Jan 28, 2025 1934-2024 In 1959, age 25, with $52 in his pocket, Ben Vermeulen arrived in Vancouver from the Netherlands, and through his ability to work with his hands, problem solve and design complicated machinery both in his head and in actuality, became Canada’s largest luxury yacht builder. The second of 12 children, Ben…
Jan 28, 2025 By Mathew Channer The Canadian Marine Retailers Association (CMRA) says a switch to a conservative government in Canada will be a positive result for Canada’s recreational marine industry. In response to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation and the polls suggesting the high likelihood of a Conservative Party of Canada win in the…
David and Marianne Scott by their Hanse 411, at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club. Credit: Marianne Scott. Jan 21, 2025 by Mathew Channer Writer, sailor, and Canadian Boating contributor Marianne Scott has been awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Maritime Achievement for her contributions to Canada’s marine community. The award recognizes 25 years of writing in the maritime sector, during which Scott…
Jan 21, 2025 By Mathew Channer BC Ferries vessel Queen of Surrey is expected to remain out of commission until the end of the month, according to BC Ferries. The vessel, which has been in service for more than 40 years, was pulled from the Horseshoe Bay to Langdale service on January 1st to undergo…
Jan 21, 2025 With over 250,000 lakes and rivers, Ontario is a recreational boaters dream. The new 2025 Boating Ontario Directory is the perfect boating resource for exploring this paradise, no matter what kind of adventure you choose. This 149-page directory is packed with up-to-date information on marine services, detailed maps, regional highlights and much more. With the 2025 Boating…
Jan 7, 2025 By Mathew Channer Transport Canada is calling for input from Canadians on proposed legislation to improve preparedness and response for marine incidents. New regulations are proposed in two areas, marine incident response to fires and disabled vessels, and pollution response. These proposed changes fall under Transport Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan, which focuses…
Dec 17, 2024 After tallying the votes from a panel of 32 international electric boat experts and 6,000+ electric boat enthusiasts all over the world, the fifth annual Gustave Trouvé Awards for Excellence in Electric Boats and Boating – ‘The Gussies’ – has announced the recipients of its 2024 1st Place honours. This year’s awards are being presented by three leaders in the electric propulsion…
Dec 17, 2024 By Mathew Channer Canadian Company ENVGO is revolutionizing electric boating in North America with the ENVGO NV1, a cutting-edge electric hydrofoil cruiser that is scheduled for release in 2026. NV1 utilizes state-of-the-art hydrofoil technology to significantly increase the power and range of its electric motor by reducing drag through the water. While electric boating technology is advancing,…
Dec 10, 2024 When it comes to boating, plumbing might not be the first thing on your mind. However, for extended stays on the water, a reliable marine plumbing system is as essential as fuel or navigation equipment. SFA Saniflo’s systems offer a cutting-edge solution for marine plumbing needs, combining efficiency, comfort, and eco-friendliness. Here…
Dec 10, 2024 Sep 10, 2024 by Lauren Beck The yachting industry can genuinely make a difference when it works together. Capt. Pancho Jimenez needs your help to afford life-saving treatment. Capt. Pancho Jimenez currently lives in Toronto with his family and was recently diagnosed with glioblastoma. According to the GoFundMe page shared by his father, his life expectancy…
Dec 10, 2024 By Mathew Channer Canadian company EcoMarine has developed an underwater remote operated vehicle (ROV) to reduce the spread of invasive Zebra Mussels in Canadian waterways and dramatically improve greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping. EcoMarine’s OmniBot ROV is a cutting-edge underwater cleaning device that uses thrusters to bind to underwater surfaces. Using…
The Coastal Vokey line includes open boats, dual consoles, center consoles and a walk around cuddy. Dec 3, 2024 by Mathew Channer Newfoundland boat company Coastal Adventures is expanding the reach of their flagship Coastal Vokey line into Ontario, Quebec, and the US in partnership with distribution company Coastal Distribution Group. Having already gathered a…
Dec 3, 2024 A Letter from Quadrant’s Managing Director: Boating BC honoured Campbell Black with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the “Anchored in Excellence” conference in Vancouver this November. Over 45 years, Campbell Black’s work has generated thousands of marine career opportunities through the growth of his manufacturing and marine service companies: Current Designs Kayaks…
Nov 26, 2024 The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America’s premier trade event for the recreational marine industry, has acquired Professional BoatBuilder magazine (ProBoat), the marine sector’s leading technical publication and online information source. The ProBoat purchase promises to marry the vitality of IBEX’s live trade event to the magazine’s depth of editorial coverage, creating an unparalleled platform…
Nov 19, 2024 By Mathew Channer Newfoundland-based company Virtual Marine has spent the last 20 years putting Canada on the map with its cutting-edge development of marine simulator lifeboat training. Beginning with the oil & gas industry, Virtual Marine set out to revolutionize lifeboat training and save lives around the world. Working in collaboration with…
Nov 19, 2024 Cruisers Yachts, a renowned name in the luxury yacht industry, announces the rebranding of its esteemed 55 FLY model, now named the 57 FLY. “At Cruisers Yachts, we always strive to improve our products and ensure they reflect the true essence of our craftsmanship. After careful consideration, we’ve decided to rename the 55 FLY…
AquaEye is portable and easy to deploy. Photo Credit: VodaSafe Nov 12, 2024 By Mathew Channer Canadian Company VodaSafe is changing underwater search & rescue operations around the world with AquaEye, a world-first handheld sonar device that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to locate human targets underwater. Using AquaEye, teams can search 8,000sq.m of underwater terrain in less than one minute,…
Photo Credit: Greg Nicoll Nov 12, 2024 Kropf Industrial, manufacturer of the industry-leading Conolift line of boat handling equipment, is excited to announce that its first all-electric travel lift is now in service at a Yacht Club in Ontario. The advanced design has eliminated both the diesel power unit and the hydraulic system, yielding a simplified machine that is quiet,…
Kropf Industrial, manufacturer of the industry-leading Conolift line of boat handling equipment, is excited to announce that its first all-electric travel lift is now in service in Ontario.
The Mobile Marine Sim is the new forefront of emergency-response training. Nov 5, 2024 By Mathew Channer Amphibious Response Support Unit ONE (ARSU1), based in Echo Valley Saskatchewan, is revolutionizing first responder training with the introduction of their Mobile Marine Simulator. Working in partnership with Canadian company Virtual Marine, which specializes in marine safety simulator…