Apr 30, 2024 Awlgrip®, the renowned yacht brand under AkzoNobel, introduces a revolutionary 3D Color Visualizer on its website https://www.awlgrip.com/colors. The innovative and industry leading tool is designed to empower boaters and applicators by simplifying their journey to find the perfect color for their boat. Boat owners, applicators, boatyards, and builders now have at their…
Apr 23, 2024 Now in its 45th year, the Classic Boat Festival, run by The Maritime Museum of BC, returns to the Inner Harbour this Labour Day Weekend, from 30 August – 1 September 2024. Registration for boaters is now open on the MMBC’s website.
Apr 23, 2024 Princecraft boats on April 17, 2024, announced to their employees, a major investment in one of their three Princeville plants, which will include the installation of high-tech powder coating capabilities. The nearly $4 million upgrade marks the largest investment in Princecraft facilities since the early 2000s and will improve operational efficiency, product…
Apr 23, 2024 The team is thrilled to announce that this year marks a significant milestone for Radioworld – their 25th anniversary! It’s been a remarkable journey, and the company acknowledges that they owe much of their success to their loyal customers. To express their gratitude, they invite you to join them for their anniversary celebration. Date: May 4th Location:…
Apr 23, 2024 Intellian Technologies, Inc., global technology and solutions provider for satellite communications, has launched the C200M and C200L terminals for use on Iridium Certus® 200, the award-winning, multi-service platform. These global L-band solutions provide robust connectivity for land and maritime markets. The Iridium Certus 200 service has pole to pole coverage, and offers Iridium’s…
Apr 23, 2024 DealersCircle, Inc.—the innovative, web-based manufacturing industry provider that conveniently links the manufacturer, dealer and customer together with its state-of-the-art software application—and Lightspeed—a leading Dealer Management Solution (DMS) company with uniquely-tailored software solutions for dealers in recreational industries— are integrating their respective platforms to provide a more robust, all-inclusive solution for dealer networks in various industries….
Apr 23, 2024 As a Nova Scotia native, Drew always wanted to come back East, having been out West with North Sails Vancouver for the last 12 years. He takes over from longtime North Sails expert, and Canadian Olympic sailor, Sandy MacMillan who began the Atlantic division of North Sails 40 years ago. A trusted name in the…
Fliteboard, a brand of Mercury Marine and a leader in the eFoil industry, has introduced its 2024 product range.
Torqeedo, the global market leader in marine electric mobility, has announced the successful closing of the acquisition by Yamaha Motor. The closing of the share purchase agreement with German engine manufacturer DEUTZ AG, the previous owner of Torqeedo,
Apr 9, 2024 On April 3, 2024, Vision Marine Technologies Inc., a leader in electric marine propulsion, was thrilled to announce the commissioning of its partner Neogy, a subsidiary of Startek Energy Group, state-of-the-art lithium battery production facility in Pompignac, France. This pivotal development marks a significant milestone in the industrialization of high-tension battery packs designed specifically for…
The Maritime Museum of BC’s classic 30’ sailboat Dorothy, built in Victoria in 1897 is back in the winner’s circle! Supporters of Dorothy’s extensive refit and continued sailing along the BC coast have been anticipating the news of the 2024 Classic Boat Awards, administered by the yachting world’s most prestigious magazine, UK-based Classic Boat Magazine.
Furuno’s award-winning FCV600 and FCV800 are now compatible with the TZ iBoat App from TIMEZERO, available for iOS devices, offering anglers access to and control of their Fish Finder from anywhere on the boat. This expansion of the renowned Fish Finder’s wireless capabilities comes as welcome news to anglers needing access to their Fish Finder while managing the reels, or from anywhere on the boat.
Transport Canada is now introducing amendments to the Marine Safety Fees Regulations in order to modernize vessel registry fees. These changes came into effect April 1st, 2024.
In response to changing labour conditions and the demand disruptions of the COVID pandemic, the Canadian heritage boat brand, Limestone Boats made the decision to move production to Tennessee to take over an established boatbuilding enterprise there.
Here are a few important marina safety tips from ESA, the Electrical Safety Authority. The ESA is mandated by the Ontario Government to regulate and promote electrical safety in Ontario.
Apr 2, 2024 On your Spring launch checklist should be a good look at your bilge pump to make sure it’s in good working order for the season ahead. Check the bilge for debris that may have accumulated over the winter. Test the bilge pump manually. Turn on the pump and make sure that it is pumping water…
Apr 2, 2024 The Moncton Coliseum Complex was the place to be for boating and outdoor enthusiasts as the Moncton Boat and Sportsmen’s Show hosted its 2024 edition. The show welcomed thousands of visitors eager to kick-off the summer season over the course of the 3-day event, March 22nd-24th. The region’s top dealers displayed the latest models of power boats, pontoons, personal watercraft…
Freddie Fowler from Manatee Technical College announced as Educator of the Year Apr 2, 2024 The ABYC Foundation has named Freddie Fowler from Manatee Technical College in Bradenton, Florida, as the 2023 Educator of the Year. The annual award honors extraordinary marine service technology instructors teaching in a high school, post-secondary school, or within the industry. A retired master…
Apr 2, 2024 According to NOAA, ice cover on the Great Lakes usually peaks in late February or early March. But this year, it bottomed out, grazing 3.46 percent, on March 3, when the data used in this graphic were downloaded. Satellites have kept tabs on the lakes’ iciness for more than 50 years, recording their…
Apr 2, 2024 For some boaters, it’s 10 days according to BoatUS Foundation beacon rental program statistics. The majority of America’s nearly 12 million recreational boaters don’t often travel far offshore, beyond cellular or VHF range. But for those who only do on a rare occasion, having an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) is important, allowing…