AMERICA’S CUP PARTNERSHIP CONJURES UP NEW CHALLENGE FOR AKZONOBEL’S AWLGRIP BRAND
AkzoNobel’s Awlgrip brand will be the official coatings supplier for New York Yacht Club’s American Magic team, which will challenge for the 36th America’s Cup.
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SEASTAR SOLUTIONS HAS RE-BRANDED ITSELF AS DOMETIC MARINE AND INTEGRATED INTO THE DOMETIC GROUP
All former SeaStar Solutions’ premises across North America have changed their name to Dometic Marine and all employees will now be identified as Dometic.
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MRAA LAUNCHES MARINE RETAIL LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD NOMINATION PERIOD
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has opened the nomination period for the 3rd Annual Lifetime Achievement Award. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes marine retail professionals who have made fundamental, significant and sustained contributions to the marine industry.
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EVOLUTION RE-OPENS IN TORONTO
Evolution Sails corporate headquarters in Auckland New Zealand has announced Canada’s new office, Evolution Sails Canada Group, located in Toronto. At the helm will be Asta Abraham and Greg Bratkiw.
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EVINRUDE RECOGNIZED WITH INDUSTRY AWARD FOR PRODUCT INNOVATION
Evinrude has announced that it has been awarded the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Innovation Award in the Outboard Engine category at the 2019 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX).
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CANADIAN OUTDOOR RECREATION TRADE ASSOCIATIONS FORM NEW COALITION
On October 3, 2019, a group of Canadian outdoor industry leaders announced the formation of the Canadian Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (CORR) to provide a strong voice for outdoor use across Canada.
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2020 NMMA CANADA HALL OF FAME — CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2020 National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada Hall of Fame. Inductees in the NMMA Canada Hall of Fame include those who have, or those who continue to, generate substantial and lasting contributions toward the advancement of the marine industry.
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SEA-FIRE FORGES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH FIRE RANGER
Sea-Fire Marine, the leading manufacturer of maritime fire detection and suppression systems for commercial and recreational vessels, has forged a strategic partnership with Fire Ranger, a leading provider of fire and safety equipment services for commercial and recreational vessels.
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NMMA ANNOUNCES 2019 HALL OF FAME AWARD RECIPIENTS, EARL BENTZ AND SCOTT DEAL
The NMMA has announced the induction of two industry pioneers into the NMMA Hall of Fame, its most prestigious honor. Earl Bentz, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Caymas Boats, and Scott Deal, Founder and CEO of Maverick Boat Group…
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NMEA NAMES 2019 AWARD WINNERS AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO
Manufacturers scored big at the 2019 NMEA/RTCM Marine Electronics Conference & Expo, held last week at the Renaissance Hotel in Portsmouth, Virginia.
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FURUNO HONORED WITH FIVE NMEA AWARD WINS, BRINGING THEIR TOTAL TO AN UNPRECEDENTED 230 AWARDS!
On September 19th, Furuno enjoyed an exciting evening of recognition at the 2019 NMEA Products of Excellence Awards ceremony, bringing home 5 plaques for their revolutionary products, including the coveted awards for Radar and Fish Finder.
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CANADIAN-BASED MORBERN BRINGS THREE HIGH PERFORMANCE SURFACES TO IBEX
For the past few decades Morbern has been a leading voice in marine upholstery, covering upholstered and paneled surfaces in all types of water craft from speed boats to pontoons, fishing boats and yachts. At IBEX 2019, Morbern will present three of its most recently launched products filled with color and pattern.
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BOATING BC AWARDS MARINE TRADES SCHOLARSHIPS
Nine students from British Columbia have been awarded Glenn Spartz Scholarships from Boating BC in order to further pursue their careers in the marine industry.
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THE BAHAMAS IS READY FOR THE SEASON!
According to BWA Yachting, and despite the intense press coverage of hurricane Dorian, tourists are being advised that much of the Bahamas has been entirely unaffected and is still very much open for business.
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NOMINATE YOUR CANADIAN SAFE BOATING HERO FOR A CASBA AWARD
Canada, with its abundance of lakes and rivers has an extremely rich recreational boating heritage. That this activity is enjoyed safely by millions of Canadians and visitors each year is due in great part to the efforts of boating enthusiasts and experts alike.
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MERCURY MARINE WINS FUTUREMAKERS PARTNER AWARD FROM MORAINE PARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Moraine Park Technical College, in conjunction with the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) board, has selected Mercury Marine as the recipient of the 2019 Futuremakers Partner Award.
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INDMAR MARINE ENGINES DONATES TO SUPPORT HURRICANE DORIAN RELIEF EFFORTS
Indmar Marine Engines responded to a letter from Contender Boats, Maverick Boat Group and the NMMA that urged the marine industry to come together in support of our neighbors and friends. The letter encouraged the marine industry to contribute in efforts to reach a minimum combined donation of $250,000 for relief efforts in the Bahamas.
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THE INNOVATION AWARDS PROGRAM RECEIVES RECORD NUMBER OF ENTRIES FOR IBEX 2019
The 2019 IBEX Innovation Awards, managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI), received 104 entries from more than 80 companies, the most submitted in the program’s history.
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IN LIGHT OF RECENT BOATING FATALITIES, CANADIAN VESSEL REGISTRY ADVISES GREATER SAFETY ON THE WATER
The National Vessel Registry Center Corp., a company which makes it possible for vessel registration renewal among other services, advocates for safe boating in Canada and beyond. Recent boating accidents, resulting in fatalities, have demonstrated the need for raising boating safety awareness as summer turns into fall.
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FOCUS ON ENTRY LEVEL BUYERS AT SMOKER CRAFT’S 2020 DEALER MEETING
Smoker Craft, Inc. – a leading manufacturer of fiberglass, pontoon and aluminum fishing boats sold worldwide under the Smoker Craft, Starcraft, Starweld, Sylvan and SunChaser brands…
