NEWSTAR MARINE – NEW LOCATION AND NEW BRAND

Dec 18, 2018

The owners of NewStar Marine in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia are excited to announce their new location featuring an indoor showroom, marine accessories and marine service center. Centrally located in the Halifax, Nova Scotia area, the business is only one minute from the Woodside ferry terminal, eight minutes from the Dartmouth crossing, and 12 minutes from downtown Halifax.

Among other products, the business will represent Suzuki Marine, Tohatsu and Honda Marine service. For more information visit www.newstarmarine.ca

BC Marine Search and Rescue Responder Duncan Peacock wins 12th Annual Tim Jones Award

By Mathew Channer

Duncan Peacock, resident of Kitimat BC and member of Kitimat Marine Search and Rescue and RCMSAR Unit 63, has been awarded the 12^th annual Tim Jones Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Outdoor Community in British Columbia.

Peacock has been a member of Kitimat Marine Search and Rescue and RCMSAR Unit 63 for 31 years, making him one of the longest-serving members in the province.

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Among the many shiny new boats at January’s Toronto International Boat Show a surprise contender stood out, a replica of the Starcraft 1957 Ski Champ, taking pride of place near the main entrance.

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2025 is a pretty special year for RS Sailing, who are celebrating 10 years of the RS Quest! This training dinghy has become the go-to for sailing schools and youth programs all over the world. Initially created in partnership with the UK Sea Cadets to replace their aging fleet, designer Jo Richards and the RS Sailing development team wanted to make sure the RS Quest was built to break the mould.

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