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Boating Industry Canada's electronic newsletter, Newsweek and webiste are part of the marine titles of Kerrwil Publications Limited. Boating Industry Canada's bi-weekly newsletter and website are the primary sources for current boating industry news, marine products, boat reviews and events.
Founded in May 1964 by J.W. Kerr, Jim Wilson, President of Canada Electric and James Wilson President of the Canadian Electrical Contractors Association, Kerrwil Publications Limited has grown into the oldest privately held publishing company in Canada.
"Being a member of the industry first and publisher second has separated us from every competitor we have had. Leading the industry, challenging the status quo and building with a focused eye on the future is what has made Kerrwil a well-established and respected name in the Canadian publishing community.
Kerrwil has been active in many industry associations including the Canadian Business Press – where both J.W. (Jack) Kerr and John Kerr served as Chairmen. Kerrwil is an active member today with the Canadian Business Press, Magazines Canada, BPA Worldwide, and the Canadian Circulations Audit Board.
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While our mandate is to serve the industry first, decades of publishing expertise has led to establishing best practices in publishing in print and on line that dramatically separate us from the competition.
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It was a standing room crowd at the NMMA Canada State of the Recreational Boating Industry ...
CCEOC Inc. and Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest are pleased to announce the winners of this ...
Celebrating its 65th Anniversary, the Toronto International Boat Show is back as an in-person ...
Interactive Online Courses * ABYC instructor leads LIVE online sessions with Q&A * Recordings ...
Opening January 20 – 29, 2023, Canada’s premier boating marketplace returns as an in-person show at ...
There are hundreds of systems on modern day boats. The ABYC Systems certification teaches you how ...
The Vancouver International Boat Show will be celebrating its 60th edition when it returns in just ...
SUR/TECH is ABYC's popular virtual event providing continuing education for marine surveyors, ...
Register now to avoid disappointment. NMMA Canada's State of the Industry Breakfast on ...
Plan to attend the ATA Canada Workshop on Feb. 9, 2023, in Quebec. “This is a long overdue ...
Recreational craft and invasive species – how to manage biofouling to stop the spread
New Biofouling Management for Recreational Boating Report is published
Killer shrimps, sea squirts and the spiny water flea are all examples of invasive alien species that have been introduced to new areas in various parts of the world by recreational craft such as boats, yachts and other small craft.
Invasive alien species are known to be one of the biggest drivers of biodiversity loss, and their management especially in marine environments is incredibly challenging. Therefore, the most cost effective away of addressing their impacts is to prevent their spread to new areas.
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Changing Scene
The Maritime Museum of BC will be receiving approximately $1,000,000 from the estate of Victoria ...
AVIKUS, HD Hyundai's autonomous navigation in-house startup, announced that its NeuBoat, an ...
On September 2, 2022, Lock 36 - The Kirkfield Lift Lock suffered a mechanical failure, resulting in ...
With up to 57 nm (65 US miles) of expected range and DC charging, the foiling Candela C-8 ‘powered ...
Yamaha Motor Canada kicks off 2023 with new product offerings including a new XTO Offshore ...
Veer Boats, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) was honored with an NMMA Innovation ...
Le Boat announces plans to expand further into Ottawa for its 2023 season beginning May 19, 2023. ...
Dometic Outdoor has served as the Gold Sponsor for 2023 ABYC Standards Week, a week-long boating ...
Yamaha Motor Canada is pleased to announce it has been selected as one of the Top Employers in the ...
It is with great excitement that we would like to welcome Desmasdon's Boat Works and Beacon Marine ...
Every Tuesday we publish a fresh Digest with informative articles pertaining to the Canadian boating and marine industry. Stay up to date with the latest products, research and industry developments.
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Launchings
In 2023, Wellcraft will push the limits further with the launch of its next Performance Cruiser – ...
Jeanneau expands its DB Yachts line with a second model: the new DB/37, available in inboard and ...
On January 4, 2023, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Brunswick Corporation ...
Vision Marine and Beneteau will jointly market the ground-breaking Four Winns H2e to Beneteau’s ...
Four Winns continues to be committed to a comfortable and instinctive experience on the water and ...
Sea Ray is continuing the proud legacy of its iconic Sundancer line by introducing a new model – ...
Princecraft® Boats, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) and leading manufacturer of ...
Originally launched in 2022, Four Winns’ H-series’ success further elevated the brand’s ...
Building on the success of the multi-award-winning H22, Heyday Wake Boats announced the launch of ...
Sea Ray’s next generation of sport boats is continuing to steal the spotlight with the introduction ...
On January 4, 2023, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) launched Veer, an all-new boat brand designed to support electric propulsion and appeal to the next generation of boaters, and also debuted the first model in the Veer line-up; the X13.
“Recreational boating and fishing are enjoying increasing popularity with younger and more diverse consumers,” said Matt Atilano, Veer Director of Strategy. “We identified a gap in the marketplace and a need to create a more targeted and modern experience for these new boaters, which inspired the design and development of the Veer brand.”
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Marine Products
Plentiful drink holders have become expected amenities on today's boats but can be tricky to ...
The need for onboard web connectivity has become commonplace—for both vessel systems and passengers ...
Whether playing a downloaded collection of songs or streaming a favorite music channel, it's common ...
Garmin has announced their new ECHOMAP™ UHD2 series chartplotters that offer anglers premium ...
While few would go back to the days of outdoor fabrics with laces and buttons, zippers and snaps ...
Exposed to UV rays and windborne dirt and salt, even a late-model boat can appear old and worn-out ...
The roof of a vehicle has always been a popular place to carry kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and ...
On January 4th, 2023, Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), introduced ...
Zhik’s new ultra-lightweight, breathable PFD is an ergonomically profiled buoyancy vest, which is ...
Teak is something that elevates a boat into something special, so it's essential to keep it looking ...
Garmin has announced their new ECHOMAP™ UHD2 series chartplotters that offer anglers premium features like Ultra High-Definition sonar, preloaded Garmin Navionics+™ mapping with an included one-year subscription to daily map updates, wireless networking for data sharing and support for Garmin’s award-winning LiveScope™ live-scanning sonar.
Available with a 6”, 7” or 9” bright, sunlight-readable touchscreen display with keyed assist, anglers can easily control and operate the functions they depend on for a successful day on the water, including zooming in or out on the map or quickly toggling between different sonar views.
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People
Dave Mayhew, President of The Boat Warehouse is pleased to announce that Andy Lindsay joined ...
Effective January 1, 2023, Jim Wielgosz has been named Interim Executive Director for NMMA Canada. ...
As part of the Let's Go Beyond! plan and the structuring of the House of Brands, the Groupe ...
We are saddened to share the news of Gerry Huck’s passing, peacefully with his family at his side ...
C-Tow Marine Assistance Ltd., which has been serving and assisting recreational boaters across ...
Ernie Saxton has joined Hutchings Marine as their new Purchasing/Technical Support person effective ...
Airmar Technology Corporation (Airmar) was saddened to announce on October 27th, that its Vice ...
Can-Am Sales Group, LLC., is pleased to announce that outdoor industry professional Sophie ...
On October 23rd, Canadian Boat Shows announced two New Staff members join the Toronto Boat Show ...
Torqeedo GmbH, the market leader for marine electric drives, has appointed Fabian Bez as the ...
C-Tow Marine Assistance appoints Jill Noel to Manager of Operations
C-Tow Marine Assistance Ltd., which has been serving and assisting recreational boaters across Canadian waterways for more than 35 years, has announced the appointment of Jill Noel to Manager of Operations, effective January 2, 2023.
In her new role, with an overall goal of building the C-Tow brand across Ontario and throughout Canada, Jill will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations including digital marketing and social media initiatives, company representation at national and local industry events, managing the C-Tow captains, and liaising with marinas, yacht clubs, and marine associations.
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