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BC Marine Search and Rescue Responder Duncan Peacock wins 12th Annual Tim Jones Award
By Mathew Channer
Duncan Peacock, resident of Kitimat BC and member of Kitimat Marine Search and Rescue and RCMSAR Unit 63, has been awarded the 12th annual Tim Jones Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Outdoor Community in British Columbia.
Peacock has been a member of Kitimat Marine Search and Rescue and RCMSAR Unit 63 for 31 years, making him one of the longest-serving members in the province.
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Starcraft 1957 Ski Champ Replica Makes Waves
By Mathew Channer
Among the many shiny new boats at January’s Toronto International Boat Show a surprise contender stood out, a replica of the Starcraft 1957 Ski Champ, taking pride of place near the main entrance.
Marine Products
Top 10 Features of the RS Quest – Celebrating 10 Years!
2025 is a pretty special year for RS Sailing, who are celebrating 10 years of the RS Quest! This training dinghy has become the go-to for sailing schools and youth programs all over the world. Initially created in partnership with the UK Sea Cadets to replace their aging fleet, designer Jo Richards and the RS Sailing development team wanted to make sure the RS Quest was built to break the mould.
People
New Manager Named for the Maine Boat & Home Show
Marine industry marketing and communications veteran Kate Holden has been named Show Manager for the 2025 Maine Boat & Home Show, which returns to the Rockland, Maine waterfront August 8 to 10.
Holden brings more than 25 years of experience working for a range of companies, from small Maine-based businesses to large international associations and companies, including a 13-year stint on the executive management team for IBEX, an international trade event that serves the North American recreation marine industry. At IBEX she oversaw the company’s overall brand development, marketing and communications strategy, analytics and reporting, and managed a team of internal and external vendors and colleagues.