BICN January 28, 2025
Boating Industry Canada News Week - The Authority on Canada’s Recreational Boating Industry
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Message From The Editor
Off to a solid start
On Sunday, January 26th 2025, the Toronto International Boat Show closed out their 2025 show on a high note. New boat sales have been a challenge and the recent economic conditions have also been a drag on the market as interest rates were declining throughout the past year encouraging buyers to stay on the sidelines. Political uncertainty adds to the drag and the unsettling effect that Donald Trump has had on markets the world over, amplified that uncertainty. Then Canada‘s Prime Minister announced that he would step down as threats of trade tariffs emerged as a growing headwind that the industry just doesn’t need. It’s like a new version of the Luxury Tax hammering sales again. I suspect that many exhibitors arrived at the Toronto International Boat Show feeling very uncertain about sales prospects for the coming year.
But then, when the doors opened on January 18th, the Public was treated to a packed show floor with a wide selection of new boats, including a few brands that I hadn’t even heard of before and from the get-go, the crowds seemed solid and the attendance was encouraging. Show management has done an admirable job of setting up and organizing all of the displays as well as mounting an extensive show seminar series and a lot of activities on the water in the indoor lake.
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
Ben Vermeulen, Luxury Yacht Builder - 1934-2024
In 1959, age 25, with $52 in his pocket, Ben Vermeulen arrived in Vancouver from the Netherlands, and through his ability to work with his hands, problem solve and design complicated machinery both in his head and in actuality, became Canada’s largest luxury yacht builder. Read More |
CMRA Says Change in Government a Positive Outcome for Canada’s Recreational Boating Industry.
The Canadian Marine Retailers Association (CMRA) says a switch to a conservative government in Canada will be a positive result for Canada’s recreational marine industry. In response to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation and the polls suggesting the high likelihood of a Conservative Party of Canada win in the upcoming federal election, CMRA President and Boating Ontario... Read More |
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Feature
Legend Boats’ Marc Duhamel Inducted into NMMA Canada Hall of Fame
NMMA Canada has announced the induction of industry veteran, Marc Duhamel, into the NMMA Canada Hall of Fame, its most prestigious honor. Duhamel, co-CEO and president of Legend Boats, was recognized this morning during the NMMA Canada State of the Industry Breakfast at the Toronto International Boat Show. Read More |
Honouring Safe Boating Practices in Canada – The 2024 Canadian Safe Boating Awards (CASBAs)
The 2024 Canadian Safe Boating Awards (CASBAs) were held on Sunday, Jan 19th in Toronto, at the National Yacht Club. At this gala event, the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) honoured the people, programs, and organizations that help to make boating in Canada safer and better for all of us and to keep the environment clean. Read More |
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Changing Scene
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Dometic advances sustainability with new Marine AC refrigerant technology
On January 21st, 2025, Dometic announced the launch of its 2025 marine air conditioning systems, designed with sustainability at their core. New systems utilize newly developed advanced refrigerants with significantly lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) index, aligning with stringent upcoming global environmental regulations.
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Boating Ontario proudly hosted the 2025 Waterfront Tourism Summit
On behalf of Ontario’s $4.5 billion recreational boating industry, Boating Ontario proudly hosted the 2025 Waterfront Tourism Summit during the 67th annual Toronto International Boat Show. The event welcomed over 65 delegates from across the province, spanning from Temagami to Windsor, Sarnia to Belleville, Kingston to Niagara, and beyond. Designed to share ideas and growth strategies with municipal decision makers across the province...
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Changing Scene
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ICOMIA, EBI and NMMA to develop first Globally Aligned Recreational Marine Lifecycle Assessment
This first-ever collaboration unites the global recreational marine industry to accelerate progress in developing a shared approach to quantifying environmental performance across a range of technologies . On January 20, 2025, leading marine trade associations the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), European Boating Industry (EBI)...
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Freedom Boat Club Surpasses 600,000 Member Boating Trips for Second Consecutive Year in 2024
Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club, announced that it surpassed 600,000-member boating trips in 2024, marking the second consecutive year the company has achieved this significant milestone. This achievement spans Freedom Boat Club’s 400+ locations across North America, Europe, and Australia...
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Events
Boating BC Annual General Meeting
The Boating BC Association will host its Annual General Meeting in conjunction with the Vancouver International Boat Show. The Bareboat Charter & Sailing Schools sector group will hold a meeting immediately following the AGM at the Sandman Hotel. Please contact Bruce Hayne for more details. Read More |
Career Fair at the Vancouver International Boat Show
Boating BC will be hosting a Career Fair during the Vancouver International Boat Show. A dedicated booth located beside the Boating BC booth on the concourse level of BC Place will be set up to provide information to career and job seekers for the recreational boating industry. In order to help make this Career Fair a success, we’re asking members to... Read More |
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Education
ABYC On-Demand Courses
Did you know you can take some of your ABYC Certification courses as an on-demand class? Learn on your own time and prepare the way that works for you. Check out the on-demand certifications… Read More |
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Product Focus
CAYAGO presents the new SEABOB F9 in the Design by Studio F. A. Porsche.
The world‘s most popular luxury watertoy on all yachts is the SEABOB. The new SEABOB F9 with the Design by Studio F. A. Porsche will be presented the first time at boot in Düsseldorf. The SEABOB idea was born over 20 years ago. CAYAGO AG, based in Bad Salzuflen in Germany, is presenting the third generation of this unique water toy at boot 2025 in Düsseldorf. Read More |
PacBak partners with Fillet Away Fish Mats
PacBak, a manufacturer of award-winning coolers, rechargeable vacuum sealers and related outdoor equipment, has partnered with Fillet Away Fish Mats on a cross-marketing effort. Brian McKinnon, PacBak founder and chief innovation officer, made the announcement.
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Product Focus
Adapter provides safe power when traveling
Savvy owners of larger yachts carry an adapter in case the marina they’re visiting can’t provide matching shore power output. For vessels with 100-amp, 125/250 AC electricity, Hubbell Marine’s YQ100PLUS Intelligent Y Adapter is the perfect tool to have onboard. It allows the user to connect the vessel to one or two 50A dockside receptacles safely without any loss of onboard functionality. 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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