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Message From The Editor One Way to Make Boating More Affordable
Last week I received an email about a new initiative from Performance Sailcraft that aims to tackle one of the biggest barriers in grassroots sailing: the upfront cost of dinghy ownership. The company has launched "Magic", a new financing program designed to make dinghy racing more affordable for sailors and clubs. The model allows customers to acquire a new boat with a 30% initial payment followed by 24 interest-free instalments, with the option to buy, trade up, or return the boat at the end of the term.
The programme has been developed by Nick Ogden, Chairman of Performance Marine Group, and it is designed to help clubs modernise fleets while making participation more accessible from club sailors through to Olympic competition. (READ MORE)
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Flite Wins Two Prestigious iF Design Awards for FLITELab* AMPJet and Fliteboard RACE
Flite is proud to announce that FLITELab AMPJet and Fliteboard RACE have each been awarded the internationally renowned iF Design Award, marking a significant milestone for the Byron Bay–based innovator in electric hydrofoiling. The recognition highlights the strength of two ground-breaking products recently introduced to the market. Winning at this level reflects the depth of innovation, engineering precision and design excellence... READ MORE |
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Annual FOCA Achievement Award Presented to the Gloucester Pool Cottagers Association
The Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations (FOCA) is pleased to announce that the 2025 recipient of the annual FOCA Terry Rees Achievement Award is the Gloucester Pool Cottagers Association (GPCA) in the Muskoka District. The Award was presented on March 7th at the FOCA Spring Seminar for Lake Associations, held at the Bayview Golf and Country Club in Thornhill and by... READ MORE |
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Changing Scene
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Lightspeed Launches AI Command Center
The Industry’s First AI-Powered Insights Engine Built for Powersports, Marine, RV, Trailer and Golf Car Dealerships. Built from 40+ years of dealership expertise and data from 4,500+ dealers, AI Command Center delivers real-time intelligence that helps dealerships move from reactive reporting to predictive decision-making. READ MORE |
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Flying electric vessel maker Candela raises €30M amid soaring oil prices
Candela’s largest funding round to date, with the World Bank’s IFC arm joining existing investors, will finance a second manufacturing facility to scale production of its ground-breaking hydrofoiling P-12 ferries and meet growing global demand. The round brings Candela’s total capital raised to €129 million since its inception, making it the best-funded electric vessel manufacturer globally. READ MORE |
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Events
Metstrade 2026 anticipates further growth, building on the successes of 2025  Metstrade celebrated its most successful edition yet in 2025, with exhibitors reporting positive commercial results, richer engagement with key decision makers, and overwhelmingly positive feedback on the show’s new layout, networking opportunities and collaborative experience. This momentum is already fuelling the most exhibitor sign‑ups experienced this early in the year, as well as ambitious plans... READ MORE |
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Education
ABYC Marine Electrical Certification in Canada  The ABYC Electrical Certification has become the most recognized and credible demonstration of skill mastery in the marine electrical service and installation field worldwide. Become an industry expert in electrical fundamentals, multi-meter usage, grounding and bonding systems, battery and inverter installation, AC/DC components & more! READ MORE |
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Product Focus
Canada-based GIT Coatings, Announced Its Next-Generation Graphene-base Hard Foul-release Coating, XGIT-FORCE™  Nova Scotia, Canada-based GIT Coatings, a global leader in sustainable high performance marine coatings, recently announced the launch of its next-generation graphene-base hard foul-release coating, XGIT-FORCE™. This launch marks a fundamental shift in the maritime industry, moving beyond traditional biocide-based antifouling protection to a new era of hull performance management. READ MORE |
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Cay Electronics Showcases CayCube - Award-winning Alternative to Traditional Onboard Power, at Palm Beach 2026  After a successful pre-launch marked by the prestigious Newport Boat Show Innovation Award last fall, Cay Electronics will be showcasing the cutting-edge CayCube technology at Palm Beach International Boat Show from March 25 to 29. CayCube is the culmination of 40 years of maritime experience resulting in a revolutionary alternative to standard generators on board. READ MORE |
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Research
Canadian National Pleasure Craft licensing statistics by province for the month of February 2026  The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of February 2026. READ MORE |
People
Vittorio Bichucher Appointed President of Venture Boat Group, Continues Leadership at NAVAN  Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) has named Vittorio Bichucher president of its Venture Boat Group division effective immediately. In addition to his new responsibilities, Bichucher will also continue his role as General Manager of the NAVAN brand, reinforcing his trusted leadership across multiple fronts within Brunswick’s global marine portfolio. READ MORE |
Calendar
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