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Border finally opens to qualified US visitors

As of Monday, August 9th, travelers from the US can enter Canada, to finally be able to access their cottages, camps and their boats.

I went to the Canadian government website and the most recent information seems to be that to be eligible to enter Canada for discretionary travel on the basis of vaccination status, travellers must use the ArriveCAN app or web portal. Travellers must ensure that mandatory requirements are met prior to departing for Canada. In addition, some provinces and territories may have their own entry restrictions in place. Visitors should check and follow both the federal and any provincial or territorial restrictions and requirements before travelling. (READ MORE)

Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com

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Feature

Have your customers had problems with EB29 tax exemptions?

Recently, we heard from Leigh Robertson of Gold River Marina in Nova Scotia, who informed us that the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has changed their position on EB29 tax exemptions and some of his customers are facing unexpected tax bills, potentially in the tens of thousands of dollars. Read More

Feature

Readers Write: Response to News Week Digest Tornado commentary

Prompted by recent extreme weather events, we had written about the damage trail left by a tornado in Ontario and also about a sailboat in the UK that was struck by lightning. We received this interesting and amusing response from one of our readers… Read More

Changing Scene

	Mercury Marine announces new global leadership team Mercury Marine, a leader in marine propulsion systems and a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) has announced multiple job moves and promotions within its global leadership team with the objective of continuing to strengthen its leadership position in the marketplace and expanding the global experience of key talent. Read More
	NMMA Canada Makes Headway in Showing Impact of Outdoor Economy NMMA Canada is part of a broader group of 14 trade associations—the Canadian Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (CORR)—formed in 2019 to provide a strong voice for outdoor businesses and grow the outdoor economy across Canada. Last month, Sara Anghel and Jim Wielgosz met with Statistics Canada (StatCan) officials... Read More

Changing Scene

ABYC Publishes Updated Boat Building and Repair Standards
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has published its 61st supplement of Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft, which provides the marine industry with the latest in boat building and repair standards. Read More

Changing Scene

Brunswick reports record Q2 results
On July 29th, 2021 Brunswick Corporation reported their second quarter results. "We delivered record results in the second quarter as a result of the continuing constructive demand environment, and our very strong operational performance and success in mitigating supply chain challenges and labor market tightness," said Brunswick Chief Executive Officer David Foulkes. Read More

Sea-Dog Line, Star brite® and Gold Eagle win 2021 NMDA Supplier of the Year Awards
In a repeat of the 2020 Supplier of the Year results, Sea-Dog Line, Star brite® and Gold Eagle are winners of the 2021 National Marine Distributors Association (NMDA) Supplier of the Year Awards. The awards were announced during the NMDA Awards Luncheon, August 4, 2021, held during S.T.E.P. in Rosemont IL. Read More

Changing Scene

Your Boat Club Announces Partnership with Groupe Beneteau
Your Boat Club (YBC) announces that the company has officially partnered with Groupe Beneteau, a worldwide market leader in boat manufacturing, which will take a minority stake in Your Boat Club to accelerate the partners’ strategic national and international growth plan. Read More

Changing Scene

Brunswick Corporation named to the 2021 Forbes “America’s Best Employers for Women” list for the second consecutive Year
For the second consecutive year, Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) has been named by Forbes and Statista to the 2021 “America’s Best Employers for Women” list. From the thousands of companies that were considered for this honor, only 300 made the final list. Brunswick ranked No. 2 overall... Read More

Nearly Two-thirds of Boat Trailer Failures Happen for Two 2 Reasons - BoatUS shows how you can eliminate them
To a boater, it’s a cringeworthy sight – a boat sitting on a disabled trailer unattended on the side of the road, typically because the boat’s owner has gone to seek help. While it’s likely many of these incidents go unnoticed by the public, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) 24-hour dispatch centers reported 6,635 requests for BoatUS Trailer Assist roadside assistance... Read More

Changing Scene

Iridium announces partnership with Canadian Coast Guard
On August 4th, Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) announced that the Canadian Coast Guard has adopted Iridium Certus® connectivity with support from Iridium partner MetOcean Telematics. The Coast Guard deployed dozens of Iridium CertusTM Thales VesseLINK™ 700 terminals on its vessels... Read More

Research

2020 U.S. Boating Statistical Abstract: Sailboat Sales Trends Now Available

The Sailboat Sales Trends section of NMMA’s 2020 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is now available on NMMA.org. This report includes production and retail unit sales data, export unit sales by length, import unit sales by length, estimated total annual retail sales... Read More

Product Focus

Total Battery adds Expion360 to its current wide range of lithium battery offerings

Go Further, Stay Longer with Expion360 Lithium Batteries. Premium Lithium Power Anywhere, Anytime. Expion360 produces advanced premium lithium batteries for all your RV, Marine, Golf, Industrial, Residential and Off-The-Grid needs Expion360 uses Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) as its battery chemistry. Read More

Clean fire extinguishing agents superior to aerosol solutions

Aerosol fire extinguishing systems are particle-based. They rapidly deplete oxygen in the area to unsafe levels and are known to be highly corrosive to metals and electronics. These disadvantages contrast sharply with the benefits offered by a Sea-Fire Marine engineered or pre-engineered solution using clean extinguishing agent... Read More

Product Focus

Restoring stainless-steel is quick and easy with Buff Magic

The term stainless-steel is somewhat misleading. Continually exposed to the elements, it eventually oxidizes and may even corrode or rust—especially around saltwater. Thankfully, restoration is quick and easy with Innovation Award-winning Buff Magic and a Shurhold Clean-N-Simple tip. Read More

People

Can-Am Sales Group’s Rob Gervais Named Promar Top Sales Performer

Promar is pleased to announce that Rob Gervais from Can-Am Sales Group, LLC., has been chosen as Promar’s “Top Sales Performer – Canada” for the second straight year. “Rob has been instrumental in our sales growth” said Promar National Sales Manager Steven Howie. Read More

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