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Message From The Editor
Here we go again…
A year and a half ago we were fighting the probability of a luxury tax on boats and I was among the delegation of industry members who travelled with the NMMA Canada to their Day on the Hill event where we got to meet with many important members of the government to oppose the threat of a luxury tax on boats.
At that time, the tax threshold the government had floated was $100,000, but in our meetings, it quickly became apparent that many of the politicians had no idea what a boat cost. One MP gave me a friendly smile and said, don’t worry; a $100,000 boat is a 50-footer and no one has a boat like that. (READ MORE)
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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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.
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NMMA Canada and Marine Trade Associations Applaud Transport Canada Decision to Preserve Rental Safety Checklist
National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada and the provincial Marine Trade Associations welcomed the news earlier in April that Transport Canada would be preserving the rental boat safety checklist. The move was communicated at the Canadian Marine Advisory Council (CMAC) virtual meeting.
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Feature
Vision Marine Technologies Opens Reservations Worldwide for the Most Powerful Electric Outboard in the World
Vision Marine to Launch Global Marketing Campaign for the E-Motion on May 1. Canada-based Vision Marine Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: VMAR) (“Vision” or the “Company”) is announcing, following the excellent reception from manufacturers, the unveiling of its new electric outboard engine to the general public; the E-Motion 180.
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Changing Scene
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Mercury Marine Canada announces an organizational expansion
Mercury Marine Canada announces an organizational expansion and realignment across its group of businesses including Mercury, Land ‘N’ Sea and Paynes, to enhance its customer focus and meet the needs of an expanding Canadian marine industry. These changes are effective immediately.
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Milestone: Jeanneau NC 895 Hull 200
Mention the name Jeanneau and sleek-looking sailboats immediately come to mind but the Jeanneau shipyard first started building small outboard powerboats in 1957 and never stopped. Before 2015, only a handful of Jeanneau Powerboats found their way to North America waterways.
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Research
AMI 2020 Marina Industry Economic Outlook Report now available
This report covers the economic outlook of the industry using data collected in early 2021 and reflects the 2020 boating season. The report provides information about the health of the industry and other information to help you run your business. AMI collected this data during the COVID-19 crisis.
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People
Can-Am Sales Group adds Outdoor & Retail Specialist Ray Jeffery in Western Canada
Can-Am Sales Group, LLC., is pleased to announce that Canadian retail specialist Ray Jeffery has joined the Can-Am sales team as Sr. Account Manager. Ray will lead Can-Am’s sales efforts with key general merchandise and outdoor channel accounts based in Western Canada.
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The industry is saddened to announce the passing of Doris Baxter-Forbes
BAXTER-FORBES, Doris (Founder of Monto Reno Marina, Lefroy and Past Matron of Eastern Star, Stroud Chapter) Doris suddenly, but peacefully, passed away at her home on Friday, April 16, 2021. Doris (nee Wuerth) of Lefroy at 95 years of age. Beloved Wife of Wilson.
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Calendar
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