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BENETEAU ADDS GRAND YACHTS TO SAILBOATS DISTRIBUTION NETWORK

Beneteau America announces the appointment of Grand Yachts to represent Beneteau Sailboats in Western Canada…

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US DIVISION OF AQUALUMA MERGES WITH TIDES MARINE

Former Aqualuma US Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Alexandra Bader, has been named President of the new Aqualuma division within Tides Marine.

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ROYAL VICTORIA YACHT CLUB BECOMES A CLEAN MARINA

RVYC’s Cadboro Bay marina receives their four anchor certification…

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OTTAWA SHOW EVOLVES INTO 2017

The Ottawa Boat and Sportsmen’s Show has a rich heritage in the Ottawa Region and the 2017 show marks the 42nd edition of this classic exposition of products for summer fun…

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WHALE RECEIVES BRUNSWICK CORPORATION CHAIRMAN’S SAFETY AWARD

Whale, a division of Mercury Marine, has received the Brunswick Corporation Chairman’s Safety Award for excellence in safety and employee engagement. The presentation, held at Whale’s Northern Ireland facility, featured Mercury Marine president John Pfeifer…

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CELEBRATION OF LIFE – DEREK HATFIELD

TRIPLE RTW CANADIAN OCEAN RACER DEREK HATFIELD…

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NEPTUNUS YACHTS LAUNCHES ANOTHER 625 MOTORYACHT

Neptunus Yachts delivers another new custom built 625 MotorYacht to an experienced Ontario Yachtsman. The vessel features large deck salon with galley…

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THE CANADIAN BOATING INDUSTRY MOURNS THE DEATH OF BOB ALCORN

AMTA mourns the death of longtime friend of the Atlantic Marine Trades, Bob Alcorn in Woodstock New Brunswick….

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IBEX 2016 OFFERS EXCITING NETWORKING EVENTS FOR MARINE PROFESSIONALS

From the Industry Breakfast to Opening Night Party at the Sail Pavilion, and dozens of additional events, The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), will be the place for marine industry professional to connect and network during the three-day event…

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BOATING BC ANNOUNCES GLENN SPARTZ SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Boating BC Association is extremely pleased to announce the inaugural recipients of the Glenn Spartz Scholarship. Announced earlier this year, the Scholarship is a response to the ongoing need for qualified technicians in the recreational marine industry…

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IMBC 2017 HOST HOTEL

IMBC has a block of rooms at the Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Marina for its 2017 show. The Hilton property is within walking distance from the Greater Ft…

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2016 NMEA EXPO SPACE NOW SOLD OUT

Attendees will be coming into a packed house of 48 exhibitors all focused around marine electronics…

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MONTEREY BOATS AWARDS TOP CSI DEALERS

Monterey Boats is proud to announce the Top Ten Monterey CSI Dealers for 2016! These dealers earned the highest marks from their returned Customer Satisfaction Surveys for the 2016 Model Yea..r.

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VOLVO PENTA EXPANDS AND UPGRADES MARINE SERVICE NETWORK IN MEXICO, CENTRAL AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN

Service technicians from five countries just completed an in-depth two-week training class conducted by Volvo Penta of the Americas in Panama, as part of an ongoing program to expand and upgrade its marine dealer network in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean…

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JEANNEAU HOLDS DEALER MEETING IN FRANCE

Jeanneau recently completed a worldwide dealer meeting in Nantes, France…

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CANADA’S LARGEST ELECTRIC TOUR BOAT LAUNCHED IN CAPITAL CITY

Ottawa is a city full of charm and history, graced by scenic waterways. Protecting these assets is a high priority; even their stenciled sidewalks proclaim Ottawa as the “most sustainable city in Canada.”…

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THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT THE NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

Newport Exhibition Group have announced the activities and amenities for those planning to attend its 46th annual show…

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BOATS OF NOTE AT LAKE UNION BOATS AFLOAT – SEPT 14, 2016

The 38th annual Seattle Boats Afloat Show on South Lake Union is the place to find the boat of your dreams….

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ABYC RELEASES ANNUALLY UPDATED STANDARDS

Each year the Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft is updated to reflect changes in industry best practices and advancements in technology…

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CANADIAN MARINA FINED FOR KILLING SEAGULLS

A Canadian yacht club was fined $2,500 for killing or injuring a dozen ring-billed gulls while trying to scare them…

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