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Bryton Marine Group Announces Acquisition of Freshwater Marina in Campbell River, BC

Apr 22, 2025 Bryton Marine Group, North America’s largest private family-owned builder of aluminum boats, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Freshwater Marina located in Campbell River, British Columbia, effective April 16, 2025. Freshwater Marina, an iconic marina known for its exceptional services and facilities, will now operate under the Bryton Marine Group umbrella. This acquisition aligns with Bryton Marine Group’s long-term objective…

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Best Time to Buy a New Boat

Apr 15, 2025 I see two things to be concerned about right now; the immediate future and the future, a few months from now. Given the remarkable and frenetic pace of global economic changes being driven by the new Trump Tariffs, the immediate future is almost impossible to predict day-to-day, but if we can step…

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TRIPPING Series Returns with Immersive Ride Through Muskoka Lakes

Apr 15, 2025 Photos: Good Earth Productions The popular TVO Original series TRIPPING returns with a boat ride exploring the Muskoka Lakes, Ontario’s celebrated cottage region with its boats, lavish cottages and striking natural environment. Available to stream across Canada starting April 20 on TVO. Her name is Heather and she is a locally built runabout…

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ONLINE USCG Risk Mitigation Series 8 – Gasoline Fuel Systems – Evolution and Compliance

Apr 15, 2025 Register now for Gasoline Fuel Systems – Evolution and Compliance! On May 7, 1:00pm–3:00pm (ET), Online. This is the eighth, free online event in the USCG/ABYC Risk Mitigation Series and it is for anyone in the boat and equipment manufacturing industry eager to remain on top of the latest requirements. On May 7, 2025, join the U.S. Coast Guard, the…

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Garmin expands boater warning capabilities with new AIS warning messaging feature

Apr 15, 2025 Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), the world’s largest marine electronics manufacturer1, has announced a software update for select GPSMAP® and ECHOMAP™ chartplotters that includes a new AIS (Automatic Identification System) warning messaging feature designed to increase situational awareness and help reduce the risk of collisions on the water. AIS is primarily used in recreational boating to provide real-time information about the position, speed and heading…

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CYA Preserves Our Floating Marine Heritage with a Marine Trades Scholarship at Quadrant. Congratulations Kristi Gregory, Liquid Metal Marine!

Apr 15, 2025 In 1969, a group of enthusiasts of vintage wooden power boats decided to form an association to perpetuate their interests: the Classic Yacht Association (CYA) was born. In 2009, a group of classic boat owners organized to form our own Canadian Fleet. The CYA now consists of six fleets throughout North America with member vessels from…

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Certified and Celebrated: Free Webinar – April 16, 1:00pm–2:00pm (ET), Online

Apr 15, 2025 ABYC’s Marine Service Technician Week is coming up, so we’re hosting a FREE webinar next week to discuss ABYC certifications and celebrate marine techs! Marine technicians, marine service managers, educators, and anyone interested in advancing their marine industry career are invited to join us for this informational webinar. ABYC Certification OverviewWhether you’re new to ABYC certifications and unsure…

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Aquila Power Catamarans Announces Appointment of Benoit Moreau as Regional Sales Director, Asia-Pacific

Apr 15, 2025 Aquila Power Catamarans has announced the appointment of Benoit Moreau as its Regional Sales Director for Asia-Pacific to support the company’s growing dealer network and strengthen its presence across the region. Benoit brings over 15 years of marine industry expertise throughout Asia. As co-founder of CAPE-10 in China, he managed Beneteau Group yacht brands…

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The Latest on Tariffs and Their Effect on The Boating Industry – April 9th, 2025

Photo Credit Shutterstock Below are the series of chronological events that have led to today’s current, but fluid status of Canada’s stance for tariff’s on US-Made boats. According to the NMMA as of April 9th, NMMA Canada has been working diligently to support members by applying for tariff exemptions and is continuously engaging with Canadian…

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TRAC Ecological Zebra Mussel Buster

Apr 8, 2025 TRAC Ecological Zebra Mussel Buster is a safe and biodegradable freshwater scale remover specifically formulated to meet a wide marine industry need for fast, safe, cost-effective alternatives to mechanical cleaning of cooling equipment. With minimal dismantling required, Zebra Mussel Buster can be safely re-circulated through freshwater water-cooling systems, dissolving zebra mussel exoskeletons, rust and mineral…

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Clean Marine Program Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Apr 8, 2025 By Mathew Channer Ontario’s Clean Marine eco-rating program turns 30 this year, marking 3 decades of protecting and preserving Ontario’s waterways. Clean Marine Assessor and Events Coordinator Rick Legedza, who worked for more than 35 years in fiberglass before Clean Marine and has seen some very dirty marine work, says the program…

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2025 Marine Trades Scholarships Apply Now…Deadline extended to April 30

Apr 8, 2025 The deadline to apply for a 2025 National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) Marine Trades Scholarship has been extended to April 30, 2025. Canadian applications are eligible. Since 2008, NMRA has actively contributed to the future of the marine industry by offering scholarships to students pursuing education in the marine trades. In 2024,…

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ePropulsion Celebrates Continued Growth and Industry Partners

From Left: Tom Watson, President, ePropulsion Americas; Christopher Ponnwitz, Chief Commercial Officer of Mack Sustainable Energy, Mack Boring & Parts Co.; and Danny Tao, Co-founder and CEO of ePropulsion Apr 8, 2025 Leading Electric Propulsion Systems Manufacturer Highlights 2024 Success At Recent Distributor Meeting ePropulsion Americas, a leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services, has announced its…

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BRP and Bryton Marine Group Sign an Agreement for the Sale of Alumacraft Strengthening Bryton Marine Group’s position in the aluminium boat market

Apr 8, 2025 BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO; NASDAQ:DOOO) and Bryton Marine Group announced on April 1st that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Bryton Marine Group, a family owned company with operations in Washington State and British Columbia, will be acquiring Alumacraft assets in St. Peter, Minnesota. This transaction comes on the heels of BRP’s decision to sell its Marine…

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BoatUS Registers Concern Over NOAA Staff & Budget Cuts

BoatUS is concerned NOAA staff and budget cuts will harm weather forecasting and boater safety. (credit: BoatUS) Apr 8, 2025 Indiscriminate reductions would undermine boater safety, navigation, weather forecasting In a recent letter sent to Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK), the Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations to the U.S. House of Representatives, Boat Owners Association of…

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BRP Reports Steep Business Decline

Apr 1, 2025 Last week the Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest Stock Market column indicated that BRP shares under the ticker “DOO” finished the week off by -4.27% following reports of a business declines. According to BNN Bloomberg from a report by The Canadian Press, BRP Inc. reported a fourth-quarter profit loss compared with…

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Inauguration of the New Lagoon 38 – Always Dream Big!

Apr 1, 2025 After the success of last year’s anniversary edition of the Exclusive Lagoon Days, the brand wanted to renew the experience, launching another highly successful edition. International press, Lagoon dealers, charter companies, and over 500 clients from around the world came to discover or rediscover 10 of Lagoon’s most iconic models. The star of the…

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Advancing Composite Expertise in the Marine Industry

Apr 1, 2025 In the ever-evolving world of marine design and repair, composite materials have become a game-changer. Their strength, lightweight nature, and resistance to corrosion make them ideal for boatbuilding, repair, and maintenance. However, working with composites requires a specialized skill set that goes beyond traditional materials like wood and metal. This is where…

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Kingston’s Island Queen Celebrates 50 Years

By Mathew Channer Apr 1, 2025 The iconic silhouette of Island Queen III is a familiar site for residents of Kingston, ON and The 1000 Islands, and for good reason. This year marks the vessel’s 50th anniversary. The Island Queen III is a triple-decker Mississippi Paddlewheeler, built from aluminum and adorned with oak and antique…

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Time-Tested Spring Boat Launch Checklist from BoatUS

Boaters have begun returning to boat yards, marinas and clubs across the nation for the annual rite of spring commissioning. BoatUS has a checklist to get you ready for boating season. (CREDIT: Stacey Nedrow-Wigmore/BoatUS) Apr 1, 2025 Are you putting a boat into the water this year? Whether it’s your first year or 50th, the…

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