May 20, 2025 Online exhibitor registration for boot 2026, the world’s largest yacht and water sports trade fair is now open at https://www.boot.com/en/Exhibit/Trade_Fair_Participation/Online_Registration boot will take place from January 17 – 25, 2026, at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany. Robert Marx, President of boot, stated: “The last boot has shown exhibitors once again, that the trade fair…
May 20, 2025 Save the Date! Boating BC is thrilled to unveil the name of our 2025 conference: Rocking The Industry – Navigating Disruptive Times, presented by Mercury Marine. Mark your calendars for November 18 & 19, 2025, as we gather at our exciting new venue — the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, BC. Perfectly located just steps from the SkyTrain, it’s easy…
May 13, 2025 As summer approaches, the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) sets sail with its annual Safe Boating Awareness Week, advocating for safe and responsible boating practices across Canada. Canada’s love of boating is stronger than ever, with over 16 million Canadians taking to the waterways for recreational enjoyment. The pandemic turbocharged this passion, with a surge in new boaters; boat sales in…
May 13, 2025 Two New Venues, More Invaluable, Hands-On Education! Join Us at Your Choice of Dates and Location MFA Southwest Regional Workshop on Sept. 12–13 takes place in Denver, CO at Paul’s Custom Canvas, Inc. Then, Great Lakes/Northeast Regional Workshop follows Oct. 3–4, at Precision Custom Canvas Inc., in St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada. Register to attend…
An incredible Festival awaits! Joshua painting by Richard Linzey.May 6, 2025 About the Victoria Classic Boat Festival Now in its 46th year, the Classic Boat Festival, run by the Maritime Museum of BC, returns to the Inner Harbour this Labour Day Weekend, from 29 – 31 August 2025. Thanks to community support from the City of…
Apr 29, 2025 Now in its third year, the EV & Charging Expo is Canada’s largest event for business and government professionals to gain insights from top experts in charging and fleet electrification. This is a must-attend event for decision-makers seeking to expand infrastructure, invest in commercial electric fleets or develop energy management systems and charging networks for public, private…
Apr 29, 2025 Race World Offshore (RWO), in collaboration with its Canadian organizers Phillip Stainton of TDF Racing and Chris Grant of C.J. Grant Racing, has announced the cancellation of the highly anticipated Toronto Grand Prix, originally scheduled for July 11-13, 2025, as part of the 2025 APBA offshore series. This decision stems from recent events that have…
Apr 15, 2025 YATCO, The Tech and Connect Platform of Yachting™, proudly announces the launch of the YATCO Awards, a prestigious new event inspired in part by the spirit of the ACREW Superyacht Awards that spotlight excellence in yacht sales, charter and industry professionals. The inaugural ceremony will take place just before the Palm Beach International Boat Show in March 2026–one of the industry’s fastest-growing…
2024 Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show Apr 1, 2025 To make room for the scheduled construction around Annapolis City Dock, the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show will be moving further into Ego Alley during the event’s run from April 25th to 27th. New Digs “We’re very excited about the move into Ego Alley,” says Annapolis Boat Shows President Mary Ewenson,…
Mar 25, 2025 The award-winning Toronto Waterfront Festival, presented by Redpath, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the Tall Ships to Toronto’s Waterfront. From June 28-29, 2025, a fleet of historic tall ships will be docked at Sugar Beach to celebrate the start of summer. The 2025 fleet will be comprised of all schooners and…
“Dorothy, Running into Sansum Narrows” depicts the gaff-rigged sloop in a stiff breeze, echoing her 128 years on these waters, and her recent refit and summer operations in the Salish Sea. Mar 25, 2025 Art lovers, historic vessel enthusiasts, and marine history buffs: prepare yourselves for 4 April 2025. The Maritime Museum of BC is thrilled…
Feb 11, 2025 The 2025 Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show® is ready to make waves as it returns to South Florida, showcasing the world’s largest collection of boats and marine products across Miami and Miami Beach. As Miami’s longest-running boat show, this iconic event offers exclusive debuts and show-only deals, appealing to marine enthusiasts of all budgets. One…
Jan 28, 2025 Boating BC will be hosting a Career Fair during the Vancouver International Boat Show. A dedicated booth located beside the Boating BC booth on the concourse level of BC Place will be set up to provide information to career and job seekers for the recreational boating industry. In order to help make this Career Fair…
Jan 28, 2025 The Boating BC Association will host its Annual General Meeting in conjunction with the Vancouver International Boat Show. The Bareboat Charter & Sailing Schools sector group will hold a meeting immediately following the AGM at the Sandman Hotel. Please contact Bruce Hayne for more details. Date: January 31, 2025 Time: Breakfast at 7:30 AM, followed by the meeting at 8:15 AM Location: Sandman…
Jan 14, 2025 “For more than six decades, the Vancouver Boat Show has been the place to be for the largest sale of boats, accessories, services and more. The show is a fantastic showcase for those who are part of the boating community or those who may want to test the waters,” said Vancouver International…
Jan 7, 2025 Advanced Textiles Expo has opened its call for presenters for the 2025 expo and will accept submissions until Feb. 28, 2025. Advanced Textiles Expo is organized by the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) and will take place at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind. on Nov. 5-7, 2025. Emerging Technologies pre-conference will be held on…
Dec 17, 2024 We are excited to invite industry leaders, innovators, and experts like you to present at Advanced Textiles Expo® and Emerging Technologies Conference! This premier event is your chance to: • Showcase your knowledge and cutting-edge innovations. • Inspire industry professionals and shape the future of textiles. • Engage with peers and thought leaders in a dynamic,…
Dec 17, 2024 Sail America, the trade association for the sailing industry, today announced registration is open for the 11th edition of the Sail America Industry Conference (SAIC). The three-day event, specifically geared toward sailing industry professionals, will take place at the Annapolis Yacht Club in Annapolis, MD April 22-24, 2025.The Annapolis Yacht Club is a full service, year-round premier…
Dec 10, 2024 The family-favourite Calgary Boat and Outdoors Show will mark its 2025 return to the show floor this Winter, February 21st to 23rd, two weeks later than previous editions. The BMO Centre will once again be taken over by the region’s top companies to get equipped for hunting, fishing, powersports, camping, paddle sports, boating, and more outdoor lifestyle products. “We are getting…
Dec 10, 2024 With its upcoming edition from 18 to 26 January 2025, boot Düsseldorf is in its best shape. It reflects the international market for sailing boats and motor yachts, surfboards and diving equipment, as well as the technological developments in its industry. To enable an exchange between experts from business, society and politics,…