October 21, 2025 The Ontario government is celebrating record-breaking attendance as the Level Up! career fairs gain momentum across the province, connecting thousands of students, educators, and jobseekers to exciting, in-demand careers in the skilled trades. Early stops on the 2025 tour have already drawn impressive crowds: Grafton (Coburg) Barrie Sudbury With nearly 11,125 young…
October 21, 2025 HARMAN International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., focused on connected technologies and solutions for automotive, consumer, professional and enterprise markets, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Sound United, the former consumer audio business of Masimo Corporation (NASDAQ: MASI). Sound United’s portfolio of iconic audio brands includes Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz, Definitive…
October 21, 2025 The 2025 Annapolis Sailboat Show concluded after four days of impressive crowds, vibrant programming, and sustained industry momentum. Held Oct. 9–12 at Annapolis City Dock, the internationally recognized event once again served as a dynamic meeting ground for sailing enthusiasts, marine professionals, and new boaters. Despite a forecast that tempered Sunday attendance and delivered challenging winds, overall turnout…
October 14, 2025 As you probably know from last week’s Boating Industry Canada News Week, the IBEX show has always been a big favourite with me. It’s a very convenient big summary of all the good stuff the industry has been working on over the past year (plus a preview of the coming features and…
October 14, 2025 12 Products Recognized During the Industry Breakfast and Awards Presentation The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced the winners of the 2025 IBEX Innovation Awards Program. The program is managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI). The judges selected 12 Innovation Award winners and four honorable mentions from a record…
October 14, 2025 From the most recent NMMA Canada newsletter, we learned that Finance Minister Francois-Phillipe Champagne has announced the Government of Canada will table its federal budget on November 4, 2025, and several developments are directly relevant to the marine industry. Strategic Response to TariffsThe government has announced the budget will contain a new $5 billion Strategic Response Fund to…
October 14, 2025 Recognizing Excellence in Marine Electronics:2025 Product of Excellence Awards and Distributor & Manufacturer Members of the Year The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 NMEA Product of Excellence Awards. The awards are widely recognized as the premier honor in the marine electronics industry. Each year, NMEA members and…
October 14, 2025 Mustang Survival, part of Wing Group, is expanding its research and development capabilities through a newly formed R&D and Advanced Concepts team with investments in state-of-the-art testing, AI-driven analytics, and global collaborations. Built on decades of problem-solving in the harshest conditions, the company is accelerating the entire cycle — from early-stage research and user engagement, through identifying needs and defining problems, to concept…
October 14, 2025 More than 90 marine service tech students and educators came to network with industry professionals. The American Boat & Yacht Council Foundation partnered with the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) to host Student Career Day on Thursday, Oct. 9, in Tampa, Florida. The event gave more than 90 students from Florida marine technical schools an opportunity…
October 14, 2025 Vision Marine Technologies Inc. has announced an innovative and cooperative strategic non-binding initiative with Port de Plaisance La Ronde to develop a technological and commercial hub dedicated to experience electric boating and activities on Île Sainte-Hélène, in the heart of Montreal and near Montréal–Trudeau International Airport. The project calls for the creation of an electric…
October 14, 2025 Free registration now open for Nov. 5 session focused on electrical standards and safety updates. ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Sept. 30, 2025) – The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) will host the ninth installment of the USCG/ABYC Risk Mitigation Series on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. ET….
October 7, 2025 As you read this October 7th edition of Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest, I am sitting in the massive ballroom at the JW Mariott in Tampa, Florida for the 2025 IBEX Show, Innovation Awards Breakfast. I look forward to this show more than any other in the annual calendar of marine…
October 7, 2025 The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) will present its annual Mel Barr Award during the industry breakfast prior to the opening of IBEX 2025 in Tampa on Tuesday, October 7 at the JW Marriott Tampa. The Mel Barr award was created in memory of Mel Barr, an independent marine rep deeply involved…
October 7, 2025 Dometic is proud to announce that Dometic DG3 gyroscopic stabilizer has been named a finalist in the Fast Company Innovation by Design Awards for 2025 in the Transportation Design category. Now in its 14th year, the Innovation by Design Awards celebrate the designers and businesses addressing today’s most urgent challenges while anticipating the problems…
October 7, 2025 In their latest member communication, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA Canada) has announced that the public consultation period for the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA/USMCA/T-MEC) is now officially underway in all three countries. In Canada, Global Affairs Canada opened its consultation on September 20, with submissions due by November 3, 2025. In the U.S., the…
October 7, 2025 Avikus, HD Hyundai’s specialized Autonomous Navigation Technology subsidiary, has announced that it will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Honda Marine to integrate its NEUBOAT Semi-Autonomous System with the Honda Intelligent Shift & Throttle® (iST®) command and control system. The official signing will take place at the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), on October 7,…
September 30, 2025 If that expression, (actually an advertising slogan) rings a bell it’s because it has been around for decades. The company that uses the slogan “Our strength is people” is ArcelorMittal Dofasco, the Canadian steel manufacturer. Actually, the full (and iconic) motto, that has been in use since 1970, is “Our product is steel….
September 30. 2025 We have just learned that Georgian College has issued 54 Level 1 Apprentice Training offers (36 Marine/18 Small Engine) for the upcoming Marine & Small Engine Apprenticeship Training (Level 1, Oct 20 to Dec 12, 2025). Boating Ontario has sent out an urgent notice that as of September 25, only 9 apprentices have registered. If they are…
September 23, 2025 Last week I had the pleasure of meeting two of the founders of ENVGO to go for a ride in their NV1 Foiling Electric prototype. It was quite impressive and gives a clear picture of what will be possible in the future for boating with electric power. We plan a feature story…
September 23, 2025 After two very successful (and very busy…) Pre-Employment Programs in Sidney & Vancouver, we’re back to business with the MST apprenticeship! With waitlists for all locations, as well as our waitlisted Marine Service Manager’s course this November – it’s been a jam-packed start for our team. In addition to our ongoing work to…