BICN January 21, 2025
Boating Industry Canada News Week - The Authority on Canada’s Recreational Boating Industry
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Message From The Editor
Here we go…
But, go where? That’s what everyone seems to be uncertain about. Yesterday, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the President of the United States for the second time and it sounds like he is much more prepared this time. He may clear up a lot of the uncertainty pretty fast as he puts through an historic number of Executive Orders.
Immigration will be a top target and possibly, tariffs will be too. But will the tariffs be on everyone? On China? Mexico? Canada? It’s more uncertainty right now. Every country will be planning a response, as best they can, given that they don’t yet know what they are responding to. The U.S. boating press has written about how even in their home market, uncertainty is a significant drag on boat sales. I expect that’s at least equally true here. Are you feeling that from your customers?
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
BC Ferries: Queen of Surrey out of Commission until Jan 28th amid Proposed BC Ferries Expansion
BC Ferries vessel Queen of Surrey is expected to remain out of commission until the end of the month, according to BC Ferries. The vessel, which has been in service for more than 40 years, was pulled from the Horseshoe Bay to Langdale service on January 1st to undergo repairs to its propulsion system. Read More |
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Feature
2025 Boating Ontario Directory Out Now!
With over 250,000 lakes and rivers, Ontario is a recreational boaters dream. The new 2025 Boating Ontario Directory is the perfect boating resource for exploring this paradise, no matter what kind of adventure you choose. This 149-page directory is packed with up-to-date information on marine services, detailed maps... Read More |
IMPACT: Marine writer Marianne Scott Receives Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Maritime Achievement
Writer, sailor, and Canadian Boating contributor Marianne Scott has been awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Maritime Achievement for her contributions to Canada’s marine community. The award recognizes 25 years of writing in the maritime sector... Read More |
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Education
Register Now for SUR/TECH 2025 - Hybrid Event in Annapolis, MD or online – March 26–27
ABYC’s SUR/TECH (Surveyor/Technician), a bi-annual symposium geared toward our largest member segments, is back for its third year in 2025! This two-day hybrid event divides content between topics relevant to surveyors (Day 1) and technicians (Day 2). Read More |
Georgian College – ABYC Marine Systems Certification - February 11-14, 2025
There are hundreds of systems on modern day boats. The ABYC Systems certification teaches you how to design, maintain, install and repair these systems with the confidence you need to succeed in today’s marine industry. This certification is the gold standard within the industry addressing topics from air conditioning to zinc anodes.
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Product Focus
B&G® Delivers the most immersive sailing experience with new Zeus® S ULTRAWIDE Display
B&G®, the world’s leading sailing electronics manufacturer, unveiled the new B&G Zeus® S ULTRAWIDE display, delivering the brand’s most streamlined and immersive sailing experience yet. “We’re thrilled to unveil B&G’s first ultrawide navigation display, delivering a truly immersive experience for sailors,” said Kevin Steinbraker... Read More |
Garmin announces the new APK™ 10 Autopilot Keypad
Garmin has just announced the new APK™ 10 Autopilot Keypad designed to give mariners more precise control of their Reactor™ 40 autopilot. The keypad features an LED-encircled rotary knob that allows for specific heading control, along with two autopilot buttons – engage and standby – and two multipurpose buttons that can be customized to the vessel. Read More |
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Just Launched
Cruisers Yachts unveils the 57 Fly: A New Era of Luxury and Innovation
Cruisers Yachts, a leading manufacturer of luxury yachts, is excited to announce that the highly anticipated 57 FLY is now making waves and redefining the luxury boating experience with its official launch. Merging cutting-edge innovation, elegant design, and exceptional performance, the 57 FLY is no longer just a concept—it’s a reality prepared to transform the waterscape. Read More |
Kingfisher Boats launches the 23 and 25 XAC Models: versatile aluminum boat options for fishing and cruising
KingFisher Boats has announced the release of two new models: the 23 XAC and 25 XAC. Designed for families, anglers, and small groups, these heavy-gauge aluminum boats offer a hybrid solution for both fishing and cruising. They are well-suited for both fishing trips and casual outings across the Pacific Northwest and Great Lakes. Read More |
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Just Launched
Greenline trumpets Responsible Yachting by showing the new Responsible power pack innovation at Düsseldorf
Greenline Yachts is once again bringing its versatile range of motor yachts to Boot Düsseldorf. In what has become a long-standing tradition for the Slovenian brand, it will have an important presence at this key global show, showcasing its top-selling coupe models – the Greenline 40 and the Greenline 45 Coupe. Read More |
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Invictus GT280 Carbon Look, a game-changer at boot Düsseldorf 2025 – Much more than a “Special Edition”
The new Invictus GT280 Carbon Look is to be showcased on the Invictus Yacht stand at boot Düsseldorf (January 18-26, 2025) – Stand C20, Hall 5. Featuring exclusive carbon fiber construction using ‘pre-preg’ technology, this model marks a significant technological leap that will influence the development of future Invictus models. 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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