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Message From The Editor
OP Media Group Boosts Resources for Canadian Boating magazine, Boating Industry Canada and PORTS Cruising Guides
I hope you read the announcement in Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest last week that the OP Media Group is acquiring Canadian Boating, Boating Industry Canada, and the PORTS Cruising Guides. The acquisition, effective September 1, 2025, is a significant step in OP Media Group's mission to serve the full spectrum of Canada’s recreational and commercial boating community. This strategic acquisition brings together four cornerstone brands that have long been trusted resources for boaters, marine professionals, and industry stakeholders.
For you, our readers, advertisers, partners and association friends, this is great news. Advancing the interests of businesses in all areas of the marine industry, using both print and digital media platforms is an essential way to reach the biggest available audience. Where many other industries are plagued by audience fragmentation, we can boost boating by having a bigger nation-wide organization with more resources.
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Changing Scene
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New NMMA Report Highlights 2024 Canadian Economic & Boating Trends
NMMA has released its latest Canadian Economic Factoids report, providing a detailed snapshot of key national economic indicators and recreational boating trends from 2011 through 2024. The data is part of the Annual Canadian Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract—a resource available free to all NMMA Canada members.
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Emmy Award-Winning Host Kevin O’Connor to Deliver IBEX Keynote Address
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) has announced that Emmy-award winning host Kevin O’Connor will deliver the keynote address during its annual Industry Breakfast, taking place on October 7 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Kevin O’Connor is the Emmy-award-winning host of the PBS series “This Old House and Ask This Old House” and has been on the shows since 2003.
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Changing Scene
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Latest Boat Building Outlook Updated as Market Correction Persists
NMMA, in partnership with ITR Economics, has released the latest update to the U.S. Boat-Building Production Index, offering a refined outlook on the trajectory of boat production through 2027. The April 2025 report shows that production continues to underperform expectations, prompting a downward revision to the forecast.
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ABYC Publishes Updated Standards for Boat Building and Repair
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has published the 65th supplement of its “Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft”. This annual publication provides the international marine industry with the latest updates on standards that guide more than 90% of boats constructed in North America, helping to ensure consumer confidence, industry consistency...
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Events
Soundings Trade Only and IBEX Announce Speaker Lineup and Sessions For 2025 Marine Ideas Exchange (MIX) Event
The Soundings Trade Only Group, in partnership with the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), is pleased to unveil the lineup of speakers and session topics for the 2025 Marine Ideas Exchange (MIX), an exclusive live event designed to spark fresh thinking, bold ideas, and actionable solutions for the future of the marine industry. READ MORE |
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Education
ABYC Advanced Electrical Course Flash Sale
The ABYC is having another limited-time flash sale! Save on the on-demand Advanced Marine Electrical Certification course until Thursday, August 21. As the electrical and electronics systems on recreational vessels become more and more complex, electrical technicians must advance their knowledge base to keep pace with them. READ MORE |
Registration is now open for the upcoming Marine Service Manager Certificate Training for this October/November
The Marine Service Manager Certificate Training has been designed by our industry for our industry, with topics that are relevant and specific to the work of Marine Service Managers. Delivered by experienced professionals in the field, with mentorship from Subject Matter Experts in law/contract, insurance, safety, human resources, environmental protection and finance.
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Product Focus
Engineered to Win: Mercury Racing’s New 200R, 300R, And ROS Outboard Motors With 15-Inch Midsection Hit the Water
Mercury Racing® has introduced a new 15-inch Heavy-Duty CMS (Conventional Midsection), built for the Mercury Racing 200R, 300R, and all-new 200 ROS and 300 ROS competition outboards. Purpose-built for high-speed catamarans, tunnel hulls, and certain competition classes, this midsection delivers superior durability... READ MORE |
New LightHouse Charts Updates Available
Raymarine’s LightHouse Charts for North America, for Caribbean & Brazil and several other regions have been updated. READ MORE |
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