Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) and its industry leading brands just completed a record showing at the Cannes Boat Show. Mercury Marine showcased its new 600hp V12 Verado for the first time in Europe and reported more than double the number of outboard engines at the show…
With the Canadian federal election called by the Trudeau Liberal government coming on September 20th, the boat business needs to quickly get up to speed on a couple of issues and rally support behind our marine trade associations across Canada.
Leon Slikkers, a marine industry pioneer, whose career building boats dates back to the 1940s, is retiring from Tiara Yachts, the company announced last week.
MarineMax recently announced expanding their agreement with Cruisers Yachts as the official dealer for several new stores including MarineMax Stuart, MarineMax North Palm Beach, MarineMax Pompano, MarineMax Miami, and MarineMax Ocean Reef.
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced today the distinguished list of judges for the 2021 IBEX Innovation Awards Program.
ePropulsion, a global leader and market challenger in marine electric propulsion systems and services, has announced that it has reached 100% growth in sales revenue in 2021, achieving its growth forecast in a remarkable eight months.
British Columbia is blessed with some of the world’s most beautiful waterways and cruising grounds. From scenic lakes and world-class rivers to spectacular coastal boating, the province has something to offer every boating enthusiast.
The 2021 Boating Ontario Golf Tournament was again, a huge success. This year it was held at Bonaire Golf Club in Coldwater, Ontario on Tuesday August 31st.
With the passing of Labour Day, high season summer 2021 has come to an end. For the moment luckily, the good weather seems to be holding and the many families who have recently invested in summer properties, boats and other purchases so they can vacation at home, are still enjoying their new lifestyles.
On Saturday August 21 the strength of women’s sailing was on full display in the inaugural J105 Ontario Women’s Championships at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club on Lake Ontario, Canada.
Summer is in full swing with Canadians enjoying time outside and on the water. So, while enjoying these activities, consider taking a moment to nominate an individual/organization for one of the Canadian Safe Boating Awards (CASBAs).
The Maritime Museum of BC is excited to announce that it has opened its new location at 744 Douglas St. to the public on September 3rd.
We learned from Alexandre Mongeon, president of Vision Marine Technologies that their Bruce 22 and E-Motion 180 motor had performed well at the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout on August 29th.
Marc-André Loyer, President Alliance de l’industrie nautique du Québec – Nautisme Québec has announced the departure of Mr. Sylvain Deschenes, general Manager of l’Alliance de l’industrie nautique du Québec – Nautisme Québec. Since 2019, Mr Deschenes held various positions.
I’d better be careful here… First, I want to thank you and all the other regular readers of Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest for following us for the past 15 years and counting.
Boating Ontario reported the sad news of Jean Kirkland’s passing on Friday, August 20th, 2021 by way of cancer. Jean and her husband of 38 years, Russell Christensen, operated Almanera En El Rio Marina and Campground, a Boating Ontario member facility located in Spanish, Ontario.
Boating Ontario is very proud to have Transport Canada’s Office of Boating Safety jump on board and include the ‘Safe Boating Guide’ in the new Boating Ontario directory app which is free for Apple & Android devices.
The first on-water event showcasing the Company’s innovative powertrain technology with equal parts performance and art, sees the astonishing Bruce 22 and the efficacious E-Motion™ Outboard are set to break a previous speed record.
Recognizing the value of printed media as well as digital, the UK-based Marine Industry News announces the launch of its first issue in print. The Marine Industry News show edition ( marineindustrynews.co.uk ) will include business insights, features and interviews from across the industry.
Boating season is in full swing, and with more than 500,000 lakes to explore in Quebec, boaters have their choice! And Canada is known to have 20% of the world’s freshwater reserves and 7% of the world’s renewable fresh water, according to Statistics Canada.