First Quarter Trends and Key Projections in US Powersports Segment
By Darren McCarthy, Senior Vice President – Business Development
The first quarter of 2026 revealed important insights into the U.S. powersports market, based on combined performance reports published by Powersports Business, Motorcycle & Powersports News, Dealer News, publicly traded OEM financial disclosures and Northpoint’s proprietary dealer and industry partner data.
Current Insights and Trends in the Canadian
Powersports Market
By Chris Cook and Chantal Robin
This month, we’re pleased to share a brief overview of the Canadian powersports market for the first quarter of 2026 based on published industry trends, our findings and combined customer insights. These contributors point to a normalized market, following the post‑pandemic surge. Demand remains structurally sound though uneven as performance is increasingly driven by access to finance, …
Jacob Clothier has been named National Account Manager (NAM) for Powersports, reinforcing the company’s commitment to strategic growth and expanded OEM and dealer partnerships within the powersports industry.
Northpoint is a strong supporter of key Canadian powersports events and activities. We recently attended the Montréal Motorcycle & Powersport Show and the Québec City Snowmobile & Quad Show.
By Russell Baqir and John Dunien, VPs Business Development
“Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock.”
— Matthew 7:24–25
By Chris Cook and Chantal Robin
At the end of 2025, Northpoint Canada was proud to sponsor the Boating Ontario Conference at the stunning Blue Mountain Resort in Collingwood, Ontario. This annual event brings together marine industry leaders, marina and dealership owners, suppliers, innovators, and policymakers from across the province to discuss opportunities, challenges, and emerging trends shaping the future of the marine industry.
Gary Childress was recently promoted to VP Sales for Northpoint Commercial Finance and now oversees and directs sales for the marine, manufactured housing, power sports, recreational vehicle and trailer divisions. In this new capacity, Gary works closely with the Northpoint sales team across these designated categories to drive dealer growth, …
Northpoint’s VP of Business Development/Canada Chantal Robin was tapped to the Boating Industry “Women Making Waves” Class of 2025 and received her award at the Top 100 Elevate Summit in Orlando in January.
A brief synopsis of upcoming and recent boat show activity from the Northpoint Marine Team including the Miami International Boat Show, Dealer Week, Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and the Annapolis Powerboat Show! …
Northpoint has recently updated its flooring program with the United Marine Manufacturer’s Association (UMMA) and extended its enhanced benefits package through model year 2030.
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