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Message From The Editor
The start of boating season 2021
This May 2-4 weekend may not have had the momentum and excitement that normally ushers in boating season and we hope that has not dulled your business results.
Boating became a hot-spot last summer as one of the few (and we think – one of the best) ways to enjoy the summer weather while still observing the COVID-19 protocols and social distancing, but we sense a change this year. The surge of COVID-19 cases peaked a little over a month ago and provincial governments across Canada responded with varying levels of restrictions. Many are still in place for this long weekend. (READ MORE)
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
Start the season with Safe Boating Awareness Week, May 22nd-28th, 2021
Since 1995, Safe Boating Awareness Week has been the mainstay of boating safety to over 16 million people who recreate on Canadian waters. The 2021 campaign will still be reaching out to Canadian boaters but, due to Covid-19, will be a little different in many ways. Boating is not quite into full gear yet, with some areas of the country open and some soon to open.
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Feature
Trent and Rideau delay season opening to align with provincial measures
To align with measures introduced by the Province of Ontario to limit the spread of COVID-19, Parks Canada administered places in Ontario will delay the launch of most visitor services including camping until at least June 2, 2021. This includes the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site.
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Changing Scene
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U.S.-EU Agreement to Halt Tariffs on U.S. Recreational Boats announced
The U.S. and European Union (EU) last week announced that the parties had reached an agreement to suspend the June 1 increase of tariffs on U.S. boats entering the EU, effective immediately. On behalf of the collective 1 million jobs and 67,000 businesses supported by the industry on both sides of the Atlantic, European Boating Industry (EBI), International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA)...
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Limestone expands by acquiring Ebbtide
The Limestone Boat Company, manufacturer of heritage brand Limestone boats has announced its acquisition of Ebbtide Holdings, LLC in White Bluff, TN. Through the acquisition of Ebbtide, Limestone will not only take control of its own destiny, but has assumed control over the design, manufacturing, marketing, sales and distribution of the Aquasport and Boca Bay brands White Bluff.
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Changing Scene
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2021 Sea-Doo RXP-X 300 claims Red Dot Award and Boating Industry Top Products
The all-new Sea-Doo RXP-X 300 recently received prestigious recognitions for both innovation in design and impact on the marine industry. The Red Dot awards product design with the highest design quality and innovation potential. Judges praised the RXP-X explaining their choice, “With its user-centric design, the Sea-Doo RXP-X offers optimal stability and promises to be great fun to drive.”
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Groupe Beneteau reports First-quarter business & outlook for 2021
The boat market and the outdoor accommodation market show positive trends at the start of 2021, and both of the Group’s divisions have effectively capitalized on this, despite the cyberattack mid-February. In view of this positive environment and its performance on its markets, the Group is raising its full-year revenue and income from ordinary operations guidance for 2021.
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Sea Ray adds more sun to the Sundancer 370 with Webasto
By its very name, the Sundancer 370 Outboard elicits images of outdoor adventure and elegance. The newest model from Sea Ray® is fully loaded with next-generation technology and upscale amenities such as a Series 80 Marine Sunroof from Webasto. The Sundancer 370 is the first model to incorporate Sea Ray's new design language...
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Education
ABYC offers Free Micro-Courses for Members & Certified Technicians!
Increase your industry knowledge and accumulate CEUs! These courses are for members and certified technicians - you will need to login to access. Join Ed Sherman and Rob Berenwick on the dock to perform some dock pedestal testing. Using a couple of different meters, we test various types of voltage (Peak, RMS, between H-N-G, etc), voltage drop, ground integrity, short circuit current, the functionality of the available GFCIs...
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AMI Intermediate Marina Management Course
The Intermediate Marina Management Course to be held June 13-17| in Ft. Lauderdale, FL is the last face-to-face course until November! The Intermediate Marina Management (IMM) is the AMI Training Institute’s most popular course which focuses on marina operations, policies, and procedures.
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Product Focus
A Destroyer Wheel for virtually any boat
With 10 diameters from 11" to 30", there's a Schmitt & Ongaro Marine stainless steel Destroyer Wheel to fit virtually any boat. The sleek polished wheel equally suits main or secondary helm stations. Its sophisticated design matches both classic and modern interiors, yet is rugged enough to shrug off the weather when installed outside.
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Product Focus
Balmar Announces Release of MC-618 Smart Regulator and SG205 Battery Monitor
Balmar LLC, manufacturer of onboard DC charging systems for cruising sail boat, power boat and RV motorhomes has announced the full production release of the MC- 618 Smart Regulator and SG205 Battery Monitor. Both products are immediately available for shipment and work with both Apple iOS and Google Android devices.
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People
Dometic Marine promotes Ray Wong to Vice President, Technology & Product Development
Leading marine industry innovator Dometic Marine has promoted industry veteran Ray Wong to the pivotal position of Vice President, Technology & Product Development. Wong has been with the company for more than two decades, helping to develop many of its award-winning products.
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Dometic Marine promotes Bill Longacre to Vice President, After Market Sales and eCommerce
Boating industry leader and innovator Dometic Marine has announced the promotion of Bill Longacre to the important position of Vice President, After Market Sales & eCommerce. Longacre is a marine industry veteran with more than a decade of experience with Teleflex Marine/SeaStar Solutions, as well as Dometic Marine.
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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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