Boating Industry Canada

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Message From The Editor

Safe Summer Fun in COVID-19

A perspective on the very positive public perception of boating as an activity could well be the idea that boating is a very safe activity and holiday choice compared to many other options.

On March 30, 2021, RVezy, a North American peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace, revealed findings from a new travel survey (conducted by Abacus Data) highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on Canadian travel plans for 2021. According to RVezy's new survey, RVing and camping ranked as one of the safest travel options for 2021, with over 70% of Canadians considering the activities as not risky. With the slow rollout of vaccines and lingering concerns of a third wave, the survey also highlighted that 93% of Canadians mentioned "doing something safe" as a top priority for their vacation plans. (READ MORE)

Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com

Feature

The Importance of a Sea Trial

I am frequently asked if I think it's important that a marine surveyor attend a Sea Trial when one of our clients is buying a used boat. In very simple terms, not including your marine surveyor on a Sea Trial is a failure to complete the full marine survey. Many buyers believe they are obtaining a marine survey in order to make sure they can get insurance… Read More

Feature

What’s up? Tell us! Tap Into the Canadian Yachting Media Circulation

Our sister publication, Canadian Yachting OnBoard is an online digest that gets in front of about 20,000 Canadian boaters twice a month. You should be part of it. There is no cost - yes, free - to submit your news and events. CYOB welcomes stories of your customers’ events, your great new facility, your fabulous new products, your free Covid face masks - whatever is happening. Read More

Changing Scene

NMMA Canada Stands Up for Rental Boat Businesses to Preserve Safety Checklist
In their April 1 NMMA Canada newsletter, the organization announced their position on the Rental Boat Safety Checklist that had recently come under question from Transport Canada. Sara Anghel wrote that with the boost in popularity that recreational boating has enjoyed in Canada this past year, the need for modern marine security and safety regulations is more pressing than ever. Read More

Boating Ontario Announces New Clean Marine Program
Boating Ontario is proud to announce the highly anticipated new Clean Marine Program. Established in 1995, Boating Ontario’s Clean Marine Program has successfully certified over 180 proud members. The Clean Marine taskforce has been quietly working away on an all-new program that has been designed to fit all types of marine businesses… Read More

Changing Scene

	TowBoatUS Comox Opens, Bringing 24-Hour On-Water Towing Service to Canada’s Northern Georgia Strait Local charter fishing guide Capt. Peter Mathews, who as child grew up working in the region’s nascent sailing charter industry, says he cannot remember not being on the water. The Canadian Coast Guard-licensed Mathews is now owner of Vancouver Island-based TowBoatUS Comox… Read More
	Brunswick Corporation Expands i-Jet Innovation Lab to Increase Autonomy and Electrification Capabilities Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) has announced a major expansion of its iJet Innovation Lab at the University of Illinois to support an acceleration of the Company’s ACES (Autonomy, Connectivity and Electrification) strategy and vision to use technology and design to enhance the recreational boating experience. Read More
	The Maritime Museum of BC Withdraws from the Langford Development Plans The Maritime Museum of BC has made the decision to withdraw from the cultural development plans known as the Pacific Maritime Centre with the City of Langford. The unprecedented situation with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has created an economic climate that no longer makes it possible for the Museum to proceed. Read More

Changing Scene

	Brunswick Corporation Publishes 2020 Sustainability Report Highlighting New Safety Records and Commitment to ESG Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) recently published its 2020 Sustainability Report, Our Stake in Tomorrow’s Tide, highlighting the Company’s progress toward its sustainability goals, including a continued commitment to advance its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies. Read More
	Chris Power and Scott Carroll are proud to announce the opening of their new Yacht Brokerage, Atlantic Yacht Sales Chris and Scott were two of the highest producing brokers in Atlantic Canada last year. They have joined forces and created their own leading brokerage with a “Team Selling” approach. Their knowledge, skills and long-standing relationships made them the #1 choice to sell and market your boat, or be your buyer’s agent for your next boat purchase. Read More
	Kelly Hindson Purchases Wrights’ Marina – Madi Lacey Returns to Wright’s The families at Hindson Marina and Wright’s Marina are thrilled to share the exciting news of a change of ownership! Kelly Hindson has purchased Wright’s Marina from Karrie and Graham Lacey, growing the Hindson Marina family as of April 1st, 2021. Kelly Hindson owns the independent marinas of Hindson’s in Penetanguishene and Killbear Marina near Parry Sound… Read More

Education

Certified Marine Technicians Increase Exponentially with Online Learning

On the anniversary of its first online certification course, ABYC reports over 1,000 new certified marine technicians. On March 31, 2020, the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), the non-profit organization that provides standards-based technical education for the marine industry, hosted its first interactive online education course in response to the COVID pandemic. Read More

Quadrant Marine Institute Celebrates 25 Years of Training for Rewarding Careers

Marine Service Technicians (MSTs) are the people responsible for keeping boats afloat, and they are in high demand. During a time when many industries are struggling, BC’s marine service industry is growing – and right now, a great number of companies are actively looking for long-term, skilled employees. Read More

Education

AMI INTERMEDIATE MARINA MANAGEMENT COURSE, FT. LAUDERDALE, JUNE 13-17, 2021

The Intermediate Marina Management (IMM) is the AMI Training Institute’s most popular course which focuses on marina operations, policies, and procedures. The Intermediate Marina Management Course is the first step toward the highly coveted Certified Marina Manager (CMM) and Certified Marina Operator (CMO) certifications. Read More

Research

Canadian Pleasure Craft Licensing Statistics for March 2021

The following are the Canadian Pleasure Craft Licensing statistics for the month of March 2021. Read More

People

Bentley Collins Retires from Sabre and Back Cove Yachts

Daniel Zilkha, CEO, Sabre Yachts recently sent the following newsletter to their customers and dealers. The end of March brought a big change at Sabre and Back Cove: after almost 30 years, Bentley (Collins) will complete his retirement, and, while remaining on our Management Committee, will relinquish his day-to-day sales and marketing responsibilities… Read More

Industry Mourns Loss of Iosso Products Founder

After a long and distinguished career, Richard "Dick" Iosso, founder of Iosso Products, passed away on March 28 following a brief illness. He was 87. News of the loss of this industry innovator was shared by Dick's daughter and company VP, Marianne Iosso. While serving in the US Army, Iosso bought a home and settled in his hometown of Chicago… Read More

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