ICOMIA has produced a Ceramic Coating Yacht Industry Guideline as a result of their work with leading ceramic coating manufacturers, paint manufacturers, independent coating inspectors, coating supervisors and surveyors, aiming to provide objective industry guidance on ceramic use on large yachts.
Freedom Boat Club, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) and the nation’s largest boat club, held its annual franchisee conference last week, virtually bringing together club owners from around the world to celebrate a record year for the business. Through November 2020, Freedom Boat Club has grown to more than 245 locations serving more than 55,000 members.
On November 25, 2020, BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO; NASDAQ:DOOO) reported its financial results for the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2020. All financial information is in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.
Toronto International Boat Show has announced that it has finalized plans for its 2021 Virtual Show! The dates will be January 18 – 24, 2021.
Four British Columbians and one organization have been selected for the 2020 Maritime Museum of BC’s SS Beaver Award for outstanding contributions in the province’s marine sector.
Tanki, the start-up company behind a novel environmentally safe sanitary paper designed to prevent blockages in sewage treatment plants and toilets, has won the prestigious Maritime UK 2020 Innovation Award.
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), the non-profit organization that develops the safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance and repair of recreational boats, announced that registration is now open for its 12th annual Standards Week – Virtual & Extended, held Jan. 5-28, 2021.
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces three new partners in Platinum Partner category, Chaparral / Robalo (Marine Products Corporation) and both Indmar Products, Inc., and the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) as Partner Members.
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has released the latest edition of its Recreational Boating Industry Statistics. The ICOMIA Statistics Book, as the only product of its kind, provides a wealth of industry intelligence in one useful reference document. ICOMIA’s statistics are used extensively within the industry, especially by those interested in investing or seeking to work within certain sectors.
Customize your own nautically themed greetings and help support boating safety, clean water efforts for recreational boaters.
Transport Canada (TC) Office of Boating Safety (OBS) wants to hear from stakeholders, especially those with a particular interest in pleasure craft, on the changes under consideration to the Pleasure Craft Licensing Program and the Pleasure Craft Operator Competency Program.
Global Distribution Solutions (GDS Ltd.), a team of experienced and dedicated marine industry sales, distribution and channel management professionals, announced that it has been appointed the exclusive United Kingdom distributor and global sales agent for Barnacle Systems’ BRNKL (pronounced ‘barnacle’) security and monitoring products.
Accompanied by a Marine Classification Program Review Committee, in recent years, the Nautical Industry Alliance has developed a new certification program that replaces the old certification and Eco-Marina.
MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCFT) announced November 11, financial results for its fiscal 2021 first quarter ended October 4, 2020. Fred Brightbill, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, commented, “MasterCraft delivered a strong performance highlighted by record profit and consistent execution on our key strategic priorities in what continues to be a challenging and dynamic operating environment.
MarineMax Vacations is pleased to announce the expansion of their charter offering to The Bahamas via a strategic partnership with one of the world’s leading sailing charter operators, Navigare Yachting.
The Limestone Boat Company, a heritage brand recently re-launched with new ownership, ideals and a revamped model line-up, has initially partnered with 13 dealer locations across parts of the U.S. and Canada to represent, market and service its product.
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) has announced the formation of Rpl, a consumer advisory board dedicated to shaping the future of recreational boating. As home to the world’s leading marine brands like Mercury Marine, Boston Whaler, Sea Ray and Lund, Brunswick’s community of boaters will have unprecedented access to the industry’s most coveted brands.
To boost investment in exploring sustainable technologies – in line with the Volvo Group’s sustainability aims – the company will focus on its inboard and sterndrive development transformation – with greater fuel efficiency and zero emissions through hybrid, electric, and renewable fuels being the new direction.
Sailfish Boats has seen an immediate impact and growth spurt, since the addition of Rob Parmentier as President & CEO. Over the past 60-days, Sailfish has added nine new dealers to its list of dealer partners.
Malibu Marine in downtown Kelowna is now Flagship Marine, exclusive dealer of Formula boats. From the four walls of Ron and Lydia Pfob’s garage in 1986 to the 43,500 square-foot property on Ellis Street in downtown Kelowna, Malibu Marine has become one of the most established boat dealerships that also offers boat storage and servicing right near Okanagan Lake…