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it was the announcement of Canada’s first-ever Powerboat Grand Prix Race coming to Toronto
WHAT:  More than 1,000 boats of all sizes have anchored at the 67th Annual Toronto International Boat Show, which opens to the public on Saturday, January 18 – 26th at Enercare Centre.  Media are invited for a sneak peek on Friday to preview some of the most exciting new boat innovations and trends including the debut of e-foiling on the world’s largest indoor lake – a growing sport that resembles surfing above water.  Take a first look at some of the newest electric boat models available in Canada, as well as the evolution of hybrid vessels such as the VIGO, that combines elements of a pontoon, RV camper, and houseboat – defining a new category of recreational boats.

PLUS – The “Roar on the Shore” will take on literal meaning this summer with Toronto being announced as the 2025 Host City to debut offshore Grand Prix boat racing in Canada.  Join us for an exclusive announcement at the Toronto Boat Show.

LOCATION:     Enercare Centre, 100 Princes’ Blvd Exhibition Place
Underground parking is available via EAST parking ramp near Princes’ Gateszimut Yacht and VIGO Boat

There was a  New Product Unveilings on The Lake, Wakeboarding & E-Foil Demos, Electric Boat Rides

VIGO Voyager 18’ – Made in Canada!  A new class of the boats dubbed RBs (recreational boats), that combine the advantages of a pontoon, RV camper and house boat.The Azimut Atlantis 45 is the largest boat on display this year at the Toronto Boat Show. Experience the world’s lightest electric jet-ski weighing just 24.9 kg.  Offers multiple ways to conquer the waves with the fast-switch feature that converts from jet-ski to surfboard in minutes.GoBoat: The lightest and most compact boat on the planet.  A portable, inflatable disc boat with unmatched stability, functionality and designed to withstand the harsh conditions of saltwater environments. Powered by an electric motor. Yamaha launches playful, budget-friendly waverunners® with revolutionary deck design.  JetBlaster® Series is first to integrate compact, lightweight polypropylene composite materials.Debut of e-foiling action on The Lake.  An in-water showcase of the world’s most advanced electric foil board that is helping to propel e-foiling as one of the fastest growing water sports. There are more than 400,000 drownings in open water every year…120,000 of those happen at night. Glorope Safety Solutions Inc. is a world leader in industrial glow-in-the-dark marine safety products founded by a 25 year veteran of the Royal Canadian Navy to save lives. Princecraft will debut the All-New 2025 Vogue RL Pontoon – see it first at the Toronto Boat Show.Trend Alert: Suspension tents aka Treehouses for adults.
The world’s comfiest portable shelters, built from the highest quality materials and precision engineered to elevate your adventure combining the comfort and versatility of a hammock with the security and multi-person functionality of a tent.  Pitch it anywhere above ground, above water, or on a boat.Full list of 2025 New Products to be posted soon. Come and enjoy the fun leading o the spring/summer of 2025!