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Evolution Sails Canada Group
The New Zealand company Evolution Sails has opened a new Canadian office in Toronto, Ontario. Evolution Sails Canada Group will focus on sales and services through experience brought from Asta Abraham and Greg Bratkiw. Greg has 37 years of... Read more
How to get into Sailing
Looking to get into sailing? Inexperienced sailors should look into their local yacht clubs and sign onto a crew bank. There are many boat owners looking for physically fit crew willing to commit to a series of races... Read more
Celebrating Women in Boating
Mark your calendars, Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the Vancouver Boat Show is Women's Day. This full-day of presentations, boating seminars and guest speakers is designed to educate and help beginners as well as provide refreshers for seasoned... Read more
IBEX - International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference
Dometic Group: SeaStar Solutions Rebrand
SeaStar Solutions has been rebranded as Dometic Marine, becoming part of the Dometic Group structure. Dometic showcased the completely rebranded booth featuring all products from Dometic, legacy SeaStar Solutions and Dometic Blinds, for the... Read more
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Autonomous Boating
The small start-up Buffalo Automation has developed a self-driving boat and is out on the water conducting trial runs. Read more
Enter to Win #VanBoatShow Giveaway!
What are you thankful for? Enter to win a 2 Night Stay at the Georgian Court Hotel, $200 meal credit and 4 tickets to the 2020 #VanBoatShow by liking Boating BC's post and telling them what you're thankful for! Read more
Taiga Motors: Orca
The Canadian company behind the world’s first electric snowmobiles has previewed their first electric personal watercraft. The Orca has qualities of its namesake, it features stunning lines with its signature lateral fins. The carbon fiber body... Read more
IBEX - International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference
IBEX 2019: Innovation Awards
The 2019 IBEX Award Winners were selected from over 100 entries by Boating Writers International judges. Winners were presented awards during the industry breakfast at the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference. Read more
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New Coalition: CORR
Many Canadian jobs benefit from outdoor recreation and play a critical role in local and provincial/territorial economies. The recent formation by Canadian outdoor industry leaders, the Canadian Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (CORR), provides a... Read more
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Remote Marine Weather Station Alert!
Boaters should be aware that there are several weather stations out of commission along British Columbia’s Coast. Stations at Fanny Island, Sentry Shoals, Sandhead and Saturna Island are currently down - but there may be more up the coast. The... Read more