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CALGARY SHOW 2016: OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE POPULAR WITH FAMILIES

The 2016 Calgary Boat and Sportsmen’s Show took place February 4-7th, at the BMO Centre, Stampede Park…

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3 CSI AWARDS FOR BENETEAU IN 2015

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has announced the recipients of the 2015 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Awards. Beneteau’s excellence in customer satisfaction was recognized with 3 wins in the Sailboats, Inboard Express Cruisers, and Motor Yachts & Trawlers categories…

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NMEA PARTNERS WITH ABYC TO OFFER 4-DAY ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS CERTIFICATION TRAINING

Electrical and electronics installers can earn three certifications. Although these are US locations some of the sessions may be of interest to Canadian marine technicians…

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SEA2SKI WITH BOATING ONTARIO – BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

Boating Ontario invites all members to join us for a fun-filled day on the slopes at Alpine Ski Club in Collingwood March 10, 2016…

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MERCURY MARINE AWARDED TOP HONOURS FROM MARINE MARKETERS

Mercury Marine earned two 2015 Neptune awards from the Marine Marketers of America here Friday on opening day of the Miami International Boat Show…

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MERCURY MARINE WINS NMMA CUSTOMER SATISFACTION INDEX AWARD

Mercury Marine, the global leader in recreational and commercial marine propulsion systems, was awarded the NMMA Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index Award for Outboard Engines here Thursday on the opening day of the Miami International Boat Show…

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BOATUS CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2016

In 1974, just eight years after its founding by Richard Schwartz (4th from L), BoatUS moved to new headquarters in Springfield, VA with just 17 staff – far less than the over 500 employees today…

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TRENT-SEVERN HISTORIC SITE: FENELON FALLS LOCK 34 INVESTMENT

Parks Canada is pleased to provide an update on work announced in June 2015 that will develop a design concept and architectural plan, for the construction of a renewed Fenelon Falls lockstation building…

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INVASIVE PHRAGMITES WORKSHOPS… GEORGIAN BAY’S WETLANDS NEED YOU

Georgian Bay Forever is planning two workshops on training and managing invasive Phragmites to help Georgian Bay’s coastal wetlands. You, too, can become a Phragbuster…

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PORT CREDIT IN-WATER BOAT SHOW ANNOUNCES NEW SHOW DIRECTOR

Vince Pietracupa of Bristol Marine, well known and highly respected in the boating community, has joined as a show director of the Port Credit In-Water Boat Show…

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BOATING INDUSTRY CANADA’S WINTER ISSUE SNEAK PEEK

Don’t miss the winter issue of Boating Industry Canada magazine, featuring Al Donaldson bidding bon voyage to Boating Ontario after 16 years at the helm…

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SAFE LIFTING COURSE FOR MARINA OPERATORS AT GEORGIAN COLLEGE FEBRUARY 20 – 21

This two-day theoretical course will run from 9 am to 3:30 pm…

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AMI RELEASE ANNUAL MARINA TRENDS SURVEY REPORT

The Association of Marina Industries has just released the 2015 Marina Trends Survey Report.

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ATTENDANCE WAS UP AT BOATING BC AGM

Boating BC’s 2016 Annual General Meeting was held on Friday, January 22nd at BC Place during the Vancouver International Boat Show.

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NMEA INTRODUCES ONLINE MARINE ELECTRONICS TRAINING COURSE FOR BOATERS AND TECHNICAL SALES PROFESSIONALS

The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA), known for high quality education for technicians and professionals, has introduced a new marine electronics course designed for the boating public.

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SEATTLE BOAT SHOW REPORTS INCREASED ATTENDANCE

The 69th annual Seattle Boat Show wrapped up on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 with an increase in attendance of 1.4 % over 2015.

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SNAME PRESENTING 2016 CHESAPEAKE SAILING YACHT AND CHESAPEAKE POWERBOAT SYMPOSIUMS

SNAME is presenting the 2016 editions of the Chesapeake Sailing Yacht Symposium (CSYS) and the Chesapeake Powerboat Symposium (CPS).

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LOOKING BACK AT THE METSTRADE SHOW 2015

While they are busy preparing the 2016 edition of METSTRADE, organizers of the show invite you to look back with them at the successful 2015 show.

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3M CANADA CELEBRATES 70 YEARS OF SCOTCH® VINYL ELECTRICAL TAPE

The story of 3M began in 1902, when the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co. was established as a mining operation. A few decades later, when World War II caused a shortage of rubber, 3M scientists produced a viable alternative: vinyl.

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HALIFAX BOAT SHOW DIGITAL GUIDE DOWNLOAD

Show organizers are looking forward to the first show in the Halifax Exhibition Centre.

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