Sarah DevlinThe American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has named Sarah Devlin as the new Accreditation Director to manage and promote the ABYC Foundation’s expanding Marine Trades Accreditation Program (MTAP)...

Torqeedo Bez VietmeierTorqeedo GmbH, the market leader for marine electric drives, has appointed Fabian Bez as the company’s new chief executive officer (CEO). Mr Bez assumed day-to-day leadership of the company effective 1 October 2022.

Rob BallWe were saddened to hear of the recent death of noted C&C Yachts designer Rob Ball. Rob succumbed to injuries suffered in a recent fall on September 9th at the age of 79 at his home in New Bedford, Mass.

Amanda HenschellCanadian Boat Shows announces that their new Show Manager for the Vancouver International Boat Show will be Amanda Henschell.

George WilcoxOn September 11, 2022 George Albert Wilcox, retired owner of George's Service Centre (Marine & Sports), peacefully passed away with his family by his side at the age of 82.

Boris HeitmannAs of August 2022, Boris Heitmann (58) has taken over responsibility as Vice President Communications & Investor Relations at HanseYachts AG. The graduate in business administration, communications manager and yachtsman brings with him many years of experience in international companies from various sectors and as an independent entrepreneur.

John MacLaughlinNow that most COVID restrictions are lifted, a memorial service is planned for John MacLaughlin on August 26th, at 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 28 Hawthorne Avenue, Carleton Place, Ontario.

Kim KnudsenKim Knudsen has just joined the Quadrant team as their new Community Partnerships and Training Coordinator. He comes to the Quadrant team with a background in high-end hospitality, business development and training development and coordination for a variety of industries including education and maritime.

Ritchie Sales and Service LeadRitchie Navigation, the world's largest and oldest manufacturer of magnetic compasses, has hired Patrick Dempsey as its sales and service lead. Jon Sherman, company president, made the announcement.

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Boating Industry Canada is kicking off its Marine Industry Career Path series once again. For the ...
Boating Industry Canada is kicking off its Marine Industry Career Path series once again. For the ...
It’s back! The Maritime Museum of BC, along with sponsor the Greater Victoria Harbour ...
West Coast Boatyard Association is hosting 4 days of in-person NMEA training from March 28 to ...
Aquatic invasive species such as zebra mussels are an ecological and economic threat to lakes and ...
One of Canada’s most recognized events for outdoor enthusiasts is making its annual return to The ...
This theoretical course provides an overall framework of Safe Lifting for Marina Operators; ...
In this session, AMI’s Legislative and Outreach Coordinator, Eric Kretsch, will examine industry ...
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) have announced a ...
April 24-29, 2023 is dedicated to the recognition and celebration of marine service technicians. To ...

Recreational craft and invasive species – how to manage biofouling to stop the spread

Biofouling Management

New Biofouling Management for Recreational Boating Report is published

Killer shrimps, sea squirts and the spiny water flea are all examples of invasive alien species that have been introduced to new areas in various parts of the world by recreational craft such as boats, yachts and other small craft. 

Invasive alien species are known to be one of the biggest drivers of biodiversity loss, and their management especially in marine environments is incredibly challenging. Therefore, the most cost effective away of addressing their impacts is to prevent their spread to new areas.


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Changing Scene

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With more than six decades of manufacturing one of the most globally recognized brands of boats in ...
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), continues its strong performance at ...
We have learned from our associates at BoatTest.com that in an agreement signed March 8th, ...
During the 2023 Miami International Boat Show, Furuno was awarded the Best Elex award for "Most ...
Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club operator and a division of Brunswick Corporation ...
Three years after acquiring, stabilising and growing East River Shipyard Ltd. into Atlantic ...
Blackfin Boats is honored to announce that they were recognized by the 2022 Neptune Awards ...
Boating Industry Canada recently spoke to Scott Hanson, CEO at The Limestone Boat Company for an ...
The Manufacturing Institute (MI), the workforce development and education partner of the National ...
It just got easier to go electric with the launch of Ivy Home™, Ontario's first complete EV ...

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Launchings

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Building on its award-winning M Series, Bayliner unveiled the all-new M19 at the Miami ...
Dream Yacht Worldwide, one of the world’s leading sea vacation companies, and Fountaine Pajot, ...
In 2023, Wellcraft will push the limits further with the launch of its next Performance Cruiser – ...
Jeanneau expands its DB Yachts line with a second model: the new DB/37, available in inboard and ...
On January 4, 2023, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Brunswick Corporation ...
Vision Marine and Beneteau will jointly market the ground-breaking Four Winns H2e to Beneteau’s ...
Four Winns continues to be committed to a comfortable and instinctive experience on the water and ...
Sea Ray is continuing the proud legacy of its iconic Sundancer line by introducing a new model – ...
Princecraft® Boats, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) and leading manufacturer of ...
Originally launched in 2022, Four Winns’ H-series’ success further elevated the brand’s ...
 

X13On January 4, 2023, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) launched Veer, an all-new boat brand designed to support electric propulsion and appeal to the next generation of boaters, and also debuted the first model in the Veer line-up; the X13. 

“Recreational boating and fishing are enjoying increasing popularity with younger and more diverse consumers,” said Matt Atilano, Veer Director of Strategy. “We identified a gap in the marketplace and a need to create a more targeted and modern experience for these new boaters, which inspired the design and development of the Veer brand.”   

 

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Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2Garmin has announced their new ECHOMAP™ UHD2 series chartplotters that offer anglers premium features like Ultra High-Definition sonar, preloaded Garmin Navionics+™ mapping with an included one-year subscription to daily map updates, wireless networking for data sharing and support for Garmin’s award-winning LiveScope™ live-scanning sonar.

Available with a 6”, 7” or 9” bright, sunlight-readable touchscreen display with keyed assist, anglers can easily control and operate the functions they depend on for a successful day on the water, including zooming in or out on the map or quickly toggling between different sonar views.

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