From the Lighthouse

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.

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Canadian Corner

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, …

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SHOWTIME!

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.

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Building a Strong Foundation for Short and Long-Term Success

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

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An Update on Northpoint Canada Activities and Recent Economic Updates

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.

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Gary Childress Promoted to VP of Sales

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, …

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See You in Miami!

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! …

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