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Written in partnership with Poralu: Revolutionizing Marina Maintenance: The Benefits of Bubble Curtains

Sept 10, 2024 Aquatic pollution presents significant challenges for marinas, impacting both the environment and operational efficiency. Plastics, hydrocarbons, seaweeds, invasive plants, and sedimentation create complex and costly issues: Plastics: Larger items can become entangled in boat propellers, while small debris may enter engine cooling systems or water intakes, leading to blockages and overheating. Hydrocarbons:…

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ABYC Invites Proposals for Upcoming Educator Forum

Sept 10, 2024 Marine businesses and instructors connect during ABYC’s educator meetings The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) is now accepting proposals for its upcoming Educator Forum meetings, which will take place on October 24 (via Zoom), January 22 (via Zoom), and April 2 (Hybrid – both online and in-person in Annapolis, Maryland). The…

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Volvo Penta unveils helm-to-propeller hybrid-electric package

Sept 10, 2024 Introducing the new Volvo Penta hybrid-electric package – a fully integrated helm-to-propeller experience with new drive modes and intelligent features, setting a new benchmark in marine technology. Starting at the end of 2025, Volvo Penta will begin limited-scale production of its fully integrated, advanced hybrid-electric solutions across its heavy-duty range. Innovative helm-to-propeller hybrid-electric…

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Sea Ray Launches the New SDX 250 and SDX 250 Surf

Sept 10, 2024 Sea Ray is expanding its next-generation SDX lineup with two new models. The dynamic SDX 250 and SDX 250 Surf blend quality, functionality and capability to provide limitless fun. Available in sterndrive and surf configurations, the vessels feature powerful propulsion, abundant storage, optimized seating and premium amenities to suit any aquatic activity….

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Monthly High Tide Flooding Outlook, September 2024

Sept 10, 2024 Of interest to our readers who have customers heading south or who are planning to boat down, we share this information. In a recent edition of the US Harbors newsletter, we learned that NOAA says to expect higher tides for the US East coast on and around the new moon and full…

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Transport Canada Takes Unprecedented Action to Enforce Compliance with Marine Safety Regulations

Sept 3, 2024 This story was originally published in the NMMA Canada Member Newsletter for August 2024. On August 21, 2024, Transport Canada made headlines with a significant announcement aimed at enhancing marine safety and enforcing compliance with the Canada Shipping Act, 2001. Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, revealed that the department has taken unprecedented measures to address…

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Ocean Wise Expands Underwater Microphone Whale Detection Initiative to Endangered Killer Whale Critical Habitat

Sept 3, 2024 Photo Credit: Ocean Wise Ocean Wise is pleased to announce the expansion of whale presence alerts to commercial mariners in southern resident killer whale critical habitat. This expansion is thanks to SMRU Consulting in collaboration with the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, as they integrate underwater microphones, or hydrophones, off the coast of Lime Kiln Point State…

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Harris Boats Launches its First All-Electric Pontoon, the Cruiser e-210 Powered by Mercury® Avator™

Sept 3, 2024 Harris Boats has announced the launch of the Cruiser e-210, the brand’s first all-electric pontoon. Powered by a Mercury® Avator™ 35e Outboard, the Cruiser e-210 provides the same level comfort, amenities and style the Cruiser model is known for, in addition to a more sustainable, gas-free option to explore the waterways. “Our first…

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Boating Ontario Golf Tournament, biggest fundraiser for the MarineWorx Development Fund

Sept 3, 2024 On August 27th at Bonaire Golf in Coldwater, almost 150 golfers turned out for the annual Boating Ontario Golf Tournament. “Our annual golf tournament is our biggest fundraiser for the MarineWorx Development Fund, said Boating Ontario CEO, Rick Layzell. The support from our members, those who come to play, those who sponsor…

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Raymarine LightHouse 4.7 Now Available

Sept 3, 2024 Raymarine recently announced that its latest Axiom operating system, LightHouse 4.7, is now available for download. Top features in the new LightHouse 4.7 update: Power-Pole IntegrationAxiom users can stow and deploy Power-Pole Shallow Water Anchors and control all MOVE trolling motor models – directly from a slide-out sidebar on their chartplotter display. They can also take advantage of…

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Highfield Boats and Carefree Boat Club Announce Strategic Partnership

Sept 3, 2024 Club Locations Now Can Diversify Their Fleets with Highfield’s Aluminum-Hulled RIBs Highfield Boats, North America’s leading Rigid Hull Inflatable (RIB) brand, and Carefree Boat Club, a dominant force in the rapidly expanding boat club segment with more than 145 locations across the U.S. and Canada, are proud to announce they have entered a strategic partnership. Carefree Boat…

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Chester Race Week Shows East Coast Spirit

The 30-boat Bluenose fleet at Chester Race WeekCredit: Parker Media Management / www.parker-media.ca Aug 27, 2024 Helly Hansen Chester Race Week has a rich 120-year history and involves four days of racing on the beautiful waters of Mahone Bay. Last weekend’s 134 registered boats and over 1,300 sailors make it the largest race week in a…

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The BEHR CLAW: a simple, effective tool that’s changing the game for boaters

Aug 27, 2024 In the world of boating, there’s a new tool that’s quickly becoming a must-have for anyone who spends time on the water. The BEHR CLAW, a straightforward and reliable device, is making waves for its ability to simplify boat retrieval and towing. The BEHR CLAW was developed by a seasoned boater with years…

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Catching Is More Fun: Sea-Doo and Alumacraft focus on fishing

Aug 27, 2024 Sea-Doo and Alumacraft, brands of BRP Inc., continue to innovate and strengthen their focus in the fishing space with new 2025 Sea-Doo models and the redesigned Alumacraft models. Sea-Doo is casting its line into the deep end of the lake with the new FishPro Apex personal watercraft (PWC) and Switch Fish pontoon…

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Update on reader support for reinstating the CanBoat Distress Flare Collection Program

Aug 27, 2024 To date, we have been copied on five letters from our readers who have used the template letter we provided previously, to assist in easily writing to the Minister of Transportation to request that funding be reinstated for the CanBoat Distress Flare Collection Program. These letters are very much appreciated, but five…

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Readers Write…Absolute Classics Marine – Andrew Middleton

Aug 7, 2024 Recently, we wrote in Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest, that concerning levels of fiberglass had been discovered in edible marine life in the UK near a harbour where derelict boats were disposed of. We suggested that this and other aspects of fiberglass might someday be restricted and that it would be at least wise and proactive for some…

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Nominate your Boating Heroes today – Where Innovation Meets Safety Canadian Safe Boating Awards

Aug 27, 2024 The Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) is a volunteer charitable organization. Our mission is to reduce the incidence of injuries and fatalities across Canada that occur as a result of recreational boating activities through innovative, relevant and effective measures. The CSBC recognizes and celebrates people, communities, and companies who understand current boating safety culture, and strive…

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Garmin Spectra™ LED control module

Aug 20, 2024 Garmin is excited to announce the Garmin Spectra™ LED control module—a compact lighting controller that makes it easy to control onboard LED lights from a compatible Garmin chartplotter or the ActiveCaptain® app on a compatible smartphone. Garmin Spectra lets boaters control LED illumination for JL Audio and Fusion® marine speakers, subwoofers and wake tower speakers, along with strip,…

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Bayliner Launches New, Redesigned Sporty D-Series Deck Boat

Aug 20, 2024 Bayliner, a leading manufacturer of fiberglass fishing and day boats today announced the release of the redesigned D-series deck boat. The new D-series is a sportier version of the former DX model and is expertly crafted for everything from cruising to watersports with notable smart upgrades like a sleek new hull, elevated bow, and…

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Active lifestyle drives an all-new series of versatile Wellcraft Center Consoles

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 Aug 20, 2024 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…

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