Changing Scene

JOIN AL DONALDSON’S RETIREMENT PARTY – BOATING ONTARIO

Celebrate Al Donaldson’s retirement as Executive Director of the Boating Ontario Association.

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THE 2015 BOATING BC CONFERENCE IS SHAPING UP TO BE THE INDUSTRY’S BEST YET

Just confirmed – NMMA Canada will present the latest market data of boating in Canada from their 2014 Canadian Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract – the most complete collection of facts and figures available for the marine industry, which includes data specific to British Columbia! This is a unique opportunity to heard first hand, the most recent market information available.

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ALUMNI EVENTS OFFER OPPORTUNITIES TO RECONNECT AT WMTC 2015

Alumni organizations from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Michigan, Webb Institute and the Canadian schools will be holding networking events on Friday, November 6, during the 2015 World Maritime Technology Conference (WMTC)…

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MARQUIS & CARVER YACHTS CONTINUES TO EXPAND THEIR DEALER PARTNER NETWORK; ADDS HURST MARINA

Marquis and Carver Yachts dealer network continues to grow with the addition of Hurst Marina in Manotick, Canada, near the capital city of Ottawa…

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8 Ways To Make More Money in Your Service Department

We have been comparing technician efficiency rates in dealerships across the country to offer eight suggestions to improve profits in your Service departments. A few of these suggestions may be difficult and require change, but winning in business isn’t easy…

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EDUCATIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED BY THE NMEA

Basic Marine Electronics Installer, Wednesday, November 18th…

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MARINEMAX VACATIONS WINS BEST YACHT CHARTER COMPANY AWARD

MarineMax Vacations is pleased to announce that they have been named BEST BVI YACHT CHARTER COMPANY in the 2015 Virgin Islands Property & Yacht Reader’s Choice Awards….

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TRENT-SEVERN WATERWAY VEGETATION REMOVAL

The Director of Ontario Waterways advises that, beginning in August 2015 and continuing through the winter of 2016 some vegetation, including trees and shrubs, will be removed from earthen dams…

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2015 BOATING BC CONFERENCE

It’s that time of year again – the 2015 Boating BC Conference presented by Mercury Marine is just around the corner and you won’t want miss it…

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MERCURY MARINE PARTNERS WITH FPT INDUSTRIAL TO LAUNCH NEW 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE

Mercury Marine, the world leader in recreational, commercial and government marine propulsion has signed a supply agreement with FPT Industrial to make the FPT 6.7L mechanically fuel injected NEF engines available for sale in global markets…

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ABYC WELCOMES TWO MARINE PROFESSIONALS TO STAFF

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has announced the addition of two new full time employees..

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PRIDE MARINE WELCOMES CENTURION & SUPREME BOATS

Pride Marine Group is proud to announce that they have been awarded the Centurion and Supreme boat lines for all of Ontario…

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FUGAWI DEALER SHOW/OPEN HOUSE – INDUSTRY INVITATION

The Fugawi team is pleased to invite you to our Dealer Show/Open House on Tuesday, October 27th and Wednesday, October 28th, 2015…

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BC ASSESSMENT’S MARINA REASSESSMENT PROJECT

By now most marinas should have been contacted by BC Assessment regarding the Marina Reassessment Project…

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BENETEAU HORIZONS: ANNAPOLIS SAILBOAT SHOW PREVIEW

Beneteau is excited to present 10 new sailboats ranging from 22 to 60 feet. There will be a new Beneteau for everyone on Dock F2! Come see what’s new and take advantage of boat show incentives on your next Beneteau…

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JEANNEAU WELCOMES YOU TO THE ANNAPOLIS SAILBOAT SHOW 2015

We’re looking forward to seeing you at this year’s Annapolis Sailboat Show from October 8-12, 2015. Paul and Nick are here to give you a preview…

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IMBC CALLS FOR BEST PROFIT IDEAS

Marina conference will highlight and reward top business ideas…

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TRAVEL TO CUBA NOW PERMITTED BY BOAT

The White House Administration recently released new rules surrounding travel to Cuba. As a part of the new rules, persons travelling to Cuba will now be able to do so by vessel whether for hire for recreation. This puts boating on parity with other forms of transportation, which initially was restricted to air travel only…

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2016 COBALT & MARKER ONE DEALER MEETING HONOURS TOP DEALERS

Hilton Lake Las Vegas hosts biggest-ever Cobalt Boats and Marker One dealer meeting…

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LED STRIP LIGHTING SETS THE MOOD ONBOARD

With new Aqualuma® color-changing LED strip lighting, you can set the mood on board wherever you want a linear light source for effect…

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