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…
Feb 20, 2024 Fliteboard, a brand of Brunswick Corporation and a leader in the eFoil industry, on February 14th, 2024 announced the introduction of Flite AIR and Flite AIR PRO, the most attainable models in the brand’s portfolio and a significant milestone for Flite as it continues to appeal to a broader consumer at different price points. Since…
Feb 20, 2024 Correct Craft is pleased to announce strategic leadership changes within its subsidiaries, Pleasurecraft Engine Group, Velvet Drive Transmissions, and Indmar Marine Engines, in preparation for accelerated growth. Trey Thurman, a seasoned veteran with 22 years of experience in the marine industry and 17 years at Pleasurecraft, has been appointed President of Pleasurecraft Engine Group. In his new role,…
Feb 13, 2024 Dickinson Marine is so excited to finally introduce a new product that they have been working on for some time, The Dickinson Marine, Newport Explorer Propane Fireplace. This unit has been CSA approved for all RV’s, cabins, tiny homes and boats. It has many new and improved features that makes this fireplace the ideal heating appliance…
Feb 13, 2024 Bayliner Boats, a Brunswick Corporation brand, has announced the addition of five new models to its award-winning Trophy lineup. Both the Pilothouse and Explorer series, originally part of the Company’s European offering, will be making their North America debut under Bayliner’s flagship Trophy lineup. “We are thrilled to officially introduce the widely successful Pilothouse and Explorer models…
Feb 13, 2024 Parks Canada is pleased to announce its pre-season sale on select boating permits for the Trent-Severn Waterway, Rideau Canal and other National Historic Sites. Boaters can now purchase their Seasonal Lockage and Mooring permits and enjoy a discount on their visits to all the historic canals and waterways in Ontario and Quebec….
Feb 13, 2024 Boating BC announced in their February 8th newsletter, “VIBS 2024 has come to a close and by all accounts it was a great success. Thanks to Linda, Amanda and the whole team at Canadian Boat Shows for pulling it off. Crowds were down slightly from last year but certainly made up for it in…
Feb 13, 2024 On February 5th, Intellian Technologies celebrated twenty years of innovation, during which it has become a leading global provider of multi-band, multi-orbit satellite communication user terminals. Founded by CEO Eric Sung in 2004, the company sits at the epicentre of the satcom industry. Providing the crucial technology link between satellite networks in space and customers around…
Feb 13, 2024 The NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) have announced the panel of judges set to evaluate product entries for the 2024 Miami Innovation Awards. As one of the industry’s most prestigious honors, the Miami Innovation Awards recognize manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, innovative products for the boating industry to market. The 2024 award recipients will be…
Financial analysts were watching carefully last week as Brunswick Corp released its 2023 fourth quarter and full year financial results, eager to see how the world’s largest boat builder held up in a market kneecapped by inflationary pressures and interest rate hikes.
Feb 6, 2024 At a marina, there’s no better use of space for storing boats than a drystack facility, but they can be maintenance and personnel-heavy. Replacing forklifts with a semi-automated CAPRIA Ground-Running Stacker Crane can greatly increase productivity. Getting customers’ boats in the water in a fraction of the time it would take a forklift contributes…
Feb 6, 2024 Continuing to take the fishing, boating and outdoor industries by storm, PacBak’s newest product won two major awards at the recent Big Rock Sports Outdoor Expo distributor show. The new P60-MK Combo is an innovative multi-purpose cooler with an included industry-first portable vacuum sealer. Top honors for both Best Camping/Outdoor Product and Best Overall…
Feb 6, 2024 Princecraft’s Brio E 2.0 pontoon series now offers electric propulsion from Mercury® Marine’s Avator range of electric outboard motors. Thanks to their partnership with Mercury®Marine they can meet the growing demand for continued electric options with our Brio E 2.0 electric pontoon series, offering our customers an elevated on-water experience with calm, quiet and smooth handling, intuitive controls,…
Feb 6, 2024 Sea Ray is celebrating 65 years of meticulous craftsmanship by showcasing a selection of the brand’s latest models at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, February 14-18, 2024. Since its inception in 1959, Sea Ray has been on the cutting-edge of fiberglass boat design and manufacturing. During the show, boating enthusiasts will be able…
Feb 6, 2024 During the Toronto International Boat Show, January 19 to 28th, NMMA Canada was pleased to gather industry leaders, experts and association members to share key insights and strategies to help shape the future of recreational boating in Canada. The sold-out event was a tremendous success, fostering discussions that will undoubtedly impact the recreational boating industry…