September 22, 2026 David Foulkes to retire from Brunswick as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board at the end of 2026; Aine Denari appointed as Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2027; Lead Independent Director, David Everitt will become Non-Executive Chairman METTAWA, Ill. Sept. 21, 2026 – Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), the global leader in marine manufacturing and…
September 22, 2026 Boating Ontario, through the Canadian Marine Retailers Association (CMRA), continues to work alongside NMMA Canada to advocate for our industry as Canada-U.S. trade pressures grow. Two letters were recently sent to federal ministers urging the Government of Canada to protect recreational marine businesses from further tariff impacts. • Letter to Minister Dominic LeBlanc https://silkstart.s3.amazonaws.com/4e3b78ca-2f44-4544-b32a-e191f2c38d4d.pdf?utm_campaign=website&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sendgrid.com …
– Sponsored Content – September 22, 2026 Situational awareness remains one of the more persistent challenges facing boat operators, whether monitoring traffic in a crowded channel, tracking a vessel on a collision course at night, or simply keeping tabs on conditions around the boat while attention is split between the helm and other tasks. As…
September 22, 2026 By John Gullick Much of Canada’s boating season carries on well into the fall and starts again in early spring, but water temperatures in the off-season can be dangerous and there will be fewer other boaters out on the water to assist if you get into trouble. This makes having the right…
September 22, 2026 For generations, BENETEAU has designed boats that bring people together to enjoy remarkable moments on the water. The new Flyer 30 takes this philosophy further, ushering the Flyer range into its next generation. Designed to expand the possibilities of day boating, the Flyer 30 brings together elegant design, coastal capability, and intelligent…
From the left – Ron Savidant President, Maritime Marine Supply, Laura Stewart, CFO Maritime Marine Supply, Chris Bulmer, Kelly Bulmer and Rick Chang, CC Marine Distributors September 15, 2026 Maritime Marine Supply is pleased to announce that CC Marine is joining Maritime Marine Supply and will move forward as CC Marine, a Division of Maritime…
September 15, 2026 Get on the water with sea trials, paddleboard demos, docking lessons and interactive boating experiences for all ages September 18-20. Most boat shows let visitors admire vessels from the dock or showroom floor. The Vancouver International Boat Show’s Fall Marina Show & Sale puts attendees in the middle of the action, inviting them onto…
September 15, 2026 By John Gullick “Boom, up she went.” This was a quote from a real-life incident where an East Coast boater was left with severe burns to much of his body that nearly resulted in his death. It all started on what was supposed to be a great day on the water but quickly ended with an explosion that…
September 15, 2026 ABYC’s next educational webinar is coming on Wednesday, September 23! The session will be two hours long, with a half-hour break in the middle. Join Bob Lacovara (Principal Consultant, Convergent Composites) to discuss the fundamental science of composites with the practical techniques used in everyday boat production, starting with easy-to-understand resin chemistry and building through essential molding procedures….
September 11, 2026 On Friday, September 11, 2026 NMMA Canada issued the following notice to their members regarding the Canada-US trade measures: Following the latest escalation in Canada-U.S. trade measures, we want to make members aware of federal programs that may provide support to Canadian businesses affected by tariffs and broader trade disruption. Beginning September 15,…
September 8, 2026 The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has announced Bill Yeargin, former president and CEO of Correct Craft and past chair of the NMMA Board of Directors, as the 2026 inductee into the NMMA Hall of Fame, the association’s most prestigious honor. Yeargin will be presented with the award during the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) annual Industry Breakfast,…
September 8, 2026 The Newport International Boat Show announced today the debut of its Fishing Village presented by Tashmoo Boatworks, an immersive experience created for anglers and fishing enthusiasts of all ages and levels as part of the 2026 showgoer experience September 17–20 along the historic downtown Newport waterfront. A longtime staple of the Martha’s Vineyard fishing community,…
September 8, 2026 Monterey Boats proudly introduces the all-new Elite 34, the newest flagship of its award-winning Elite Series and the next major step in the continued expansion of the lineup. Building on the rapid market adoption of the Elite Series, the Elite 34 brings the design, performance and versatility that have defined Elite to an entirely new class of boat….
September 8, 2026 Jeanneau unveils EX, a new range of motor boats that embraces the philosophy of essentials. The EX 34, first of its kind, will have its world premiere at CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL, from September 8 to 13, 2026, in Hardtop version. A range that enriches the brand’s universe alongside Leader, NC, TH and DB Yachts. With EX, Jeanneau opens a…
September 8, 2026 Dr. Shrink, Inc., leader in shrink wrap film and installation supplies, is introducing EnviroShrink, a new earth-friendly shrink wrap designed to deliver the same performance professionals count on while providing a smarter solution after disposal. Built for everything from marine storage to industrial applications, EnviroShrink performs just like conventional film. The difference comes after the…
September 8, 2026 By John Gullick Recently I received a very interesting account from a boater who is a long-standing senior member of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary. He says: “I came across an article describing a sailboat fire on the U.S. West coast which resulted in an air evac. and total loss of the vessel. It seems the crew attempted to suppress the fire with extinguishers but…
September 1, 2026 Boating Ontario is pleased to welcome Natalie Conway to the team as incoming CEO, effective September 1, 2026. Natalie will work alongside current CEO Rick Layzell as he transitions into retirement on December 31, 2026. Natalie brings exceptional bench strength to the association as she has most recently served as the Executive…
September 1, 2026 The NMMA reported in their August 24th newsletter, that on Saturday, August 22nd, the Trump Administration’s new 50% tariff kicked in on certain imports from Canada. The tariffs, announced in July, were originally supposed to go into effect on Aug. 19; however, President Trump issued a three-day delay in the implementation as negotiators neared a deal late last week….
September 1, 2026 Seven-year fundraising initiative brings total community impact to more than $192,000 Maple Leaf Marinas is proud to announce that its seventh annual Fuel Your Hospital fundraiser raised more than $36,000 for six local hospitals across Ontario, bringing the campaign’s cumulative donations to more than $192,000 since its inception in 2020. Held over the August long weekend at all…
September 1, 2026 The 2026 Canadian Safe Boating Council Symposium is taking place September 22–24, 2026, at the Hôtel Château Laurier Québec. This year’s theme, Education Builds Safer Waters, brings together boating safety professionals, educators, enforcement agencies, government partners, and industry leaders from across Canada to share ideas, build connections, and advance safe boating initiatives. Don’t miss your opportunity to: • Learn from leading experts and engaging panel discussions …