NOTE: Deadline for input is February 17. Continuous innovation in technology and new international standards in hydrography are bringing a new era of marine navigation with digital products. The Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) is transforming the way it delivers high-quality data and services to clients, in a timely manner.
The first section of NMMA’s 2020 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract, Outboard Engine Sales Trends, is now available. Outboard engine retail sales rose for the ninth consecutive year in 2020 to a total of 330,000 units, the highest annual sales volume in 20 years and up 18% compared to 2019.
Le Boat gas received a Feefo Trusted Service award, which shines a light on businesses who demonstrate outstanding service to their customers. Winners are decided based on the ratings they receive from their customers.
On February 5, 2021, Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Nasdaq:JOUT), today announced higher sales and earnings during the Company’s first fiscal quarter ending Friday, January 1, 2021.
What I miss the most this year is the interaction I normally get with you and your peers in the industry. At the Toronto Boat Show, there was always time to stop and talk, ask questions, share ideas and trade opinions.
Marine Products Corp., manufacturers of Chaparral, Robalo and Vortex boats announced their Q4 financial results on January 27th. For the quarter ended December 31, 2020, Marine Products generated net sales of $71,110,000, a 47.6 percent increase compared to $48,175,000 in the same period of the prior year.
Canadian Boat Shows management has reported that the 2021 Virtual Toronto Boat Show successfully concluded its seven-day Live show and that feedback received to date indicates that most Exhibitors and Consumers embraced a new way of planning, shopping and boat show experience!
On January 28th in an investor call, Brunswick reported strong Q4 2020 earnings, a very positive growth outlook and the likelihood of merger and acquisition activity in 2021 / 2022.
Boating Ontario is excited to announce yet another member benefit through their new relationship with TD Merchant Solutions. As the only major Canadian bank that operates a merchant acquiring business as well as issuing debit and credit cards, payments are their business.
The Annapolis Boat Shows is set to combine their two spring shows into one expanded 2021 Bay Bridge Boat Show. From April 15-18, the Bay Bridge Marina in Stevensville, Md will host the largest, in-water power and sailboat show in the Mid-Atlantic.
For the tenth consecutive year, the Maritime Museum of British Columbia is inviting nominations for the 2021 SS Beaver Medals, an award that recognizes outstanding achievements in and contributions to B.C.’s marine sector. The nominations’ deadline is June 4, 2021.
With its Hanse, Dehler, Moody, Privilège, Sealine and FJORD brands, HanseYachts AG was able to keep manufacturing in all its plants during the first lockdown in spring 2020, and even develop new models. However, lower orders resulting from the international lockdown led to two months of part-time furlough in autumn 2020.
As previously mentioned in the NMMA Canada November newsletter, Transport Canada’s Office of Boating Safety has been consulting on proposed changes to the Pleasure Craft Licensing (PCL) Program and the Pleasure Craft Operator Competency (PCOC) Program.
Boating boomed in 2020, with thousands of first-time boat buyers desiring respite from the pandemic. Now many of these new boat owners are learning how to maintain and store their vessels for the first time. A midwinter visit to check on the boat − no matter if stored ashore in a backyard, or a marina parking lot − is a wise thing to do.
Your 2021 Boating Ontario Directory is officially here! This must-have resource for boaters and those searching products, or services is now available in an all-new digital experience as well as an exciting, interactive mobile app version, with a printed version coming soon!
Sail Magazine has announced that the Oceanis 40.1 has been awarded ‘Best Monohull Cruising Boat Under 50ft’ for 2021!
In this edition of Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest, we have a story from Hanse Yachts describing their very strong order book, but also the challenges of meeting the consumer demand that seems to have resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Exhibitors and consumers alike embraced a new digital way of shopping and boat show experience at the 2021 Virtual Toronto International Boat Show.
This past week was the first-ever Virtual Toronto International Boat Show and you can read the report of the results in the story below. It was a major undertaking for the staff and suppliers at Canadian Boat Shows to create a seven-day program of seminars, videos and on-screen boat displays, but they did it.
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 January 15, 2021 to March 31, 2021. Throughout the campaign the museum will be marking milestones by filling the tank below with water to float the boat higher and higher. We’ll be posting updates so make sure to follow along!