October 6, 2026 While almost every business these days has a website, far fewer send out regular communications to their customer base and yet they should. It’s quite inexpensive to have an occasional newsletter going out to your clients. The challenge for most smaller businesses is what to say that isn’t just the usual, “Thanks…
October 6, 2026 ePropulsion Americas, the global leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services, recently announced that it has appointed Yann Herriot as Global OEM Director, strengthening the company’s commitment to working closely with boatbuilders, designers and dealer networks to accelerate the adoption of cleaner, smarter marine technology. Herriot brings extensive international experience spanning electrical engineering, energy management, boatbuilding and marine technical services. His…
October 6, 2026 Will Sangster named Executive Vice President & President of Navico Group; Karly Yuds named Senior Vice President & President of Business Acceleration; Marco Bracalente named Chief Technology Officer. All appointments are effective January 1, 2027. On September 29, 2026, following the recently announced CEO and Board Chair transitions, effective January 1, 2027, Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), the…
September 29, 2026 While I think we are a long way from celebrating how fast we can approve new projects and get them done in Canada, it was exciting for me to see that the people behind the VoltSafe Intelligent Shore Power Solution have successfully completed and passed all the required safety certification testing applicable…
September 29, 2026 It still feels new to some of its volunteer crew but GAMRU 240, South Shore Search And Rescue’s sturdy rescue vessel, has just completed five years in service on Lake Ontario, racking up 190 rescue missions and rescuing 204 persons, saving 22 lives. Crews recovered more than $2.9 million in property (vessels) in…
September 29, 2026 Patented Canadian electrical technology moves from years of development and real-world marina testing to commercial deployment across North America On September 23, 2026, Canadian technology company VoltSafe Inc. achieved a major milestone transitioning the company from technology development and market validation into commercial deployment. Its revolutionary marine shore power system, VoltSafe Marine, successfully completed and passed all required…
September 22, 2026 David Foulkes to retire from Brunswick as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board at the end of 2026; Aine Denari appointed as Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2027; Lead Independent Director, David Everitt will become Non-Executive Chairman METTAWA, Ill. Sept. 21, 2026 – Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), the global leader in marine manufacturing and…
September 22, 2026 The events of last week still seem incredible to me, but so much happened for Canada and Canadian businesses, that it’s hard to know where to start. First, I think we should divide our expectations into two parts; the immediate and inevitable reaction from the Trump administration to Prime Minister Carney’s many…
September 22, 2026 Boating Ontario, through the Canadian Marine Retailers Association (CMRA), continues to work alongside NMMA Canada to advocate for our industry as Canada-U.S. trade pressures grow. Two letters were recently sent to federal ministers urging the Government of Canada to protect recreational marine businesses from further tariff impacts. • Letter to Minister Dominic LeBlanc https://silkstart.s3.amazonaws.com/4e3b78ca-2f44-4544-b32a-e191f2c38d4d.pdf?utm_campaign=website&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sendgrid.com …
September 22, 2026 The Aquila Catamaran’s nine-model display includes the 35 Sport US debut. Aquila Catamarans will showcase a nine-model lineup of power catamarans at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), which is the biggest ever displayed at show. It will include the 35 Sport, which will make its US debut at the show, alongside models from…
September 15, 2026 I can’t wait for things to go back to normal. The fact that I even think they will, might suggest that I’m mildly delusional, but it helps me cope to think that some day, saner heads will prevail. I’m planning to go out on Lake Ontario next week, not on Lake America….
September 15, 2026 Last week at Cannes, France, Navico Group, a global leader in integrated systems and marine electronics and a division of Brunswick Corporation, announced a strategic partnership with Elettromedia, the multinational group behind the Audison and Hertz audio brands, to create more seamless and connected onboard experiences for boaters worldwide. The collaboration is designed to help…
From the left – Ron Savidant President, Maritime Marine Supply, Laura Stewart, CFO Maritime Marine Supply, Chris Bulmer, Kelly Bulmer and Rick Chang, CC Marine Distributors September 15, 2026 Maritime Marine Supply is pleased to announce that CC Marine is joining Maritime Marine Supply and will move forward as CC Marine, a Division of Maritime…
September 15, 2026 The Marine Segment of Dometic Group, a leading global outdoor technology company, is expanding its business with a new purpose-built manufacturing and distribution facility in northern Italy to increase production capacity, strengthen its European operations and support global demand for its marine solutions. Located in Cabiate, in the province of Como, the new build-to-suit manufacturing and distribution…
September 15, 2026 Denison built an app that brings worldwide yacht listings into ChatGPT, so buyers can search, compare, and explore yachts for sale without ever leaving the conversation. It’s the first yacht brokerage app in ChatGPT, and right now, the only one. It’s live today in beta, and the company is building it in the open. More and more buyers start…
September 11, 2026 On Friday, September 11, 2026 NMMA Canada issued the following notice to their members regarding the Canada-US trade measures: Following the latest escalation in Canada-U.S. trade measures, we want to make members aware of federal programs that may provide support to Canadian businesses affected by tariffs and broader trade disruption. Beginning September 15,…
September 8, 2026 Are your customers planning to replace their boat batteries with Lithium-Ion units? Lithium-Ion batteries are now ubiquitous showing up in everyone’s cell phone, in all sorts of power tools, the portable computers that we all use every day right down to kids toys. More than just being close to a universal power…
September 8, 2026 The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has announced Bill Yeargin, former president and CEO of Correct Craft and past chair of the NMMA Board of Directors, as the 2026 inductee into the NMMA Hall of Fame, the association’s most prestigious honor. Yeargin will be presented with the award during the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) annual Industry Breakfast,…
September 8, 2026 Dr. Shrink, Inc., leader in shrink wrap film and installation supplies, is introducing EnviroShrink, a new earth-friendly shrink wrap designed to deliver the same performance professionals count on while providing a smarter solution after disposal. Built for everything from marine storage to industrial applications, EnviroShrink performs just like conventional film. The difference comes after the…
September 8, 2026 Join the ABYC this January 10–15, 2027 in San Antonio, TX. ABYC Standards Week is where the marine industry sets the course for safety and innovation. Technical leaders and fellow industry peers will update standards headed for Supplement 67 (to be published July 2027), ensuring today’s decisions build tomorrow’s boats. Registration is open now, and this event is FREE to attend!…