July 1, 2025 CanBoat’s six new mini-courses are now live! For new boaters or simply for those looking to boost their confidence for the summer, these short, practical courses are designed to help our community build real-world skills. 6 Must-Have Topics Every Boater Should Master LEARN MORE HERE From docking to tides to emergencies —…
July 1, 2025 The 2025–2026 Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft, Supplement 65, (ABYC’s “Big Blue Book”) is almost here! This supplement has new changes and updates to 17 standards and technical information reports, including E–11 and E–13. Some top changes include: • E–11, AC & DC Electrical Systems on Boats • Isolated DC systems • Solid state overcurrent protection …
June 10, 2025 The Larry Porche Blue Horizon Fund supports the next generation of marine technicians The Larry Porche Blue Horizon Scholarship Fund, in partnership with the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Foundation, has awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Bridget Fink of North Canton, Ohio, to support her pursuit of a career in the marine industry. Fink…
June 3, 2025 In their recent email communication, the ABYC opened the door to volunteers to join some of their Project Technical Committees. Are you interested in getting more involved in standards development? ABYC is looking for individuals to join the following committees: Hull Performance – Engine manufacturer, specialist serviceHull and Deck Structures – Engine manufacturer, specialist service, consumerHull Piping –…
June 3, 2025 This past May 14th to the 17th, 2025, Canet-en-Roussillon was abuzz with activity for the third Excess Campus, an annual event designed to support Excess owners in their new cruising life. Designed as an interlude for both technical skill building and community support, Excess Campus brought together some thirty participants from locations around the world for a taste…
Built a century ago, the Junior Club building is still on site May 27, 2025 This summer, The Royal Canadian Yacht Club is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its Junior Club. The RCYC was established in 1852 on Toronto Island and the Junior Club in 1925. Since its founding a century ago, the Junior Club has…
May 20, 2025 Five years ago, a global pandemic shifted Quadrant’s entire training model. Classes, quizzes, and exams all moved online, and students from Nanaimo, Vancouver, and Sidney all fused into one mega class while the world adjusted. Then in 2021 a new crop of fresh-faced level 1’s began their classes. For the first time ever,…
May 6, 2025 Become a Certified Marina Manager (CMM)/Certified Marina Operator (CMO)! The Intermediate Marina Management (IMM) course is AMI Training Institute’s most popular course which focuses on marina operations, policies, and procedures. This course has been designed with the right balance of relevant management topics presented by leaders in their industry coupled with valuable facilitated…
May 6, 2025 While butter and beer prices are going up, the cost of ABYC doesn’t have to. We know things have gotten pricier with the Canadian-U.S. exchange rate hovering around 1.40, but we want our northern neighbors to know how much we appreciate you. To make sure your ABYC membership and education remain within easy reach, we’re offering…
Apr 15, 2025 Register now for Gasoline Fuel Systems – Evolution and Compliance! On May 7, 1:00pm–3:00pm (ET), Online. This is the eighth, free online event in the USCG/ABYC Risk Mitigation Series and it is for anyone in the boat and equipment manufacturing industry eager to remain on top of the latest requirements. On May 7, 2025, join the U.S. Coast Guard, the…
Mar 18, 2025 Hybrid Event: Online or In-Person in Annapolis, MD ABYC’s SUR/TECH (Surveyor/Technician), a biennial symposium geared toward our largest member segments, is back for its third year in 2025! This two-day hybrid event divides content between topics relevant to surveyors (Day 1) and technicians (Day 2). The full agenda and speaker details have now been released. In-person registrants can also attend…
Mar 4, 2025 The Sail and Life Training Society (SALTS) is offering new sailing camps for youth ages 13-24 this Spring Break (March 17-21 or March 24-28). Young people will spend 5 days surrounded by the natural environment, making new friends, and learning to sail a traditional tall ship. Trips begin and end in Victoria’s upper harbour and explore the…
Feb 4, 2025 ON February 19, 1:00pm-2:00pm (ET), Online, join us for this month’s ABYC educational webinar. featuring a discussion about digital switching systems (DSS) by the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA). This is a great opportunity to stay up to date on best practices for the installation and operation of these specialized and evolving marine electrical systems. The webinar…
Jan 28, 2025 Did you know you can take some of your ABYC Certification courses as an on-demand class? Learn on your own time and prepare the way that works for you. Check out the on-demand certifications: • ABYC Marine Standards • Advanced Marine Electrical • Marine Service Management Check Out On-Demand! February Courses – Online LIVEABYC Marine…
Jan 14, 2025 There are hundreds of systems on modern day boats. The ABYC Systems certification teaches you how to design, maintain, install and repair these systems with the confidence you need to succeed in today’s marine industry. This certification is the gold standard within the industry addressing topics from air conditioning to zinc anodes. This is the ONLY in-person…
Jan 14, 2025 February 16-20, 2025 | Charleston, SC This Intermediate Management course has been designed with the right balance of relevant management topics presented by leaders in their industry coupled with valuable facilitated group discussions. The intensive participatory nature of this residency course will also provide one of the greatest assets, an invaluable life-long peer…
Jan 7, 2025 Take advantage of the winter to build your knowledge base and upgrade your skills. The ABYC offers many learning opportunities online and even on-demand to fit your own schedule. ABYC Standards Certification Blended Learning: On-Demand and Online LIVEJanuary 14–16, 2025(3 days/week for 1 week; 3:00pm – 4:30pm ET each day) Intended for engineers, boatbuilders,…
Jan 7, 2025 The NMEA is responding to the unique needs of marine electronics installers by introducing two tailored versions of the popular Basic Marine Electronics Installer (BMEI) certification course starting in 2025. Installers can now choose between the Coastal/Freshwater MEI or Offshore/Saltwater MEI versions, depending on their geographic location and the type of electronics they typically install. Both versions cover…
Dec 3, 2024 After two years of development and countless hours of dedication, renowned boat-tech experts Nigel Calder and Jan Athenstädt of BoatHowTo have unveiled their much-anticipated Marine Diesel Engines Maintenance course at the METS Trade Show in Amsterdam. This course is the latest addition to BoatHowTo’s portfolio, which already includes the widely popular Boat Electrics 101 (BE101) and Advanced Marine Electrics (AME) courses, celebrated by thousands of boaters worldwide.A Deep…
Nov 26, 2024 North America’s Largest Marine Industry Trade Event Is Accepting Presentation Topics and Ideas for Next Year’s Conference. The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) recently announced that the IBEX Education Conference Call for Proposals (CFP) has opened. The IBEX Education Conference will offer world-class training, workshops, and technical seminars at the 2025 IBEX Show, to be held…