Changing Scene

VETZNER ANNOUNCED AS MARQUIS | LARSON GROUP VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING

Matthew Vetzner was announced as the Vice President of Marketing, at the annual Marquis | Larson Group dealer meeting that concluded Tuesday, August 11th. Vetzner previously held the title of, Director of Marketing.

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SNAME TO HOST 14TH PROPELLER AND SHAFTING SYSTEMS SYMPOSIUM

September 15-16, Waterside Marriott & Convention Center, Norfolk, Virginia…

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CHRIS CRAFT RENDEZVOUS 2015: PORT OF ORILLIA AUGUST 22

August 22nd, 2015 the Port of Orillia in Ontario welcomes the Chris Craft 2015 Rendezvous…

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ILMOR MARINE CELEBRATES PRODUCTION OF ITS 10,000TH MARINE V8 ENGINE

Ilmor Marine, LLC marked the production of its 10,000th marine V8 engine, a MV8 6.0L, with a celebration at its Mooresville, NC headquarters…

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BOATING B.C. MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS ARE NOW DUE

Boating BC memberships expired on July 31st and all renewals are now due. A very big thank you to the many members who have already renewed, your renewal packages and stickers will be distributed in the coming weeks…

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CRATES LAKE COUNTRY OPEN HOUSE FEATURES CRUISERS 60 CANTIUS

Boating Industry Canada’s John Armstrong visited Crates Lake Country Boats Open House in Orillia this past weekend. It was a well attended event where they introduced the new…

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EARLY BIRD PRICES WILL END AUGUST 14 – TRAINING SESSIONS FOR YOUR STAFF

For the first time, the Boating Ontario Conference is offering training sessions specifically directed at office managers and service staff within the Recreational Marine Industry. The sessions are four hours long and include lunch and access to the Boating Ontario Trade Show.

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BOATING ONTARIO CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW 2015 NOV 30 – DEC 2

Join your colleagues at the Boating Ontario Conference & Trade Show on November 30 – Dec 2, 2015 in Huntsville, Ontario to learn, network, celebrate, and grow your business. As amazing as technology is, there is still nothing like meeting face-to-face and connecting while being away from the office…

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IBEX DIGITAL PLANNER – ACCESS IT NOW

To celebrate IBEX’s 25th Show, we are making 2015 one of our best shows yet – packed with more exhibitors, more interactive displays, more events, and more education…

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CEO PANEL TAKES ON INDUSTRY TOPICS AND CHALLENGES AT NMEA CONFERENCE

As part of the NMEA International Marine Electronics Conference & Expo this fall, a diverse panel of chief executive officers representing marine electronics companies…

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THE INNOVATION IN A PRODUCTION PROCESS AWARD – CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

In their race to cut costs, reduce lead times and improve quality, boat builders are raising their game. The Innovation in a Production Process Award sponsored by Whale…

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ORILLIA WATERFRONT FESTIVAL AUGUST 7- 9, 2015

The 2015 Port of Orillia Waterfront Festival takes place from August 7th to the 9th.

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LED BOWLIGHTS ENHANCE SAFETY ABOARD

Proper lighting is an important part of boating safety. Accon Marine’s 210-M and 211-M Pop-Up LED Bowlights are US Coast Guard approved for two nautical miles, so users can confidently navigate ahead.

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REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 2015 BOATING BC CONFERENCE

The 2015 Boating BC Conference is brought to you by Mercury Marine. This year’s theme Learn to Lead will explore organizational, personal and market leadership with our extraordinary panel of speakers.

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CRUISERS DEALER MEETING SERVES UP SOME GREAT FISHING

Pascal Langlois and Charles St Hillaire of Epik Nautik in St-Paul-Ile-Aux-Noix, Quebec taking a break from the Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Cruisers Yachts dealers’ meeting to do a little fishing…

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SNAME YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE AT WMTC

Scholarships are available for the maritime industry’s best and brightest young professionals to attend the World Maritime Technology Conference (WMTC) 2015, November 3-7, 2015, at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island, USA.

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MERCURY MARINE LAUNCHES 5 YEAR LTD WARRANTIES ON GAS STERNDRIVES AND INBOARDS

Mercury Marine has announced that, for the first time, 2016 model year boats powered by Mercury gas sterndrive and inboard engines will come with a comprehensive Five Year Engine Package Limited Warranty during the “Power of Protection” sale event.

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ABYC MARINE ELECTRICAL FAST TRAC TRAINING SEPT 28: BALTIMORE, MD

For the first time at the NMEA Conference and Expo, ABYC is offering their Marine Electrical Fast Trac. In response to requests from students and employers, ABYC has created a pathway to certification that is quicker and more affordable…

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IMPORTANT CHANGES TO LICENSING OF PLEASURE CRAFT

On July 13, 2015 the Office of Boating Safety Transport Canada changed the system of licensing pleasure craft in Canada. Unfortunately, no notice was issued to dealers informing them of this change. As a result, a number of questions have arisen regarding the licensing of pleasure craft.

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INTRODUCTION TO BASIC MARINE ELECTRIC & CORROSION PROTECTION: ROCHESTER, NY

This 4 day program hosted by Shumway Marine with instructor Ray Toth will present the newcomer to marine electrics with the basic information to get started in this interesting area of marine service and troubleshooting. The program will explain all common terms used and discuss fundamental electrical theory as it applies to marine electrical systems and cathodic protection systems used to help mitigate corrosion on boats.

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