Yacht Designer Mark Ellis May 20, 2025 By Rob Mazza We are sad to report the recent passing of yacht designer Mark Ellis in Essex, Connecticut. Mark had moved to Essex many years ago after a long and successful design career in Oakville, Ontario, where he built his company Mark Ellis Design and established his…
May 20, 2025 Smartgyro, a global innovator in advanced marine stabilization solutions, has partnered with the Alabama-based tournament fishing team, Rising Sons, to showcase the power and performance of the SG60 stabilizer across the 2025 Gulf sportfishing season. With a packed schedule that includes some of the most prestigious tournaments in offshore sportfishing, the partnership provides Smartgyro with the…
May 20, 2025 GOST a leader in marine security, tracking, monitoring, and video surveillance systems, has announced that the company has joined forces with KVH Industries, a global leader in mobile connectivity, to integrate tracking and security technology for Last Mango, a custom 42-foot Freeman commissioned by the late Jimmy Buffett. The Last Mango, is captained by Vinnie LaSorsa and…
Written in Partnership with Kropf Industrial May 20, 2025 An open-frame hydraulic boat trailer with adjustable frame width remains the gold standard for boat handling and storage efficiency. Either used on its own to retrieve vessels on a ramp, or in conjunction with a marine lift, hydraulic trailers such as those manufactured by Conolift allow…
May 20, 2025 The date shift of North America’s largest marine industry trade event aims to enhance safety and planning reliability while maintaining long-term commitment to Tampa as host city. The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), North America’s largest marine industry trade event, will shift to a December date pattern beginning in 2027 in response to feedback…
May 20, 2025 Five years ago, a global pandemic shifted Quadrant’s entire training model. Classes, quizzes, and exams all moved online, and students from Nanaimo, Vancouver, and Sidney all fused into one mega class while the world adjusted. Then in 2021 a new crop of fresh-faced level 1’s began their classes. For the first time ever,…
May 13, 2025 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 of 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; boat sales in…
May 13, 2025 Canadian company ENVGO has announced that it will showcase its NV1 electric hydrofoil prototype at two events in Ontario this year. The NV1 prototype will appear at Charge Ahead, an electric vehicle and charging event in Bracebridge on May 31. It will also be showcased at Green Innovation Weekend in Orillia on July 25 and 26, along with an…
May 15, 2025 Bluewater or coastal, many mariners who venture offshore still rely on the convenience and dependability of a magnet compass for navigation. That’s why the Ritchie Navigation HF-743 Helmsman is the ideal tool to have onboard. Unlike a GPS, it provides an exact course heading no matter the speed and becomes crucial in the event…
Diogo Arreda (US Sales Manager at Sea.AI), Nicolas Tangredi (US Sales Manager at SEA.AI), Marcus Warrelmann (CEO at Sea.AI), John Minor (CEO at Tocaro Blue), Andrew Rains (Senior Sales Director at Tocaro Blue). May 13, 2025 Sea.AI, the pioneer in artificial intelligence for maritime vision, is making significant strides toward next-generation situational awareness by integrating award-winning radar perception software, Tocaro Blue’s ProteusCore™, into its AI-driven navigation platform. The…
May 13, 2025 Our some upcoming dates: May 16 ELS Marine Supplies Ltd. with Avalon51 Clyde Ave, Mount Pearl, NL May 17 Bayfield Marine with Goderich23 Fishermans Wharf Rd, Bayfield, ON May 17 Bitter End Boaters Exchange with Sunshine Coast1044 Seamount Way, Gibsons, BC May 17 Lefroy Yacht Harbour with Barrie727 Harbour St. Lefroy, ON…
May 13, 2025 ACEL Power, a leader in electric propulsion innovation, proudly announces a strategic partnership with Electrified Marina, the nation’s top-performing electric watercraft dealer. This milestone agreement is set to amplify the availability of ACEL’s high-performance electric outboards—starting with the powerful Intelligent Electric Series of 50HP and 75HP systems—and expand into fully integrated electric boat offerings, including pontoons…
May 6, 2025 I learned about ACT, the Advanced Composite Training program through Ray Bilsky at Rayplex, who is one of our advertisers. He explained that there are few ways for a technician to get training in composites, yet there is significant demand for those skills. I looked into the courses on the ACT website…
May 6, 2025 Sailfish Boats proudly introduces the all-new 252 Center Console (CC), the next evolution in its legendary center console lineup. Designed for top-tier performance, innovation, and comfort, the 252 CC is as versatile as it is refined. Welcome to the 252 CC, where innovation, and comfort come together for the ultimate on-water experience. Designed with…
May 6, 2025 By Mathew Channer Tracy ‘Unstoppable Tracy’ Schmitt is a Canadian author, motivational speaker and 4-way amputee who recently represented Canada at the Hansa Para Worlds in Australia, and who is determined to get sailing back into the Paralympic Games. Schmitt, the only Canadian competing in the Hansa Para Worlds, had not sailed…
An incredible Festival awaits! Joshua painting by Richard Linzey.May 6, 2025 About the Victoria Classic Boat Festival Now in its 46th year, the Classic Boat Festival, run by the Maritime Museum of BC, returns to the Inner Harbour this Labour Day Weekend, from 29 – 31 August 2025. Thanks to community support from the City of…
May 6, 2025 While butter and beer prices are going up, the cost of ABYC doesn’t have to. We know things have gotten pricier with the Canadian-U.S. exchange rate hovering around 1.40, but we want our northern neighbors to know how much we appreciate you. To make sure your ABYC membership and education remain within easy reach, we’re offering…
May 6, 2025 We want to share this concerning news regarding NOAA, the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS), and the possible serious effect on the Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) and their partners. Of course, Canada shares the Great Lakes, responsibility for the lakes and the concern about their future. Several reports, including the articles below, describe…
May 6, 2025 BoatClass, a leader in certified on-water boater training and a business within Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), announced on April 29th, 2025 that it has expanded its offerings to more than 35 locations, including an expansion to the greater Toronto area for the 2025 boating season. “At Brunswick, safety is at the heart of everything…
Apr 29, 2025 Jointly written by MD Marine Insurance, Orbit, Gallagher Skippers’ Plan and Aviva Boat ownership brings a lot of joy—but also a unique set of insurance considerations. Whether you’re a seasoned boater or new to the lifestyle, understanding how your insurance policy works can make all the difference when it comes time to file a claim. Three common but…