February 24, 2026 As Simrad Marine Electronics marks its 80th anniversary, the brand celebrates eight decades of innovation with the launch of NSO® 4 – the next chapter in marine navigation. Built on the revolutionary NEON™ operating system (OS) and designed to be the world’s most intuitive chartplotter, NSO 4 is the latest premium chartplotter and fishfinder in the…
February 24, 2026 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 2000 Developer Course (Click to register)Tuesday March 10…
February 24, 2026 Mark the date and location – March 13-15 at Chilliwack Heritage Park in Chilliwack BC. Come support local and experience the gear, services and products from over 100+ exhibitors who are dedicated to fishing, hunting, boating, camping, off-roading, outdoor adventure and more. · Parking is by donation! Don’t worry about time limits or…
February 24, 2026 Reports record fourth quarter and full-year revenue and profit, proposes a 17% dividend increase, and announces new $500 million share repurchase program On February 18, 2026, Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), announced results for the fourth quarter ended December 27, 2025. Highlights for fourth quarter 2025 include: • Consolidated revenue of $2.12 billion, a 17% increase compared…
February 24, 2026 A major new on-water boating eventOn February 12, 2026, Nautisme Québec announced, during a press conference held at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, alongside the official opening of the Montréal Boat Show, the launch of Canada’s largest in-water boat show, set to take place this coming September in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield. This new boating showcase, poised to become a leading…
February 17, 2026 Avikus, HD Hyundai’s specialized Autonomous Navigation Technology subsidiary, has announced the launch of the next evolution in its NEUBOAT autonomous vessel system, NEUBOAT Control. NEUBOAT Control enables the vessel autonomy features of Avikus’ award-winning autonomous vessel systems such as NEUBOAT Dock and NEUBOAT Navi, and provides the interface required for smart navigation and auto-docking features. NEUBOAT Control’s SMART…
February 17, 2026 Western Marine & Transat Marine have been the proud Distributors for emtrak in Canada for the last couple of years. For over 20 years, em-trak has been designing, engineering, and manufacturing AIS transceivers and integrated marine communication systems. Trusted by professional mariners, commercial operators, and leisure boaters across the globe. It has been a great addition to…
February 17, 2026 At the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show on February 11, 2026, Boating magazine Executive Editor Kevin Falvey announced that the new Yamaha CrossWave four-seater personal watercraft had been awarded their “Boat of the Year.” After extensive testing by the magazine, the CrossWave stood out for its innovation and wide range of…
February 17, 2026 Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has announced the launch of a new generation of digital and control innovations designed to elevate performance, simplify operation, and enhance the overall boating experience. Unveiled as part of a unified innovation showcase, Mercury’s latest advancements include the Mercury Keyless System, Boost, Premier Joystick, and a new…
February 10, 2026 RAA Composites in London, Ontario has announced that the company is developing a new program called CRED — Composite Repair Engineering Design. This is an advanced training pathway for professionals working with composite structures. CRED is being built as a modular, engineering-driven program, covering:• Composite Repair Engineering Design• Advanced Composites Repair Analysis• Substantiation for Advanced Composite…
February 10, 2026 Quadrant Marine Institute is looking for the right career-minded person to join our core Marine Service training team at our head office in Sidney, BC. This dynamic leadership position will support our team of instructors, apprentices, and employer partners across BC’s small craft/recreational marine service industry. Overview of Roles & Responsibilities: As a member…
February 10, 2026 Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club and a Brunswick Corporation brand, announced a record-breaking year in 2025, with members logging more than 640,000 boating trips worldwide. The milestone represents over 5 percent year-over-year growth and marks the third consecutive year Freedom Boat Club has surpassed 600,000 member trips, underscoring the brand’s continued global…
February 10, 2026 There was an excellent atmosphere in the exhibition halls when boot 2026, the world’s largest water sports trade fair, recently closed its doors in Düsseldorf, Germany, after nine days: “After the difficult past few years with sluggish sales, our exhibitors are back on track. They report very good discussions and business deals at their…
February 10, 2026 North American launch of ENVGO’s electric hydrofoil boat and the smashing success of world’s first indoor floating pickleball court made for strong attendance Summer on the water couldn’t come sooner for attendees who braved challenging winter conditions to get a head start on boating plans at the 2026 Toronto International Boat Show (TIBS). Ontarians are still digging…
February 10, 2026 MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCFT) (“MasterCraft”), a leading innovator, designer, and manufacturer of premium performance and leisure powerboats and Marine Products Corporation (NYSE: MPX) (“Marine Products”), a leading manufacturer of recreation and sport fishing powerboats, on February 5th, 2026 announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which MasterCraft will acquire Marine Products in…
February 3, 2026 In an open communication to show exhibitors, Linda Waddell, President / Show Director of the Toronto International Boat Show sent out this important information. Dear TIBS Exhibitors,I am excited to share with you that the Toronto International Boat Show (TIBS) has joined the boat show portfolio of UK-listed Informa, owner of exceptional boating events,…
February 3, 2026 Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., an industry leader in energy storage and maker of Battle Born Batteries®, has announced the availability of Battle Born’s first solar panel product line, with products available for immediate sale and shipping. The launch marks Battle Born’s expansion into solar generation, extending its power systems’ portfolio to support complete, integrated energy…
February 3, 2026 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 2000 Developer Course (Click to register) https://web.nmea.org/atlas/events/252/detailsTuesday March…
February 3, 2026 Brunswick Boat Group, a division of Brunswick Corporation, today announced that three of its boat brands have received some of the marine industry’s most respected innovation and performance awards, underscoring Brunswick’s leadership in design, engineering, and category-defining products across global markets. The honors include: • Sea Ray Boats receiving European Powerboat of the Year 2026 for the SDX…
February 3, 2026 Celebrate Your Marine Service Technicians, April 20-24, 2026 The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced the fifth annual International Marine Service Technician Week, scheduled for April 20-24, 2026. The week recognizes the skill, professionalism and commitment of marine service technicians across the boating industry. “Marine technicians are the pros who keep boats running, families making…