Dec 12, 2023 Highfield Boats, the world’s largest builder of aluminum-hull rigid inflatable boats (RIBS) and the leading supplier of RIBs in North America, is delighted to announce two new additions to its growing North American sales and marketing team: Emma Rigby and Jean-Côme Mazière. Emma RigbyEmma Rigby, Regional Sales Manager, brings over seven years of experience from…
Dec 12, 2023 EagleCraft Boats, a leading custom boat builder with a rich heritage dating back to 1985, proudly announces the launch of its latest masterpiece, the 42′ Cruiser. This exceptional vessel marks a historic moment in Canadian maritime history as the first aluminum boat equipped with Quad Yamaha 450 horsepower outboards. Boasting a length of 42…
Dec 12, 2023 Mercury Marine will advance the 5-megawatt (MW) Ledgeview Solar Project with Alliant Energy after the utility received approval to partner on the project from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. The 32-acre project in eastern Fond du Lac County will further Mercury Marine’s sustainability initiatives and the region’s growing commitment to renewable energy. It’s the first project…
Dec 12, 2023 The Innovation Awards are returning to the 2024 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show! The Innovation Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in twenty-one product categories. Does your product have what it takes to compete? There’s only one way to find out! Enter today. Complete program details and requirements can be reviewed on the program webpage. This is your opportunity…
Those involved with, or interested in boating safety, are welcome to attend the Canadian Safe Boating Council Awards.
Dec 5, 2023 In their latest newsletter, Boating BC extended their thanks to everyone who made their premiere event, The 2023 Boating BC Conference, Winning Together presented by Mercury Marine, such a huge success. From insightful speakers to great networking, the event set the stage for a successful 2024. We look forward to welcoming everyone to the…
Dec 5, 2023 The annual NMMA Canada State of the Industry Breakfast will be held Tuesday, January 23 from 8:30 am–11 am at the Beanfield Centre (Exhibition Place), 105 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto, ON. As always, our industry breakfast takes place during the Toronto International Boat Show. Join your industry colleagues learn about current trends in the…
Dec 5, 2023 Annapolis, MD or Virtual Option – View new session information! Join ABYC for one of the most information-packed events you’ll ever attend! Expert panelists will analyze critical investigations and case studies that are impacting today’s verdicts. Don’t miss out on the courtroom drama and unparalleled networking opportunities. We have updated our agenda to feature six interesting…
Dec 5, 2023 Randy Caruana, VP Sales North/Central America & Asia Pacific has announced that Richard Straka has been promoted to the position of General Manager for Mercury Canada, effective Dec. 4, 2023. Richard joined Mercury in 2021 as Category Director, where he successfully developed market analytics to drive management decisions and market positioning. In his current…
Dec 5, 2023 Legend Boats, a visionary leader in boat manufacturing and sales, is elated to announce its distinguished placement as the fifteenth top boat dealer on the Boating Industry’s Top 100 Dealers list for 2023. This year marks a momentous occasion as Legend Boats celebrates its tenth consecutive year on the Top 100 list and its fourth…
Nov 28, 2023 Stainless steel combines long-lasting corrosion resistance with an attractive, classic appearance to enhance any deck. That’s why Hubbell Marine uses it in its premium Stainless Steel Flip Covers to protect electrical terminals from impacts, weather, even curious children and pets. Both styles of Hubbell Marine Stainless Steel Flip Covers, and associated hinge pins, springs and…
Nov 28, 2023 With two variable speeds, it offers precise control for manoeuvres, while a super sensitive tension limiter ensures unmatched safety. It reduces energy consumption by 50%, and allows one-handed control of all onboard electric winches. The Ewincher Team is proud to announce that our new electric winch, SailForce, was nominated for the DAME Award at the…
Nov 28, 2023 BoatUS Foundation president and BoatUS vice president Heather Lougheed ANNAPOLIS, Md, Nov. 21, 2023 – Heather Lougheed, vice president of the nearly 800,000-member boating advocacy, services and safety group, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), is taking on a second organizational role with the appointment to president of the BoatUS Foundation for…
Nov 28, 2023 By Andy Adams You have until December 11 to make your opinions heard. In our story in Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest last week about the recent CMAC meetings in Ottawa, we discussed that Transport Canada is considering new regulation in a number of areas. When you participate in this, you…
Nov 28, 2023 The provincial marine associations from across the country, collectively representing over 80,000 jobs and $9.2B in national annual economic impact, announced the formation of a new national association whose mandate will be to represent the interests of recreational boating including recreational boat retailing and brokering, boat and engine & trailer sales, accessories, slip rentals, service, storage, fuel sales and more. Headquartered…
Nov 28, 2023 Vision Marine Technologies Inc., a global leader and innovator within the performance electric recreational boating industry, is pleased to announce that it has received an initial purchase order from Wired Pontoons (“Wired”) for 25 units of the E-Motion™ 180E outboard and powertrain systems. This order marks the beginning of a transformative partnership, with Wired…
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Nov 21, 2023 From the left: Bruce Hayne, Boating BC, Josée Côté, Naustime Quebec, Marie-France Mckinnon, NMMA Canada, Rick Layzell, Boating Ontario To better understand what’s going on with Transport Canada and their oversight of Canada’s marine transportation industry including commercial shipping and recreational boating, I registered to attend the Canadian Marine Advisory Council (CMAC) meetings that…
Nov 21, 2023 Harris Boats, a leading luxury pontoon manufacturer, announced the launch of its new pontoon platform technology – RPM Technology – developed to enhance Ride, Performance and Maneuverability across Harris’ lineup. This innovation marks a bold step forward for pontoons and enabling the Harris fleet to provide faster acceleration, higher top speed, decreased vibration, enhanced handling and control,…
Nov 21, 2023 The Searial Cleaners are a range of technologies developed by Poralu Marine that address the plastic pollution crisis in our waters. The cleaners are a range of four technologies – three technologies for the water and one technology for the beach. Plastic pollution is a continuous growing crisis around the world. The…