Craig Ritchie
Craig Ritchie is IBI’s North America editor, covering the Canadian and US markets with a focus on technology and business strategy. He began writing about the North American boat industry in 1989; prior to joining IBI he served as director of editorial for one of Canada’s largest magazine publishers.
NewsSmartgyro to sponsor US fishing tournament
Support of 22nd annual Dare County Boat Builders Tournament marks major branding exercise in key US market
NewsSkillsUSA event sees highest marine sector participation to date
Support of ABYC, NMEA and major outboard manufacturers seen as boost to future workforce development
NewsSupersede secures US$10m in seed funding
Sustainable building material manufacturer to establish new production facility to triple output, create 50 new jobs
NewsBrunswick among Newsweek’s Greatest Workplaces in Manufacturing for 2025
Honours from US business title reflect more than 400,000 confidential employee interviews and 4.9 million company reviews
NewsCanadian court approves class action boat suit
Lawsuit to proceed after 500,000 consumers erroneously told they had won a new boat in coffee chain promo
NewsGlobal maritime organisations unite to accelerate electrification
New alliance to drive coordinated action for inland and nearshore vessel electrification
NewsUS consumer confidence retreats in June
Decline in confidence shared among all ages and income groups
NewsWest Marine to sell Yamaha portable outboards
US retailer to sell portable outboards from 2.5hp to 15hp at select stores
NewsNMMA Canada completes successful lobby effort
Meetings with newly elected government focused on luxury tax repeal
NewsUS Coast Guard accepts new ABYC navigation light standard
New ABYC C-5 standard replaces old UL 1104 with international alignment and provision for LED testing requirements
NewsTwin Vee expands Bahama Boat Works product line
Smaller centre console models to enhance Bahama’s existing range
NewsEconomic uncertainty leads to lower Q3 profits for Winnebago
Market softness in RV segment offset in part by higher volumes in marine division
NewsVoltSafe awarded European patent on electrical fingerprint tech
New patent in 39 countries opens door to strategic licensing deals, says Canadian marina power systems firm
NewsSeakeeper extends aftermarket offering
New 3D-printed trim tab pocket filler kids enable Seakeeper Ride installation on wider range of boats
NewsWaterfront Brands enters into partnership with Suntex Marinas
Strategic partnership between boat lift provider and major marina operator to ‘enhance waterfront experience’ at US marinas
NewsGarmin expands Fusion Audio line
New flagship Apollo RA800 marine stereo positioned as improved, drop-in replacement for prior RA770, 670 units
NewsLookout appoints western US partners
Findgroup and Eco Yacht Group named preferred Pacific Coast distribution partners for US navigation equipment manufacturer
NewsExecutive appointment at Propspeed
Marine industry veteran Jim Bandy named VP of sales and operations, Americas
NewsePropulsion signs Australia distributor
Melbourne-area distributor Power Equipment to represent electric propulsion brand
NewsGarmin unveils new ultrawide helm display
New 15x3 format to enable full glass helm displays for ‘more streamlined, immersive experience’
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