April 14, 2026 On Thursday, April 9th, 2026, The Boating Ontario Association announced that CEO Rick Layzell will be stepping down from his role at the end of 2026. Rick will transition out of the position and into semi-retirement as the calendar turns to 2027. During his tenure, Layzell played a key role in strengthening Boating Ontario’s position as…
April 7, 2026 The Canada Strong Pass is back for summer 2026! The Government of Canada is offering free lockage and a 25% discount on fees for camping and overnight stays from June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive. Free lockage During the Canada Strong Pass period, free lockage will be available for boats, canoes and kayaks travelling…
April 7, 2026 Axopar pioneers once again to set new standards, with the Axopar 38 range marking a new era in adventure boating. The Axopar 38 XC Cross Cabin made its U.S. premiere at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, introducing the first model in the all-new Axopar 38 range. Additional models — the Axopar 38…
April 7, 2026 Raymarine, a global leader in high-performance marine electronics for the recreational boating, marine first-responder and law-enforcement markets – has announced Axiom 2, the next evolution of its award‑winning Axiom chartplotter series. Designed for sailors, anglers, cruisers, and motor‑yacht owners, Axiom 2 combines faster performance with Raymarine’s signature durability and ease of use. Featuring a powerful 6‑core…
April 7, 2026 Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club and a business of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), recently hosted its 2026 Freedom Forum annual franchise conference in Tampa, Florida. This year’s event marked a significant milestone for the franchise network bringing together franchise partners from across the globe to celebrate a year of exceptional…
April 7, 2026 Thomas Groves, Director of Marketing at Legend Boats, has been named an honouree in the Boating Industry 40 Under 40. Presented annually by Boating Industry, the 40 Under 40 program recognizes rising leaders from across North America who are making a strong impact on the recreational boating industry. Honourees are selected based on…
April 7, 2026 The Pleasure Craft Licence (PCL) is the licence for the vessel itself as usually noted by the series of letters and numbers found on each side of the bow of a powered vessel of 7.5 kw (9.9 hp) or greater. It is not to be confused with the Pleasure Craft Operator Certificate (PCOC) or other forms of operator competency. Here…
March 31, 2026 The Fore Runner is a folding inflatable RIB (fiberglass hull) with 3 hull sections that allow it to fold up and be stowed away in just 4 minutes. Because it’s a RIB with a rigid hull, it significantly outperforms “roll up” or inflatable hull boats. And because it was originally designed for military use…
March 31, 2026 For many of the sailors in Toronto who like the work and results delivered by Bay Sails, the philosophy has recently been “It’s worth the drive to Hamilton”. Starting on April 1, that drive won’t be necessary thanks to Bay Sails’ new Toronto service team headed by Brooks Robitaille who will coordinate…
March 31, 2026 The unified intelligent full-vessel stabilization solution is now available with a free software update Seakeeper, Inc., the leader in marine motion control, is integrating its two popular stabilization products, Seakeeper and Seakeeper Ride, delivering a ~20% average increase from the products’ combined performance today. When paired together, they form one unified intelligent system that…
March 31, 2026 Yamaha Motor Canada is proud to introduce its newest group of Yamaha Elite Dealers! This year, 42 dealers from across the country have achieved Elite status, with 16 of those dealers recognized for five years in a row*. To achieve Elite status, Yamaha dealers undergo a thorough year-long performance evaluation of all areas of their business,…
March 31, 2026 Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), the global leader in marine technology, has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026. This year’s list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations. “Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at Brunswick…
March 31, 2026 Reprinted with Permission from Marine Industry News UK w: marineindustrynews.co.uk March 17 2026 By Anna Cummins A study examining social media activity across the boating sector has shown relatively low levels of audience interaction compared with other luxury industries. The analysis, Social Media Insights – Boating Industry 2026, was prepared by Austrian market research…
March 24, 2026 April 10-14, 2026—Midland, ON The ABYC Electrical Certification has become the most recognized and credible demonstration of skill mastery in the marine electrical service and installation field worldwide. Become an industry expert in electrical fundamentals, multi-meter usage, grounding and bonding systems, battery and inverter installation, AC/DC components & more! Midland Campus of…
March 24, 2026 Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) has named Vittorio Bichucher president of its Venture Boat Group division effective immediately. In addition to his new responsibilities, Bichucher will also continue his role as General Manager of the NAVAN brand, reinforcing his trusted leadership across multiple fronts within Brunswick’s global marine portfolio. In this expanded capacity, Bichucher will oversee the strategic…
March 24, 2026 Nova Scotia, Canada-based GIT Coatings, a global leader in sustainable high performance marine coatings, recently announced the launch of its next-generation graphene-base hard foul-release coating, XGIT-FORCE™. This launch marks a fundamental shift in the maritime industry, moving beyond traditional biocide-based antifouling protection to a new era of hull performance management. With first applications already underway across…
March 24, 2026 Metstrade celebrated its most successful edition yet in 2025, with exhibitors reporting positive commercial results, richer engagement with key decision makers, and overwhelmingly positive feedback on the show’s new layout, networking opportunities and collaborative experience. This momentum is already fuelling the most exhibitor sign‑ups experienced this early in the year, as well as ambitious…
March 24, 2026 A collaboration between the Government House Foundation and the Maritime Museum of BC, the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Maritime Achievement’s nomination period is now open. This award recognizes and acknowledges individuals and organizations along BC’s coast and inland waterways who have made noteworthy contributions to BC’s maritime interests in the areas of science, technology, business, applications of maritime skills, nautical…
March 24, 2026 Candela’s largest funding round to date, with the World Bank’s IFC arm joining existing investors, will finance a second manufacturing facility to scale production of its ground-breaking hydrofoiling P-12 ferries and meet growing global demand. The round brings Candela’s total capital raised to €129 million since its inception, making it the best-funded electric vessel manufacturer globally. It…
March 24, 2026 Flite is proud to announce that FLITELab AMPJet and Fliteboard RACE have each been awarded the internationally renowned iF Design Award, marking a significant milestone for the Byron Bay–based innovator in electric hydrofoiling. The recognition highlights the strength of two ground-breaking products recently introduced to the market. Winning at this level reflects the depth of innovation, engineering…