Aug 6, 2024 CAPTION: Photo Courtesy of Conrad Kaddu of Boating BC Association (Boating BC Association President Bruce Hayne addressing media. Other participants (from left to right) include Sergeant Darin McDougall, VPD Emergency Response Section – Pacific Pilotage Authority CEO John Wilson, and Sean Baxter, Acting Director of Marine Operations and Harbour Master, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority). Multiple…
Aug 6, 2024 “This crossover concept is a multi-role center console with a unique combination of performance, seaworthiness and entertaining space which will attract younger boaters seeking thrills on the water.” – Luka Modrijan, Product Manager Wellcraft, a trailblazer in boat design with a rich heritage spanning almost 70 years, proudly unveils an all-new Series. Building on the success of…
Aug 6, 2024 LOOKOUT, an AI pioneer in marine safety, revolutionizes marine navigation with the launch of the LOOKOUT camera system, designed to detect hazards beyond human capability. Built by a team of leading AI researchers, video game developers, 3D designers, and hardware engineers, the LOOKOUT camera system uses advanced computer vision algorithms to detect and track every marine hazard,…
Aug 6, 2024 The annual Boating BC Conference will be held on November 19 & 20 at the Delta Marriott Hotel & Casino with Marina Night on Monday November 18th. This year’s theme is Building Together – Anchored in Excellence. Be sure to check our website for all the details of speakers, panel discussion and entertainment (coming soon). There…
Aug 6, 2024 Maple Leaf Marinas (MLM) is thrilled to announce the return of their annual Fuel Your Hospital Fundraiser over the Civic Holiday weekend, now with an expanded reach. From Friday, August 2nd through Monday, August 5th, boaters can fuel up at any of the 20 Maple Leaf Marinas, and up to 20¢ per litre of fuel pumped will be…
Aug 6, 2024 Brunswick Corporation, the world’s leading marine technology company, has been recognized on TIME’s inaugural list of America’s Best Midsize Companies for 2024. Of the 500 companies recognized, Brunswick ranked No. 1 within the Engineering and Manufacturing category and 27th overall. This award reflects Brunswick’s exceptional performance in three focus areas: employee satisfaction, revenue growth, and sustainability…
July 30, 2024 Dave died suddenly while hiking at Killarney Provincial Park on Thursday July 25, 2024 at the age of 64. Dave was the beloved husband of Regina (nee Zuwa), loving father of Andrew (Amanda), Jennifer (Stephen Feeney), Matthew and Wendy (Aaron Vindua), cherished Papa of Caden, Conor, Lucy, Bryn, Lily and Finn, and dear brother…
July 30, 2024 Last week in Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest, we wrote that two “rights” make a “wrong” when boaters are required to carry pyrotechnic distress flares, when flares are a globally accepted emergency alert device but when there isn’t a clear path to recycling these flares when they expire. The emphasis here,…
July 30, 2024 PBO grossly overestimated vessel revenue projections The recent revenue results released by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) since the luxury tax’s September 2022 implementation confirm the marine industry’s dire predictions of a significant market disruption. Despite strong opposition by the recreational marine industry, the luxury tax implemented an additional 10% tax on boats more than $250,000. Across Canada, recreational…
July 30, 2024 Lowrance, a world-leader in fishing electronics, today announced Recon, a new generation electric steer trolling motor, developed for both fresh and saltwater anglers, featuring a unique joystick remote and best in class power and GPS positioning. “This is an exciting launch for Lowrance because not only are we introducing the next generation of trolling motors but we’re also…
July 30, 2024 Beginning Friday, July 19th, the highly anticipated Canadian Raceboat Hall of Fame (CRHF) opened its doors to the public, bringing together the most comprehensive collection of antique raceboats seen anywhere in the world. Located on Muskoka Road 118 West, just outside of Bracebridge, Ontario, the 14,000 square foot facility will be the home to boats, drivers and…
July 23, 2024 Two “rights” make a “wrong” – support reinstating the CanBoat / CPS flare collection program with your letter to Canada’s Minister of Transportation. It’s urgent that the boating industry and Canada’s boaters together, push our government to come up with a solution for the problem of disposing of the expired pyrotechnic flares that many…
July 23, 2024 July 23rd, 2024, Ottawa – The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has released detailed results of revenue collected since the implementation of the luxury tax and they are proving that marine industry projections of a collapse in the market have come to fruition. After months of advocacy by the marine industry on pending impacts, the tax came into force…
July 23, 2024 Raymarine, a global leader in high-performance marine electronics for the recreational boating, marine first-responder and law-enforcement markets, has announced powerful new fishing features added to their Axiom displays. With the August release of the Lighthouse 4.7 software upgrade, Axiom users can experience total boat control, directly from their chartplotter display, for both Power-Pole Shallow Water…
July 23, 2024 Garmin, the world’s most innovative and recognized marine electronics manufacturer, has announced its Force® Kraken trolling motor series is now available with a 48-inch shaft length to accommodate smaller boat sizes, including pontoons, flats boats, microskiffs and more. Kraken is engineered with a pivot-style mount for easy installation on boats where bow space is limited and offers anglers cutting-edge features, advanced precision and seamless integration…
July 23, 2024 On Tuesday, July 16th, severe flooding in 16 Mile Creek and Oakville Harbour led to a significant rescue operation involving Oakville Marine Search and Rescue (OMSAR), the Halton Police Marine Unit, and the town of Oakville. It was part of a severe weather pattern that hit the Southern Ontario / Greater Toronto Area. CBC…
July 23, 2024 The Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) is pleased to welcome aboard Mustang Survival as a presenting sponsor. This partnership, solidified through a Memorandum of Understanding, spans a three-year term and spotlights a shared commitment to promoting safe and responsible boating in Canada. In 2024, Mustang Survival will be a Platinum-level sponsor of the CSBC’s annual symposium “Many Partners,…
July 23, 2024 NMMA was recently in Sacramento, Calif. to testify in opposition to SB 1066, a bill that would create an extended producer responsibility plan for pyrotechnic marine flares, including smoke flares and hand flares. These types of flares are shown to be among the most highly visible distress signals, especially in daylight when most recreational boaters…
Regular readers of Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest know that we are concerned about the loss of options for boaters to dispose of their expired Distress Flares.
Ross and crew on the racecourse last year at Chester Race Week. July 9, 2024 Chester, Nova Scotia is your picturesque seaside community that welcomes you like an old friend. The community becomes a haven for passionate sailors and volunteers in August for Chester Race Week. The event has a long history of great racing, competitive…