CANADA DAY LONG WEEKEND KICKS OFF THE BOATING SEASON
As Canadians get ready to celebrate our country’s sesquicentennial on July 1st, Canada Day also marks the official kick off to summer boating season as one of the busiest weekends on the water.
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REGISTER NOW FOR A 2017 YBAA UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL EVENT
YBAA’s annual low-cost YBAA University (YBAA U) events are offered each summer, providing yacht sales professionals with full-day educational programs.
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BENETEAU ANNOUNCES “CALL OF SUMMER” YACHT SALE EVENT
Summer is calling. Answer it aboard a Beneteau. Through July 4, Beneteau is offering factory incentives of up $116,000 on selected boats. Boats available now include Monte Carlo 4, 5, and 6 models.
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JOIN SAILORS WORLD-WIDE FOR THE 17TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF SAILING
Summer Sailstice celebrates on the weekend nearest to the Northern Hemisphere’s summer solstice – the official beginning of summer.
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NEW OWNER OF TOWBOATUS MENTOR READY TO ASSIST LAKE ERIE BOATERS
Capt. Jake Hardy, the new owner of TowBoatUS Mentor, an on-water towing and assistance service for recreational boaters, has been a lifelong Lake Erie boater. “I’ve never lived more than a mile from the lake, and I’ve been boating and fishing since I was a kid,” he said.
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COST EFFECTIVE METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING MASSIVE DOCKS
Bellingham Marine engineered a proprietary method for lifting the 80-ton StevestonHarbour floats, saving both time and money for the client.
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B.C. HAS JOINED WASHINGTON AND OREGON IN CELEBRATING ORCA AWARENESS MONTH
For orcas, the ever-increasing noise levels in the Salish Sea are threatening their ability to find food, communicate and navigate the dark waters critical to their survival. Sound under the sea is polluting our marine environment, and the survival of southern residents is at stake.
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MUSTANG SURVIVAL CELEBRATES 50 YEARS
Mustang Survival, the North American brand known for innovative solutions for the most demanding marine environments, celebrates fifty years of keeping people dry and safe in and around the water.
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IBEX EXPANDS INTERNATIONAL REACH
The 2017 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) will be more accessible for international participants through two new features including The International B2B VIP Program, and expanded exhibits from global vendors throughout the show floor.
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BoatUS LOOKS AT THE ACCURACY OF 22 YEARS OF HURRICANE SEASON PREDICTIONS
According to BoatUS, damage from hurricanes is a leading cause for boat insurance claims. So each summer, the national advocacy, services and safety group anxiously awaits predictions, from a number of highly qualified experts with supercomputers, as to how many tropical storms and hurricanes will form in the Atlantic.
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GARMIN PREVAILS IN NAVICO PATENT DISPUTE
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., announced on June 14th that the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (Federal Circuit) reversed a December 2015 finding by the International Trade Commission (ITC) that Garmin had infringed Navico patents related to downscan sonar.
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SUBMIT COMMENTS TO NMMA CANADA ON PRIORITIES FOR NAFTA RENEGOTIATION
The Government of Canada is seeking comments from the public before the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) formal negotiations begin.
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MASTER PROMOTIONS LTD., BUYS OTTAWA BOAT SHOW
Master Promotions Ltd. is pleased to announce that they have purchased the Ottawa Boat Show from Canadian National Sportsmen’s Shows. This long established show held annually at Ottawa’s EY Centre is the largest boat show in the Ottawa region and features an impressive selection of boats as well as the gear and services that go with them.
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GEORGIAN BAY’S PORT MCNICOLL MARINA RESORT PROJECT SOLD TO TORONTO REAL ESTATE FIRM
Andrew Mendler reported in the Midland Mirror that Skyline Investments has finally pulled the plug on its Port McNicoll project, after years of doing little to nothing with the waterfront property.
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SPECIAL CONFERENCE DEAL FOR CANADIAN NMEA MEMBERS
This year the NMEA International Marine Electronics Conference and Expo is coming to the Pacific Northwest, to the Bellevue (WA) Hilton Hotel, September 26-28, 2017.
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UPCOMING ABYC CLASSES
ABYC has announced a schedule of upcoming classes including a course in BC and several in US cities near our border. Also, online courses are available for ease of access.
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VOLVO PENTA EXPANDS ITS SERVICE SCHOOL OFFERINGS IN NORTH AMERICA, INCLUDING GEORGIAN COLLEGE IN ONTARIO
Volvo Penta of the Americas is expanding its service school offerings by partnering with vocational technical schools in the United States and Canada.
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NOVA SCOTIA FISHERMEN’S ASSOCIATION RELIES ON MUSTANG SURVIVALAS PART OF MAJOR SAFETY INVESTMENT
In response to new regulations, Mustang Survival immersion suits are mandatory survival equipment
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NEW NMEA SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN PROMOTES NMEA MEMBERS AND THEIR SERVICES TO THE BOATER
Your NMEA has launched a program that harnesses the power of social media to put boaters in touch with NMEA member companies that utilize social media.
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DISCOVERY YACHTS GROUP ACQUIRE SOUTHERLY YACHTS
Following the recent management buyout and with new investors, the Discovery Yachts Group is delighted to announce the acquisition of the highly acclaimed Southerly range of swing keel sailing yachts.
