BICN February 4, 2025
Boating Industry Canada News Week - The Authority on Canada’s Recreational Boating Industry
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Message From The Editor
Uncertainty a catalyst for change
Canada's recent experience with potential tariffs has highlighted several critical areas for improvement and opportunities for growth. The situation this presents really should make us look inward to more domestic trade reform. Canada needs to address its internal trade barriers to foster a more robust national economy. It is crucial to dismantle archaic provincial trade restrictions that hinder the free flow of goods and services within our own country.
And we need streamlined regulations; the Government should be simplifying regulations and reducing bureaucracy to make it easier for businesses to operate across provincial borders. Many have spoken about Economic Diversification to reduce our dependency on a single market, for example seeking new international markets for Canadian products, particularly for natural resources like oil. That can drive infrastructure development, prioritizing the construction of pipelines to coastal areas, facilitating easier export of oil and gas to global markets.
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The Canadian Boating Editorial Team
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
Yamaha’s Hydrogen Combustion Engine a Glimpse into the Future at Toronto Boat Show
Yamaha showcased their prototype hydrogen combustion outboard engine at the Toronto International Boat Show this year, offering visitors an inside look at what completely sustainable vessel propulsion might look like. Possibly the only hydrogen combustion outboard in the world at this stage, Yamaha’s motor is still very much under development. Read More |
Eight Bells for John Guzzwell 1930-2024
John Guzzwell, who inspired dozens of sailors with his legendary, solo circumnavigation in his small, wooden, hand-built boat, Trekka, died at home in Poulsbo Washington with his wife, Dorothy, by his side. He was 94. Guzzwell, born in the UK in 1930, grew up on Jersey Island in a family intensely connected to the sea. Read More |
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Feature
Boating Ontario Celebrates Future Marine Professionals with MarineWorx Bursaries at the Toronto International Boat Show
Boating Ontario proudly supported the next generation of marine professionals during the Toronto International Boat Show, awarding multiple bursaries to deserving students dedicated to the industry. At the conclusion of a long day of labs and exams at the Skills Ontario competition, six young marine students were met with an unexpected but much-appreciated surprise. Read More |
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Changing Scene
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MRAA Announces 2025 Young Leaders Advisory Council
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has announced that the Young Leaders Advisory Council has new leadership and new members. Wendy Ramsey, of Pirate Cove Marina in Kemptville, Ontario, Canada has taken to the helm as the YLAC Chair. Ramsey, who has a passion for workforce development and serves as a Director At Large on the MRAA Board of Directors...
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Education
ABYC/NMEA Joint Electrical Webinar February 19
ON February 19, 1:00pm-2:00pm (ET), Online, join us for this month’s ABYC educational webinar. Featuring a discussion about digital switching systems (DSS) by the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA). This is a great opportunity to stay up to date on best practices for the installation and operation of these specialized and evolving marine electrical systems. Read More |
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Product Focus
Premium speakers deliver sound, style & light show
For an unrivaled audio experience, few speakers match the impressive acoustic reproduction — and volume handling — of JBL Club Marine 8″ Two-Way Speakers (model JBL Club 82). Available from RiverPark Marine, the stereo speakers marry audiophile-quality sound with an RGB lighting show that brings sound to life. Read More |
Yanmar Marine International Shows Electric and HVO-Approved Propulsion Systems at Boot Düsseldorf 2025
At boot Düsseldorf 2025, YANMAR Marine International (YMI) exhibited the new electric E-Saildrive series ahead of its consumer release in June 2025, as well as its HVO-approved inboard marine engines. YANMAR’s renowned engines for power and sail boats were displayed alongside solutions from the YMI Group companies: VETUS, MAXWELL, Flexofold, and Smartgyro. Read More |
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Just Launched
Princecraft Boats awarded the prestigious NMMA Innovation Award in the "Pontoon" category
Princecraft Boats was awarded the prestigious NMMA Innovation Award in the “Pontoon” category at the 2025 Minneapolis Boat Show. This recognition was given for the company’s ground-breaking new model, the Vogue 25 RL, which made its highly anticipated boat show debut earlier this month. Read More |
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Calendar
Boating Industry Canada News Week now lists many in-person events such as Distributor Shows, Industry Conferences, and of course, Boat Shows. Check the listings here.
Check the Calendar for the latest Event Listings and their websites for details.
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