The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of December 2021.
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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.
The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of November 2021.
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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.
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.
The following are the Canadian Pleasure Craft Licensing statistics for the month of October 2021.
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The following are the Canadian Pleasure Craft Licensing statistics for the month of September 2021.
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The following are the Canadian Pleasure Craft Licensing statistics for the month of August 2021.
The following are the Canadian Pleasure Craft Licensing statistics for the month of July 2021.
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.
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Virtual Toronto International Boat Show update
The Toronto International Boat Show team has sent out the following update on the show arrangements.
Show Dates run for five days: January 26 – 30, 2022
Virtual Show Hours for Attendees to Connect with Exhibitors (email, phone):
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 11am – 7pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9am – 5pm
Additional Background on TIBS Virtual:
The 2021 Virtual Toronto Boat Show attracted more than 35,000 registrations made up of returning boat show patrons, new boaters, and first-time show attendees from the Greater Toronto Area, regionally across Ontario, and as far reaching as British Columbia.
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Changing Scene
Garmin acquires Vesper Marine, a leading provider of marine communication equipment and services
On January 3, 2022, Garmin® Ltd. (NYSE:GRMN), announced that it has acquired Vesper Marine, a privately-held provider of AIS, VHF and vessel monitoring solutions for the marine industry. This acquisition is expected to bolster Garmin’s industry-leading lineup of marine products and technology designed to provide peace of mind and enhanced situational awareness for boaters.
With almost 15 years of experience, Vesper has developed a suite of communication products and solutions for power, sail and workboats, including the award-winning Cortex system. Cortex combines a state-of-the-art VHF radio with Vesper’s unique smartAIS transponder and remote vessel monitoring technology.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel is the ultimate luxury
Few things on a boat have the power to convey a sense of luxury as much as the steering wheel. The new Torcello Elite from Schmitt & Ongaro Marine does just that. Wrapped in hand-stitched marine-grade synthetic leather, it delivers a hand feel that matches that of a premium automobile.
Designed to be customized in quantity to match virtually any boat interior, the 14" polyurethane Torcello Elite can be manufactured in an endless array of leather and stitching color combinations.
People
Alfred Estrada joins Flow-Rite as VP of Sales
Flow-Rite, a leading manufacturer of injection-molded fluid control components for marine, RV and industrial use, has hired Alfred Estrada as its new VP of sales. Company president Todd Hart made the announcement.
In his new role, Estrada is responsible for developing and implementing key growth strategies and sales action plans. As part of Flow-Rite's leadership team, he meets with the company's sales managers to assess annual sales performance targets and customer base expansion.
