Apr 30, 2024 The dramatic rescue of eight persons from a turbulent Lake Ontario in 2022 has earned the volunteer crew of South Shore Search And Rescue its third honour in the space of a year. The five members of D-crew who plucked four children and four adults from the lake on July 24, 2022, were recognized…
Apr 30, 2024 An all-encompassing and dependable set of vital resources, ACR GlobalFix V5 AIS RLS EPIRB Survival Kits ensure security and survival in waterborne emergencies. The most advanced EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) available, the ACR GlobalFix V5 EPIRB combines 406 MHz satellite connectivity with Automatic Identification System (AIS) functionality. The Base kit features the GlobalFIX V5…
Apr 30, 2024 Helly Hansen Chester Race Week 2024 will take place in scenic Chester, Nova Scotia from August 14th to 17th and this year’s highlight will be the J70 Canadian Championship as part of the event. Billed as the largest fixed keel regatta in Eastern Canada, Chester Race Week offers an unsurpassed racing venue. It is…
The Royal Tour in 1971, with Princess Anne, Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Phillip.Image courtesy of the Maritime Museum of BC. Apr 30, 2024 The Maritime Museum of BC is delighted that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Princess Anne will make a very special visit to the Collection and Archives during a visit to Canada. About…
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…