May 26, 2026 Well, that didn’t take long. Two weeks ago, in this column I wrote, “What if West Marine goes bankrupt?“ I got a few letters from readers and then this week the news broke that the West Marine Bankruptcy was proceeding with papers filed and the legal action beginning. Through Peter Swanson’s “Loose…
May 26, 2026 Parks Canada continues to work diligently toward reopening the entire navigation system and is maximizing water flows where possible to move toward seasonal averages. While water levels and flows remain dynamic across the system, Parks Canada anticipates a full opening on Friday, May 29, 2026, subject to weather systems and precipitation events. The safety of…
May 26, 2026 Nimbus Group’s brand “Nimbus” is returning to its roots by reintroducing the original product names “Sport Cruiser” for boats in the WTC series and “Coupé Cruiser” for its coupé boats. At the same time, the names will also indicate the length of the boats in feet, aligning with international standards and clarifying both what the boats are designed for…
May 26, 2026 If you’ve worked on removing abandoned vessels, developing recycling solutions for fiberglass or shrinkwrap, or building programs to prevent boating-related debris, the BoatUS Foundation wants to hear from you. The deadline to apply as a speaker at the 2026 Turning the Tide Summit is June 1. Interested presenters can apply here. The…
May 26, 2026 “Imagine yourself on a boat out at sea. Suddenly, the water can take a turn for the worse,” says Geir Karlsen, gazing seriously at his TED talk audience, “A strong gale can pick up and fill your boat with dark and ice-cold water from the North Atlantic. You’re not prepared for the…
May 19, 2026 Apparently, the marine chandleries are quite important to some readers and I got a few responses back when I wrote, “What if West Marine goes bankrupt?“ We had read last week, about the possibility that West Marine might declare bankruptcy. The stories we read mentioned general sales declines, having too many West…
May 19, 2026 Last week, Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), the world’s largest marine technology company, released its 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing meaningful progress in initiatives that benefit its people, its products and the environment. “2025 was a milestone year for Brunswick, one in which we met or exceeded our environmental sustainability commitments set in 2022,” said Jennifer Koenig,…
May 19, 2026 In 1996, a collection of industry leaders developed what is now Quadrant Marine Institute, a designated Skilled Trades BC trainer and apprenticeship provider. With Marine Service Technicians across the province and country, this milestone celebration is made even more special with the ongoing work we’re doing everyday. Currently our team is running…
May 19, 2026 We learned from the Boating BC member newsletter that The Harbour Chandler, in partnership with Stones Boatyard, is set to open at The Village at Nanaimo in summer 2026, bringing decades of marine expertise to Snuneymuxw’s new oceanfront village in Nanaimo. Located steps from the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, the new location will focus…
May 19, 2026 We learned from the Boating Ontario newsletter that on Tuesday May 5th at the Toronto Congress Center, students from the Georgian College Midland campus MTME program alongside students from the Small Engine Program competed in the Outdoor Power Equipment competition at Skills Ontario. Three students from the Midland Campus ended up taking home…
May 19, 2026 The Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site 2026 navigation season will open in stages starting on Friday, May 15, 2026. Increased precipitation in March and April, coupled with significant snowpack in both the Trent and Severn watersheds, has necessitated additional time to reduce water levels and flows to ensure safe boating conditions across the system. Please…
In our research this week, we have read about the possibility that West Marine might declare bankruptcy as a result of general sales declines, having too many outlets and the corporation’s level of indebtedness. What we have read is that West Marine has been taken over by private equity funds on more than one occasion…
May 12, 2026 On sale October 6, 2026 The most trusted boating guide for over a century returns in its most comprehensive and up-to-date edition ever. Hearst Books announces the publication of the 70th edition of Chapman Piloting & Seamanship–the definitive guide to boating skills, safety, and navigation–trusted by generations of sailors and powerboaters for…
May 12, 2026 In the recent Car & Driver subscriber newsletter, we read that GM has said their sixth-generation V-8 engine will be built in St. Catharines, Ontario, and two factories in the United States. We were surprised to learn this and wonder what the chances are that these new V-8 engines will be available…
May 12, 2026 NMMA Canada is supporting the upcoming World Boating Day (May 23) through a coordinated effort with Discover Boating Canada and global partners. The campaign highlights a simple but important goal: getting more people on the water. By showcasing real experiences—across all types of boating—this initiative helps make the industry more visible, accessible, and…
May 5, 2026 Starting today and throughout the week of May 16-22, 2026, there is a very good opportunity for companies in the marine industry to gain public awareness and positive momentum as we head into the start of the boating season and it’s one that you can take advantage of with little or no…
May 5, 2026 Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: VMAR) (“Vision Marine” or the “Company”), a company developing high-voltage electric marine propulsion systems and operating a growing recreational boating platform, recently announced that it has received conditional approval to list its common shares on the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”), further expanding its capital markets presence across North America. Vision Marine is…
May 5, 2026 After a period of restructuring, X-Shore Electric Boats is again fully operational. The company’s website now has announced that new ownership is in place and the business is a focused organization with the financial backing needed to move forward properly. The announcement stated that this period has been about stabilizing the business….
May 5, 2026 The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) is proud to launch an International Ambassador program which brings together outstanding professionals in the marine electronics field from throughout the world. The program is designed to strengthen NMEA’s installer training & interface standards across the globe. NMEA is proud to introduce the following eight ambassadors: Octavio Guazzelli-Brazil…
May 5, 2026 Aquila Catamarans is pleased to announce it has won two awards for its sailing and power models. The 50 Sail has been awarded the International Multihull Show Premiere award at the Multihull of the Year awards, while the 46 Yacht has won the Power Catamaran 12-16m category at this year’s Yacht Style Awards. Held since 2018, The…