July 2, 2024 Parks Canada advises the public to expect higher-than-normal water levels and flows on the Otonabee and Trent Rivers until further notice. The higher-than-normal water levels and flows are caused by the recent precipitation, and boaters, residents and visitors should exercise caution around and on the water. For more information about the Trent-Severn Waterway, visit www.parkscanada.gc.ca/trent, or follow…
July 2, 2024 Maple Leaf Marinas proudly announces the re-branding of Spirit Bay Harbour in Bracebridge, to Gordon Bay on Lake Muskoka, effective immediately. This strategic decision marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to delivering an unparalleled boating excellence and expanding the services offered to its valued customers. With over 60 years of iconic history,…
Well, flares are highly regulated; you can’t set them off, you can’t throw them in the garbage and you have to replace them with new flares that are within their expiry date or you risk substantial fines. We have learned that in the past, in some areas, the fire department or police would take expired flares but very few will still accept expired flares now.
June 25, 2024 As superyachts and commercial vessels continue to increase in size and complexity, so do their onboard power requirements. Keeping pace with demand, Hubbell Marine, manufacturer of safe, high-amperage electrical connection products, is the only supplier to offer 200A Ship-to-Shore devices that are listed to UL 1682 standards and UL Classified. Made in the USA, heavy-duty…
June 25, 2024 Boating Ontario received the following from one of their members in the retail finance sector on June 20th. Please be vigilant and please share this important information with your teams. In the last few weeks there has been a tremendous amount of fraud happening, this is not only on the financing side but with…
June 25, 2024 Torqeedo, the global market leader for electric mobility on water, is proud to be an official sponsor of the Kiel Week regattas this year. The largest summer festival in Northern Europe takes place in Kiel, Germany from 22-30 June, 2024, and attracts more than 3 million visitors each year. A variety of sailing regattas…
June 25, 2024 Maple Leaf Marinas is excited to announce that Bayshore Yacht Sales has officially rebranded as Maple Leaf Yacht Sales, effective immediately. This transformation is part of our continuous effort to provide exceptional service and unparalleled boating expertise to our valued clients. This rebranding marks a significant milestone for our yacht brokerage and demonstrates our…
June 25, 2024 Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, has announced expanded commercial availability of its Satellite Time and Location (STL) service, the leading alternative positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) solution. Driven by increased commercial demand, Iridium partners are now authorized to sell the service in parts of Europe…
Last week, Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest featured a last-minute story from CanBoat (formerly Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons) that funding had been cancelled for their Flare Collection Day program.
Sirius Signal, the world’s leader in marine safety distress signal innovations, has announced the launch of a suction cup mount for all SOS distress lights it makes. In seconds, the mount can be deployed on any flat, smooth surface — horizontal and vertical — with full adjustability for the proper display angle.
June 18, 2024 The expanded relationship will see the two industry leaders launch a new model and boost Le Boat’s Boat Ownership Program. A new agreement between Le Boat and Groupe Beneteau under their Delphia brand in Poland will see Europe’s largest boat rental company invest over £100m into its international fleet over the next ten years. The…
Brunswick Corporation, on June 14th, 2024, has named Andy Thompson president of its Aluminum Boat Group division effective immediately. Thompson will oversee all commercial and operational aspects of the Aluminum Boat Group division, which includes brands Harris, Crestliner, Lund, Lowe, Thunder Jet and Princecraft. Thompson succeeds Dirk Hyde who will be retiring later this summer after more than 30 years with the company.
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.