Mar 26, 2024 On March 14th, the NMMA announced that the Discover Boating Chicago Boat Show®, in partnership with Progressive Insurance®, is moving from McCormick Place to the Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center (DES Convention Center) in 2025. The move of Chicagoland’s largest boating event is the result of thorough market analysis, exhibitor demand, and boater feedback, and…
Mar 26, 2024 Candela, the leading maker of sustainable, electric hydrofoil vessels, today announced it has closed the largest funding round in the company’s history, to expand production of its game-changing P-12 ferry. A key partner in the 24.5 million EUR round is Groupe Beneteau — the largest global boat maker. Globally, waterborne transport emits 3% of global GHG…
Mar 29, 2024 Jobe Towable being towed by an Axopar powerboat. Photo credit Scanstrut There are a lot of inflatable water toys out there on the market. To help you narrow down your selection, Scanstrut has put together a handy guide. From tenders to towables, sofas to slides, paddleboards to pools, donuts to docks there…
Mar 19, 2024 AnchoRight anchor chain marking system AnchoRight is now distributed in Canada by Western Marine & Transat Marine. Markers won’t pop out unlike other solutions – they’re screwed in place and designed specifically to stay put. A colour-reference guide plate is included in every set for ease of seeing how much anchor chain…
Mar 19, 2024 The Moncton Boat and Sportsmen’s Show will make its 2024 return to the Moncton Coliseum on March 22-24. As the region’s top destination for all things outdoors, thousands of visitors are expected from across the Maritimes & beyond. The Moncton Boat Show portion is the biggest sale of the year and will highlight the region’s…
Mar 19, 2024 Marek “Mark” Janczarski of Wavedrive Sales at SFA Saniflo Canada’s booth during the 2024 Toronto Boat Show. SFA Saniflo Canada, a division of Group SFA, in the market of above-the-floor macerating and grinder pump systems, drain-water and condensing pumps and heavy-duty lifting stations, is pleased to announce the appointment of Wavedrive Sales as its…
Mar 19, 2024 By Marc Robic mrobic@aol.com Most of us have been daydreaming about the coming spring and the hopes for a great boating and sailing season. (guilty as charged…) Now it has arrived (almost) so, let’s also think about how we can play a role in supporting our local chandleries, who like many other retailers, do…
Mar 19, 2024 The Canadian Marine Retailers Association (CMRA) are proud to present their newly appointed Board of Directors. This team of passionate professionals will forge the strategic plans for CMRA and create a strong foundation for Canada’s $13.9B * recreational boating sector. “We are excited to work with this strong team as we raise…
Mar 12, 2024 Earlier this week, the NMMA expressed disappointment with the decision by the Department of Commerce to advance the North Atlantic right whale (NARW) Vessel Strike Reduction Rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Proposed by NOAA, the rule would restrict small boats to 10 knots (roughly 11 mph) along much…
Mar 12, 2024 Legend Boats announced a partnership with Pirate Cove Marina, extending to select affiliate RV locations. This collaboration enhances the pontoon boat purchasing experience in the Thousand Islands, Rideau Lakes and Leeds and Grenville areas, known for their breathtaking waterways and vibrant boating communities. Jesse Davis, Director of National Sales and Marketing at…
Mar 12, 2024 For those of you ready to take the next step in your professional career, Quadrant Marine has opened applications for the 2024 – 2025 school year. Quadrant Marine Institute is proud to offer accessible hybrid training to all students, with industry professionals at the helm of each unit. Apprenticeship can be an…
Mar 12, 2024 Internationally recognized musky expert Steven Paul has been tapped to appear at the Muskie Odyssey 2024 in Toronto as this year’s keynote speaker. The world’s largest muskie expo, Muskie Odyssey 2024, presented by Muskies Canada, will take place in Toronto on April 13-14, 2024. One of the world’s most influential and…
Mar 12, 2024 MarineMax, Inc., a recreational boat, yacht and superyacht services company, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Williams Tenders USA, Inc. (Williams). Headquartered in Pompano Beach, Florida, Williams is a premier distributor and retailer for UK-based Williams Jet Tenders Ltd., a manufacturer of rigid inflatable jet tenders for the luxury yacht…
Mar 5, 2024 Furuno is proud to introduce two new stand-alone Fish Finders that include all-new features that fishermen will love, built on the foundation of award-winning Furuno features that fishermen rely on. The 5.7” FCV600 and NMEA “2023 Best New Product” award-winning 8.4” FCV800 can drive either a CHIRP or dual-frequency CW (Continuous Wave) transducer, allowing fishermen…
Mar 5, 2024 Indmar Marine Engines announced Tim Maher, who previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Indmar, as the company’s President. As President, Maher will oversee the worldwide operations of the company and will report directly to Mark McKinney, the President of Liberty Technologies, a Correct Craft subsidiary that oversees Indmar Marine Engines, Pleasurecraft Engine Group, and Velvet…
Mar 5, 2024 In a significant testament to its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Skiers Choice brand Supra Boats has once again been honored with the coveted Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Award for 2023 by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). This year’s accolade marks an unparalleled achievement for Supra Boats, as it continues to build on…
Mar 5, 2024 Highfield Boats, the leading supplier of rigid inflatable boats (RIBS) in America, announced the launch of its all-new recreational jet boat series, Velox, during a well-attended press conference at the 2024 Miami International Boat Show. Designed and engineered in collaboration with BRP, Highfield Velox RIBs feature Highfield’s signature aluminum hull and heavy-duty tubes along with BRP’s award-winning Rotax® jet…
Mar 5, 2024 Boaters should take heed that various experts keep advising that while global navigation systems are commonplace — “paper charts are still and always will be relevant.” Plus many agree that to help in avoiding on-water incidents, a balance between new and ‘old’ i.e. traditional systems, and including physical observations, can be key even in this digital age. Readily available electronic navigation tools…
Mar 5, 2024 Freedom Marine International Yacht Sales has been named a 2024 Employer of Choice Award winner by Boating Industry Canada, the leading industry trade journal in the Canadian boating circle. With the opinions of actual team members collected from the evaluation process, the award reflects Freedom Marine’s long-time dedication to employee satisfaction. Freedom Marine was founded in 1997 in Vancouver, B.C….
Feb 27, 2024 VOKOL Acoustics announces the debut of world-renowned Boston Acoustics into the OEM marine audio sector with an exclusive partnership. This strategic collaboration combines Boston Acoustics’ expertise in audio engineering with VOKOL Acoustics’ experience in marine audio systems to develop high performance sound solutions for the marine industry. Features that made Boston Acoustics an industry pioneer – like the patented lens in front…