December 16, 2025 One online dictionary defined “luxury” as a condition of abundance, or great ease and comfort. Another dictionary actually included the example of owning a yacht as a definition of luxury. What got me thinking about this topic was an article sent to me by Kaloyan Tadulov, CEO of OMAYA Yachts. In the…
December 16, 2025 Wellcraft is accelerating its strategic expansion across North America and will proudly make its 2026 debut at the Toronto International Boat Show this January 17–25, 2026. This milestone highlights the brand’s continued growth into key markets and reinforces Wellcraft’s mission to deliver purpose-built boats engineered for serious exploration. “Ontario is one of the largest and most energetic…
December 16, 2025 On December 9, 2025, Vision Marine Technologies Inc. announced that its Nautical Ventures division has entered into a commercial lease and purchase option agreement for the marina property that it currently leases at 4470 Ravenswood Road in Dania Beach, Florida, known as the Anglers Avenue Marine Center. This location secures a strategic waterfront asset…
December 16, 2025 Donate to support something at the heart of Great Lakes safety: The observing systems that quietly work around the clock to keep people informed and protected. Across all five lakes, buoys and weather towers form the backbone of the Great Lakes observing network. They may seem simple, but together they deliver the real-time information that millions…
December 16, 2025 The winners of the 2025 Gustave Trouvé Awards for Excellence in Electric Boats and Boating (The Gussies), have been announced. Now in their sixth year, the world’s only international awards dedicated exclusively to electric boats, continue to highlight the most innovative electric vessels across the globe, celebrating design, engineering achievement, and the…
December 9, 2025 GOST® (Global Ocean Security Technologies), a world leader in marine security, tracking, monitoring and video surveillance systems, has announced that in partnership with technology provider ORBCOMM, its GOST Nav-Tracker 1.0 and Kasper tracking systems were selected by Team Seneca Navy. GOST’s tracking systems will be used by shore-side support to monitor the progress of the team as…
December 9, 2025 I just returned from the 2025 Boating Ontario Conference and Trade Show and I’m feeling comfortable and positive. I spoke to many people during the event and there was no doom and gloom that I encountered. No one was planning to be dancing in the streets either, but there was clearly a…
December 9, 2025 On December 2, 2025, Mercury Marine, a global leader in marine propulsion systems and a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), announced the renewal of its exclusive supply agreement with Saxdor Yachts for the next five years. This agreement marks the continuation of a successful partnership that began six years ago, when Saxdor first entered…
December 9, 2025 Mercury Marine, a global leader in marine propulsion systems and a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has agreed to a new five-year exclusive supply agreement with Axopar Boats, the award-winning innovative Finnish boat manufacturer. This agreement not only extends a highly successful collaboration that has flourished for more than a decade…
December 9, 2025 Nimbus Group has decided to make changes to its management team to strengthen commercial execution and capability to deliver an excellent customer experience. Following a period of expansion, Nimbus Group will consolidate commercial leadership, retail leadership, aftermarket and marketing into one function responsible to deliver the entire customer experience. The new function will be led by Deputy…
December 9, 2025 Loki Boats Named Exclusive Canadian Dealer Rayglass Boats, manufacturer of the world-renowned Protector range of RIB vessels, is proud to announce the appointment of Loki Boats as the exclusive dealer for Protector Boats in Canada. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the dealership will operate as Protector Boats Canada, led by Loki Boats Founder and…
December 9, 2025 The countdown to the 2026 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show is officially on—and so is your chance to gain elite recognition in the prestigious Innovation Awards! These awards honor the products that are redefining what’s possible in boating. Is Your Innovation Ready to Make Waves?This is your moment to spotlight the ideas, engineering, and craftsmanship that set…
December 2, 2025 I’m jumping the gun a bit to be thinking about the promise of 2026 but as you read this, I will be at the Boating Ontario Conference and for me, it’s always the lead up to the Holidays, a New Year and the big Canadian boat shows too. Already we have seen…
December 2, 2025 E1 Series, the world’s first all-electric raceboat Championship, has announced its 2026 season calendar that will see the world’s fastest electric boats compete across four continents in its third season. The UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF begins its eight race 2026 season in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The series then starts its…
December 2, 2025 NMEA is inviting software developers and programmers from around the world to attend these virtual / live training sessions on NMEA interface standards. NMEA will use GoToWebinar for delivering these courses. Please register soon as class size is limited and expected to sell out. NMEA OneNet Developer Course (Click to register https://web.nmea.org/atlas/events/254/details )December…
December 2, 2025 Metstrade 2025 closed November 20th after welcoming thousands of leading leisure marine professionals from across the world to the biggest edition of the show to date. Metstrade 2025 took over the entire RAI Amsterdam complex for the first time due to the show’s impressive growth, with visitors enjoying expanded halls, enhanced zones and close to 1,700 exhibitors…
November 25, 2025 How often have we seen the aspirational dreams of retirement portrayed as the attractive couple relaxing on their boat, or yacht? My guess is that this is a near-universal dream for people all over the world. The boat expresses the freedom that is so attractive and the blue waters and warm sun…
November 25, 2025 Purpose-built to service the world’s largest sails the loft represents a major milestone in North Sails’ commitment to innovation, craftsmanship, and global service excellence. North Sails has officially opened its latest flagship loft in the dynamic Port of Genoa, Italy. The stunning new building designed by architect Mattia Villani will function as a critical focal point for North…
November 25, 2025 Have you booked your hotel room for Standards Week? Rooms are available for $159/night for Jan. 11-16, 2026, but only until Friday, December 12, 2025! If you’re attending in-person, secure your rate in the 2026 Standards Week room block at the Francis Marion Hotel using code ABYC26. Hotel Information: https://francismarionhotel.ihotelier.com/book/dates-of-stay?domain=abycinc.org&groupID=4815533 ABYC events and Project Technical Committee (PTC) meetings…
November 25, 2025 Regal Boats, a premier global manufacturer of luxury performance boats from 20’ to 50’, today announced the promotion of Paul Kuck to president. He becomes the third-generation family leader of the privately held company founded in 1969 by his grandparents, Paul and Carol Kuck, succeeding his father Duane Kuck who has served…