November 25, 2025 SailGP hosted a Halifax Launch Event last Thursday to mark general tickets going on sale for the 2026 Canada Sail Grand Prix, with remarks from Mayor Andy Fillmore, SailGP Regional Director of Americas Elizabeth Benesh, and athletes from Canada’s NorthStar SailGP Team, along with Sail Nova Scotia representatives. Following the presentation outside…
November 25, 2025 Presented at Metstrade, the new battery-powered SG20 marks another step forward in Smartgyro’s evolution toward quieter, more efficient stabilization. Smartgyro, a global innovator in marine stabilization technology, introduced a new battery-powered integration for its SG20 gyroscopic stabilizer at Metstrade. The SG20 delivers uninterrupted comfort, even when the generator is off, marking the latest milestone in Smartgyro’s mission to…
November 25, 2025 Quadrant Marine Institute Program Administrator, Jan Bellamy shared this very concerning information with Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest. Quadrant Marine Institute has been successfully delivering the Marine Service Technician (MST) technical training program for 30 years with apprentices across the country. However, recent government funding cutbacks have placed that successful delivery at risk. In short, for…
November 25, 2025 Purpose-built to service the world’s largest sails the loft represents a major milestone in North Sails’ commitment to innovation, craftsmanship, and global service excellence. North Sails has officially opened its latest flagship loft in the dynamic Port of Genoa, Italy. The stunning new building designed by architect Mattia Villani will function as a critical focal point for North…
November 25, 2025 Regal Boats, a premier global manufacturer of luxury performance boats from 20’ to 50’, today announced the promotion of Paul Kuck to president. He becomes the third-generation family leader of the privately held company founded in 1969 by his grandparents, Paul and Carol Kuck, succeeding his father Duane Kuck who has served…
November 25, 2025 The agreement grows and extends into new strategic regions, including Quebec and the Maritimes alongside Ontario, strengthening the Shipyard’s strategy in a key market. Azimut announces the extension of its partnership with Marine 360, a company reporting rapid growth in Canada. Following the success of the collaboration in Ontario, the dealership is expanding its coverage to…
November 18, 2025 Princecraft® Boats, a leading manufacturer of high-quality aluminum boats, is proud to announce the launch of the all-new 2026 Platinum 190, an innovative model that marks a new milestone in the evolution of the Platinum series. This 19-foot model, designed for fishing and recreational boating enthusiasts, stands out with its immersive 3D presentation, allowing…
November 18, 2025 Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club and a Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) brand, announced that it has been named to Entrepreneur magazine’s prestigious 2025 Top Global Franchises list. The annual ranking highlights the top 200 U.S.-based franchise brands successfully expanding their presence around the world. Freedom Boat Club earned its place on the list…
November 18, 2025 Raymarine, a global leader in high-performance marine electronics, recently entered a strategic collaboration with The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project – an ambitious global initiative to inspire 100% of the world’s ocean floor mapped by the year 2030. Raymarine and Seabed 2030 announced the collaboration at the recent Ocean Floor Explore symposium hosted by Map the…
November 18, 2025 Echandia, the leading Swedish supplier of advanced maritime battery systems, has secured an order from ABB to supply a 3.7 MWh battery system for a new hybrid icebreaker vessel for the Canadian Coast Guard to be built at Helsinki Shipyard. The contract marks Echandia’s first entry into the Canadian market and strengthens the company’s…
November 18, 2025 Canadian tech company, ENVGO, is changing the marine industry through aerospace engineering and innovation with an all-new 100% electric, zero-emission, AI-powered hydrofoiling ‘flying’ boat that will make its official North American debut at the Toronto International Boat Show in January 2026. In late November, the Media was invited to an Exclusive Media Sneak Peek with an In-Water Demo &…
November 18, 2025 Mustang Survival, Canadian manufacturer of technical apparel and marine safety equipment, is proud to continue the Blue Friday initiative – a movement that turns the traditional Black Friday shopping period into an opportunity for ocean conservation. As part of this year’s campaign, Ocean Legacy Foundation, a Canadian non-profit dedicated to ending ocean plastic pollution,…
November 18, 2025 Nominations are still open for the NMMA Canada Hall of Fame Award, recognizing individuals who have made outstanding, enduring contributions to the recreational marine industry in Canada. Presented annually at the NMMA Canada Industry Breakfast during the Toronto International Boat Show, this prestigious award honours leaders whose dedication, innovation, and impact have helped shape…
November 11, 2025 As the most open expression of the 400 series, the Saxdor 400 GTS takes the hallmarks of its siblings – the performance-driven 400 GTO and the versatile 400 GTC – and reimagines them for boaters seeking a pure, open-air and even more immersive experience. With its fully open deck with a T-top roof, semi-walkaround layout, signature fold-down terraces, and…
November 11, 2025 RAILBLAZA, manufacturer of premium quality, user-friendly electronics, fishing and boating mounting systems and accessories, has announced the launch of its AnchorPoint Phone Holder, an adventure-ready mobile device holder built for the harshest environments. Thanks to a five-point vice and no-slip silicon grips, the RAILBLAZA AnchorPoint battens down devices through any bumps, bounces or rattles. The system also…
November 11, 2025 Yacht Beam LED.AI has launched its Yacht Beam LED Performance Series Searchlight (SRS 1000-SRS 2000), allowing enthusiasts to pierce the darkness like never before, while experiencing precision control and innovative features that make boating at night and in low-light conditions safer and more enjoyable. At the heart of this new LED series is a light array…
November 11, 2025 Marine Marketers of America (MMA) is now accepting submissions for the 2025 Neptune Awards—North America’s top honors for marine marketing. The annual contest, now in its 18th year, is open to any company or organization producing and publishing marine industry marketing work between January 1 and December 7, 2025. Entries will be accepted through December…
November 11, 2025 Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: VMAR) announced on November 5, that it has selected BRP Electrification Engineering Services to collaborate on the next stage of its growth. This engagement brings BRP’s recognized expertise in electric vehicle engineering to Vision Marine’s available high-voltage propulsion platform, reinforcing the Company’s commitment to future innovations. Through this collaboration,…
November 11, 2025 Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY) (“Teledyne”) announced on October 31st, the successful completion of the acquisition of the TransponderTech business from Saab AB. The newly acquired business Teledyne FLIR TransponderTech AB will join Teledyne’s Raymarine, FLIR Marine, ChartWorld and Teledyne CARIS brands, broadening the group’s maritime technology solutions. Based outside of Linköping Sweden, the company will market…
November 5, 2025 The economic damage to Canada’s boating industry and the significant tax revenue losses that resulted from the imposition of the Luxury Tax on Boats (and on luxury cars and aircraft) is coming to an end. In the November 4th 2025 Budget 2025, it was announced that the Luxury Tax on Boats was…