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.
NewsUS, Canada cut interest rates by .25%
Modest rate cuts aim to balance economic stimulus against climbing inflation
NewsABYC Foundation seeks nominations for Educator of the Year
Annual award honours outstanding marine service technology instructors
NewsBrunswick to consolidate fibreglass boat production; IBI comments
Reynosa, Flagler boat plants to close as US boat builder invests US$5m to develop multi-brand production hubs in Tennessee and Florida
NewsTaiga Motors returns with new electric PWC
Canadian electric PWC builder emerges from bankruptcy with new three-seat model
NewsYamaha to present wireless Helm Master EX controller at Southampton
New wireless control to provide engine controls including operation of Autopilot, Staypoint, Fishpoint and Driftpoint features away from the helm
NewsUS partners launch new yacht brokerage
Current Yachts owners say flat-rate pricing model aims to improve clarity, customer experience
NewsACR launches new searchlight wireless controls
Wireless remote control and dashboard point pad said to enable unprecedented levels of operational capability to existing searchlight products in new build or retrofit applications
NewsMalibu enters into surf events partnership
Six-year partnership with International Waterski and Wakeboard Federation aims to grow watersports worldwide
NewsVolvo Penta launches new D6 480 DPI, next-gen Autopilot
Advanced propulsion package said to deliver uniquely integrated boating experience
NewsNewport show kicks off US fall show season
Perfect weather welcomes visitors to 54th annual power and sail show
NewsDenison Yachting to represent Majesty superyachts in the US
Collaboration to represent Gulf Craft brand said to extend Majesty footprint in global luxury yacht market
NewsZF extends POD propulsion range at Cannes
POD 4900 compatible with engines up to 2,000 horsepower and yachts to 150 feet
NewsHigher August CPI could reduce chances of US interest rate cut
August Consumer Price Index up 2.9% as job creation numbers plummet, undermining hopes for interest rate relief in world’s largest boat market
NewsCruisers Yachts debuts new day yacht line
All-new VTR line launches with open and enclosed 38ft models
NewsOff The Hook Yachts opens new brokerage division
Autograph Yacht Group to focus on ultra-premium segment from two Florida locations
NewsKVH linkHUB receives Crest Cybersecurity accreditation
Accreditation illustrates KVH’s commitment to maximising cybersecurity protections via its networks and onboard systems, says firm
NewsMasterCraft adds new dealers in Mexico and Germany
US watersports tow boat builder builds on export sales with latest expansion to global dealer network
NewsExecutive change at Brownell
Matt Duggan appointed VP of sales and business development for US yard equipment manufacturer
MarinasBuilding marinas for climate change
Proactively identifying and addressing potential risks to business operations is the best way to address potentially damaging weather events
NewsAvikus launches NeuBoat Navi with Control smart autopilot system
New smart autopilot incorporates cutting-edge collision avoidance and adaptive cruise control technologies
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