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Message From The Editor Is it a little or a lot?
For a boat company to take out exhibit space at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and to bring in their staff and all the décor and other items, must be a major expenditure. In my work with Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest, I get press releases from all over the world. Recently, there have been a string of press releases from the UK builder, Sunseeker. Last week I got a release saying, "Eight Sunseeker Yachts Find New Owners at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2025"
Is that a little, or a lot? The release was more detailed than I might normally expect and it went on to detail what the sales were. Quoting their press release: "…Reflecting this buoyant market sentiment, Sunseeker secured the sales of and welcomed 8 new owners to the Sunseeker family for multiple models in the range, including three Manhattan 55’s, a Manhattan 68 (2025), a Predator 75, a 76 Yacht, an 82 Ocean Enclosed, and a 95 Yacht." (READ MORE)
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Canada and U.S.A. Pavilions to Expand and Enhance Footprint at Metstrade 2025
When Metstrade runs Nov. 18–20 in Amsterdam, the global marine industry will see an exciting new chapter for North America. For the first time, the Canada and U.S.A. pavilions will co-locate in Hall 12, establishing a unified presence that reflects the region’s innovation, craftsmanship, and leadership in recreational boating. The co-located pavilions will feature 75 companies, including seven participating for the first time. READ MORE |
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Nominations are still open for the NMMA Canada Hall of Fame Award
Nominations are still open for the NMMA Canada Hall of Fame Award, recognizing individuals who have made outstanding, enduring contributions to the recreational marine industry in Canada. Presented annually at the NMMA Canada Industry Breakfast during the Toronto International Boat Show, this prestigious award honours leaders whose dedication, innovation, and impact have helped shape and advance our industry. READ MORE |
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Mustang Survival Carries on Blue Friday Initiative
Mustang Survival, Canadian manufacturer of technical apparel and marine safety equipment, is proud to continue the Blue Friday initiative – a movement that turns the traditional Black Friday shopping period into an opportunity for ocean conservation. As part of this year’s campaign, Ocean Legacy Foundation, a Canadian non-profit dedicated to ending ocean plastic pollution, has been selected as the 2025 Blue Friday benefactor. READ MORE |
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The Future of Boating: Canadian Tech Company, ENVGO Launches NV1
Canadian tech company, ENVGO, is changing the marine industry through aerospace engineering and innovation with an all-new 100% electric, zero-emission, AI-powered hydrofoiling ‘flying’ boat that will make its official North American debut at the Toronto International Boat Show in January 2026. READ MORE |
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Echandia Wins Breakthrough Contract for Canadian Coast Guard Icebreaker
Echandia, the leading Swedish supplier of advanced maritime battery systems, has secured an order from ABB to supply a 3.7 MWh battery system for a new hybrid icebreaker vessel for the Canadian Coast Guard to be built at Helsinki Shipyard. The contract marks Echandia’s first entry into the Canadian market and strengthens the company’s global footprint in sustainable maritime propulsion. READ MORE |
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Aquila 46 Coupe Power Catamaran Nominated for 2026 European Powerboat of the Year
The Aquila 46 Coupe has been nominated for the 2026 European Powerboat of the Year award in the catamaran category, adding to the model’s growing list of industry recognition since its debut earlier this year. The nomination places the 46 Coupe alongside four other power catamarans competing in the category. German marine publication BOOTE magazine announced the nominations... READ MORE |
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Raymarine Collaborates with Seabed 2030 Project to Advance Global Seafloor Mapping
Raymarine, a global leader in high-performance marine electronics, recently entered a strategic collaboration with The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project – an ambitious global initiative to inspire 100% of the world’s ocean floor mapped by the year 2030. Raymarine and Seabed 2030 announced the collaboration at the recent Ocean Floor Explore symposium hosted by Map the Gaps and COAST. READ MORE |
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Freedom Boat Club Named to Entrepreneur’s 2025 Top Global Franchises List
Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club and a Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) brand, announced that it has been named to Entrepreneur magazine’s prestigious 2025 Top Global Franchises list. The annual ranking highlights the top 200 U.S.-based franchise brands successfully expanding their presence around the world. READ MORE |
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Events
The 5th Annual BC Outdoors Show – Lower Mainland’s Largest Outdoor Show Returns March 13-15, 2026  The 5th annual BC Outdoors Show returns to Chilliwack Heritage Park March 13 to 15, 2026. This is the biggest outdoor show in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland and features a mix of vendors featuring boats, watercraft, outboards, sporting goods, outfitters, fishing gear, camping, travel and overall outdoor recreation. READ MORE |
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Product Focus
Dinnteco America Celebrates Quality, Safety and Reliability with Product Certification by Rina  Dinnteco America, a leader in lightning protection technology, has announced that three of its next-generation products have been officially certified by RINA, the leading global source providing engineering, testing, inspection and certification services across a multitude of sectors including marine. READ MORE |
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Princecraft® Boats, a leading manufacturer of high-quality aluminum boats, is proud to announce the launch of the all-new 2026 Platinum 190, an innovative model that marks a new milestone in the evolution of the Platinum series. This 19-foot model, designed for fishing and recreational boating enthusiasts, stands out with its immersive 3D presentation, allowing customers to explore... READ MORE
West Marine (the "Company"), America’s leading marine omnichannel retailer, announces the appointment of Paulee Day as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. Day, who has served as West Marine’s Chief Operating Officer and Corporate Secretary since February 2025, commences her new position immediately. Day is the first woman to serve as CEO of West Marine since the Company was founded in 1968. READ MORE
