Boating Industry Canada News Week is pleased to again bring our readers this great source of direct industry financial data as Canada’s marine industry businesses move into the fall of 2019.
The 2019 IBEX Innovation Awards, managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI), were presented at the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) during the annual Industry Breakfast on Tuesday, October 1st.
Since the release of the Liberals’ pre-election platform (including their proposed ‘luxury tax’), NMMA Canada and the various marine trades associations have been in extensive discussions to determine the various options available to us in terms of advocacy.
There’s still time to nominate an organization, business or individual for the Boating Ontario Awards of Excellence! These awards are presented to those that have previously or continue to demonstrate outstanding contributions to recreational boating in Ontario.
Despite the recent growth and attention on the marine industry in Nova Scotia, a new study by the Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship (COVE) finds that interest in career opportunities among students remains low.
Canadian Boat Shows has announced AD ASTRA Media Inc. as the official publisher for the 2020 Toronto and Vancouver International Show Guides.
The deadline for submissions to the 2020 MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards is November 15, 2019. From design excellence to quality workmanship, the awards showcase projects that represent the breadth of the industry—from tops and covers to interior and exterior upholstery.
For the first time, all Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) and Mercury Marine parts and accessories brands will be together in one display during the 2019 IBEX show in Tampa, Florida. Mercury Marine is the global leader in marine parts and accessories with the largest product and distribution portfolio in the industry.
As the Boating Ontario Annual Conference approaches, the time has come to nominate those you feel have made or continue to make significant contributions to Ontario’s recreational boating industry.
On September 17th, at Toronto Harbourfront, Taiga Motors the Canadian company behind the world’s first electric snowmobiles, previewed their first electric personal watercraft, The Orca. The presentation was led off by Sean Gatesy, Vice President of Sales and Business Development for Taiga who has 20 year’s of experience in the power sport industry.
The Boating Ontario Annual Conference is constantly evolving to ensure it encompasses all aspects of our ever-changing industry. Below are just some of the awesome things you can expect this year!
The American Boat & Yacht Council brings together boating industry leaders and the natural resource community to help you design boats and equipment that are easier to inspect and decontaminate.
During this year’s Grow Boating Marketing Summit, an IBEX Special Event on Sept. 30, a speaker line-up of leading marketing experts will present ways to leverage digital marketing channels to benefit your business.
The United States Powerboat Show on October 3-6, 2019 in Annapolis Md. will host several more premiering boats than in previous years. From Euro designed boats, wake boats, and weekend cruisers, to multi outboard-powered boats and large blue-water luxury yachts…
Registration is now open for Marine Fabricators Conference 2020 taking place at the Plaza Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach, FL, Jan. 9–11, 2020. Register early and save up to $100.
The United States Sailboat shows announces its celebration of 50 years in Annapolis. From providing great economic impact throughout the community, establishing an unmatched legacy amongst the industry and within its attendees, and holding a resiliency that withstands the winds of time…
The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) has partnered with Boating Ontario to bring our most popular training course, the Intermediate Marina Management Course (IMM), to Barrie Ontario, December 1-5, 2019.
The Association of Marina Industries is offering our Marina 101 course, October 27, 2019, in West Palm Beach, Florida. This 4-hour marina industry introduction course is geared towards those individuals, with little or no marina experience, looking to get into the industry by way of an advancement opportunity…
Offshore Passage Opportunities (OPO), the #1 Crew Networking Service in North America, has partnered with experienced sailor and yacht charter operator Christian Reynolds in Portsmouth, UK to bring to Europe OPO’s win-win formula for matching experienced crew with qualified skippers and offering those seeking to increase their offshore experience with safe options for acquiring it.
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), with its ever expanding fleet of superyachts, sport fishing vessels, go-fast boats, submersibles, and everything in between, will soon be pulling into port.