The 61st Canadian Water Ski Championships concluded on Sunday with a pending world record performance by Cambridge, Ontario's Whitney McClintock. Subject to review by the International Waterski and Wakeboard Federation, the 22 year old bested the women's world overall record by 5 points as a result of her outstanding combined national championship scores in slalom, tricks and jump.

In slalom, McClintock won the Canadian title while amassing major overall points by eclipsing the Canadian record with a score of 61 buoys, which is 1 buoy at the 10.25m rope length, only 1 buoy shy of the world record for that event.

Don't let a cold spring stop your customers from enjoying boating!!

Wallas forced air marine heaters and stoves represent the state of the art in marine cooking systems. 

Both the diesel and kerosene models eliminate the need for hazardous propane systems, while providing responsive high temperature heaters and stoves that will give years of service. 

Mustang Survival’s business development team as Business Development Director, Military. Price, who previously worked at Mustang as a Product Manager, will take the lead in continuing to build and foster Mustang’s strategic partnerships in the military market.

Bryan brings with him extensive experience in developing large military contracts and managing geographically diverse teams. Before returning to Mustang to take on this strategic leadership role, Price worked in Product Management and Sales for an international power conversion company.

NMMA Canada recently announced that the registration is now open for IBEX 2011. From boat builders to boat dealers, from boat yard managers to marine manufacturers, the International Boatbuilders Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) unites the OEM and aftermarket industries for the most valuable three days on your calendar for 2011. Discover the products, technologies and innovations that will revolutionize your business from October 17-19 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Local sailmaking mainstay UK Sailmakers Northwest is pleased to announce the successful transition of ownership from Tim Knight to Stuart and Joy Dahlgren. While the actual purchase took place earlier this summer, all parties were committed to ensuring a high level of continuity for customers and industry partners and thus executed a 'soft handover' that has resulted in seamless service for both repair and new sail clients.

'I could not have been happier, Stuart and Joy have shown great aptitude and that coupled with the great staff, the business is actually invigorated with new energy and ideas.

After completing the Swift Trawler range with a third model this year (the new Swift Trawler 44), Beneteau is preparing to strike again in the power arena, bringing to the North American market a new line of express cruisers ranging from 34 to 49 feet.

Beneteau is pleased to announce the addition of the Flyer Gran Turismo range to its product line of powerboats in the US and Canada, with the launch of 4 models during the Fort Lauderdale boat show this October 2011.

Cruisers Yachts held their dealer meeting at the company’s headquarters in Oconto, Wisconsin. The annual gathering featured Cruisers Yachts' christening of the 2012 41 Cantius sports coupe, unveiling of a new interactive website and plans for the upcoming year.

Crate Marine was the recipient of this years’ coveted Dealer of the Year Award. Crate Marine has five locations throughout Ontario and Quebec. They provide full marine sales and service and have been in the Cruiser Yachts family for three years.

The Vancouver-based Canada Metal Pacific said that it had acquired New Zealand-based Rocna Anchors adding a line of anchors to its range of other marine products.  Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Media quoted John Mitchell, president of Canada Metal Pacific as saying, "We have been searching for a line of anchors and anchoring products to complement our CMP anchor chain. We are very excited to bring Rocna Anchors into the fold.  Their superior performance fits well with our focus on innovation and quality products."