Changing Scene

SAVE THE DATE — NMMA CANADA INDUSTRY BREAKFAST

The Toronto International Boat Show is fast approaching and NMMA Canada will once again be hosting its annual industry breakfast…

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NIAGARA PARKS MARINA ENHANCEMENT PLANS: INTERESTED PARTIES INVITED TO RESPOND TO NIAGARA PARKS MARINA REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) continues to move forward with its plans to enhance and improve the overall operations of its Niagara Parks Marina…

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ABYC STANDARDS WEEK AND ANNUAL MEETING SET FOR JANUARY

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) is holding its seventh annual Standards Week, Jan. 11-15, in Jacksonville, Florida…

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BC YACHT BROKERS REMINDER: BOATING BC CONFERENCE

BC Yacht Brokers can earn up to 10 CPYB recertification credits for attending the Boating BC Conference…

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CANADA RANKS WELL AMOUNG 2015 TOP 100 DEALERS

Canadian dealers rank prominently on the 11th annual list of Top 100 dealers…

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METSTRADE SHOW CONTINUES VISITOR GROWTH TREND

The 2015 edition of the METSTRADE show in Amsterdam has once again set new records in terms of attendance and reinforced its status as the B2B platform of choice for professionals from the global leisure marine equipment industry…

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SNEAK PEEK AT BOATS OF NOTE AT SEATTLE BOAT SHOW

Northwest boaters are a very fortunate lot. The Pacific Northwest and British Columbia are home to what is arguably the greatest variety of boating in the world…

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U.S. TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION ALLOWING SALES OF FOREIGN-FLAGGED YACHTS TO U.S CITIZENS IN U.S. WATERS

American Congresswoman Lois Frankel (D-FL) plans to introduce in mid-November important legislation that would allow U.S. citizens to purchase foreign-flagged yachts while in U.S. waters without paying a costly import duty prior to the sale…

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NEW SPEAKERS CONFIRMED FOR BOATING BC CONFERENCE

New speakers confirmed for upcoming Boating BC Conference…

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BRP’S JUÁREZ SITE WINS AWARD FOR BEST CSR PRACTICES IN MEXICO

BRP’s Esperanza Mergil and Deyanira Pérez accept the award from CEMEFI’s Jorge Eduardo Familiar Haro and Ramiro Gaxiola Oropeza…

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NMEA STANDARDS NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH RULEFINDER ONLINE LIBRARY

The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) and Rulefinder, a Netherlands-based online standards library, have signed an agreement for distribution of all NMEA standards…

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VMG MARINE CHOSEN BY NASA MARINE INSTRUMENTS AS CANADIAN IMPORTER AND DISTRIBUTOR

NASA Marine Instruments, based in the UK, have announced the new appointment of Greg Bratkiw of VMG Marine as the Canadian importer and distributor for its quality line of marine instrument products…

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JOE COLAUTTI – 1930-2015

Joe Colautti, founder, owner and builder of St. Catherines Marina, died suddenly Monday, November 2, 2015 in Orillia following a short battle with cancer…

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HALIFAX INT’L BOAT SHOW 2016 – EXHIBITION PARK WILL BE OPEN

The Halifax Boat Show Management is pleased to announce that Exhibition Park will officially continue operating, thanks to an arrangement between the Nova Scotia government and a private developer. The province has an agreement in principle with Banc Properties for ownership of Exhibition Park…

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Dave Mayhew of The Boat Warehouse at FLIBS with the Jeanneau Prestige 680

Dave Mayhew, president of The Boat Warehouse, was in the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show spending time in both the Four Winns display and in the Prestige Yachts exhibit where we grabbed a picture of him in front of their fabulous new Prestige 680…

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EXECUTIVE YACHT AT FLIBS 2015

Andy Adams caught up with the Executive Yacht Team working hard at last week’s Fort Lauderdale Boat Show…

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NOW AVAILABLE: 2016 INSPIRED BOATING CALENDAR FOR CHILDREN’S WISH

Just in time for the Holidays… the 2016 Edition of the Inspired Boating Fundraising Calendar in support of the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada…

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HASTINGS SWING BRIDGE CLOSURE – TRENT-SEVERN WATERWAY

Parks Canada advises that the swing bridge located on County Road 45 in the Village of Hastings at Lock 18, will be closed from Monday, January 4 until mid-May 2016 so the bridge can be replaced…

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OUTSTANDING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED BY THE NMEA

Toronto, ON area upcoming Educational Training Sessions…

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ICOMIA PUBLISHES NEW RECREATIONAL BOATING INDUSTRY STATISTIC

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has released the latest edition of its Recreational Boating Industry Statistics…

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