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Message From The Editor
Communicating with your boaters on fuel and end-of-life boats
As we come to the start of the season, we have a very timely story from NMMA Canada who is alerting us to the fact that we are likely to see E15 level fuel in the Canadian market this summer. Any marine technician will tell you that running E 10 can be damaging to marine engines and other machines like lawnmowers , chainsaws and snow machines.
This would be a good time to communicate with your customers to explain why purchasing ethanol-free marine fuel from a reputable Marina is an important decision, especially from a safety perspective. Non-marine fuel can cause an engine problem that could leave boaters stranded and in danger unexpectedly. (READ MORE)
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
The Problem with E15
With the presidency of Joe Biden well underway in the United States, climate change and clean energy has vaulted to the top of the priority list—second only to defeating COVID-19 and getting America’s economy back on its feet. In Canada, the Trudeau government has signalled a similar focus on climate and conservation.
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Feature
Canadian Yachting Media announces newest Team Member, John Matheson
Canadian Yachting (CY) Media is pleased to announce their newest Team Member, John Matheson to the position of Account Executive. John began his new role with CY Media earlier this month. John made his first connection to boating at a young age at his family cottage and it quickly became a passion.
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Limestone Set to Debut New L-200CC at the Bay Bridge Boat Show
The Limestone® Boat Company, a heritage brand recently re-launched with new ownership, ideals and a revamped model line-up, has announced the first new model introduction to roll off the production line will be debuted and on display at the 2021 Bay Bridge Boat Show – the L-200CC center console.
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Freedom Boat Club Acquires New York Franchise Operation and Territory
Freedom Boat Club, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has announced that it has acquired the Freedom Boat Club of New York franchise operation and territory. This announcement comes just four weeks after Freedom announced that it had acquired the franchise operation and territory rights in the Chicago market.
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Brunswick Corporation’s John Reid Named to Engineering Research Visioning Alliance Advisory Board
New organization convenes engineering voices to identify opportunities, priorities for innovative research. Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) is pleased to announce that John Reid, Vice President of Enterprise Technologies, has been named to the newly-formed advisory board of directors of the National Science Foundation’s Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA).
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Solid Sail: a new course for Multiplast
The Solid Sail project has reached a new stage, since Chantiers de l'Atlantique announced that a 95-meter mast, fitted with a rigid sail built by Multiplast, would be installed in 2022 at the Saint-Nazaire site. This will be the last technical validation step before the commercialization and application of the Solid Sail solution on large passenger ships with hybrid propulsion…
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Events
AMI Conference & Expo Posts Call for Seminar Proposals
The AMI Conference & Expo, formerly IMBC, seeks input from industry for its February event. Warren, RI—The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) Conference & Expo, formerly the International Marina & Boatyard Conference or IMBC, has posted a Call for Proposals on its website and social media accounts.
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Environment
Dr. Shrink, Inc. Expands Recycling Efforts with New Partnership in Ontario, Canada— Calls for Marinas & Boat Owners to Recycle Their Used Shrink Wrap
Dr. Shrink, Inc. is one of the largest suppliers of shrink wrap across the globe, and while offering premium and high-quality products, recycling of used shrink wrap continues to be a top priority for this global leader. Dr. Shrink partners with the Michigan Recycling Coalition (MRC) and Bay Area Recycling for Charities (BARC) to keep used shrink wrap out of Michigan landfills each and every year.
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People
Wells Fargo’s Bruce Van Wagoner Retires from Marine Industry after 45 Years of Service
On April 13th, Wells Fargo Distribution Finance, part of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC), announced the retirement of marine industry leader Bruce Van Wagoner after 45 years in the industry and 33 years with Distribution Finance (DF). Effective immediately, Chad Lyon will lead DF’s Marine group.
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New Education Director Joins IBEX
Patty Lawrence to Manage International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference Education Program. The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced that Patty Lawrence has joined the team as Education Director. With 11 years’ experience within the industry and an extensive background in education…
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Calendar
Many Events have been canceled or postponed due to COVID-19.
Check the Event website for latest information.
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