According to NMMA’s latest Monthly Shipment Report, wholesale boat shipments increased for the second consecutive month in June, up 60% compared to May, as boat building activity ratcheted back up following lockdown restrictions during the early days of the pandemic response.
Brad Zoelle has accepted the position as General Manager, Mercury Canada effective immediately. Brad joins Mercury from Sea Ray, where he spent the last five years in various roles, including most recently as Category Vice President where he was instrumental in the design and launch of many of Sea Ray’s flagship models…
In an environment where dealers are seeing unprecedented levels of activity and struggling to keep up, one area that can get missed is post-sale follow-up. To solve that issue and promote strong relationships with customers after the sale, MRAA today announced its new Virtual Business Development Center (vBDC) for dealerships.
Rhode Island Marine Trade Industry Association aims to grow boat recycling across the U.S. with novel pilot program
Scania, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of engines for boats, trucks, buses and industrial applications, has announced the availability of its new powerful and lightweight range of engines – fully emissions certified for the U.S. pleasure craft market.
Navico, parent company to the Lowrance, Simrad, B&G and C-MAP brands has announced the opening of a new U.S. office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The new office allows Navico to enhance its presence in Florida and work more closely with resellers, dealers, boat builders, consumers and major shows.
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has published its 60th supplement of Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft, which provides the marine industry with the latest in boat building and repair standards.
While it has long been a very respected practice for businesses to support a charitable cause, it seems to us that the pain and sacrifices that many people have made recently as we all deal with COVID-19, has put a spotlight on the importance of giving and generosity.
During these difficult COVID-19 times, it isn’t just humans who need to practice physical distancing; Southern Resident killer whales need space too. Everyone boating on B.C.’s coastal waters has an important role to play to keep these endangered mammals safe.
Canadian Yachting Media is pleased to announce the appointment of Jill Snider to the position of Vice President effective immediately.
While a boat’s name can be as varied as the owner at the helm, certain themes do stick out, according to Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS).
Sea-Dog Line, Star brite® and Gold Eagle are winners of the 2020 National Marine Distributors Association (NMDA) Supplier of the Year Awards.
Australia’s largest luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, is expanding its 14-hectare production facility to meet international and domestic demand and the company’s growing number of new motor yacht models.
Maple Bay Marina is pleased to announce the opening of the new boat yard under new management. The Marina is welcoming Chris Watson to manage the facility, which will be opening September 1, 2020.
The NMMA has announced that the prestigious Innovation Awards are transitioning to a virtual format as IBEX 2020 moves to an online experience.
Boating Industry Canada News Week has just been informed that Groupe Beneteau has taken the difficult decision to hibernate its boatbuilding activities at their Marion plant located in South Caroline (USA).
Quadrant Marine Institute is looking for a Community Relations Administrator to join their Marine Service Technician training team at their head office in Sidney, BC. This dynamic position will support their team of instructors, apprentices, and employer partners across BC’s small craft/recreational marine service industry.
The Maritime Museum of BC is pleased to announce that it will re-open to the public on Friday, July 17th. The new Friday hours will be from 10 am to 2 pm by appointment for one-hour time slots. All new procedures have been developed in line with government regulations and the guidelines from Work Safe BC.
The revolutionary Seakeeper anti-roll gyro is now available through Wajax in Canada, providing stability to your vessel for increased safety, productivity, and a more enjoyable experience on the water.
Building on the recent News Week Editor’s Message about encouraging safe responsible boat operation, we wanted to share this message from BoatUS.