Mar 18, 2025 In their March 10th edition of the NMMA Currents member newsletter, the organization reported some significant 2024 sales data and perspectives. They wrote: Amid last week’s news on tariffs and the subsequent potential economic and industry impacts, NMMA has released its Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary report, offering a comprehensive analysis of recreational…
Mar 18, 2025 Flares manufactured in 2021 or earlier expire this year, as Transport Canada approves them for only four years. They should be replaced every third or fourth boating season. To dispose of expired flares, do not light them, throw them overboard, or add them to household garbage. Flares are not permitted in regular…
Mar 11, 2025 I just received a great idea to help save the Canadian boat business and boat dealers all across Canada from a disastrous summer in 2025. But we need to act quickly. With the United States launching a trade war against Canada and imposing 25% tariffs across the board, the Canadian government and…
Photo credit: Paula Keech Mar 11, 2025 By Mathew Channer Duncan Peacock, resident of Kitimat BC and member of Kitimat Marine Search and Rescue and RCMSAR Unit 63, has been awarded the 12th annual Tim Jones Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Outdoor Community in British Columbia. Peacock has been a member of Kitimat Marine…
Mar 4, 2025 At the Miami Boat Show, Simrad Yachting introduced the NSS® 4, the latest premium chartplotter and fishfinder in the Simrad® portfolio, offering an elevated design, premium performance, and enhanced control capabilities designed for cruisers and offshore sportfishing boats. “NSS 4 is the next step in our evolution of premium multifunction displays, representing our commitment to never settling,”…
Mar 4, 2025 Seakeeper, Inc., the leader in marine motion control, announced the addition of new standard model integrations of Seakeeper Ride on three popular brands: Parker Offshore, Regulator Marine, and SeaHunter Boats. Combined, these builders will offer Seakeeper Ride on 11 new models immediately, adding the industry’s only underway stabilization solution into their product line mid-model year…
Mar 4, 2025 With profound sadness, we announce the passing of William (Bill) Alexander Milne on February 23, 2025, at the age of 86, at Wellbrook Place in Mississauga. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 34 years, Elaine, and his beloved children, Alexandra and Thomas. He is also survived by his brother, Glen, and many…
Photo credit: Shane Desloges Mar 4, 2025 By Mathew Channer It’s rare to hear someone say “my dream and my purpose is to show up on the water every day and be of service” as passionately as Shane ‘Spike on the Water’ Desloges. A unique voice in Ontario’s marine industry, Desloges embodies the service first…
Mar 4, 2025 The Sail and Life Training Society (SALTS) is offering new sailing camps for youth ages 13-24 this Spring Break (March 17-21 or March 24-28). Young people will spend 5 days surrounded by the natural environment, making new friends, and learning to sail a traditional tall ship. Trips begin and end in Victoria’s upper harbour and explore the…
Mar 4, 2025 Regal Boats, a family-owned leading manufacturer of luxury performance boats from 20’ to 50’, proudly announces its recognition as a 2024 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Award recipient in four categories. Standing in rare company, Regal Boats is one of only two among the 63 recognized boat and engine manufacturers to earn honors in four categories at…
Mar 4, 2025 Dometic’s latest innovation, the Dometic DG3 marine gyrostabilizer won a prestigious American boating industry Innovation Award 2025 at Miami International Boat Show. Dometic is proud to announce that its newly introduced marine gyrostabilizer, the Dometic DG3, has been awarded the Miami Innovation Award in the category of Mechanical & Electrical Systems at…
Feb 25, 2025 Mercury Racing, a Fond du Lac, Wisconsin based global provider of high-performance marine propulsion, has announced the launch of its new Altitude propeller line during the opening of the Miami International Boat Show. Altitude propellers are designed for outboard-powered hulls that benefit from a thru-hub exhaust propeller, for those who are seeking ultimate top-end…
Feb 25, 2025 BRP Inc. celebrates another exceptional year in 2024 with a total of 17 design awards. Among these accolades, BRP capped off the year with five prestigious GOOD DESIGN Awards, highlighting its unwavering commitment to innovation and design excellence. The honoured products demonstrate BRP’s expertise in combining cutting-edge technology with thoughtful design, where aesthetics meet advanced…
Richard the boardroom guy Feb 25, 2025 Richard ‘D’ Mitchele has two passions – sailing and marketing. Now he brings his double life together in a creative agency and consultancy aimed at solving everything in the ad/marketing/sponsorship for boating clients. Based in Oakville, ON but equally at home on the dock in Mallorca, or at…
Photo credit: Bullitage Media Inc. Feb 25, 2025 Steven J. Bull, founder and president of Bullitage Media Inc. has been named Industry Rising Star at the Neptune Awards for Marine Marketing Excellence, presented by the Marine Marketers of America (MMA). The awards were announced at a gala event during this year’s Discover Boating Miami International…
photo credit: National Safe Boating Council Feb 25, 2025 By Mathew Channer The Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS) Foundation has stepped up to fund a critically needed flare disposal program in partnership with CIL Orion for Canadian boaters in 2025. Thanks to their generosity, costs for shipping, insurance, advertising, disposal, and neutralization are covered, and Canboat…
Feb 25, 2025 During the Miami International Boat Show, Azimut was honoured by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI), which awarded the Miami Innovation Award 2025 to the Fly 72 in the Cabin Cruisers, Motor Yachts, Trawlers category. The Miami Innovation Awards recognize shipyards and suppliers that introduce original and innovative products to the market. The jury, composed of seven BWI members who personally test products throughout…
Eric Fetchko presenting the new DG3 Gyrostabilizer at the Miami Boat Show media event. Feb 18, 2025 The introduction of the ground-breaking DG3 Gyrostabilizer marks Dometic’s entry into the rapidly growing vessel stabilizer market. Leveraging its industry-leading engineering technology and seamless ecosystem, Dometic transforms the way boats stay steady amid waves and wakes, delivering a smooth, safe, and…
Feb 18, 2025 by Mathew Channer Difficulties continue for BC Ferries after several days of delays on the Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay route last week. Mechanical issues with BC Ferries vessel Coastal Inspiration resulted in 3 days of cancelled voyages before the vessel was pulled from service for main engine repairs. The Sailish Heron and Spirit of…
Feb 18, 2025 At the 2025 Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show® on February 12, 2025, Honda Marine unveiled a series of significant enhancements to its high-power outboards. The Honda BF115, BF140, and BF150 inline-four (L4) and Honda BF200, BF225 and BF250 V6 models will incorporate changes that target the heart of the boating market—improving performance and ease of operation, bolstering component durability and reliability, and ensuring faster, easier installation and…