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Message From The Editor Heading to the Miami Show with Eyes Wide Open
After the announcement in the February 3rd edition of Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest that a deal had been reached for Informa Markets to buy the Toronto International Boat Show, I’ll be looking around the Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show® which is also produced by Informa Markets, with more attention to detail.
How will the Toronto show differ from past shows when Informa Markets, with all their resources, takes it over? I should acknowledge that Linda Waddell and Cynthia Hare who together, have managed TIBS with a steady hand and a lot of personal attention to detail, will still be involved in the 2027 TIBS show, but I have to think there will be some differences and I hope, improvements. (READ MORE)
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Featured
Frigid Temperatures and Record Snowfall Didn’t Damper the Turnout of Highly Qualified Buyers at the 68th Annual Toronto International Boat Show  North American launch of ENVGO’s electric hydrofoil boat and the smashing success of world’s first indoor floating pickleball court made for strong attendance. Summer on the water couldn’t come sooner for attendees who braved challenging winter conditions to get a head start on boating plans at the 2026 Toronto International Boat Show (TIBS). Ontarians are still digging out from more than 88cm of snowfall in the month of January, the most on record since 1937. READ MORE |
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Changing Scene
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MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. and Marine Products Corporation to Combine
MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCFT) ("MasterCraft"), a leading innovator, designer, and manufacturer of premium performance and leisure powerboats and Marine Products Corporation (NYSE: MPX) ("Marine Products"), a leading manufacturer of recreation and sport fishing powerboats, on February 5th, 2026 announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which MasterCraft will acquire Marine Products... READ MORE |
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boot Düsseldorf 2026 Puts Global Water Sport Industry on Course
There was an excellent atmosphere in the exhibition halls when boot 2026, the world’s largest water sports trade fair, recently closed its doors in Düsseldorf, Germany, after nine days: "After the difficult past few years with sluggish sales, our exhibitors are back on track. They report very good discussions and business deals at their stands. boot 2026 has once again presented itself as the international beacon and driving force of the industry," said Marius Berlemann, COO Messe Düsseldorf. READ MORE |
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Freedom Boat Club Sets New Global Record with 640,000+ Member Boating Trips in 2025, Marking Third Consecutive Year Above 600,000
Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club and a Brunswick Corporation brand, announced a record-breaking year in 2025, with members logging more than 640,000 boating trips worldwide. The milestone represents over 5 percent year-over-year growth and marks the third consecutive year Freedom Boat Club has surpassed 600,000 member trips, underscoring the brand’s continued global expansion and growing demand for hassle-free boating. READ MORE |
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ABYC Sets Date for Annual Marine Service Technician Week
Celebrate Your Marine Service Technicians, April 20-24, 2026. The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced the fifth annual International Marine Service Technician Week, scheduled for April 20-24, 2026. The week recognizes the skill, professionalism and commitment of marine service technicians across the boating industry. READ MORE |
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Events
Miami International Boat Show Offers a Look at Future of Boating  Marine innovations making boats easier to operate, safer, and more connected take center stage at Miami Boat Show. From advanced connectivity and AI-assisted systems to world and U.S. boat debuts across every major category, the 2026 Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show®, taking place February 11 to 15, 2026 offers a broad look at the technologies and designs shaping the future of recreational boating. With hundreds of new products on display, the show provides attendees an opportunity to explore... READ MORE |
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Education
Quadrant Marine Institute is Hiring a New Lead Instructor!  Quadrant Marine Institute is looking for the right career-minded person to join our core Marine Service training team at our head office in Sidney, BC. This dynamic leadership position will support our team of instructors, apprentices, and employer partners across BC’s small craft/recreational marine service industry. READ MORE |
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Coming Soon - Composite Repair Engineering Design Courses  RAA Composites in London, Ontario has announced that the company is developing a new program called CRED — Composite Repair Engineering Design. This is an advanced training pathway for professionals working with composite structures. CRED is being built as a modular, engineering-driven program, covering: READ MORE |
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Product Focus
Hefring Marine’s IMAS Now Available on Raymarine’s Lighthouse OS  Hefring Marine, a leader in marine artificial intelligence solutions, today announced that its Intelligent Marine Assistance System (IMAS) is now available as an approved integration on Raymarine’s LightHouse operating system. This collaboration enables Raymarine Axiom display users to access IMAS’s advanced AI-powered digital assistant directly from their helm, delivering real-time guidance for safer, more efficient voyages. READ MORE |
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People
IMTRA Continues Growth with Hires of Experienced Professionals In Sales And Product Management Departments  IMTRA, the leading manufacturer and importer of quality solutions and products for the marine, energy and transportation markets, announced that it has made a number of key appointments on the heels of a long-time employee retiring. It has recruited an experienced marine industry professional to fill the role of Southeast Florida Sales Manager and announced a recently hired product manager for its wiper line. READ MORE |
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Calendar
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