The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to pivot and offer their services in unique and alternative ways. The 2021 edition of the Alberta Boat and Sportsmen’s Shows – which have been postponed to 2022 – have moved to an online platform, designed to connect regular event attendees with the show’s exhibitors in a new way.
In this edition of Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest, we feature Part 1 of a two-part story about recycling fibreglass. There are many uses for fibreglass, but boats seem to be a big and conspicuous one.
The Vancouver International Boat Show goes virtual for an all-new digital experience for 2021.
Propspeed, leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, announced today it has partnered with Bukh Bremen GmbH to supply its award-winning product line of foul-release coatings to customers throughout the German market and around the world
Hundreds of recreational boating industry leaders from across Canada and beyond gathered virtually on February 9th for NMMA Canada’s annual State of the Industry event. The event, which was run in a webinar format, included informative presentations from NMMA Canada president Sara Anghel and Wells Fargo economist Nick Bennebroek.
MarineMax recently announced an expanded relationship with Cruisers Yachts. Cruisers Yachts will now be available through MarineMax stores in Minnesota, Baltimore, and Boston.
Marine Marketers of America (MMA) announced on February 24th, the winners of the 2020 Neptune Awards for Marine Marketing Excellence. This year’s 13th annual competition was open to any organization producing and publishing marine industry marketing materials between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2020.
One week after the cyberattack on Groupe Beneteau on February 19, the joint efforts by its in-house teams and external IT experts make it possible to envisage gradually starting up production activities again at certain plants from Friday February 26.
Bonita Springs Florida. Baxter Marine Group announces the acquisition of Wheelhouse TechnologiesTM, VesselVanguardTM and SeaKits BrandTM creating the largest most advanced maintenance management and software company in the marine industry.
Highfield Boats, a leading manufacturer of aluminum rigid inflatable boats (RIBS) and tenders, is pleased to announce the launch of its new website designed for the North American market: https://highfieldnorthamerica.com/.
My late father-in-law was a big rumpled old lawyer who wore a suit at the cottage and he never left the house in the morning without a big wad of cash. Two to $3000 would be typical. He believed in “coin of the realm” not plastic cards. My younger son is 23. It was almost a decade ago when he came to me and said, “Dad, I want to buy a Bitcoin.”
Propspeed, leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, announced today a massive investment in global expansion. Building on the brand’s recent establishment of a United States presence with Propspeed USA, the company is in the midst of developing its European distribution network and has recently appointed several new hires in key markets.
Noahs Marine Supply has moved to a larger building in order to expand their inventory of boat building, repair and maintenance supplies. They are also expanding their shop with custom CNC cutting and resaw services.
Mercury Marine®, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has introduced the next generation of its Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) system with integrated, intuitive and intelligent technology that enhances the boating experience.
The Hacker Boat Company is in the process of relocating its operations to 315 Corinth Road, Queensbury, NY, 12804 ( ½ mile west of I-87/Adirondack Northway Exit 18).
Catalina Yachts has announced that Specialty Yacht Sales in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been named Western Canada’s Exclusive Dealer for its award-winning sail and powerboat lines.
Yamaha Motor Canada has started 2021 with several new appointments within its corporate leadership team to ensure the company’s continued success.
Maybe it’s the unprecedented drama and political theatre in the United States that’s been dominating the news cycle lately, but I feel like our attention has not been on Canada, or on what the summer of 2021 may deliver.
Early bird discount for boaters are here until March 31, 2021! Purchase a Seasonal Lockage and Mooring Package and receive 20% off the price of lockage and 10% off the price of mooring.
For those who were previously registered, your access code will continue to provide you free entry to the Exhibitors and Seminars (recorded during the show, and now available On Demand, for viewing whenever you want).