November 15, 2024
Recreational Boating Industry Statistics Published
Nov 19, 2024 The International Council of Marine Indust…
November 15, 2024
Canadian National Pleasure craft licensing statistics by province for the month of October 2024
Nov 19, 2024 The following charts gives the Canadian pl…
October 18, 2024
2023 U.S. Statistical Abstract: Cruiser, Watersport, Fishing Boat and Trailer Sales Trends Report Now Available
Oct 22, 2024 The latest sales trends report for cruiser…
October 10, 2024
Canadian National Pleasure craft licensing statistics by province for the month of September 2024
Oct 15, 2024 The following charts gives the Canadian pl…
September 27, 2024
Canadian National Pleasure craft licensing statistics by province for the month of August 2024
Oct 1, 2024 The following charts gives the Canadian ple…
August 16, 2024
NMMA’s 2023 Outboard Engine Sales Report highlights complex, positive movement
Aug 20, 2024 The NMMA has reported that the latest sale…
August 9, 2024
Canadian National Pleasure craft licensing statistics by province for the month of July 2024
Aug 13, 2024 The following charts gives the Canadian pl…
July 5, 2024
Canadian National Pleasure craft licensing statistics by province for the month of June 2024
July 9, 2024 The following charts gives the Canadian pl…
May 24, 2024
Canadian National Pleasure craft licensing statistics by province for the month of April 2024
May 28, 2024 The following charts gives the Canadian pl…
May 24, 2024
2023 Marina Economic Outlook Report
May 28, 2024 2023 Marina Outlook Report Now available….
April 5, 2024
Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of March 2024
The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of March 2024.
March 8, 2024
Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of February 2024
Mar 12, 2024 The following charts gives the Canadian pl…
March 1, 2024
Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of January 2024
Mar 5, 2024 The following charts gives the Canadian ple…
January 5, 2024
Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of December 2023
Jan 9, 2024 The following charts gives the Canadian ple…
December 15, 2023
Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of November 2023
Dec 19, 2023 The following charts gives the Canadian pl…
December 8, 2023
NMMA’s 2022 Canadian Abstract: Pre-Owned Markets Sales Trends Now Available
Dec 12, 2023 The latest sales trends report for the pre…
December 8, 2023
ICOMIA – Recreational Boating Industry Statistics 2022
Dec 12, 2023 The International Council of Marine Indust…
December 3, 2023
Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of October 2023
Dec 5, 2023 The following charts gives the Canadian ple…
November 5, 2023
NMMA’s 2022 Total Boat Registrations Report Available for Download
Nov 7, 2023 The NMMA 2022 report on total boat registra…
October 4, 2023
Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of September 2023
The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of September 2023.
September 8, 2023
Pleasure Craft Licensing National Report by Province of Residence
Pleasure craft licensing national report by province of residence for August.
August 31, 2023
MRAA launches Service Management Study
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has launched its 2023 Service Management Survey to identify and benchmark industry averages and performance levels to help dealership service teams improve.
August 10, 2023
Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of July 2023
The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of July 2023.
July 9, 2023
Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of June 2023
The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of June 2023.
June 11, 2023
Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of May 2023
The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of May 2023.
April 30, 2023
Results of the study “the future of sustainable on-water propulsion”
Study initiated by boot Düsseldorf, developed by European Boating Industry, supported by ADAC and conducted by Sea Teach SL
March 16, 2023
Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of February 2023
The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of February 2023.
March 3, 2023
Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of January 2023
The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of January 2023.
February 3, 2023
Boating Ontario Member – Storage, Shrink Wrap Recycling & Electrification Survey 2023
This is a reminder to all Boating Ontario Members that the association needs your input. Boating Ontario is working with the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP) to get a better understanding of your facility’s current requirements and what your requirements will be in the future.
January 15, 2023
Full 2021 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract now available
NMMA’s complete 2021 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is now available for member download on nmma.org. The report spans 2008-2021, with data and insights on trends in industry growth and shifts in market behavior.
January 15, 2023
Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of December 2022
The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of December 2022.
December 9, 2022
National Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of November 2022
The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of November 2022.
November 10, 2022
NMMA’s 2021 Canadian Boating Statistical Abstract is now available
The Recreational Boat and Marine Engine Exports & Imports section of NMMA’s 2021 Canadian Boating Statistical Abstract is now available. This section covers exports and imports from and to Canada spanning 2012 to 2021.
November 6, 2022
Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of October 2022
The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of October 2022.
October 23, 2022
MRAA releases 2022 Compensation Study Results
On October 10, 2022, The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced that it has released its 2022 MRAA Compensation Study results, which detail the compensation ranges for 37 common positions from five job families: front office, sales, service, parts and accessories, and marina.
October 5, 2022
Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of September 2022
Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of September 2022.
September 30, 2022
Now Available: 2021 Canadian Boating Statistical Abstract – Retail Markets Report
The 2021 Canadian Boating Statistical Abstract’s Retail Markets Report is now available for member download. This report details new recreational boat and marine engine retail sales data for both unit totals and Canadian dollars categorized by size, type and province/territory.
September 23, 2022
2021 U.S. Boating Statistical Abstract: Pre-owned Boat Market Report now available
The Pre-owned Boat Market section of NMMA’s 2021 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is now available. The report includes retail unit sales data, retail market values, average price information, and pre-owned boat sales trends from 2008-2021.
September 8, 2022
Pleasure Craft Licensing statistics for the month of August 2022
The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of August 2022.
August 28, 2022
Pleasure Craft Licensing statistics for the month of July 2022
The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of July 2022.
August 8, 2022
NMMA’s 2021 U.S. Boating Statistical Abstract: Boat and Engine Exports and Imports Report now available
The Boat and Engine Exports and Imports section of NMMA’s 2021 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is now available. This report examines 24 years of historical data on the different categories of recreational boats and marine engines imported to and exported from the U.S. each year.
July 17, 2022
Pleasure Craft Licensing statistics for the month of June 2022
The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of June 2022.
July 8, 2022
Tell us your opinions in the “Canadian Electric Outboard Motor Survey”
We are hearing a lot about electric motors in the marine space, but there is not much product in the retail marketplace yet. Electric motors are hardly new. Elco offered electric motors for marine use starting in 1893!
June 3, 2022
Trent-Severn Waterway draft Management Plan Consultations
Parks Canada is currently seeking feedback on a new Draft Management Plan for the Trent-Severn Waterway and Peterborough Lift Lock National Historic Sites. Your input is important for a shared vision of the next 10 years.
April 4, 2022
NMMA reports that boat wholesale deliveries are picking up to meet consumer demand
NMMA’s Monthly Shipment Report (MSR) has been updated through January, which shows wholesale shipments of new boats increased 6.1 percent in January 2022, compared to January 2021, and total wholesale boat, engine, and trailer deliveries were up 1.6 percent year over year.
March 14, 2022
Pleasure Craft Licensing statistics for the month of February 2022
The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of February 2022.
February 14, 2022
National pleasure craft licensing stats for the month of January 2022
The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of January 2022.
January 17, 2022
National pleasure craft licensing stats for the month of December 2021
The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of December 2021.
December 20, 2021
2020 Canadian Boating Statistical Abstract: Retail Markets Report now available
The 2020 Canadian Retail Markets report is now available as a part of the 2020 Canadian Boating Statistical Abstract. This report details new recreational boat and marine engine retail sales data (both unit totals and Canadian dollars) categorized by size, type, and province/territory. Total new boat unit sales across Canada increased 5% compared to 2019.
December 13, 2021
National pleasure craft licensing stats for the month of November 2021
The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of November 2021.
November 22, 2021
The 2020 Canadian Economic Factoids report is now available
The 2020 Canadian Economic Factoids report is now available as a part of the 2020 Canadian Boating Statistical Abstract. This report looks at Canadian economic indicators from 2007-2020 and identifies trends impacting the retail markets.
November 22, 2021
ICOMIA Statistics Book 2020 Published
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has released the latest edition of its Recreational Boating Industry Statistics. The ICOMIA Statistics Book, as the only product of its kind, provides a wealth of industry intelligence in one useful reference document.
November 15, 2021
National pleasure craft licensing stats for the month of October 2021
The following are the Canadian Pleasure Craft Licensing statistics for the month of October 2021.
October 17, 2021
National pleasure craft licensing stats for the month of September 2021
The following are the Canadian Pleasure Craft Licensing statistics for the month of September 2021.
September 20, 2021
Canadian National Pleasure Craft Licensing Statistics for August 2021
The following are the Canadian Pleasure Craft Licensing statistics for the month of August 2021.
August 15, 2021
Canadian National Pleasure Craft Licensing Statistics for July 2021
The following are the Canadian Pleasure Craft Licensing statistics for the month of July 2021.
August 9, 2021
2020 U.S. Boating Statistical Abstract: Sailboat Sales Trends Now Available
The Sailboat Sales Trends section of NMMA’s 2020 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is now available on NMMA.org. This report includes production and retail unit sales data, export unit sales by length, import unit sales by length, estimated total annual retail sales, and retail sales by length.
July 28, 2021
Marina Economic Impact Calculator – Valuable AMI Member Benefit
The Marina Economic Impact Calculator – a simple but powerful tool that lets a marina input gross revenues to calculate its impact on the local economy.
July 12, 2021
Pleasure Craft Licensing stats for May and June 2021
The following are the national pleasure craft licensing stats for both the month of May and the month of June 2021.
July 5, 2021
NMMA Report: New Powerboat Sales Remain Strong through April
The NMMA reports that new boat sales in the U.S. remained strong through April, according to the latest New Powerboat Registrations Report. Data shows retail unit sales of new powerboats were up 32 percent on a rolling 12-month (R12M) year-over-year (YOY) basis through April, reflecting the surge in demand and sales over the past year.
July 5, 2021
ICOMIA Quarterly Economic Statistics Report 2021 released
ICOMIA has released its latest Q1 2021 economic report covering economic indicators such as inflation rates, gross domestic product growth, car registrations, producer prices, and consumer confidence, in 44 countries across the world.
June 20, 2021
2020 U.S. Boating Statistical Abstract: Total Industry Sales by Category & State Report Now Available
The Total Industry Sales by Category and State section of NMMA’s 2020 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is now available on NMMA.org.
June 14, 2021
Canadian Pleasure Craft Licensing Statistics for May 2021
The following are the Canadian Pleasure Craft Licensing statistics for the month of May 2021.
May 25, 2021
NMMA Canada Stands Up for Rental Boat Businesses to Preserve Safety Checklist
With the boost in popularity that recreational boating has enjoyed in Canada this past year, the need for modern marine security and safety regulations is more pressing than ever.
May 14, 2021
Shipments of new powerboats up 23% according to NMMA February 2021 Monthly Shipment Report
NMMA’s Monthly Shipment Report (MSR) has been updated with February 2021 data, which shows wholesale shipments of new powerboats up 23% compared to the 2020 average, and up 9% compared to the 2019 average.
May 14, 2021
Canadian Pleasure Craft Licensing Statistics for April 2021
The following are the Canadian Pleasure Craft Licensing statistics for the month of April 2021.
May 3, 2021
First-ever European COVID impact study shows mixed impact on industry in 2020, with optimism for coming years
The first-ever study by European Boating Industry, Bundesverband Wassersportwirtschaft e.V., and boot Düsseldorf offers a unique insight into how the recreational boating industry in Europe fared in 2020 given the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 25, 2021
AMI 2020 Marina Industry Economic Outlook Report now available
This report covers the economic outlook of the industry using data collected in early 2021 and reflects the 2020 boating season. The report provides information about the health of the industry and other information to help you run your business. AMI collected this data during the COVID-19 crisis.
April 11, 2021
Canadian Pleasure Craft Licensing Statistics for March 2021
The following are the Canadian Pleasure Craft Licensing statistics for the month of March 2021.
March 15, 2021
CANADIAN PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATISTICS FOR FEBRUARY 2021
The following are the Canadian Pleasure Craft Licensing statistics for the month of February 2021.
February 22, 2021
AMI 2020 MARINA WAGE RATE REPORT NOW AVAILABLE
The AMI 2020 Marina Wage Rate Report is now available and the report includes information on wages for multiple marina specific positions. Data included is the average wage, wage high and low, average years of experience, average hours worked per week, among others.
February 11, 2021
RISING POPULARITY OF FISHING VACATION TOURS AND SALES THROUGH E-COMMERCE CHANNELS DRIVING SPORTS FISHING EQUIPMENT MARKET: FACT.MR
The global sports fishing equipment market surpassed a US$ 2.5 Bn valuation in 2020, and is poised to reflect a moderate rate of growth through the forecast period (2021 and 2031). Sports fishing equipment sales are increasingly driven growing civilian interest in water sports and recreational fishing.
February 11, 2021
NATIONAL PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2021
Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for January 2021.
January 24, 2021
MEASURING THE 2021 SALES ENVIRONMENT
This is the ideal time to take the temperature of the 2021 marine industry sales environment. The first-ever Virtual Toronto International Boat Show has just wrapped up and the 2021 Virtual Vancouver International Boat Show is coming up February 24 to 27, 2021.
January 18, 2021
NATIONAL PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2020
Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for December 2020.
January 10, 2021
NMMA REPORTS THAT U.S. BOAT SALES REACHED 13-YEAR HIGH IN 2020, RECREATIONAL BOATING BOOM TO CONTINUE THROUGH 2021
The National Marine Manufacturers Association(NMMA), representing North American recreational boat, engine and marine accessory manufacturers, reported on January 6th, that retail unit sales of new powerboats in the U.S. increased last year by an estimated 12 percent compared to 2019.
January 10, 2021
AMI 2020 MARINA WAGE RATE REPORT NOW AVAILABLE!
This report includes information on wages for multiple marina specific positions. Data included is the average wage, wage high and low, average years of experience, average hours worked per week, among others. Regional breakdowns are provided.
January 4, 2021
REMINDER: ICOMIA 2019 STATISTICS BOOK NOW AVAILABLE
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has released the latest edition of its Recreational Boating Industry Statistics Book and NMMA is providing access to the report for its members at no charge.
December 13, 2020
NATIONAL PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2020
Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for November 2020.
November 22, 2020
NMMA REPORTS THAT US POWERBOAT RETAIL SALES REBOUND IN SEPTEMBER
New data from the NMMA show new powerboat retail sales picked up in September after slowing down in July and August following record growth in June. New boat sales were up 22% compared to August and up 9% year to date (YTD) compared to 2019 on a seasonally-adjusted basis.
November 15, 2020
NATIONAL PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2020
Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for October 2020.
October 25, 2020
INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION PUSHING PUBLIC TO FILL OUT 2020 FLOOD DAMAGE SURVEY
In a recent newsletter from the Coalition to Protect Great Lakes Shorelines, the organization encouraged readers who are affected by Great Lakes water levels to respond to a survey on the International Joint Commission (IJC) website.
October 18, 2020
AUGUST REPORT: AMERICAN NEW POWERBOAT RETAIL SALES UP 8 PERCENT
New data from the NMMA show August was another strong month for US new powerboat retail sales, which were up 8% year to date on a seasonally-adjusted basis compared to a year ago.
October 9, 2020
NATIONAL PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2020
Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for September 2020.
September 20, 2020
NMMA REPORTS MARINE CEOS – Q2 SENTIMENTS MORE OPTIMISTIC
We thought the Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest readers would be interested in this research by the NMMA in the United States.
September 13, 2020
NATIONAL PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2020
Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for August 2020.
August 17, 2020
NATIONAL PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2020
Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for July 2020.
July 20, 2020
THE 2019 MARINA INDUSTRY ECONOMIC OUTLOOK REPORT
AMI has announced a new survey and report developed to be an update of the long-standing AMI Marina Trends Report, and you will find similar information within.
July 13, 2020
PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2020
Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for June 2020.
June 11, 2020
CANADIAN PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2020
Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for May 2020.
May 24, 2020
BDC REPORTS ON PHASING OUT THE LOCKDOWNS: THE ABC’S OF A GRADUAL RECOVERY
The sharpest economic contraction of our lifetimes will be followed by an uneven recovery. For the month of May, BDC has shared their Monthly Economic Letter with important information about what has happened to the Canadian economy in the past 60 days.
May 13, 2020
CANADIAN PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2020
Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for April 2020.
April 12, 2020
CFIB BUSINESS BAROMETER®: APRIL BRINGS SOME IMPROVEMENTS IN SMALL BUSINESS CONFIDENCE
Small business confidence edged up at the start of April after its historic descent in March, gaining just under 7 index points to 37.7 on the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)’s Business Barometer®.
April 5, 2020
HOW IS YOUR BUSINESS MANAGING IN THESE CHALLENGING TIMES?
Although the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the entire globe, we care the most about our friends and associates in Canada’s marine industry. It’s always valuable to know what your peers are doing as well.
March 15, 2020
CANADIAN PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2020
Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for February 2020.
March 2, 2020
THE 2019 MARINA RATES AND INFRASTRUCTURE REPORT IS NOW AVAILABLE
The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) 2019 Marina Rates and Infrastructure survey is now available. AMI surveys are made by marina managers for the marina industry to give you the information you need to be successful.
February 12, 2020
CANADIAN PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2020
Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for January 2020.
January 12, 2020
TAKE THE ALL NEW 2020 MARINA INDUSTRY ECONOMIC SURVEY
New Year, new survey. This survey builds on AMI’s efforts to give you the information you need. The final report, expected to be released in March 2020, will cover the economic outlook of the industry, metrics to understand the health of the industry, and other information to help you run your businesses.
January 12, 2020
CANADIAN PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2019
Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for December 2019.
January 6, 2020
BOATING INDUSTRY SURVEY ON PROPOSED LUXURY TAX
Canada’s marine trades associations are mounting an important lobbying program to oppose the proposed luxury tax.
December 15, 2019
CANADIAN PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2019
Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for November 2019.
November 17, 2019
CANADIAN PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2019
Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for October 2019.
October 27, 2019
NMMA 2018 STATISTICAL ABSTRACT: COMPLETE EDITION NOW AVAILABLE
The complete edition of NMMA’s 2018 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is now available in the Statistics section of NMMA.org. This report is the most comprehensive collection of industry data and a trusted source for recreational boating statistics.
October 9, 2019
CANADIAN PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2019
Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for September 2019.
August 9, 2019
CANADIAN PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2019
Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for July 2019.
July 21, 2019
NEW POWERBOAT REGISTRATIONS UP 3.3 PERCENT THROUGH MAY IN THE USA
NMMA’s New Powerboat Registration Report with US market stats, has been updated with data through May. Preliminary data from the report shows new powerboat registrations were up 3.3 percent through May on a rolling 12-month year-over-year basis and up 1 percent on a rolling 3-month year-over-year (R3M YOY) basis.
July 13, 2019
CANADIAN PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2019
Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for June 2019.
June 9, 2019
CANADIAN PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2019
Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for May 2019.
May 27, 2019
NMMA CANADA RELEASES FIRST TWO SECTIONS OF THE 2018 CANADIAN RECREATIONAL BOATING STATISTICAL ABSTRACT
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada announced today the release of the first two sections of the 2018 Canadian Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract – Economic Facts and Retail Markets (New Boats).
May 13, 2019
CANADIAN PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2019
Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for April 2019.
April 8, 2019
PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2019
Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for March 2019.
April 1, 2019
Blue gym effect: Boating improves health and wellbeing
Professor Charles Spence, from Oxford University’s Crossmodal Research Laboratory, has researched the benefits of how something he calls the ‘blue gym effect’ can lead to improving health and wellbeing, anxiety reduction, and better sleep patterns.
March 11, 2019
Lakes Huron/Michigan could see 3.5 foot drop below record low levels by 2030: study
A study on water levels projects an unprecedented drop of water levels on Lakes Michigan-Huron and Georgian Bay to 1.1 metres (3.5 feet) below the record low by 2030. By 2040, levels may rise to 0.3 metres (one foot) higher than the 1986 record high.
February 25, 2019
NMMA REPORTS NEW AMERICAN POWERBOAT REGISTRATIONS UP 4.2 PERCENT IN 2018
NMMA’s latest New Powerboat Registrations Report for the US market shows new powerboat registrations were up 4.2 percent in 2018 compared to 2017.
February 14, 2019
GREAT LAKES-ST. LAWRENCE RIVER ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT SURVEY
We have just learned from Boating Ontario that there is an important survey in progress that Ontario and Quebec marinas should respond to.
February 14, 2019
2019 MARINE FABRICATORS ASSOCIATION TIME STANDARDS MANUAL
The Time Standards Manual was developed in 1996 by the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA), a division of the Industrial Fabrics Association International, to serve as a benchmark that shop owners can use to set fabrication times, with which they can generate competitive labor costs.
February 11, 2019
TAKE A MOMENT TO SHARE YOUR OPINIONS WITH PARKS CANADA
Boating Ontario has shared with us that as a valued stakeholder, Parks Canada would like to invite you to join in a conversation about user fees, taking place at www.parkscanada.gc.ca/consultations.
February 11, 2019
PLEASURECRAFT LICENSING STATISTICS JANUARY 2019
Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for January 2019.
January 14, 2019
DECEMBER 2018 PLEASURECRAFT LICENSING
Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for December 2018
November 11, 2018
CANADIAN PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING STATS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2018
Pleasure Craft Licensing.
October 1, 2018
THE QUEBEC MARINE ASSOCIATION – QUESTIONNAIRE FOR PLEASURE BOATERS
The Québec Marine Association (known by its French acronym, AMQ) and the Transat Chair in Tourism of ESG-UQAM asked for your help last year to gather data on people’s boating habits. Your assistance at that time was greatly appreciated.
October 1, 2018
NMMA JUNE MSR REPORTS US TRADITIONAL POWERBOAT SHIPMENTS UP 8%
We’ve talked extensively in the past weeks in Boating Industry Canada about the booming American market, specifically how the American Boating Market has grown.
September 24, 2018
A LITTLE HELP FOR OUR FRIENDS
Has your business been impacted by the amendments to Ontario’s employment standards, labour relations & occupational health & safety legislation (Bill 148)?
September 24, 2018
AMI SURVEY’S 2018 FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL BENCHMARK REPORT
The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) 2018 Financial and Operational Benchmark Study. This study was last conducted in 2000 by IMI.
September 10, 2018
ICOMIA STATISTICS BOOK 2017 PUBLISHED
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has released the latest edition of its Recreational Boating Industry Statistics.
September 10, 2018
PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING FOR AUGUST 2018
Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for August 2018
August 27, 2018
FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED FOR 10-YEAR DOLPHIN RESEARCH
Dr. Richard Connor, Professor of Biology at the University of Massachusetts, has embarked on a journey to Shark Bay in the western part of Australia where he has studied a wild population of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins since 1982.
August 13, 2018
PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING FOR JULY 2018
Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for July 2018
June 11, 2018
PLEASURECRAFT LICENSING FOR MAY 2018
Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for May 2018
June 11, 2018
AMI’S MARINA ECONOMIC CALCULATOR – FREE WEBINAR
Open to both Canadian and American marinas, the Association of Marina Industries’ Marina Economic Calculator is a powerful tool that marina operators can use to calculate the impact of their marina on the economy around the marina.
May 14, 2018
PLEASURE CRAFT LICENSING FOR APRIL 2018
Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for April 2018
April 30, 2018
NMMA CANADA RELEASES FIRST TWO SECTIONS OF 2017 RECREATIONAL BOATING STATISTICAL ABSTRACT, REPORTS 4.7 PERCENT INCREASE IN NEW BOAT UNIT SALES
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada plans to release on May 2, 2018, the first two sections of the 2017 Canadian Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract
April 15, 2018
AMI SURVEYS AVAILABLE
The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) has partnered with Marina Dock Age Magazine to complete a portfolio of surveys that provide information on the health, employment trends…
March 26, 2018
AMI RELEASES ANNUAL MARINA TRENDS SURVEY REPORT
The Association of Marina Industries just released the 2017 Marina Trends Survey Report.
February 12, 2018
TAKE THE 2018 MARINA OPERATIONS SURVEY
The 2018 Marina Operations Survey is open and will be until February 23th, 2018!
November 20, 2017
TELL US WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT HOW TO IMPROVE DISCOVER BOATING
Discover Boating is the industry’s program is to grow recreational boating by generating awareness and interest in the boating lifestyle through the Discover Boating campaign, an integrated marketing strategy that is grounded in sound research.
November 6, 2017
VESSEL REGISTRATION STATISTICS FOR OCTOBER 2017
Transport Canada has released the Canadian vessel registration statistics for October 2017
September 8, 2017
VESSEL REGISTRATION STATISTICS FOR AUGUST 2017
Transport Canada has released the Canadian vessel registration statistics for August 2017 and also for the year to date, 2017
August 28, 2017
AMI & MDA RELEASE 2017 WAGE RATE SURVEY REPORT
The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) just released the 2017 Wage Rate Survey Report. While the data is from the United States, it will have comparative value for Canadian marina businesses.
August 14, 2017
CANADIAN VESSEL REGISTRATION DATA FOR JULY 2017
This reports the Canadian vessel registration data for new and resale boats for the month of July 2017 as well as the year to date.
June 12, 2017
PLEASURECRAFT LICENSING FOR MAY 2017
Transport Canada has released the Pleasurecraft Licensing statistics for May 2017.
April 30, 2017
TRANSPORT CANADA SURVEY ON PFD/LIFEJACKET USAGE
To assist Transport Canada’s education and outreach efforts to enhance safety for recreational boaters, work is underway to further examine motivations and policy instruments to increase the wearing of PFDs/lifejackets on board pleasure craft.
April 9, 2017
TRANSPORT CANADA RELEASES ITS PLEASESURE CRAFT LICENCING DATA FOR Q1 2017
Transport Canada has released its Q1 data for the Pleasure Craft Licensing for the first 3 months of 2017.