AIS TRANSPONDERS FROM DIGITAL YACHT AND FUGAWI
Digital Yacht’s comprehensive range of AIS products aims to integrate safe, easy boating with low cost consumer devices, such as iPhones, tablets, PCs and Macs.
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BOATUS SKEWERS LATEST ‘BIG ETHANOL’ EFFORT TO SUPPORT GOVERNMENT ETHANOL MANDATE
ALEXANDRIA, VA, May 16, 2017 –“Big Ethanol” is at it again. In a new advertising campaign timed with the start of boating season, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), the leading trade association for America’s ethanol industry, continues to spread mistruths in its support of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), a 2005 law that mandates the blending of biofuels such as corn-ethanol into our gasoline.
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BOATUS 2017 TOP 10 LIST OF BOAT NAMES AND THEIR MEANINGS
The nation’s largest recreational boating advocacy, services and safety group, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), issued its 2017 Top Ten Boat Names list today, a tradition dating back a quarter decade.
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FIBERGLASS-REINFORCED PULTRUDED PLASTIC (FRP) COMPONENTS REPLACE STEEL THRU-RODS AND TIMBER WALERS ON CONCRETE FLOATING DOCKS
Two common challenges encountered when building in an aquatic environment are decomposition and concerns over ecological impact.
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PARKS CANADA CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS: TALBOT AREA – TRENT-SEVERN WATERWAY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
On April 25, on behalf of the Government of Canada, the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Member of Parliament for Peterborough-Kawartha and the Minister of Status of Women, along with Kim Rudd, Member of Parliament for Northumberland-Peterborough South, announced four contract awards totaling $330 million for the Trent-Severn Waterway Federal Infrastructure Investment Program in Central Ontario.
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BAVARIA OPEN DAYS 2017 – EXCITING ATTRACTIONS AND ATTRACTIVE OFFERS
On 23 and 24 June, Germany’s largest shipyard for sailing yachts and motorboats, will open its gates for the BAVARIA OPEN DAYS 2017.
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TAYLOR MADE SYSTEMS EXPANDS MANUFACTURING CAPACITY AT GLASS TEMPERING FACILITY
Taylor Made Systems announced a significant investment in their pre-furnace glass operations valued at $1.6 million that will yield a 50 percent increase in output at their Payne, Ohio tempering facility.
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CELEBRATING 30 YEARS IN THE USA: GROUPE BENETEAU UNVEILS PLANS FOR 2017-2020 AS A FIRMLY ANCHORED COMPANY IN NORTH AMERICA
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Marion plant, Groupe Beneteau reaffirms the importance of the North American market in its growth strategy and unveils its plans for 2017-2020.
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SWITCHING TO CAST POLYURETHANE PARTS FOR HIGH IMPACT, HIGH WEAR APPLICATIONS
High-performance polyurethanes combine the advantages of plastics, metals and ceramics with resiliency of rubber parts.
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TORONTO INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW CHARITY CHEQUE PRESENTATION
The Toronto International Boat Show (TIBS) Charity Cheque Presentation was made on May 9th to the charity partners.
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“TURKS HEADS” AND “COXCOMBING” FROM DARTMOUTH YACHT CLUB, N.S.
We just received this interesting email from Bob Stewart, MY Christina Sofia, at the Dartmouth Yacht Club, N.S. who sent a letter commenting on Brenda and Doug Dawson’s article, Top Dead Centre…
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IFF – CALLING ALL TEXTILE STUDENTS
All textile industry students (including Canadian applicants) have until June 10 to apply for an industry scholarship worth $5,000.
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TRENT-SEVERN WATERWAY – REAL TIME BOATER INFO
Boating Ontario Association, CEO Janet O’Connell recently shared this new feature developed by the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site. It’s a service called “Real time boater information”.
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MYTASKIT AND VALSOFT FORM PARTNERSHIP
MyTaskit is an organization known for its comprehensive task coordination and business management software solutions.
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THE MOORINGS LAUNCHES MARTINIQUE RUM EXPERIENCE TOUR
The Moorings, the world’s premier yacht charter company, announces the official launch of their newest Crewed Yacht Experience – an exclusive Martinique rum tour – available as an optional add-on package for all-inclusive St. Lucia charter vacations.
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PURSUIT BOATS BEGINS PLANT EXPANSION PROJECT
Fort Pierce, Florida, May 1, 2017 – Construction is underway for a new building at the Pursuit Boats facilities in Fort Pierce, Florida.
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WOMEN’S SAILING CONFERENCE SLATED FOR JUNE 3 MARBLEHEAD, MA
MARBLEHEAD, Mass., April 26, 2017 – Lady sailors take note: the National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) has announced the 16th Annual Women’s Sailing Conference will be held Saturday, June 3, 2017, at the Corinthian Yacht Club (CYC) in Marblehead, Massachusetts.
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BOATING MAGAZINE NAMES VOLVO PENTA EASY DRAINONE OF TOP BOATING PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR
(CHESAPEAKE, Va.) – May 1, 2017 – Boating Industry, the monthly U.S. boating business magazine, has selected Volvo Penta’s Easy Drain as one of the top products of the year.
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BEL-RAY COMPANY, LLC. BECOMES THE OFFICAL FACTORY FILL AND RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS FOR ALL MANITOU PONTOON BOATS
Indianapolis, Ind. (May 2, 2017) – Total performance lubricant manufacturer, Bel-Ray, is excited to announce its partnership with Manitou Pontoon Boats.
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SEASTAR SOLUTIONS ACQUIRES SELOC PUBLISHING COMPANY
Seloc Marine Manuals and Online Info Services Will Enhance SeaStar’s Ability To Provide Complete Look-up, Supply and Information Services To Their Customers.
