Oct 22, 2024 By Mathew Channer The Canadian Marine Retailers Association (CMRA) may still be in its first year of operations, but it’s wasting no time in representing its members on critical issues like proposed changes to legislation on PFDs. Working closely with the NMMA (National Marine Manufacturers Association), the CMRA is working to raise…
Oct 15, 2024 Story and photos by Dan Pickard The shores of the Rockhaven Inn on Kashe Lake hosted this year’s Muskoka Fleafest, an event hosted by the Muskoka Seaflea organization. This event is organized every two years to showcase the craftsmanship and ingenuity of the Seaflea boat-building community. This year’s Fleafest showed a remarkable…
Oct 15, 2024 “We have always believed in giving our employees a voice, and entering the Employer of Choice award program is an extension of that. It’s great to receive this recognition, but we are not going to rest on our laurels. We will continue to find new and innovative ways to make Dometic a…
Oct 8, 2024 Last week at the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX)’s Industry Breakfast, NMMA president and CEO, Frank Hugelmeyer, gave an update on the state of the industry to more than 900 stakeholders in attendance. Hugelmeyer discussed current economic headwinds and sales trends, emphasized how Discover Boating continues to play an important role in reaching new audiences,…
Oct 8, 2024 Together, the NMMA Canada, the CMRA and Boating Industry Canada are reaching out to let you know about an important consultation from Transport Canada on potential regulations requiring the mandatory wearing of personal flotation devices (PFDs) and lifejackets for recreational boaters. As a community, we understand the importance of safety on the water. However,…
Oct 1, 2024 These exciting events have been happening across Ontario throughout September and sessions will continue until the end of November. These are held in various areas and if there is one scheduled near you, you have a unique opportunity to participate. You can help inspire students and introduce them to the incredible career…
Sept 24, 2024 The 2024 Marine Electronics Conference & Expo, held by the National Marine Electronics Association, (NMEA) took place September 16 to the 20th in Providence, Rhode Island. Boating Industry Canada was there for the first time and we were very impressed with what we found. The association is very well supported and virtually any…
Sept 24, 2024 By Boating Industry Canada Staff Writer When the people at Kropf Industrial took on the task of rebuilding the dock system at Credit Village Marina they knew that were a few obstacles to overcome, said Jordan Kropf, Sales Manager at Kropf Industrial Inc. The first was the timing. Starting in January and getting operational by May for…
Sept 17, 2024 Written in Partnership with C.C. Marine It pays you to plan now, to attend the C.C. Marine Distributors trade show this October…and bring your team! There are significant business benefits to attending the show. These are some of the most valuable ones. Talk to factory representatives The C.C. Marine Distributors trade show…
Sept 17, 2024 On September 11, 2024, the CMAC Secretariat sent out a NOTICE OF CONSULTATION: Mandatory Wearing of Personal Flotation Devices & Lifejackets. Transport Canada has launched a public consultation and survey on potential options for the mandatory wearing of personal flotation devices (PFDs) and lifejackets on recreational vessels. This consultation is available on Transport Canada’s Let’s…
Sept 3, 2024 This story was originally published in the NMMA Canada Member Newsletter for August 2024. On August 21, 2024, Transport Canada made headlines with a significant announcement aimed at enhancing marine safety and enforcing compliance with the Canada Shipping Act, 2001. Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, revealed that the department has taken unprecedented measures to address…
Sept 3, 2024 On August 27th at Bonaire Golf in Coldwater, almost 150 golfers turned out for the annual Boating Ontario Golf Tournament. “Our annual golf tournament is our biggest fundraiser for the MarineWorx Development Fund, said Boating Ontario CEO, Rick Layzell. The support from our members, those who come to play, those who sponsor…
The 30-boat Bluenose fleet at Chester Race WeekCredit: Parker Media Management / www.parker-media.ca Aug 27, 2024 Helly Hansen Chester Race Week has a rich 120-year history and involves four days of racing on the beautiful waters of Mahone Bay. Last weekend’s 134 registered boats and over 1,300 sailors make it the largest race week in a…
Aug 27, 2024 To date, we have been copied on five letters from our readers who have used the template letter we provided previously, to assist in easily writing to the Minister of Transportation to request that funding be reinstated for the CanBoat Distress Flare Collection Program. These letters are very much appreciated, but five…
Aug 7, 2024 Recently, we wrote in Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest, that concerning levels of fiberglass had been discovered in edible marine life in the UK near a harbour where derelict boats were disposed of. We suggested that this and other aspects of fiberglass might someday be restricted and that it would be at least wise and proactive for some…
Aug 27, 2024 The Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) is a volunteer charitable organization. Our mission is to reduce the incidence of injuries and fatalities across Canada that occur as a result of recreational boating activities through innovative, relevant and effective measures. The CSBC recognizes and celebrates people, communities, and companies who understand current boating safety culture, and strive…
Aug 20, 2024 Recently we received the following letter from Mark Pearson at the Victoria MCTS Center, Canadian Coast Guard, Western Region. We wanted to share this with our readers, especially those on the Pacific Coast. We are delighted to see the Canadian Coast Guard keeping current with pleasure craft boating. Ed. Hello, I have been…
Aug 13, 2024 Diane and Paul Reid After 55 years of family ownership, Rigging Shoppe, a marine supply store in Toronto, is excited to announce a new chapter. While some other marine outlets have vanished, the Rigging Shoppe happily lives on and will be there as always. Diane and Paul Reid have taken over ownership,…
Aug 6, 2024 CAPTION: Photo Courtesy of Conrad Kaddu of Boating BC Association (Boating BC Association President Bruce Hayne addressing media. Other participants (from left to right) include Sergeant Darin McDougall, VPD Emergency Response Section – Pacific Pilotage Authority CEO John Wilson, and Sean Baxter, Acting Director of Marine Operations and Harbour Master, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority). Multiple…
Aug 6, 2024 That’s the main takeaway from an eye-opening report from CIBC and data firm Urbanation, which found that 77 per cent of mortgaged investors of newly built condos in the city are upside down on a monthly basis as of the end of last year. That’s up from a little over half two…