What are your take-aways?

With the Toronto Boat Show having ended and the Western part of our country ramping up this week in anticipation of the Vancouver Boat Show, we are wondering what your personal take-aways are from boat shows as industry professionals. If you attended the NMMA's Industry Breakfast at TIBS you will be up to speed on many of the changes and opportunities over the past year in the Canadian boating business. This time of year is the perfect time for you to get involved with your own boating association. Associations for marine businesses are an important part of the continuing strength of our boating industry and for having a strong collective voice for your interests with the government. If you have observations from the boat show you would like to share and/or are interested in knowing who to contact to join your local boating association please contact us anytime.

Terri Hodgson,
Online Editor
thodgson@kerrwil.com

NMMA

NMMA CANADA: BOATING PARTICIPATION INCREASES AS BOAT SALES EASE IN 2014

During a presentation to the industry at the Toronto International Boat Show, National Marine Manufacturers Association President, Thom Dammrich, announced key data from the forthcoming National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canadian Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract. ... Read More

Boat Shows

VANCOUVER BOAT SHOW 2015 GRAND PRIZE

Win the Ultimate Fishing Excursion of Your Life, an amazing, all-inclusive, five-day/four-night fishing excursion for two, complete with flights, accommodation, professional guide and meals, courtesy of the Shearwater Resort and Marina. ... Read More

SEATTLE BOAT SHOW SAILS IN TO TOWN JANUARY 23, 2015

Line up of fun includes SUP jousting tournament, wine and beer tastings, amphibious craft and tons of kids activities. From stand up paddleboards to superyachts and everything in between, there is a lot to take in at the Seattle Boat Show (Indoors +Afloat). The 2015 show drops anchor on Jan. 23 and runs through Feb. 1. The largest show on the West Coast, it features some 1,000 boats and yachts in two locations, more than three acres of accessories, electronics and boating gear, 430+ exhibitors, 225 free seminars and advanced training classes for a fee. There's also tons of fun to be had at the show. Highlights this year include... ... Read More

OTTAWA BOAT & SPORTSMEN'S SHOW

The Ottawa Boat and Sportsmen's Show has been an Ottawa tradition for the past four decades and this year, the show will be celebrating this milestone in true outdoor fashion! Opening February 19 and running to the 22nd, the Ottawa Boat and Sportsmen's Show will turn the EY Centre (formerly the Ernst Young Centre) into a boating and outdoor enthusiast's paradise. ... Read More

Product Innovation

TORQEEDO INTRODUCES CUTTING-EDGE DEEP BLUE HYBRID

More than simply propulsion, this is the first fully integrated system that acts as an energy supply for both the hybrid drive and all AC/DC electrical loads on board. This groundbreaking solution can harness solar, wind, plug-in and regenerative power in the system's high-capacity batteries, keeping generator runtime to an absolute minimum. ... Read More

Dealers

MARQUIS & CARVER YACHTS ADDS NEW CANADIAN DEALER - EXECUTIVE YACHT

With the announcement of Deep Blue Hybrid, Torqeedo grows its innovative, high-powered Deep Blue product line into a comprehensive hybrid solution. More than simply propulsion, this is the first fully integrated system that acts as an energy supply for both the hybrid drive and all AC/DC electrical loads on board. This groundbreaking solution can harness solar, wind, plug-in and regenerative power in the system's high-capacity batteries, keeping generator runtime to an absolute minimum. ... Read More

NMEA

NMEA'S 2015 CONFERENCE AND EXPO TO BE HELD IN BALTIMORE

"Our 2015 NMEA Conference and Expo will focus on training, new product introductions, and technology developments in marine electronics," said Johnny Lindstrom, Chairman of the NMEA's board of directors. "This event also provides dealers and manufacturers nationwide with the best face-to-face contact and discussions of the year. ... Read More

Customer Service

BENETEAU LAUNCHES NEW CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

Beneteau announces the launch of its new Plain Talk Promise customer care program; the program extends the stem-to-stern Beneteau Limited Warranty to three years, and the hull and structure warranty of every new Beneteau to seven years against blisters, defects, and failure. ... Read More

Expansion

BOSTON WHALER CELEBRATED MAJOR FACILITIES EXPANSION WITH AN EXCLUSIVE RIBBON-CUTTING EVENT

In 2014, Boston Whaler broke ground on a new era in its legendary history, introducing its largest model ever with the sophisticated new 420 Outrage. On Jan. 13, 2015, Whaler celebrated the significant expansion to its facility that makes production of the 420 Outrage possible: the addition of nearly 60,000 square feet of under-roof manufacturing space. ... Read More