Changing Scene

Harman Kardon Curates Unparalleled Fully Digital Premium Audio Experience on New Cruisers Yachts 50 FLY

March 24, 2026 HARMAN International Industries, the premier connected technologies company for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, has announced its award-winning entertainment and industry-first fully-digital premium audio solutions from Harman Kardon have been selected to elevate the luxury experience on the new Cruisers Yachts 50 FLY. From staterooms to the fly bridge, Harman Kardon audio technology will…

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Flying electric vessel maker Candela raises millions amid soaring oil prices

March 24, 2026 Candela’s largest funding round to date, with the World Bank’s IFC arm joining existing investors, will finance a second manufacturing facility to scale production of its ground-breaking hydrofoiling P-12 ferries and meet growing global demand. The round brings Candela’s total capital raised to €129 million since its inception, making it the best-funded electric vessel manufacturer globally. It…

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Lightspeed Launches AI Command Center

March 24, 2026 The Industry’s First AI-Powered Insights Engine Built for Powersports, Marine, RV, Trailer and Golf Car Dealerships Built from 40+ years of dealership expertise and data from 4,500+ dealers, AI Command Center delivers real-time intelligence that helps dealerships move from reactive reporting to predictive decision-making. Lightspeed, the leading dealer management system (DMS) provider for powersports, marine, RV, trailer and…

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Annual FOCA Achievement Award Presented to the Gloucester Pool Cottagers Association

March 24, 2026 The Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations (FOCA) is pleased to announce that the 2025 recipient of the annual FOCA Terry Rees Achievement Award is the Gloucester Pool Cottagers Association (GPCA) in the Muskoka District. The Award was presented on March 7th at the FOCA Spring Seminar for Lake Associations, held at the Bayview Golf and Country Club in…

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Flite Wins Two Prestigious iF Design Awards

March 24, 2026 Flite is proud to announce that FLITELab AMPJet and Fliteboard RACE have each been awarded the internationally renowned iF Design Award, marking a significant milestone for the Byron Bay–based innovator in electric hydrofoiling. The recognition highlights the strength of two ground-breaking products recently introduced to the market. Winning at this level reflects the depth of innovation, engineering…

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Some Responses to the Small Boat Comments

March 17, 2026 I’m pleased to say that we received several responses to the Editor’s Message column in last week’s edition of Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest and all were in agreement that we need affordable new boats to keep building the business. Chris Mills, President of SeaMasters on the East coast wrote that…

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Dragonfly Energy Recognized as Clean Energy Impact Brand of the Year

Tyler Bourns – Chief Marketing Officer – Dragonfly Energy Accepting the CHARGE Award March 17, 2026 Last week, Dragonfly Energy, an industry leader in energy storage and battery technology and maker of Battle Born Batteries, was recognized as the Clean Energy Impact Brand of the Year at CHARGE North America 2026, a premier industry platform celebrating excellence in energy branding,…

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ePropulsion Honored with NMMA Innovation Award at 2026 Miami International Boat Show

March 17, 2026 ePropulsion Americas, the global leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services, announced that its latest electric outboard, Spirit 2, has won the prestigious Innovation Award in the Alternative Propulsion category at the Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show. Presented during one of the marine industry’s most influential global events, the award recognizes outstanding achievement in advancing…

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Mercury Marine Expands Operations and Creates New Jobs with Plant 7 Ribbon Cutting in Florida

March 17, 2026 Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), celebrated the expansion of its Plant 7 manufacturing facility in St. Cloud, Florida, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The expansion adds 25,000 square feet of new manufacturing space enabling the installation of four additional Surface Mount Technology (SMT) lines and will create nearly 30 jobs…

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ABYC Marine Law Symposium Is Fast Approaching

March 17, 2026 Annapolis, MD or Virtual; April 1–2, 2026 The Marine Law Symposium is fast approaching! This is your chance to get an in-depth and firsthand review of some of the biggest legal cases and verdicts impacting our industry. Join this small group of diverse and knowledgeable professionals, earn up to 10 CEUs, and take advantage of this rare opportunity…

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Thinking of Lakes and Remembering Charlie Bulmer

March 10, 2026 I’ve written about my personal concern over the rising costs of new boats and the fact that we are seeing steady increases in both boat size and horsepower. As a teen, my father traded in our first boat, a 14-foot Crestliner Mustang with a 40 for a new 16-foot Sea Ray with…

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YANMAR Marine International Introduces Extended Warranty Program

March 10, 2026 YANMAR Marine International (YMI) introduces an extended warranty program for its powerboat engines. The ‘two plus three-year’ coverage makes for one of the most competitive warranties offered on the market. This move brings YANMAR’s powerboat warranty in line with its existing sailboat engine coverage and underscores its commitment to reliability and enhances customer confidence. The extended 2+3-year…

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Historic EU Industrial Maritime Strategy backs Europe’s leadership in recreational boating

March 10, 2026 European Boating Industry (EBI) welcomes the launch of the first-ever EU Industrial Maritime Strategy a , landmark initiative by the EU Commission to strengthen Europe’s maritime industries, support innovation and sustainability, and reinforce the competitiveness of Europe’s recreational boat and yacht sector from builders to propulsion and equipment manufacturers and the refit sector. The strategy…

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ABYC Says – Nominate Your Outstanding Technician!

March 10, 2026 Submissions open until March 23 Now’s the time to nominate a tech for the Outstanding Technician Awards! This award recognizes marine service professionals excelling in customer service, technical training, and industry involvement. Techs who were not selected last year can be entered again for another chance. Want to celebrate a recent hire or a crew…

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Stock for the Season Ahead with CMP

March 10, 2026 March is when customers start noticing what needs replacing. Mooring setups, hardware, protection profiles, and safety gear all move fast and experienced dealers aren’t caught off guard. The dealers who win early-season sales treat spring demand as a system, not a surprise. They stock the replacement items customers start asking for the moment inspections begin. If these product categories aren’t…

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ACY Yachts Partners with SailTime to Bring Award-Winning Dufour Yachts to SailTime’s Fleet Network

March 10, 2026 ACY Yachts, one of the largest Dufour dealers in the world, is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with SailTime to introduce Dufour sailboats into SailTime’s expanding North American fleet. This partnership reflects ACY Yachts’ continued commitment to growing access to premium sailing experiences while supporting innovative ownership and membership models. Through…

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Aquila Grows in the Sail Market with Eight New Dealers

March 10, 2026 Following the recent launch of its first sailboat, Aquila Catamarans has added eight new dealers representing its sailing segment. These join Aquila’s expansive network of over 100 dealers across the world. The 50 Sail is Aquila’s first sailboat model which was launched at Miami International Boat Show earlier in 2026. It will next be showcased at…

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The Personnel Jigsaw Puzzle

March 3, 2026 The boating industry is a special place where we can be around the water, living with beautiful scenery, enjoying a wide range of tasks along with seasonal variations in workload where we can work really hard at times and then get to lay back at other times. Typically though, we are an…

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Olympic Marine & Recreation – Strathmore Expands Lineup with the Addition of Vexus Boats

March 3, 2026 Olympic Marine & Recreation is proud to announce the addition of Vexus Boats to its growing lineup at the Strathmore, Alberta location, further strengthening its commitment to offering premium fishing and recreational watercraft to customers across Alberta. Vexus Boats is known for its innovative design, precision engineering, and performance-driven construction, delivering a high-quality on-water experience for anglers and…

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Indmar Celebrates 24 Years at the Helm of Customer Satisfaction

March 3, 2026 For the twenty-fourth consecutive year, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has awarded Indmar Marine Engines with a Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Award for excellence in customer satisfaction. With this milestone achievement, Indmar proudly marks 24 years at the helm of customer satisfaction, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to delivering world-class engines and unmatched dealer support….

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