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…
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…
Apr 1, 2025 April 21–25, 2025 The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has designated the last week in April as International Marine Service Technician Week. https://abycinc.org/home/thankyoutechs/ This week is meant to bring awareness and recognition to the hard-working professionals who keep boating safe, reliable, and enjoyable. Please join us in celebrating our Marine Service Technicians!
Mar 25, 2025 Canada’s Boating Industry is Taking on Water—It’s Time to Repeal the Luxury Tax Canada is facing escalating trade tensions with the United States, putting industries, jobs, and economic stability at risk. As businesses navigate new tariff threats, the federal government continues to weigh them down with another damaging policy—the so-called luxury tax on…
Mar 25, 2025 Reprinted with the kind permission of Marine Industry News UKhttps://marineindustrynews.co.ukTuesday, March 18th, 2025Written by: Chantal Haines A UK research study has outlined significant gaps in the understanding of how sunscreen may affect marine ecosystems. The UV filters in sunscreen can enter the marine environment directly through swimming or other water-based recreational activities…
Mar 25, 2025 The family announces with profound sadness, the passing of Allan John Donaldson, affectionately known as “Al, Pops, Big Al, or Mr. D”, on March 19, 2025, at the age of 83. Al passed away peacefully at Southlake Residential Care Village in Newmarket, marking a poignant end to a remarkable life; he died…
Mar 25, 2025 Mustang Survival, the global leader in maritime safety equipment, continues to set the standard for innovation with the launch of its ISO-approved Atlas 190 DLX Hammar Life Jacket. Following the overwhelmingly successful UK debut of the Atlas platform (with Pro Sensor inflator) in 2024, the multi-award-winning Atlas with Hammar inflator is now available…
Mar 25, 2025 The award-winning Toronto Waterfront Festival, presented by Redpath, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the Tall Ships to Toronto’s Waterfront. From June 28-29, 2025, a fleet of historic tall ships will be docked at Sugar Beach to celebrate the start of summer. The 2025 fleet will be comprised of all schooners and…
Mar 25, 2025 Product Plan Ramping Up, For An Upturn From The 25/26 Season Groupe Beneteau has reported that the organization is in a solid financial position with income from ordinary operations of €76m in 2024 (7.3% of revenues), higher than forecast. An exceptional dividend of €100m (€1.21/share) is to be paid on March 27, 2025, followed…
Mar 18, 2025 By Mathew Channer Photos credit: Mathew Channer Among the many shiny new boats at January’s Toronto International Boat Show a surprise contender stood out, a replica of the Starcraft 1957 Ski Champ, taking pride of place near the main entrance. Unless you’re a rabid restoration fan, it’s a replica in all the…
Mar 18, 2025 Crestliner Boats, a leading aluminum boat builder with a legacy for performance and durability, has announced the launch of the 2050 Fish Hawk. As the newest, largest, and most advanced model in Crestliner’s Fish Hawk series, the 2050 combines exceptional performance, cutting-edge fishing features, and family-oriented versatility to redefine the boating experience. The 2050 Fish…
Canadian Coast Guard Icebreaker Henry Larsen in Gaspe Bay, Quebec. The new polar icebreakers will be more advanced and have greater capabilities than the current CCG fleet. Credit: Shutterstock Mar 18, 2025 By Mathew Channer The Canadian Government has announced plans to build two new heavy polar icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), with…
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…