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The Authority on Canada’s Recreational Boating Industry Message From The Editor Will boating be a part of the retirement dream? How often have we seen the aspirational dreams of retirement portrayed as the attractive couple relaxing on their boat, or yacht? My guess is that this is a near-universal dream for people all over the world. The boat expresses the freedom that is so attractive and the blue waters and warm sun make an idyllic picture to hold in our minds. But, boats are rising in cost, (and in size and power) at a brisk rate, pushing the dream further and further out of reach for what I suspect is a significant group of potential buyers. An editorial in the Globe & Mail online last week painted a concerning picture of where our target market of retirees may be going. The headline stated that almost half of Canadian retirees left the work force earlier than they had planned. (READ MORE) Andy Adams, Editor andy@opmediagroup.ca     Quick Search Key: For a fast and easy way to search for past editions of Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest – copy "bicn" into your email Search bar. Not a subscriber? Don't miss another issue! CLICK HERE to subscribe today! Feature SailGP Hosts Launch Event on Halifax Waterfront SailGP hosted a Halifax Launch Event last Thursday to mark general tickets going on sale for the 2026 Canada Sail Grand Prix, with remarks from Mayor Andy Fillmore, SailGP Regional Director of Americas Elizabeth Benesh, and athletes from Canada’s NorthStar SailGP Team, along with Sail Nova Scotia representatives. Following the presentation outside the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic of the Waterfront..  READ MORE Changing Scene Azimut Accelerates in Canada with the Expansion of its Partnership with Marine 360 The agreement grows and extends into new strategic regions, including Quebec and the Maritimes alongside Ontario, strengthening the Shipyard’s strategy in a key market. Azimut announces the extension of its partnership with Marine 360, a company reporting rapid growth in Canada. Following the success of the collaboration in Ontario, the dealership is expanding...   READ MORE Changing Scene North Sails Opens One of the World’s Largest Sail Lofts in Genoa Purpose-built to service the world’s largest sails the loft represents a major milestone in North Sails’ commitment to innovation, craftsmanship, and global service excellence. North Sails has officially opened its latest flagship loft in the dynamic Port of Genoa, Italy. The stunning new building designed by architect Mattia Villani will function as a critical focal point for North Sails Italy and North Sails...   READ MORE Regal Boats Promotes Third-Generation Leader Paul Kuck to President Regal Boats, a premier global manufacturer of luxury performance boats from 20’ to 50’, today announced the promotion of Paul Kuck to president. He becomes the third-generation family leader of the privately held company founded in 1969 by his grandparents, Paul and Carol Kuck, succeeding his father Duane Kuck who has served 30 years in this capacity and remains aboard as CEO.   READ MORE Changing Scene Join the ABYC for 2026 Standards Week! January 11–15, 2026 Have you booked your hotel room for Standards Week? Rooms are available for $159/night for Jan. 11-16, 2026, but only until Friday, December 12, 2025! If you’re attending in-person, secure your rate in the 2026 Standards Week room block at the Francis Marion Hotel using code ABYC26. Hotel Information...   READ MORE

Education Quadrant Marine Institute Funding Challenges/Solutions Quadrant Marine Institute Program Administrator, Jan Bellamy shared this very concerning information with Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest. Quadrant Marine Institute has been successfully delivering the Marine Service Technician (MST) technical training program for 30 years with apprentices across the country. However, recent government funding cutbacks have placed that successful delivery at risk.  READ MORE

ABBRA’s Highly Respected Marine Service Managers Certification Course has been scheduled! The American Boat Builders & Repairers Associations (ABBRA) will hold its in person Marine Service Manager (MSM) Course February 22-26, 2026. Attendees of this course participate in six educational sessions on topics critical to running a successful service management department—effective leadership, human resource development, maritime law and more. The course is taught by seasoned industry leaders.  READ MORE

Research Canadian National Pleasure Craft licensing statistics by province for the month of October 2025 The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of October 2025.  READ MORE

ICOMIA Releases Its 2025 Recreational Boating Industry Statistics Report The International Council of Marine Industry Associations, ICOMIA, has released the latest edition of their Recreational Boating Industry Statistics. The report provides a wealth of industry intelligence in one useful reference document and is the industry’s foremost statistical reference report, used extensively within the industry for analyzing export markets and externally for investment opportunities in the marine leisure sector.  READ MORE

Product Focus Smartgyro Introduces Battery-Powered Integration for SG20 Stabilizer Presented at Metstrade, the new battery-powered SG20 marks another step forward in Smartgyro’s evolution toward quieter, more efficient stabilization. Smartgyro, a global innovator in marine stabilization technology, introduced a new battery-powered integration for its SG20 gyroscopic stabilizer at Metstrade.  READ MORE

People Eight Bells Mr. René Dallaire An icon of adaptive sailing has left us.It is with deep sadness that we share the announcement of the passing of René Dallaire, pioneer of adapted sailing in Quebec and founder of the Quebec Adapted Sailing Association (AQVA). Visionary, passionate and deeply human, he paved the way for generations of sailors with disabilities...  READ MORE

Calendar The Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest calendar helps you plan ahead for the greatest personal benefit by attending events such as Distributor Shows, Industry Conferences, and of course, Boat Shows. Check the Calendar for the latest Event Listings and their websites for details.

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