FERRETTI GROUP IS ‘SHIPYARD OF THE YEAR’ WINNING AS MANY AS 5 AWARDS AT THE WORLD YACHTS TROPHIES 2017
The Group celebrates its presence at the Cannes Yachting Festival with five amazing victories.
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SEA-DOO SET TO INTRODUCE NEXT MILESTONE WATERCRAFT TO IJSBA WORLD FINALS ATTENDEES
BRP recently launched the 2018 Sea-Doo watercraft line and will showcase the new models for the first time publically at the IJSBA World Finals. Sea-Doo is bringing the ‘Escape the Everyday’ Experience to the Lake Havasu City, Arizona based event on October 5-8.
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INTERNATIONAL BOATBUILDERS’ EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE IN TAMPA A SUCCESS FOR THE MARINE INDUSTRY
Despite Hurricane Irma being a challenging situation leading up to the event, the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), which took place September 19-21, 2017 in Tampa, Florida, attracted nearly 6,500 marine industry professionals, a 4% increase over 2016.
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2018 VANCOUVER BOAT SHOW KICKS OFF THE BOATING SEASON
Western Canada’s largest annual boat show, the Vancouver International Boat Show, is returning in the New Year, giving boaters the first opportunity to see the most sought-after boats and accessories in the industry.
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BOATING ONTARIO AWARDS NOMINATIONS
Sept 26, 2017
Nominations are now being accepted for the Boating Ontario Awards of Excellence – Submit your nominations before October 23, 2017
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GEORGIAN COLLEGE AND THE MARINE PROGRAMS ARE NOW PART OF THE ABYC MARINE LEAGUE OF SCHOOLS
We have just learned that Georgian College and the Marine programs are now part of the ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council) Marine League of Schools.
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OTTAWA SET TO WELCOME LEBOAT
Ottawa Tourism is getting set to officially welcome Le Boat, Europe’s largest operator of self-drive boating vacations, to the Rideau Canal in 2018 as the company’s first destination outside of Europe.
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CANADIAN DEALERS RECOGNIZED AT GROUPE BENETEAU DEALER MEETING
On September 10, Andy Lindsay and George Amendariz welcomed an anticipated 300 dealers for their 2017 Groupe Beneteau dealer meeting and new boat introductions.
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BOATING ONTARIO’S 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & CONFERENCE-FINAL DAY FOR ADVANCED REGISTRATION!
REGISTRATION for Boating Ontario’s 50th Anniversary Celebration & Conference. Get the details here!
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ICOMIA WELCOMES NEW MEMBER
Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, organisers of boot Düsseldorf trade fair – the largest boat and watersports show in the world – has joined the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) as a sustaining member.
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TODAY (SEPT. 19) IS THE FINAL CALL FOR DAME DESIGN AWARD ENTRIES
A significant number of entries have already been submitted for the 2017 DAME Design Award and organiser RAI Amsterdam is now making a final call to exhibitors at METSTRADE 2017 to respond by 19 September.
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MERCURY MARINE’S CAPITAL ENGINEERING CELEBRATES MAJOR SAFETY MILESTONE
Capital Engineering, a division of Mercury Marine is pleased to announce that it has surpassed 1,650 days of no lost time – a record for the plant.
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MARITIME MUSEUM OF BC RECEIVES FUNDS FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA FOR TRAVELLING EXHIBIT
The Maritime Museum of BC has received $190,884 from the Government of Canada’s Museums Assistance Program, Access to Heritage to help support the production of the SS Princess Sophia Exhibition, a travelling exhibit that will launch in Victoria, BC at the Maritime Museum of BC in January 2018.
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PAUL AND SHERYL SHARD APPEAR AT THE SOUTHAMPTON AND ANNAPOLIS BOAT SHOWS
Anyone planning to visit the Southampton Boat Show in the UK or the Annapolis Sailboat Show in the USA this autumn will have a special opportunity to meet and speak with award-winning TV presenters, sailing authors and long-time cruising sailors, Sheryl and Paul Shard.
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SEVERAL CANADIAN DEALERS MAKE MONTEREY BOATS TOP CSI AWARDS
Monterey Boats is proud to announce the Top Ten Monterey CSI Dealers for 2017! These dealers earned the highest marks from their returned Customer Service Surveys for the 2017 Model Year.
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SWANS MARINA SOLD: BERNIE LUTTMER RETIRES
When Bernie and Jean Luttmer moved to Toronto in 1971 they bought an International 14 sailboat before they bought a bed.
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SUSTAINABILITY LEADS THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF VICTORIA INTERNATIONAL MARINA
Working with Synergy Enterprises, Victoria International Marina will be Canada’s first luxury green marina.
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IBEX is a GO!
September 12, 2017 Conversations with vendors and service providers confirm there is no damage to the Tampa Convention Center, the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) will go on as scheduled next week: Tuesday, September 19 – Thursday, September 21, with pre-event workshops starting Monday, September 18. All seminars and other IBEX activities also…
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BOSTON WHALER KICKS OFF 60TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR WITH A WEEKLONG SERIES OF EVENTS
Legend. Leader. These words have been used to describe Boston Whaler since way back in 1958, when founder Dick Fisher sat calmly aboard a Whaler as it was sawed in half… and remained afloat.
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VOLVO PENTA LAUNCHES A BRAND TAGLINE
“We spin, roll, propel, lift and power those who move with the elements. This is what we stand for at Volvo Penta. This is who we are,” says Kina Wileke, senior vice president, brand, communication and marketing at Volvo Penta.
