May 14, 2024 On April 29, 2024, Brunswick Corporation announced the 33 recipients of its 2024 awards for exceptional safety performance. These honors highlight Brunswick’s commitment to safety culture and initiatives while recognizing employees and facilities that have achieved outstanding safety and wellness performance. “At Brunswick, safety is the most important element embedded in our company culture…
May 7, 2024 YANMAR Marine International (YMI) has announced the launch of the YANMAR E-Key system, a cutting-edge solution designed for wireless unlocking of the YANMAR VC20 Vessel Control system, seamlessly integrating with electronically controlled YANMAR Marine engines. This optional feature is poised to offer ease and simplicity for owners worldwide. The YANMAR E-Key system comprises a…
May 7, 2024 Jill Snider, Vice President and Publisher of Kerrwil Media Inc., and Canadian Boating magazine is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Beelien as Sales and Marketing Executive, effective May 6, 2024. Paul Beelien joins the Kerrwil Media organization after a lengthy and successful career in publishing and media with Newcom Media. His primary…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.