April 7, 2026 The Pleasure Craft Licence (PCL) is the licence for the vessel itself as usually noted by the series of letters and numbers found on each side of the bow of a powered vessel of 7.5 kw (9.9 hp) or greater. It is not to be confused with the Pleasure Craft Operator Certificate (PCOC) or other forms of operator competency. Here…
March 31, 2026 The Fore Runner is a folding inflatable RIB (fiberglass hull) with 3 hull sections that allow it to fold up and be stowed away in just 4 minutes. Because it’s a RIB with a rigid hull, it significantly outperforms “roll up” or inflatable hull boats. And because it was originally designed for military use…
March 31, 2026 For many of the sailors in Toronto who like the work and results delivered by Bay Sails, the philosophy has recently been “It’s worth the drive to Hamilton”. Starting on April 1, that drive won’t be necessary thanks to Bay Sails’ new Toronto service team headed by Brooks Robitaille who will coordinate…
March 31, 2026 The unified intelligent full-vessel stabilization solution is now available with a free software update Seakeeper, Inc., the leader in marine motion control, is integrating its two popular stabilization products, Seakeeper and Seakeeper Ride, delivering a ~20% average increase from the products’ combined performance today. When paired together, they form one unified intelligent system that…
March 31, 2026 Yamaha Motor Canada is proud to introduce its newest group of Yamaha Elite Dealers! This year, 42 dealers from across the country have achieved Elite status, with 16 of those dealers recognized for five years in a row*. To achieve Elite status, Yamaha dealers undergo a thorough year-long performance evaluation of all areas of their business,…
March 31, 2026 Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), the global leader in marine technology, has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026. This year’s list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations. “Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at Brunswick…
March 31, 2026 Reprinted with Permission from Marine Industry News UK w: marineindustrynews.co.uk March 17 2026 By Anna Cummins A study examining social media activity across the boating sector has shown relatively low levels of audience interaction compared with other luxury industries. The analysis, Social Media Insights – Boating Industry 2026, was prepared by Austrian market research…
March 24, 2026 April 10-14, 2026—Midland, ON The ABYC Electrical Certification has become the most recognized and credible demonstration of skill mastery in the marine electrical service and installation field worldwide. Become an industry expert in electrical fundamentals, multi-meter usage, grounding and bonding systems, battery and inverter installation, AC/DC components & more! Midland Campus of…
March 24, 2026 Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) has named Vittorio Bichucher president of its Venture Boat Group division effective immediately. In addition to his new responsibilities, Bichucher will also continue his role as General Manager of the NAVAN brand, reinforcing his trusted leadership across multiple fronts within Brunswick’s global marine portfolio. In this expanded capacity, Bichucher will oversee the strategic…
March 24, 2026 Nova Scotia, Canada-based GIT Coatings, a global leader in sustainable high performance marine coatings, recently announced the launch of its next-generation graphene-base hard foul-release coating, XGIT-FORCE™. This launch marks a fundamental shift in the maritime industry, moving beyond traditional biocide-based antifouling protection to a new era of hull performance management. With first applications already underway across…
March 24, 2026 Metstrade celebrated its most successful edition yet in 2025, with exhibitors reporting positive commercial results, richer engagement with key decision makers, and overwhelmingly positive feedback on the show’s new layout, networking opportunities and collaborative experience. This momentum is already fuelling the most exhibitor sign‑ups experienced this early in the year, as well as ambitious…
March 24, 2026 A collaboration between the Government House Foundation and the Maritime Museum of BC, the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Maritime Achievement’s nomination period is now open. This award recognizes and acknowledges individuals and organizations along BC’s coast and inland waterways who have made noteworthy contributions to BC’s maritime interests in the areas of science, technology, business, applications of maritime skills, nautical…
March 24, 2026 Candela’s largest funding round to date, with the World Bank’s IFC arm joining existing investors, will finance a second manufacturing facility to scale production of its ground-breaking hydrofoiling P-12 ferries and meet growing global demand. The round brings Candela’s total capital raised to €129 million since its inception, making it the best-funded electric vessel manufacturer globally. It…
March 24, 2026 Flite is proud to announce that FLITELab AMPJet and Fliteboard RACE have each been awarded the internationally renowned iF Design Award, marking a significant milestone for the Byron Bay–based innovator in electric hydrofoiling. The recognition highlights the strength of two ground-breaking products recently introduced to the market. Winning at this level reflects the depth of innovation, engineering…
March 17, 2026 Brunswick Boat Group, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has announced the appointment of Brad Zoelle as President of Boston Whaler. Zoelle, who most recently served as General Manager of Mercury Marine APAC, succeeds Lenn Scholz, who is pursuing new opportunities outside the Company. Zoelle brings a proven record of strategic leadership and commercial…
March 17, 2026 Monterey Boats has announced the introduction of the new Elite 23, expanding its industry-leading Elite series of premium adventure boats. The addition brings the lineup of 23 to 30-feet reinforcing Monterey’s leadership across key size categories and building on the rapid retail growth of its premium bow rider offering, with the Elite…
March 17, 2026 Hefring Marine, a leader in marine artificial intelligence solutions, recently announced that its Intelligent Marine Assistance System (IMAS) is now available as an approved integration on Raymarine’s LightHouse operating system. This collaboration enables Raymarine Axiom display users to access IMAS’s advanced AI-powered digital assistant directly from their helm, delivering real-time guidance for safer, more efficient voyages. The…
March 17, 2026 ePropulsion Americas, the global leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services, announced that its latest electric outboard, Spirit 2, has won the prestigious Innovation Award in the Alternative Propulsion category at the Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show. Presented during one of the marine industry’s most influential global events, the award recognizes outstanding achievement in advancing…
March 17, 2026 Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), celebrated the expansion of its Plant 7 manufacturing facility in St. Cloud, Florida, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The expansion adds 25,000 square feet of new manufacturing space enabling the installation of four additional Surface Mount Technology (SMT) lines and will create nearly 30 jobs…
March 17, 2026 Written in partnership with Furuno For many boaters, the challenge in selecting marine electronics is not the lack of available technology, but choosing a system that delivers meaningful capability without unnecessary complexity. Furuno’s TZtouchE series—comprised of the TZT9E and TZT13E multifunction displays—was developed to address that balance, offering a modern navigation platform…