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.
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FCEDC PUBLISHES NEW STUDY HIGHLIGHTING MERCURY MARINE’S IMPACT ON FOND DU LAC COMMUNITY
Members of the marine industry will be interested to know that Mercury Marine continues to have a strong economic effect on the Fond du Lac community, this according to a new study commissioned by the Fond du Lac Economic Development Council and Impact DataSource.
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NORTHPOINT COMMERCIAL FINANCE GAINS STRENGTH FROM LBC CAPITAL ACQUISITION
Following five consecutive years of robust growth and the development of an impressive customer base throughout North America, Northpoint Commercial Finance has recently announced that they are to be acquired by LBC Capital, a subsidiary of Laurentian Bank of Canada.
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NMMA CANADA RELEASES PRE-OWNED MARKETS SECTION OF 2016 STATISTICAL ABSTRACT
NMMA Canada has released the third section of the 2016 Canadian Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract – Pre-Owned Markets.
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28TH TORONTO EASTER SEALS REGATTA – THE RACE IS BACK!
Easter Seals Ontario is hosting the 28th Toronto Easter Seals Regatta on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club.
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TRENT-SEVERN WATERWAY FULLY OPEN FOR NAVIGATION
As of June 6, 2017, Parks Canada advises that the Trent-Severn Waterway is fully open for boating traffic for the 2017 Navigation Season.
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THE CHANGING WORKPLACES REVIEW IN ONTARIO
Boating Ontario Association is keeping its members informed on the recent announcement by Ontario Premier Wynne proposed changes to the Employment Standards Act and the Labour Relations Act, including adjustments to minimum wage.
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BIGGER DISPLAYS HIGHLIGHT STRONG START TO 2017 FOR LOWRANCE® ELITE-TI FISHFINDER SERIES
Lowrance recently reported that fishing consumer trends are clearly indicating that – as with TVs – “bigger is better” when it comes to selecting a new fishfinder display.
