Feb 18, 2025 Family vacation or corporate team-building opportunity, kick the winter blues and get ready to plan an unforgettable Canadian staycation—without paying the tax! Starting February 7, 2025, Le Boat is giving all Canadians a break by offering a GST/HST exemption on all houseboat rentals along both of our stunning Canadian cruising routes. That’s right—your 2025 houseboat adventure is now tax-free! The recent…
Feb 18, 2025 Monterey Boats is proud to announce that the all-new Elite 30 has been named Boat of the Year by Boating Magazine, one of the marine industry’s most prestigious honors. Recognized for its innovative design, superior craftsmanship, and unmatched performance, the Elite 30 sets a new standard for luxury and versatility in the boating world. Each year, Boating…
Feb 18, 2025 The 2025 Halifax International Boat Show Sponsored by Aviva made a resounding return to the Halifax Exhibition Centre. After a snowy 2024 edition, the boat show came back stronger than ever with over 5,000 attendees and high sales rates across the show floor. The annual event took place, February 6th to 9th. Displays across the show floor included runabouts, cruisers, sailboats, motor yachts, pontoon boats, fishing boats,…
Feb 11, 2025 In the Editor’s Message last week, crafted by our editorial team, we wrote about “Uncertainty being a catalyst for change” and how the threat of potential tariffs got us thinking about critical areas for improvement and opportunities for growth. The threat of tariffs has been pushed down the road by a week…
Feb 11, 2025 JAMES MATTHEWSYamaha Motor Canada, Ltd. (YMCA) is pleased to announce that James Matthews has been appointed as the new President of Yamaha Motor Canada, Ltd. James will step into his new role immediately, with Past-President Dean Burnett supporting the transition through February. James began his Yamaha career in early 2017 as General Manager of…
Funding will improve marine safety in coastal communities and enhance the EMSA maritime information system. Credit: Shutterstock Feb 11, 2025 The Canadian Government will invest $125 million through two initiatives under the Oceans Protection Plan to improve marine safety in 47 communities across Canada. $16 million of the funding will be used to support 34…
Feb 11, 2025 The 2025 Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show® is ready to make waves as it returns to South Florida, showcasing the world’s largest collection of boats and marine products across Miami and Miami Beach. As Miami’s longest-running boat show, this iconic event offers exclusive debuts and show-only deals, appealing to marine enthusiasts of all budgets. One…
Feb 11, 2025 The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) is excited to announce the launch of the NMEA Cloud Initiative to its membership, a pioneering project to aggregate existing marine data for safety, conservation, and innovation. We invite all NMEA member manufacturers, programmers, IT experts, and cloud data specialists to help shape the future of maritime operations. Key Highlights of…
“An uninstalled fuel tank featuring an in-tank fuel pump, compliant with ABYC’s newly published H-24 Gasoline Fuel Systems standard” Feb 11, 2025 USCG accepts ABYC requirements as equivalent to federal regulations The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), the non-profit organization that develops voluntary global safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance and repair of recreational…
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…