that we face. For many in Canada’s marine industry, the biggest headwind has been the imposition of the Luxury Tax on September 1, 2022. Since then,…

Read More Wind Shift in Ottawa
When Your Right to Access Water Depends on Your Postal Code: Provincial Framing Becomes Urgent

June 24, 2025 In this Month of Water in Quebec, the Collectif pour l’accès équitable aux plans d’eau* is calling on the Quebec government to take action in the face of an alarming reality: Quebecers have virtually no access to their rivers, lakes and streams. In an official letter sent this week to the Quebec…

Read More When Your Right to Access Water Depends on Your Postal Code: Provincial Framing Becomes Urgent
Newport International Boat Show Is Casting For Newport For New Products Submissions

June 24, 2025 The Newport International Boat Show has announced that it is now accepting applications for the 2025 Newport for New Products (NFNP) Awards Program. In its 19th year and in partnership with three of the leading national marine publications, Cruising World, Sailing World and Yachting magazines, the NFNP program is a highlight of the marine industry, featuring the newest and most exciting products for boating enthusiasts….

Read More Newport International Boat Show Is Casting For Newport For New Products Submissions
Local Non-Profit’s Program Draws School Group from South Korea

June 24, 2025 This June, the Sail and Life Training Society (SALTS) welcomed a group of youth visiting from Seoul, South Korea aboard the tall ship, Pacific Swift, for 5 days of sailing BC’s coast. Students embarked on an unforgettable adventure on the Salish Sea, with time before and after their voyage to stay in,…

Read More Local Non-Profit’s Program Draws School Group from South Korea
Boaters on West Side of Lake of The Woods Now Have 24/7 Help Available

R to L: TowBoatUS Rocky Point and TowBoatUS Lake of the Woods owners Capt. Doug and Melanie Nelson. June 24, 2025 Straddling the U.S.-Canada border, Lake of the Woods is a vast expanse of pristine waters more than 70 miles wide with an incredible 65,000 miles of shoreline and nearly 15,000 islands. The sixth largest lake…

Read More Boaters on West Side of Lake of The Woods Now Have 24/7 Help Available

Subscribe to our Free Weekly Digest!