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Message From The Editor

COVID politics and re-opening

The boat business has a strong customer base of Americans right from the Atlantic to the Pacific and for the past 16 months, those American boat and property owners have been blocked from accessing their property because of COVID-19. We all understand why, but there has been a lot of anger and frustration around the lack of a clear timeline for reopening Canada’s border to U.S. and overseas travelers from Justin Trudeau’s government.

At this stage, we now expect Canada will open to fully-vaccinated travelers from the U.S. as early as mid-August, and from all other countries by September, if “the current positive path of vaccination rate and public health conditions continue,” the prime minister’s office said in a recent meeting with provincial leaders. (READ MORE)

Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com

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Feature

Need your help to fight the Luxury Tax on Boats

Please read the following letter from NMMA Canada and the regional Marine Trade Associations as they prepare for an all-out fight to oppose the Luxury Tax on Boats. There are just four questions in this critical survey. Here is the explanatory letter sent by NMMA president Sara Anghel... Read More

Feature

The Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice (BICEOC) Awards are now open to all organizations with 5 employees or more!

CCEOC Inc. and Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest are pleased to announce the Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice (BICEOC) Awards are available to all organizations with 5 or more employees! Smaller marine businesses can now take advantage of all the benefits offered through the program and develop the coveted Employer of Choice brand. Read More

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A Dock Links Partner Marina is a busier Marina

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Changing Scene

Quebec-based Taiga announces $50M in Government support for Electric Vehicle and Battery Assembly Facility
On July 12, 2021, Taiga Motors Corporation ("Taiga") (TSX: TAIG), manufacturer of electric off-road vehicles announced the raise of a combined $50M in support of the Shawinigan, Quebec Mass-Production Assembly Facility. The project and development represent an investment of approximately $125,17 million. Read More

Trent-Severn Waterway Public Safety Notice - High Water on the Severn Trent & Otonabee Rivers
Parks Canada advises the public to expect higher than normal water levels and flows during navigation hours and increased flows outside of navigation hours, across the entire navigable route of the Trent-Severn Waterway as of July 14, 2021 until further notice. Read More

Changing Scene

	Dometic acquires Büttner Elektronik On July 2, 2021, Dometic acquired Büttner Elektronik – a Germany-based provider of mobile power solutions for the outdoor market. SUMMARY: • The acquisition of Büttner Elektronik strengthens Dometic’s offering of mobile power products, including solar power solutions, for the European outdoor market... Read More
	Drew International acquires Trac-Ecological Drew Marine’s century of providing maritime chemical solutions and technical service expands to a variety of leisure boat products like Barnacle Buster, TEAGel, Sew Clean and more. Read More

Changing Scene

Mastervolt reaches safety, performance & quality milestone with UL 1973 compliance
With an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and performance, Mastervolt, an industry leader in Lithium-Ion Battery Systems for the Marine and Mobile markets, is proud to announce that it has completed testing with the RVIA approved test lab, Testing Engineers International (TEI) to meet UL 1973 standards. Read More

Events

2022 AMI Conference & Expo, Feb 1-3, 2022| Daytona Beach

Save the date for the 2022 AMI Conference & Expo in Daytona Beach, FL on February 1-3, 2022. Plan ahead and book your room at the host hotel to receive your discounted rates! The Association of Marina Industries Conference & Expo is THE leading marina and boatyard conference. Read More

Messe Stuttgart's Sun Shading Expo North America co-location debut with IFAI Expo

Messe Stuttgart announced that their new U.S.-based show Sun Shading Expo North America will not be held in 2021 as a separate trade show, but will instead contribute its expertise in internal and external sun shading systems at IFAI Expo 2021 in the form of expert talks, open discussions and more. Read More

Product Focus

Sound for the aft decks

Bremen-based multiplex GmbH now also offers a loudspeaker system to provide aft decks with the right sound. Making yachting features simpler, lighter and more comfortable has always been multiplex's philosophy. Founded in 1986, the creative think tank has quickly but surely become a world leader in boarding systems... Read More

Product Focus

Scanstrut announces new waterproof wireless phone charging mat

Outdoor technologies leader, Scanstrut announces a new addition to their groundbreaking waterproof ROKK wireless range, ROKK Wireless - Catch, the world’s first 12/24V waterproof wireless charging phone mat. ROKK Wireless… Read More

BT Controller provides ready command of Bluetooth devices

A Bluetooth-enabled phone or tablet is ideal for streaming music, but it's often stowed safely away when on the water, road or trail. For ready access to the device's controls when on a boat, golf car, motorcycle or UTV, it's hard to beat the award-winning Infinity by Harman INF-BC4 Pre-Amp Bluetooth Controller... Read More

Product Focus

Hubbell adapter converts 30A pedestal power to 15A

The common method of powering party lights or an electric polisher while at the dock is to run an electric extension cord down the companionway, creating an unsightly trip hazard. With a Hubbell Marine HBL105GF adapter, it's easy to instead use a 30A 125V marina power pedestal to run 15A 125V devices. Read More

Product Focus

Ritchie Compass is always on, no matter the conditions

Magnetic compasses can do something no GPS can: display an actual heading. Add fog, tossing seas, or loss of power, and the need for a 4-1/2" SS-2000 SuperSport™ Navigator from Ritchie Navigation is clear. Ideal for commercial and recreational vessels, it delivers precise readings without the dial oscillation common with competing products. Read More

With Iosso, fabric seam leaks are a thing of the past

With outdoor fabrics, it's often the seam that's the first to produce an annoying drip. This can be due to age-related shrinkage or stretching from wind and overuse. Seam Sealer from Iosso Products is the fast and easy way to keep new and old textiles from leaking, and add years to their lives. Read More

Product Focus

Veratron expanded its family of LinkUp products

Veratron has expanded its Innovation Award-winning LinkUp suite to include a 24V Intelligent Battery Monitor and a second-generation (Gen II) version of the 12V variant, and a J1939 single function gateway module. Boasting simple installation, the new products integrate engine and vessel sensor readings... Read More

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