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Message From The Editor
Signs of hope for a good future
Driving home last night I couldn’t help but notice the Christmas lights. I’ve lived in this little community for almost 25-years now and I don’t recall a year with more decorated homes and more elaborate lights. Lights that flash or sparkle, things that move and lots of colour! Not just solid white or 1950’s multi-colour, but bright displays like dazzling icicles and other enticing designs. I keep reading how this is a tough year for a lot of people. Interest rates are still hurtful, groceries are expensive, yet I feel like the Christmas spirit is more on display this year than any year in recent memory.
My thought is that the lights and decorations this year are a way to express a positive outlook in the face of threats from the U.S. to inflict painful tarrifs, to show our fellow Canadians that we are proud and strong.
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
Canadian Company ENVGO Leads Electric Hydrofoil Development in North America
Canadian Company ENVGO is revolutionizing electric boating in North America with the ENVGO NV1, a cutting-edge electric hydrofoil cruiser that is scheduled for release in 2026. NV1 utilizes state-of-the-art hydrofoil technology to significantly increase the power and range of its electric motor by reducing drag through the water. Read More |
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Feature
Winners announced for Gussies International Electric Boat Awards
After tallying the votes from a panel of 32 international electric boat experts and 6,000+ electric boat enthusiasts all over the world, the fifth annual Gustave Trouvé Awards for Excellence in Electric Boats and Boating – ‘The Gussies’ – has announced the recipients of its 2024 1st Place honours. Read More |
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Changing Scene
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NMMA Canada Government Relations Update: Pierre Poilievre Visits Dometic Marine
NMMA Canada was pleased to host Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, for a tour of Dometic Marine’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Richmond, BC. More than 100 employees welcomed Mr. Poilievre as he explored Dometic’s innovative production capabilities and spoke about the critical role...
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Sail Canada extends long-time partnership with Gallagher
Sail Canada and Gallagher, one of the world’s largest insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting firms, are pleased to announce the extension of their long-time partnership for an additional five years. Since 2013, Gallagher has been the exclusive insurance provider for Sail Canada.
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Changing Scene
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The Groupe Beneteau confirms the sale of its Housing business to Trigano
Groupe Beneteau had confirmed that it had received the approval of the French Competition Authority at the end of October 2024 for the sale of its subsidiary BIO HABITAT, including the O'HARA, IRM and COCO SWEET brands, as well as all its employees in France and Italy.
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NMMA Purchases Mid-Atlantic Boat Show in Charlotte, N.C.
The NMMA has announced the acquisition of the Mid-Atlantic Boat Show in Charlotte, N.C. from Southeast Productions, Inc., to strategically broaden the industry-owned Discover Boating boat show portfolio. The purchase of the Mid-Atlantic Boat Show reinforces NMMA’s belief in the long-term value of boat shows and its stance that boat shows in large, populated boating markets...
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Events
Registration is open for Sail America’s 2025 Industry Conference, April 22-24, 2025, Annapolis, MD.
Sail America, the trade association for the sailing industry, today announced registration is open for the 11th edition of the Sail America Industry Conference (SAIC). The three-day event, specifically geared toward sailing industry professionals, will take place at the Annapolis Yacht Club in Annapolis, MD April 22-24, 2025. Read More |
Call for Presentations - Be a Speaker at Advanced Textiles Expo 2025!
We are excited to invite industry leaders, innovators, and experts like you to present at Advanced Textiles Expo® and Emerging Technologies Conference! Read More |
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Product Focus
Furuno unveils versatile PS100 Touchscreen Planning Station, revolutionizing marine navigation
Furuno, renowned for innovative and dependable marine electronics since 1948, is proud to introduce a ground-breaking enhancement for commercial navigators who have long sought a durable and reliable touchscreen for route and navigation planning. Read More |
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Lifting eye folds flat for a clean deck
For the safe lifting of a boat, strong and reliable hardware is needed. The Accon Marine Oval Lifting Eye not only supports up to 4,000 lbs., but folds flat out of the way to maintain a clean, obstruction-free deck. The Oval Lifting Eye needs less clearance under the deck than conventional lifting cleats. Read More |
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The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of November 2024. 
