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Embark Safely: Canadian Safe Boating Council Launches Annual Safe Boating Awareness Week Canada-wide: From May 18th to May 24th, 2024

May 7, 2024 As summer approaches, the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) sets sail with its annual Safe Boating Awareness Week, advocating for safe and responsible boating practices across Canada. Canada’s love affair with boating is stronger than ever, with over 16 million Canadians taking to the waterways for recreational enjoyment. The pandemic turbocharged this passion, with a surge in new boaters—some…

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ABYC Standards significantly reduce boating accident frequency and severity

May 7, 2024 The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), a non-profit association that sets voluntary global safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of recreational boats, in collaboration with the United States Coast Guard (USCG), released a significant analysis by independent research firms Industrial Economics, Inc. (IEc) and ITA International. This analysis focuses on the effectiveness…

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Vision Marine Technologies files second patent for Electric Marine Vessel Cooling System Control

E-Motion 180E Electric HV Marine Powertrain Equipped Center Console in the hot weather of Florida. May 7, 2024 This strategic development is part of Vision Marine Technologies’ ongoing efforts to lead the electric boating industry through innovative, efficient, and sustainable solutions. With this patent application, the company continues to demonstrate its leadership and secure key critical components necessary…

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Godfrey Pontoon Boats XP Series named 2024 Top Product

May 7, 2024 Godfrey Pontoon Boats, a leading manufacturer of pontoons built with enduring quality and superior craftsmanship, announced that their XP Series pontoon has been named one of Boating Industry’s 2024 Top Products. To be eligible for consideration, products or services must have been introduced or significantly updated since January 2023. With hundreds of well-qualified submissions from manufacturers across…

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Performance Boat Club of Canada donates over $140,000, announces 2024 charity events

Performance Boat Club of Canada (PBC), is a not-for-profit corporation with a mission to promote safe and responsible performance boating through education, awareness, and organized boating events.

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Third honour for South Shore marine rescue volunteers

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…

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ACR Electronics emergency beacons are designed with one purpose: to save lives.

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…

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Helly Hansen Chester Race Week Hosts World Class Racing and J70 Canadian Championship August 14 to 17, 2024

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…

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The Maritime Museum of BC announces The Princess Royal to visit Collection and Archives during Canada Tour

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…

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AkzoNobel’s Awlgrip Launches 3D Color Visualizer

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…

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The Maritime Museum of BC’s 45th Annual Victoria Classic Boat Festival Returns to the Inner Harbour

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.

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Princecraft Boats upgrade their facilities with an investment of over $4 million for the addition of a powder coating line

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…

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On May 4th, Radioworld celebrates their 25th Anniversary!

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:…

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Intellian launches new Iridium Certus C200M and C200L terminals for reliable connectivity across land and sea

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…

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DealersCircle & Lightspeed Announce Integration Partnership

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….

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A new chapter begins in Atlantic Canada for North Sails as sales expert Drew Mitchell takes the helm of North Sails Atlantic

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…

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Fliteboard announces full 2024 product range offering new innovations for every type of rider

Fliteboard, a brand of Mercury Marine and a leader in the eFoil industry, has introduced its 2024 product range.

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Yamaha Motor closes acquisition of Torqeedo, the global market leader in electric mobility on water

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,

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Vision Marine Technologies marks a strategic milestone with Neogy Startek’s Advanced Lithium Battery production facility completion

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…

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SV Dorothy, Oldest Canadian-built Sailboat, Wins 2024 Classic Boat Award

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.

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Embark Safely: Canadian Safe Boating Council Launches Annual Safe Boating Awareness Week Canada-wide: From May 18th to May 24th, 2024

ABYC Standards significantly reduce boating accident frequency and severity

Vision Marine Technologies files second patent for Electric Marine Vessel Cooling System Control

Godfrey Pontoon Boats XP Series named 2024 Top Product

Performance Boat Club of Canada donates over $140,000, announces 2024 charity events

Third honour for South Shore marine rescue volunteers

ACR Electronics emergency beacons are designed with one purpose: to save lives.

Helly Hansen Chester Race Week Hosts World Class Racing and J70 Canadian Championship August 14 to 17, 2024

The Maritime Museum of BC announces The Princess Royal to visit Collection and Archives during Canada Tour

AkzoNobel’s Awlgrip Launches 3D Color Visualizer

The Maritime Museum of BC’s 45th Annual Victoria Classic Boat Festival Returns to the Inner Harbour

Princecraft Boats upgrade their facilities with an investment of over $4 million for the addition of a powder coating line

On May 4th, Radioworld celebrates their 25th Anniversary!

Intellian launches new Iridium Certus C200M and C200L terminals for reliable connectivity across land and sea

DealersCircle & Lightspeed Announce Integration Partnership

A new chapter begins in Atlantic Canada for North Sails as sales expert Drew Mitchell takes the helm of North Sails Atlantic

Fliteboard announces full 2024 product range offering new innovations for every type of rider

Yamaha Motor closes acquisition of Torqeedo, the global market leader in electric mobility on water

Vision Marine Technologies marks a strategic milestone with Neogy Startek’s Advanced Lithium Battery production facility completion

SV Dorothy, Oldest Canadian-built Sailboat, Wins 2024 Classic Boat Award

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