Feb 4, 2025 Canada’s recent experience with potential tariffs has highlighted several critical areas for improvement and opportunities for growth. The situation this presents really should make us look inward to more domestic trade reform. Canada needs to address its internal trade barriers to foster a more robust national economy. It is crucial to dismantle…
Feb 4, 2025 By Mathew Channer Yamaha showcased their prototype hydrogen combustion outboard engine at the Toronto International Boat Show this year, offering visitors an inside look at what completely sustainable vessel propulsion might look like. Possibly the only hydrogen combustion outboard in the world at this stage, Yamaha’s motor is still very much under…
Feb 4, 2025 Boating Ontario proudly supported the next generation of marine professionals during the Toronto International Boat Show, awarding multiple bursaries to deserving students dedicated to the industry. At the conclusion of a long day of labs and exams at the Skills Ontario competition, six young marine students were met with an unexpected but much-appreciated surprise. Boating Ontario CEO, Rick Layzell, addressed the…
Feb 4, 2025 At the Toronto International Boat Show, Yamaha kicked off 2025 with new cowling designs and colour options within its mid-range outboard product line as well as new Steering Assist Tiller Handle F150 and F200 outboards. “With the launch of the redesigned mid-range outboards, we’re excited to offer models that not only deliver…
Feb 4, 2025 The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has announced that the Young Leaders Advisory Council has new leadership and new members. Wendy Ramsey, of Pirate Cove Marina in Kemptville, Ontario, Canada has taken to the helm as the YLAC Chair. Ramsey, who has a passion for workforce development and serves as a Director At Large…
Feb 4, 2025 The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced the 4th annual “International Marine Service Technician Week,” scheduled for April 21-25, 2025. The week is dedicated to recognizing the exceptional skills and commitment of marine service professionals. “Marine technicians are the backbone of safe, reliable, and enjoyable boating experiences,” said Shannon Aronson, senior director of marketing…
Jan 28, 2025 On behalf of Ontario’s $4.5 billion recreational boating industry, Boating Ontario proudly hosted the 2025 Waterfront Tourism Summit during the 67th annual Toronto International Boat Show. The event welcomed over 65 delegates from across the province, spanning from Temagami to Windsor, Sarnia to Belleville, Kingston to Niagara, and beyond. Designed to share ideas and growth strategies with municipal decision makers…
From left to right: Jan 28, 2025 The 2024 Canadian Safe Boating Awards (CASBAs) were held on Sunday, Jan 19th in Toronto, at the National Yacht Club. At this gala event, the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) honoured the people, programs, and organizations that help to make boating in Canada safer and better for all of us and to keep the environment clean. The…
Jan 28, 2025 The world‘s most popular luxury watertoy on all yachts is the SEABOB. The new SEABOB F9 with the Design by Studio F. A. Porsche will be presented the first time at boot in Düsseldorf. The SEABOB idea was born over 20 years ago. CAYAGO AG, based in Bad Salzuflen in Germany, is presenting the third generation…
Jan 28, 2025 NMMA Canada has announced the induction of industry veteran, Marc Duhamel, into the NMMA Canada Hall of Fame, its most prestigious honor. Duhamel, co-CEO and president of Legend Boats, was recognized this morning during the NMMA Canada State of the Industry Breakfast at the Toronto International Boat Show. Duhamel’s passion for the boating industry began at an early age…
Jan 28, 2025 1934-2024 In 1959, age 25, with $52 in his pocket, Ben Vermeulen arrived in Vancouver from the Netherlands, and through his ability to work with his hands, problem solve and design complicated machinery both in his head and in actuality, became Canada’s largest luxury yacht builder. The second of 12 children, Ben…
Jan 28, 2025 Boating BC will be hosting a Career Fair during the Vancouver International Boat Show. A dedicated booth located beside the Boating BC booth on the concourse level of BC Place will be set up to provide information to career and job seekers for the recreational boating industry. In order to help make this Career Fair…
Jan 21, 2025 Garmin has just announced the new APK™ 10 Autopilot Keypad designed to give mariners more precise control of their Reactor™ 40 autopilot. The keypad features an LED-encircled rotary knob that allows for specific heading control, along with two autopilot buttons – engage and standby – and two multipurpose buttons that can be customized to the vessel. Key product…
Jan 21, 2025 The new Invictus GT280 Carbon Look is to be showcased on the Invictus Yacht stand at boot Düsseldorf (January 18-26, 2025) – Stand C20, Hall 5. Featuring exclusive carbon fiber construction using ‘pre-preg’ technology, this model marks a significant technological leap that will influence the development of future Invictus models. When it comes to carbon fiber, there’s…
David and Marianne Scott by their Hanse 411, at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club. Credit: Marianne Scott. Jan 21, 2025 by Mathew Channer Writer, sailor, and Canadian Boating contributor Marianne Scott has been awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Maritime Achievement for her contributions to Canada’s marine community. The award recognizes 25 years of writing in the maritime sector, during which Scott…
Jan 21, 2025 By Mathew Channer BC Ferries vessel Queen of Surrey is expected to remain out of commission until the end of the month, according to BC Ferries. The vessel, which has been in service for more than 40 years, was pulled from the Horseshoe Bay to Langdale service on January 1st to undergo…
Jan 21, 2025 With over 250,000 lakes and rivers, Ontario is a recreational boaters dream. The new 2025 Boating Ontario Directory is the perfect boating resource for exploring this paradise, no matter what kind of adventure you choose. This 149-page directory is packed with up-to-date information on marine services, detailed maps, regional highlights and much more. With the 2025 Boating…
Jan 21, 2025 The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce withdraws a proposed rule published in the Federal Register on August 1, 2022 to amend the North Atlantic right whale vessel speed regulations. NMFS withdraws this proposed rule in light of numerous and ongoing requests from the public for further opportunity to review and engage with…
Jan 21, 2025 Graham Clarke Group (GCG), a leader in British Columbia’s marine and hospitality industry, is pleased to announce it has acquired Oak Bay Marine Group (OBMG), a company with a celebrated 62-year legacy in coastal marina services and oceanfront hospitality. The acquisition of OBMG includes its four Vancouver Island marinas (Oak Bay Marina, North…
Jan 14, 2025 YANMAR Marine International has introduced its first rope cutter, an easy-to-install safety feature designed solely for sailing yachts equipped with the YANMAR SD60 sail drive and fixed two or three blade propellers. Suitable for both mono hulls and catamarans, the YANMAR SD60 Rope Cutter is ideal for a range of cruising sailors, charter boat operators and sailing…