June 18, 2024 Mercury Marine has introduced 8 and 9.9hp EFI FourStroke and 9.9hp EFI ProKicker™ outboard engines. These new outboards feature an advanced Mercury electronic fuel injection system designed to provide boaters, fishing enthusiasts and pro anglers with easy starts and efficient performance. “In recent years, Mercury Marine has pushed the envelope at the top of the outboard…
June 18, 2024 The Toronto Boat Show team has shared the results of the survey process to determine the number of Show days for 2025. As a reminder, in March a Post Show Survey was underway for Exhibitors. Show organizers received a very high response rate. Thank you to the 350+ exhibiting companies that participated. 90% of the…
June 11, 2024 Following successful previews earlier this year at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas and the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, Mercury Marine officially launched the Avator™ 75e and 110e electric outboards. These new models are the latest to join Mercury’s all-electric propulsion lineup, which also includes the Avator 7.5e,…
ABYC Standards Week is an annual gathering of experts from around the world to update and improve boating safety standards / Credit: ABYC June 11, 2024 The ABYC recently announced dates for its annual Standards Week, Jan. 5-9, 2025, at the Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. Standards Week includes daily…
June 11, 2024 As part of Discover Boating Canada’s “See You Out Here” campaign, PR efforts are underway to engage with media nationwide and generate news coverage for boating this summer. Earlier this week, we issued a press release, The Water is Calling: Discover Boating Offers Expert Tips for Summer on the Water, featuring a…
June 11, 2024 Chester Race Week is one of those events you always want to put on your calendar. With a long history and competitive classes, sailors flock to small town Chester for the four-day racing spectacle; which is of course, accompanied by lively post racing socials, in true East coast style. Over 140 boats…
June 11, 2024 Markos, located in Slupsk, Poland, specializes in building componentry for heavy industry as well as the energy, marine and leisure industries and is a manufacturer of fibreglass-reinforced composite products used in boats, motor vehicles, transport and wind power. The infrastructure at Markos is unique, and the company has over 30 years of…
While the Day on the Hill lobby session has been a key activity for NMMA Canada for many years now, I feel that the event hit a new high in the 2024 session in Ottawa on May 27 and 28th.
Georgia Lewin-LaFrance, Isabella Bertold, Jack Gogan, Andrew Wood, Mariah Millen, Ali Ten Hove June 4, 2024 Concord Green Energy, along with lead sponsors RBC and TELUS, has unveiled the Concord Pacific Racing squad for Canada’s first-ever campaign at the historic Puig Women’s America’s Cup and UniCredit Youth America’s Cup, set to take place in Barcelona later this…
June 4, 2024 As Marine Service Excellency Month continues we want to celebrate the hard work of the freshly minted finishers of Quadrant’s Marine Service Manager (MSM) program. Over the next few months keep an eye on our social media as we highlight all of this year’s program finishers. It takes a lot to manage a team, and even…
June 4, 2024 VoltSafe Inc. is pleased to announce it has graduated from The Oceans Stream at CDL-Atlantic in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada – the forefront of Canada’s Ocean industry. VoltSafe received an invitation to join the Oceans Stream at CDL-Atlantic last September. The program selectively invites high potential innovators to engage in the 9-month program. VoltSafe will now attend CDL’s Super Session…
June 4, 2024 Vision Marine Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in electric marine propulsion, proudly announces the filing of its fourth patent on May 15, 2024, for a dedicated high-voltage marine battery pack. This battery pack is a key element of the E-Motion™ Marine Powertrain Technology and will also be available as a standalone product for future recreational electric…
Aerial of Lefroy Harbour (2021) June 4, 2024 Innisfil, ON – On May 25th, Lefroy Harbour celebrated the grand opening of its new Boat Dealership Showroom in Innisfil, a pivotal addition to the marina that introduces a much-needed collection of premium boat brands to the shores of Lake Simcoe. Under the stewardship of parent company…
May 28, 2024 Dream Yacht Sales & Ownership is thrilled to announce the appointment of UK native Jeremy Tutt to the position of Global Yacht Sales Director. Jeremy brings a wealth of industry expertise and a proven track record of success to his new role, having held key positions in the marine and yacht sales sector for…
There is a very clear push these days to build more homes, create more density and spur gentrification. Much of this development and infilling is happening in areas previously underutilized when it comes to integration of living spaces and people; waterfronts.
Peterborough & the Kawarthas wins inaugural Water Ways Destination Of The Year award May 28, 2024 Annual prize recognizing communities “making memories on the water” launched in tandem with new show spotlighting Ontario’s boating destinations Water Ways TV announced Peterborough & the Kawarthas as the first-ever winner of its Water Ways Destination of the Year…
May 28, 2024 Dometic to partner with a dedicated team on a mission to unite companies, governments and individuals by attempting to break a world record, sailing the first fully hydrogen-powered boat 400km between the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, highlighting the range capabilities of hydrogen as an alternative for fossil fuels. The TU Delft Hydro Motion Team…
May 28, 2024 Le message en français suit. The brand features a new logo with a red maple leaf and a blue wave symbolic of boating lifestyle on our rivers, lakes, and oceans. The new name is shorter and identifiable to those interested in becoming part of our nation-wide boating family. Our non-profit Canadian organization has been providing excellent…
May 28, 2024 Humber Bay Boating Clubs ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE (Humber Bay Sailing Centre, Mimico Yacht Club, Etobicoke Yacht Club) Saturday June 1st – 10:00am – 3:00pm Humber Bay Park West, Etobicoke ADMISSION FREE! Come visit the yacht clubs and sailing center of Humber Bay Park West, and discover Toronto’s best waterfront settings for social activities,…
From a family boating celebration at your lake or marina, to a major Destination Rendezvous, Canadian Boating is pleased to help you promote your publicly open events to boaters – and there is no charge!