Changing Scene

KIMPEX BRINGS CONSUMERS CLOSER TO THEIR DEALERS

As Kimpex prepares to celebrate their 50th year in the industry. It’s half a century of daily implication, sharing knowledge, and most of all living with the passion of powersports. This passion is lived by more than 200 employees following the rhythm of a continuously shifting industry…

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NAVICO ANNOUNCES NEW APPOINTMENTS TO DRIVE GROWTH OF SIMRAD BRAND

Navico has announced the appointment of Nicolas Quéru to lead Navico’s Commercial Marine Division worldwide.

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TAYLOR MADE GROUP NAMES NEW PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Taylor Made Group, LLC has named Andrew P. Hider as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Sept. 1, 2016. He will succeed Dennis Flint, who will continue to serve as the Executive Chairman…

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GEORGE ARMENDARIZ, GROUP CEO FOR AMERICAS GROUPE BENETEAU

Groupe Beneteau has appointed George Armendariz as the new Group CEO for the Americas…

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IBEX ANNOUNCES PANEL OF JUDGES FOR INNOVATION AWARDS; 85 NEW PRODUCTS SUBMITTED FOR 2016 AWARDS

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced the panel of technical marine experts from Boating Writers International who will preside over The Innovation Awards which will be presented during the Annual Industry Breakfast on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 – 7:30 to 9:30 am at Tampa Waterside Marriott Hotel…

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NMEA UPCOMING INSTALLER TRAINING

NMEA is offering our full-day marine electronics installer training courses at the upcoming NMEA Conference in Naples FL…

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EXPANDED DOCK EXHIBITS TO BE FEATURED AT IBEX

Five Dockside Seminars will be Offered Through IBEX Education Partners NMMA and ABYC…

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RONSTAN NORTH AMERICA STAFF CHANGES

Promoting from within, Ronstan has just announced the appointment of a new CEO and Commercial Manager-Marine for their North American operation…

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THE HANSE CROSSOVER SAIL

The Hanse CROSSOVER SAIL was developed by Elvstrøm specifically for Hanse yachts. It has an asymmetrical cut and consists of lightweight CZ laminate…

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BENETEAU: NEW SAILBOAT MODELS TO DEBUT THIS FALL

In addition to the Oceanis Yacht 62, two more new sailboat models, the Oceanis 35.1 and Oceanis 38.1, will be launched at the U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis on October 6-10…

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ABYC MARINE LAW SYMPOSIUM JAN 10, 2017

Navigating the legal aspects of recreational boating accidents…

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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR SNAME MARITIME CONVENTION 2016

Registration is now open for the SNAME Maritime Convention (SMC) 2016, November 1-5 at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue in Bellevue, Washington…

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GERMAN CHANCELLOR ANGELA MERKEL VISITS HANSE YACHTS

Angela Merkel and member of the regional parliament Egbert Liskow visited the HanseYachts shipyard on the 30th of August, in order to get to know the successful yacht manufacturer…

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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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