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…
Feb 27, 2024 CATANA GROUP launches its 14th BALI CATAMARANS model, the BALI 5.8, for the brand’s 10th anniversary! Always bigger, always more powerful, always more… BALI! This time, the new BALI 5.8 is completing the range from the top down. The 38-foot BALI CATSMART was launched in April 2023 at last year’s International Multihull Show at La Grande Motte, and the…
Feb 27, 2024 You are invited to support an historic, recently restored and refitted BC sailboat, Dorothy, by voting for her in a contest, the Classic Boat Awards 2024, run by the UK’s prestigious Classic Boat Magazine. The Maritime Museum of BC (MMBC), owner of this sleek, wooden vessel built in 1897, believes she’s the…
Feb 27, 2024 C.C. Marine Distributors is pleased to announced their 2024 Marine Trade Show to be held at Casino Rama Resort in Rama, Ontario near Orillia. The Show starts Sunday October 27th with a welcome reception and pre-show walk-through followed on Monday October 28th with breakfast, show exhibits, information, buying opportunities, lunch and refreshments. The show…
Feb 27, 2024 The NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) honored 13 recipients and two honorable mentions with the 2024 Miami Innovation Awards during the Industry Breakfast at the Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show®. The Miami Innovation Awards recognize manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, innovative products to market. The Miami Innovation Awards judges’ committee was comprised of 8 BWI members who perform product testing…
At the Miami International Boat Show on February 14, 2024, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. unveiled the world’s first hydrogen-powered outboard for recreational boats along with a prototype fuel system integrated into a vessel that the company plans to further refine for testing later this year. The effort is part of Yamaha’s strategy to achieve carbon neutrality: deploying multiple technology solutions.
Four times a year, Canadian residents can fish in Ontario for free! This means you do not need to buy a fishing license if you want to fish during these times.
Feb 20, 2024 Galeon Yachts announces the debut of its latest masterpiece, the 435 GTO. This model is an evolution of the GTO series that brings performance, onboard space, and functionality together like nothing else before. Bob Burke, Galeon Yachts Brand Manager, comments, “The Galeon 435 GTO is a breathtaking embodiment of style, exquisite craftsmanship, engineering, and unparalleled performance…
Feb 20, 2024 BOAT MANUFACTURING / REPAIR & STORAGE FACILITY FOR SALEFeaturing a protected harbor on The Great Lakes, this business is located at 125 Port Darlington Road, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3K3 on the North Shore of Lake Ontario.It is 33 nautical miles east of Toronto on 10 acres with 1,000 feet frontage & harbor accessing Lake Ontario. Key…