Oct 15, 2024 The 2024 Boating Ontario Conference is your gateway to unlocking valuable opportunities for both personal and professional growth. By attending, and exhibiting at BOATS, you’ll have the chance to showcase your business where industry leaders, buyers, and peers come together to network and collaborate. The conference is packed with insights from renowned experts and influencers, offering…
Oct 15, 2024 Quadrant Marine Institute is excited to run the next session of the Marine Service Manager (MSM) Training and Certification this November in Vancouver. Like all Quadrant Marine Institute programs, the MSM course has been designed by our industry for our industry, with topics that are relevant and specific to the work of Marine Service Managers….
Oct 15, 2024 At the Industry Breakfast that opened the 2024 IBEX Show on October 1st, 2024 the NMMA announced the induction of two industry veterans into the NMMA Hall of Fame, its most prestigious honor. Steve Potts, founder and CEO of Scout Boats and Mark Schwabero, retired Chairman and CEO of Brunswick Corporation, were presented…
Boating safety changes as temperatures cool. (CREDIT: Alyssia Greiner) Oct 15, 2024 3 tips for safely enjoying the water in the off season from BoatUS Foundation Say a final goodbye to the summer 2024 boating season as we celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving and the common close of the season. With the change of season, ushered in…
Oct 8, 2024 Mathew brings a wealth of unique recreational and professional boating experience in both power boating and sailing. He found his love of being on the water while growing up in Australia, fishing, wakeboarding, and sailing with his family. At the age of 18, Mathew stepped aboard an exploratory yacht as a volunteer,…
Oct 8, 2024 Lenco™, a leader in the design and manufacture of trim tabs, actuators, hatch lifts and accessories, has been awarded a 2024 IBEX Innovation Award in the Propulsion Parts, Propellers category for its Pro Control auto-leveling solution. “It is an honor to have Pro Control selected as a winner for a 2024 IBEX Innovation…
Oct 8, 2024 Princecraft® Boats, a leading manufacturer of high-quality aluminum boats and a brand within Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), today announced the launch of the all-new Sport 188 model. Building on the success of the Sport 175 debut in 2023, the all-new Sport 188 represents the next generation within the Crossover segment. The Sport…
Oct 8, 2024 Come and see the latest from the following companies: Furuno – the new TZT XL series MFD’s https://navnet.com/tztouchxl Maretron – Vessel Monitoring and Control thru NMEA2000 https://www.maretron.com/ • New MConnect • MPower Digital Switching Time Zero Navigation Software – The best in PC Navigation https://mytimezero.com/ Hatteland Technologies – World’s best monitors and PC’s. Built for marine applications. https://www.hattelandtechnology.com/ Boeing…
Oct 8, 2024 Together, the NMMA Canada, the CMRA and Boating Industry Canada are reaching out to let you know about an important consultation from Transport Canada on potential regulations requiring the mandatory wearing of personal flotation devices (PFDs) and lifejackets for recreational boaters. As a community, we understand the importance of safety on the water. However,…
Oct 8, 2024 At the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) on October 1st, the winners of the 2024 IBEX Innovation Awards Program were announced. The program is managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI). The judges selected 13 Innovation Award winners and 5 honorable mentions from over 80 entries submitted…
Oct 1, 2024 These exciting events have been happening across Ontario throughout September and sessions will continue until the end of November. These are held in various areas and if there is one scheduled near you, you have a unique opportunity to participate. You can help inspire students and introduce them to the incredible career…
Oct 1, 2024 Dear Marine Electronics Professional,NMEA will offer all our NMEA 2000 marine electronics installer training certification classes immediately before and during the IBEX show in Tampa, FL.Please register early at the links below as these classes are anticipated to sell out! Class Information:Tampa Convention Center, First Floor, Room 115Start Time 8am each day,…
Oct 1, 2024 Last week in Rhode Island, Wave WiFi was honored with a prestigious Product of Excellence Award at the 2024 NMEA Expo. This accolade recognizes our unwavering commitment to providing outstanding wireless internet solutions for the maritime industry. We are thrilled to announce that Wave WiFi will be exhibiting at the IBEX show in…
Oct 1, 2024 The next USCG Risk Mitigation is here! It takes place November 6, 2:00pm–4:00pm (ET), Online New Technology in Electric, Fuel, Capacity, and Flotation, the seventh, free online event in the USCG/ABYC Risk Mitigation Series has been announced. On November 6, 2024, our speakers will discuss new USCG policy, new watersports attachment point requirements, lithium battery charging stations, and the latest on new fuel…
Oct 1, 2024 Like all Quadrant Marine Institute programs, the MSM course has been designed by our industry for our industry, with topics that are relevant and specific to the work of Marine Service Managers. Delivered by experienced professionals in the field, with mentorship from Subject Matter Experts in law/contract, insurance, safety, human resources, environmental protection…
Oct 1, 2024 Durable and intuitive, this new two-way satellite communicator boasts a battery life that can last for weeks for added peace of mind. Garmin has announced the inReach® Messenger Plus, its first satellite communicator with photo and voice messaging in addition to global two-way texting, location sharing and SOS capabilities1. Lauded for a durable and temperature-resistant…
Sept 24, 2024 The 2024 Marine Electronics Conference & Expo, held by the National Marine Electronics Association, (NMEA) took place September 16 to the 20th in Providence, Rhode Island. Boating Industry Canada was there for the first time and we were very impressed with what we found. The association is very well supported and virtually any…
Sept 24, 2024 By Boating Industry Canada Staff Writer When the people at Kropf Industrial took on the task of rebuilding the dock system at Credit Village Marina they knew that were a few obstacles to overcome, said Jordan Kropf, Sales Manager at Kropf Industrial Inc. The first was the timing. Starting in January and getting operational by May for…
Sept 24, 2024 iAQUA has launched its most advanced and fastest sea scooters yet with the all-new AquaDart Nano range, featuring three models: the Nano 550 Explorer, Nano 670 Max, and the flagship Nano 720 Xtreme. The Nano 720 Xtreme, constructed from carbon fibre and equipped with Dual-Jet™ Technology, reaches an incredible top speed of 24…
Sept 24, 2024 GPSMAP 9500 delivers premium features and processing power through third-party monitors with up to 4K resolution. Garmin recently announced the GPSMAP® 9500 Black Box System that delivers the feature set of the GPSMAP 9000 series chartplotters packed into a black box configuration. With seven times the processing power of previous generations, the GPSMAP 9500 can connect to…