Aug 20, 2024 Recently we received the following letter from Mark Pearson at the Victoria MCTS Center, Canadian Coast Guard, Western Region. We wanted to share this with our readers, especially those on the Pacific Coast. We are delighted to see the Canadian Coast Guard keeping current with pleasure craft boating. Ed. Hello, I have been…
Aug 20, 2024 If you were a 2024 show exhibitor then you have already received your space renewal application for the 2025 show. Thank you to those that have already submitted your application and deposit. If anyone has not received your application, please let us know. Take advantage of the Early Bird Rate and SAVE! The Early Bird Rate applies to…
Aug 20, 2024 B.C. and shíshálh Nation are making further updates to changes proposed in the shíshálh swiya Dock Management Plan (DMP) to provide additional predictability for Sunshine Coast dock and boathouse owners. The latest changes are informed by the work and submissions of members of the Dock Management Plan Advisory Group established by B.C. and shíshálh Nation. Members…
Aug 20, 2024 Furuno USA has announced that all models of their NavNet TZtouchXL series of MFDs (Multi-Function Displays) are now available for order from their dealer network across North and South America. The TZtouchXL series includes 10″ TZT10X and 13″ TZT13X hybrid-touch models, as well as sleek, all glass multi touch 16″ TZT16X, 22″ TZT22X, and 24″ TZT24X…
Aug 13, 2024 YANMAR Marine International (YMI) is set to launch its ‘plug and play’ E-Saildrive range to the global market at this year’s Newport International Boat Show (September 12-15), which is the marine engine innovators eagerly anticipated first step into electric propulsion. It is designed to give boaters a seamless transition to electric power…
Aug 13, 2024 The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America’s technical trade event for the recreational marine industry, recently announced that after a thorough search, it has appointed Mary Velline to fill the position as show director. Velline brings her dynamic expertise to the marine industry, transitioning from a distinguished career in the…
Aug 13, 2024 Diane and Paul Reid After 55 years of family ownership, Rigging Shoppe, a marine supply store in Toronto, is excited to announce a new chapter. While some other marine outlets have vanished, the Rigging Shoppe happily lives on and will be there as always. Diane and Paul Reid have taken over ownership,…
Aug 13, 2024 The Boating BC Association is pleased with the recent announcement from the Ministry of Water, Land & Resource Stewardship regarding the further consultation and revisions to the Sunshine Coast Dock Management Plan (DMP). After hearing from residents, industry and user groups including Boating BC, the government committed to further consultation of the…
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…