February 10, 2026 RAA Composites in London, Ontario has announced that the company is developing a new program called CRED — Composite Repair Engineering Design. This is an advanced training pathway for professionals working with composite structures. CRED is being built as a modular, engineering-driven program, covering:• Composite Repair Engineering Design• Advanced Composites Repair Analysis• Substantiation for Advanced Composite…
February 10, 2026 Quadrant Marine Institute is looking for the right career-minded person to join our core Marine Service training team at our head office in Sidney, BC. This dynamic leadership position will support our team of instructors, apprentices, and employer partners across BC’s small craft/recreational marine service industry. Overview of Roles & Responsibilities: As a member…
February 10, 2026 Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club and a Brunswick Corporation brand, announced a record-breaking year in 2025, with members logging more than 640,000 boating trips worldwide. The milestone represents over 5 percent year-over-year growth and marks the third consecutive year Freedom Boat Club has surpassed 600,000 member trips, underscoring the brand’s continued global…
February 10, 2026 There was an excellent atmosphere in the exhibition halls when boot 2026, the world’s largest water sports trade fair, recently closed its doors in Düsseldorf, Germany, after nine days: “After the difficult past few years with sluggish sales, our exhibitors are back on track. They report very good discussions and business deals at their…
February 10, 2026 North American launch of ENVGO’s electric hydrofoil boat and the smashing success of world’s first indoor floating pickleball court made for strong attendance Summer on the water couldn’t come sooner for attendees who braved challenging winter conditions to get a head start on boating plans at the 2026 Toronto International Boat Show (TIBS). Ontarians are still digging…
February 10, 2026 MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCFT) (“MasterCraft”), a leading innovator, designer, and manufacturer of premium performance and leisure powerboats and Marine Products Corporation (NYSE: MPX) (“Marine Products”), a leading manufacturer of recreation and sport fishing powerboats, on February 5th, 2026 announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which MasterCraft will acquire Marine Products in…
February 3, 2026 In an open communication to show exhibitors, Linda Waddell, President / Show Director of the Toronto International Boat Show sent out this important information. Dear TIBS Exhibitors,I am excited to share with you that the Toronto International Boat Show (TIBS) has joined the boat show portfolio of UK-listed Informa, owner of exceptional boating events,…
February 3, 2026 Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., an industry leader in energy storage and maker of Battle Born Batteries®, has announced the availability of Battle Born’s first solar panel product line, with products available for immediate sale and shipping. The launch marks Battle Born’s expansion into solar generation, extending its power systems’ portfolio to support complete, integrated energy…
February 3, 2026 NMEA is inviting software developers and programmers from around the world to attend these virtual / live training sessions on NMEA interface standards. NMEA will use GoToWebinar for delivering these courses. Please register soon as class size is limited and expected to sell out. NMEA 2000 Developer Course (Click to register) https://web.nmea.org/atlas/events/252/detailsTuesday March…
February 3, 2026 Brunswick Boat Group, a division of Brunswick Corporation, today announced that three of its boat brands have received some of the marine industry’s most respected innovation and performance awards, underscoring Brunswick’s leadership in design, engineering, and category-defining products across global markets. The honors include: • Sea Ray Boats receiving European Powerboat of the Year 2026 for the SDX…
February 3, 2026 Celebrate Your Marine Service Technicians, April 20-24, 2026 The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced the fifth annual International Marine Service Technician Week, scheduled for April 20-24, 2026. The week recognizes the skill, professionalism and commitment of marine service technicians across the boating industry. “Marine technicians are the pros who keep boats running, families making…
February 3, 2026 Ron Savidant, President of Maritime Marine Supply announced that their company is proud to have been recognized by Plastimo with their Best Growth Award at their 2025 Distributor Meeting, an honour that highlights outstanding performance across Plastimo’s worldwide distribution network. What makes the achievement especially meaningful is where the journey began. Founded in a small coastal…
January 27, 2026 Axopar pioneers once again to set new standards, with the Axopar 38 range marking a new era in adventure boating. The first model of the range debuted at Boot Düsseldorf 2026 with the world premiere of the Axopar 38 XC Cross Cabin, to be followed by the Axopar 38 Sun Top and Cross Top launching later this…
January 27, 2026 NAVAN® Boats, the exploration-focused brand within Brunswick Corporation, announced the global debut of the NAVAN T30 at boot Düsseldorf 2026. The T30 marks the first launch in a new family of NAVAN models planned over the next four years, setting the foundation for the brand’s bold vision of modern exploration on the water. “The…
January 27, 2026 Partnership Expands Premium Watersports Experiences Across Muskoka and Beyond and Introduces a Specialized Tow & Surf Boat Service Centre Maple Leaf Marinas (MLM), Ontario’s largest operator of freshwater marinas and a leader in premium boating experiences, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Muskoka Wake, the region’s premier watersports school. This…
January 27, 2026 The highlight of the 2026 Toronto International Boat Show was the world debut of the Canadian ENVGO NV1 electric foiling cruiser. Lead by Mike Peasgood, the team who created the NV1 were developers of specialized drones and they applied their knowledge and skills to the NV1. This is the first electric foiling…
January 27, 2026 NMMA Canada has announced the induction of industry veteran Jean-François Rioux into the NMMA Canada Hall of Fame. Rioux, senior vice president of sales, marketing and customer experience at Yamaha Canada, was recognized in front of nearly 200 colleagues, friends and family, during the NMMA Canada State of the Industry Breakfast at the Toronto International Boat Show, January…
January 27, 2026 Marine Systems Certification at Georgian College, February 24-27, 2026 There are hundreds of systems on modern day boats. The ABYC Systems certification teaches you how to design, maintain, install and repair these systems with the confidence you need to succeed in today’s marine industry. This certification is the gold standard within the industry addressing air conditioning…
January 20, 2026 The Toronto Sportsmen’s Show Returns March 19-22, 2026 to the International Centre Mississauga and The River & Fly Fishing area Is back! We’re thrilled to announce that the River & Fly Fishing Area presented by Live2Fish, is returning and this year, it’s bigger, better and more immersive than ever before! This expanded zone is designed for…
January 20, 2026 Submissions are now open to speak at the in-person conference on removal and disposal of abandoned & derelict vessels (ADVs) and boating-related debris. The BoatUS Foundation is now seeking speakers for its Turning the Tide Summit in New Orleans on Dec. 6-9, 2026. The summit will bring together government agencies, environmentalists, marine professionals, and recycle and waste management…