December 23, 2025 I hope my Editor’s Message last week, (December 16 Edition) was interesting for you and that it stimulated some thinking and useful ideas. I ended that column with the thought that boat ownership is a luxury and that our owners expect a “luxury” experience. I closed with the assertion that the most…
December 23, 2025 Preparations are underway for North America’s largest indoor boat show at Toronto’s Enercare Centre next month, January 17-25, 2026. In its 68th year as Canada’s premier boating event, the Toronto International Boat Show (TIBS) continues to be THE place for both established and emerging brands to introduce their newest offerings to the…
December 23, 2025 For the first time, Beneteau is pleased to announce its presence as a constructor at the Toronto International Boat Show, taking place January 17–25, 2026. This major Canadian event marks an exciting milestone for the brand as it continues to expand its footprint across North America and strengthen its connection with boaters…
December 23, 2025 BRP Inc. (NASDAQ/TSX:DOO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Denis Le Vot as President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), effective February 1st, 2026, at which time José Boisjoli will retire as President and CEO of BRP and step down from his role as Chair of the Board of Directors (“Board”), as previously announced….
December 23, 2025 Silent Yachts completes an impressive solar-electric navigation with successful SY62 3-Deck Open transatlantic voyage. • Silent Yachts SY62 3-Deck Open “100%” arrives in Antigua after 4-week Atlantic passage • The innovative catamaran successfully completed a crossing that started mid-November in Gibraltar, proving the real-world capability of solar-electric long-range cruising • Owner-led voyage, fulfilling Jay Dollries’…
December 23, 2025 North America’s Largest Marine Industry Trade Event Is Accepting Presentation Topics and Ideas for Next Year’s Conference The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced on December 16 that the IBEX Education Conference Call for Proposals (CFP) deadline is approaching. The IBEX Education Conference will offer world-class training, workshops, and technical seminars at the 2026 IBEX Show,…
December 23, 2025 The 2026 Show drops anchor at the Vancouver Convention Centre from January 14th-18th. With just one month to go, the Vancouver International Boat Show is gearing up for one of its most anticipated years ever, and tickets are now officially on sale, just in time for the holiday season. Running January 14th–18th, 2026,…
December 16, 2025 One online dictionary defined “luxury” as a condition of abundance, or great ease and comfort. Another dictionary actually included the example of owning a yacht as a definition of luxury. What got me thinking about this topic was an article sent to me by Kaloyan Tadulov, CEO of OMAYA Yachts. In the…
December 16, 2025 Wellcraft is accelerating its strategic expansion across North America and will proudly make its 2026 debut at the Toronto International Boat Show this January 17–25, 2026. This milestone highlights the brand’s continued growth into key markets and reinforces Wellcraft’s mission to deliver purpose-built boats engineered for serious exploration. “Ontario is one of the largest and most energetic…
December 16, 2025 On December 9, 2025, Vision Marine Technologies Inc. announced that its Nautical Ventures division has entered into a commercial lease and purchase option agreement for the marina property that it currently leases at 4470 Ravenswood Road in Dania Beach, Florida, known as the Anglers Avenue Marine Center. This location secures a strategic waterfront asset…
December 16, 2025 Donate to support something at the heart of Great Lakes safety: The observing systems that quietly work around the clock to keep people informed and protected. Across all five lakes, buoys and weather towers form the backbone of the Great Lakes observing network. They may seem simple, but together they deliver the real-time information that millions…
December 16, 2025 The winners of the 2025 Gustave Trouvé Awards for Excellence in Electric Boats and Boating (The Gussies), have been announced. Now in their sixth year, the world’s only international awards dedicated exclusively to electric boats, continue to highlight the most innovative electric vessels across the globe, celebrating design, engineering achievement, and the…
December 9, 2025 GOST® (Global Ocean Security Technologies), a world leader in marine security, tracking, monitoring and video surveillance systems, has announced that in partnership with technology provider ORBCOMM, its GOST Nav-Tracker 1.0 and Kasper tracking systems were selected by Team Seneca Navy. GOST’s tracking systems will be used by shore-side support to monitor the progress of the team as…
December 9, 2025 I just returned from the 2025 Boating Ontario Conference and Trade Show and I’m feeling comfortable and positive. I spoke to many people during the event and there was no doom and gloom that I encountered. No one was planning to be dancing in the streets either, but there was clearly a…
December 9, 2025 On December 2, 2025, Mercury Marine, a global leader in marine propulsion systems and a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), announced the renewal of its exclusive supply agreement with Saxdor Yachts for the next five years. This agreement marks the continuation of a successful partnership that began six years ago, when Saxdor first entered…
December 9, 2025 Mercury Marine, a global leader in marine propulsion systems and a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has agreed to a new five-year exclusive supply agreement with Axopar Boats, the award-winning innovative Finnish boat manufacturer. This agreement not only extends a highly successful collaboration that has flourished for more than a decade…
December 9, 2025 Nimbus Group has decided to make changes to its management team to strengthen commercial execution and capability to deliver an excellent customer experience. Following a period of expansion, Nimbus Group will consolidate commercial leadership, retail leadership, aftermarket and marketing into one function responsible to deliver the entire customer experience. The new function will be led by Deputy…
December 9, 2025 Loki Boats Named Exclusive Canadian Dealer Rayglass Boats, manufacturer of the world-renowned Protector range of RIB vessels, is proud to announce the appointment of Loki Boats as the exclusive dealer for Protector Boats in Canada. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the dealership will operate as Protector Boats Canada, led by Loki Boats Founder and…
December 9, 2025 The countdown to the 2026 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show is officially on—and so is your chance to gain elite recognition in the prestigious Innovation Awards! These awards honor the products that are redefining what’s possible in boating. Is Your Innovation Ready to Make Waves?This is your moment to spotlight the ideas, engineering, and craftsmanship that set…
December 2, 2025 I’m jumping the gun a bit to be thinking about the promise of 2026 but as you read this, I will be at the Boating Ontario Conference and for me, it’s always the lead up to the Holidays, a New Year and the big Canadian boat shows too. Already we have seen…