December 16, 2025 Boating Ontario is proud to once again participate in the 2026 Toronto International Boat Show, and we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our crew! The Toronto International Boat Show is North America’s largest indoor boat show and a highlight of the winter boating season. Volunteers play a key role in helping us connect…
December 16, 2025 On December 9, 2025, Vision Marine Technologies Inc. announced that its Nautical Ventures division has entered into a commercial lease and purchase option agreement for the marina property that it currently leases at 4470 Ravenswood Road in Dania Beach, Florida, known as the Anglers Avenue Marine Center. This location secures a strategic waterfront asset…
December 16, 2025 The winners of the 2025 Gustave Trouvé Awards for Excellence in Electric Boats and Boating (The Gussies), have been announced. Now in their sixth year, the world’s only international awards dedicated exclusively to electric boats, continue to highlight the most innovative electric vessels across the globe, celebrating design, engineering achievement, and the…
December 9, 2025 Safe Quiet Lakes is a volunteer group who seem to have come together over a shared opposition to what they feel are noisy, fast or irritating boats and boating practices. The logo (above) is their logo and the text below, is their follow up to a professional survey they have conducted that…
December 9, 2025 GOST® (Global Ocean Security Technologies), a world leader in marine security, tracking, monitoring and video surveillance systems, has announced that in partnership with technology provider ORBCOMM, its GOST Nav-Tracker 1.0 and Kasper tracking systems were selected by Team Seneca Navy. GOST’s tracking systems will be used by shore-side support to monitor the progress of the team as…
December 9, 2025 BLUE MOUNTAINS (December 2, 2025) – Boating Ontario celebrated the strength, leadership, and collaborative spirit of Ontario’s marine industry at the 2025 President’s Dinner & Awards Gala, held during the annual Boating Ontario Conference at Blue Mountain Resort. More than 300 Conference delegates attended the Gala, which serves as a cornerstone event of the…
December 9, 2025 Grand Banks will present a custom-built Grand Banks 54 European Edition at boot Düsseldorf 2026, offering visitors an opportunity to experience one of the most admired yachts in the long-range cruising category. Developed jointly by the shipyard and the GB EU Team, this model is designed specifically for Mediterranean and Northern European waters. The showcase comes as Grand Banks prepares…
December 9, 2025 Mercury Marine, a global leader in marine propulsion systems and a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has agreed to a new five-year exclusive supply agreement with Axopar Boats, the award-winning innovative Finnish boat manufacturer. This agreement not only extends a highly successful collaboration that has flourished for more than a decade…
December 9, 2025 Proudly sponsored by Wells Fargo Get ready to set sail for NMMA Canada’s Annual State of the Industry Breakfast, taking place during the Toronto International Boat Show. When: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.Where: The Beanfield Centre (Exhibition Place), 105 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto, ON Join fellow industry leaders as we explore the latest trends shaping…
December 2, 2025 At the Paris Nautic Show, BENETEAU and Alpine are bringing together two worlds steeped in French expertise by unveiling the Gran Turismo 50 Alpine limited edition for the first time, alongside the all-new Alpine A390. • This flagship model brings together two legendary French brands: BENETEAU’s heritage in boatbuilding and Alpine’s motorsport DNA. • Visit the…
December 2, 2025 ePropulsion Americas, a global leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services, has announced the launch of Spirit 2, the latest addition to its acclaimed Spirit series. Celebrating ten years of innovation in electric mobility on the water, Spirit 2 delivers an exceptional combination of power and portability, redefining what boaters can expect from a compact…
December 2, 2025 New IMO Type-Approved Navigation Solution Expands Raymarine’s Commercial Product Offerings Raymarine – a global leader in high-performance marine electronics — has announced the official release of the Pathfinder ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System). The IMO-compliant Pathfinder ECDS is a premier maritime navigation solution for use both as a primary and backup navigation…
December 2, 2025 NMEA is inviting software developers and programmers from around the world to attend these virtual / live training sessions on NMEA interface standards. NMEA will use GoToWebinar for delivering these courses. Please register soon as class size is limited and expected to sell out. NMEA OneNet Developer Course (Click to register https://web.nmea.org/atlas/events/254/details )December…
December 2, 2025 Metstrade 2025 closed November 20th after welcoming thousands of leading leisure marine professionals from across the world to the biggest edition of the show to date. Metstrade 2025 took over the entire RAI Amsterdam complex for the first time due to the show’s impressive growth, with visitors enjoying expanded halls, enhanced zones and close to 1,700 exhibitors…
December 2, 2025 Sirius Signal supports the transition to SOS electronic distress signal devices. In a statement issued on November 22, 2025, Sirius Signal, leader in marine safety distress signal innovation and manufacturing, announced its support of a recent U.S. Coast Guard directive to remove pyrotechnics from service, commending this action as leading by example. As…
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…