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Mercury Marine Launches the Avator™ 75e and 110e Outboards, Expanding the Range of its Award-Winning Electric Propulsion Series to Power Bigger Sustainable Adventures on the Water

June 11, 2024 Following successful previews earlier this year at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas and the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, Mercury Marine officially launched the Avator™ 75e and 110e electric outboards. These new models are the latest to join Mercury’s all-electric propulsion lineup, which also includes the Avator 7.5e,…

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NMMA Canada’s Day on the Hill event hits a new high in 2024

While the Day on the Hill lobby session has been a key activity for NMMA Canada for many years now, I feel that the event hit a new high in the 2024 session in Ottawa on May 27 and 28th.

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Written in Partnership with Poralu Marine: Leisure and Living Areas on the Water

There is a very clear push these days to build more homes, create more density and spur gentrification. Much of this development and infilling is happening in areas previously underutilized when it comes to integration of living spaces and people; waterfronts.

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Peterborough & the Kawarthas named the Inaugural Water Ways Destination of the Year

Peterborough & the Kawarthas wins inaugural Water Ways Destination Of The Year award May 28, 2024 Annual prize recognizing communities “making memories on the water” launched in tandem with new show spotlighting Ontario’s boating destinations Water Ways TV announced Peterborough & the Kawarthas as the ﬁrst-ever winner of its Water Ways Destination of the Year…

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Dometic supports ambitious world record attempt to drive green energy solutions

May 28, 2024 Dometic to partner with a dedicated team on a mission to unite companies, governments and individuals by attempting to break a world record, sailing the first fully hydrogen-powered boat 400km between the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, highlighting the range capabilities of hydrogen as an alternative for fossil fuels. The TU Delft Hydro Motion Team…

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Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons / Escadrilles canadienne de plaisance (CPS-ECP) rebrands to CanBoat / NautiSavoir

May 28, 2024 Le message en français suit. The brand features a new logo with a red maple leaf and a blue wave symbolic of boating lifestyle on our rivers, lakes, and oceans. The new name is shorter and identifiable to those interested in becoming part of our nation-wide boating family. Our non-profit Canadian organization has been providing excellent…

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Nominate your Boating Heroes today for the Canadian Safe Boating Awards

May 21, 2024 As we start the summer of 2024 and go boating, here is a reminder to share your stories of boating safety, education, communication and rescues. We hope you will nominate your boating heroes for recognition in the Canadian Safe Boating Awards, called the CASBAs. The Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) is a…

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Let us help you promote your public boating events or activities

From a family boating celebration at your lake or marina, to a major Destination Rendezvous, Canadian Boating is pleased to help you promote your publicly open events to boaters – and there is no charge!

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Reviving Older Vessels with Modern Technology (Written in Partnership With Airmar)

Not everyone is in the market for a new boat. Take for example, the savvy customer searching for a quality brokerage vessel and refitting it to modern electronics standards. Almost all electronics overhauls include new multifunction displays, designed to display all networked vessel data including the ability to monitor third-party systems, control stereos, and operate…

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Nuisance Circuit & Ground Fault Tripping

May 7, 2024 Here are a few important marina safety tips from ESA, the Electrical Safety Authority. The ESA is mandated by the Ontario Government to regulate and promote electrical safety in Ontario. What to do for Nuisance Circuit & Ground Fault Tripping -Identify the issue before resetting the breaker or receptacle. Turn off or…

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Embark Safely: Canadian Safe Boating Council Launches Annual Safe Boating Awareness Week Canada-wide: From May 18th to May 24th, 2024

May 7, 2024 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 affair with 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—some…

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ABYC Standards significantly reduce boating accident frequency and severity

May 7, 2024 The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), a non-profit association that sets voluntary global safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of recreational boats, in collaboration with the United States Coast Guard (USCG), released a significant analysis by independent research firms Industrial Economics, Inc. (IEc) and ITA International. This analysis focuses on the effectiveness…

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Third honour for South Shore marine rescue volunteers

Apr 30, 2024 The dramatic rescue of eight persons from a turbulent Lake Ontario in 2022 has earned the volunteer crew of South Shore Search And Rescue its third honour in the space of a year. The five members of D-crew who plucked four children and four adults from the lake on July 24, 2022, were recognized…

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Congratulations to the Winners of the 2024 Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice (BICEOC) Awards.

Apr 30, 2024 Congratulations to the Winners of the 2024 Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice (BICEOC) Awards. CCEOC Inc. and Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest are pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice (BICEOC) Awards. This is the only national award program that recognizes and promotes the best employers in the Canadian boating industry. Companies that take part…

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ABYC Announces Outstanding Technician Winners – 10 winners selected from over 130 nominations

The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has announced the recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Technician Awards during the International Marine Service Technician Week, running from April 24–29. Sponsored by Yamaha, the awards were given to 10 technicians selected from over 130 nominations.

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Princecraft Boats upgrade their facilities with an investment of over $4 million for the addition of a powder coating line

Apr 23, 2024 Princecraft boats on April 17, 2024, announced to their employees, a major investment in one of their three Princeville plants, which will include the installation of high-tech powder coating capabilities. The nearly $4 million upgrade marks the largest investment in Princecraft facilities since the early 2000s and will improve operational efficiency, product…

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Always use a Licenced Electrical Contractor for electrical work

Apr 16, 2024 Always use an LEC (Licenced Electrical Contractor) for electrical work and be sure that they file for a notification of work with the ESA (Electrical Safety Authority). Need to find one? Use ESA’s Contractor Locator Tool to find one near you. For more information on electrical safety tips, taking out a notification…

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Changes to the Marine Safety Fees Regulations (Vessel Registry Fees)

Transport Canada is now introducing amendments to the Marine Safety Fees Regulations in order to modernize vessel registry fees. These changes came into effect April 1st, 2024.

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Limestone Boats Resuming Production in Canada – With a Clever Twist

In response to changing labour conditions and the demand disruptions of the COVID pandemic, the Canadian heritage boat brand, Limestone Boats made the decision to move production to Tennessee to take over an established boatbuilding enterprise there.

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Important marina safety tips from ESA, the Electrical Safety Authority

Here are a few important marina safety tips from ESA, the Electrical Safety Authority. The ESA is mandated by the Ontario Government to regulate and promote electrical safety in Ontario.

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