Changing Scene

BCIT ANNOUNCES NEW MARINE MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN DATES

BCIT has just confirmed dates for Marine Mechanical Technician Apprenticeship Program for the coming year. The next level one intake starts on October 13, 2015 and the level two intake on January 4, 2016 – both at the new marine campus on Annacis Island.

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JOIN US ON TWITTER: @BoatIndCan

Boating Industry Canada is now on Twitter, @BoatIndCan. We are interested in interacting with you as you are an integral part of the Canadian marine industry. Next time you’re online please give us a nudge; we’ll follow you back.

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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR 2015 WORLD MARITIME TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE

Registration is now open for the World Maritime Technology Conference (WMTC), which will be held in the USA for the first time in over a decade November 3-7, 2015, at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence. Early-bird registration discounts are available until October 1.

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RIDEAU CANAL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITES TO RECEIVE $39.4 MILLION

The National Marine Manufacturers Association Canada (NMMA Canada) has voiced its support for the Government of Canada investment in the Rideau Canal National Historic Sites, totaling $39.4 million, as announced by the Minister of the Environment, Hon. Leona Aglukkaq, and MP Gord Brown.

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MIAMI BOAT SHOW CELEBRATES 75TH ANNIVERSARY AT NEW LOCATION

The Progressive® Insurance Miami International Boat Show® marks its 75th year at a brand new home – the iconic Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin on Virginia Key, February 11-15, 2016. Just minutes from downtown Miami, the boat show’s new location provides visitors an island oasis to shop and experience life on the water.

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AMERICAN BOATING CONGRESS 2015 PHOTO GALLERY NOW AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING

The 2015 American Boating Congress photo gallery is now available for viewing!

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ICOMIA WORLD MARINAS CONFERENCE 2016 TO BE HELD IN AMSTERDAM

Amsterdam RAI will be organizing the biennial ICOMIA World Marinas Conference (WMC). Hosted by HISWA, the Holland Marine Industry Association, the conference will be held during METS 2016 from 17 to 19 November in Amsterdam RAI. The RAI organized WMC2014 in Istanbul on behalf of ICOMIA.

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ON-THE-WATER BOAT SHOW KINGSTON, JUNE 12-14

George’s Marine & Sports Kingston is hosting their annual On-The-Water Boat Show & Sale. Here’s your opportunity to test drive a runabout, deck boat, pontoon, fishing and/or cruiser. This 3-day event will take place…

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JEANNEAU AMERICA STAFF SAILING TEAM 1ST IN CLASS, 2ND OVERALL

In a fleet of over 40 boats, Jeanneau America Staff Sailing Team, in a Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 (Invictus) handily won her class and placed 2nd overall on corrected time.

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TWO OUT OF THREE AIN’T BAD!

The second annual Canadian Yachting Magazine Port Credit Spring Boat Show was held over the weekend at the Port Credit Village Marina. Friday was a spectacular Day followed by good Saturday and then a lousy cold and rainy day Sunday…

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EARLY BIRD REG NOW OPEN FOR FAST SEA TRANSPORTATION CONFERENCE

Early bird registration is now open for the 13th International Conference on Fast Sea Transportation (FAST), September 1-4 at the FHI 360 Conference Center in Washington, DC. A discount of $120 per attendee is being offered for registrations received by July 1. SNAME is organizing FAST 2015.

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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN AND CONFERENCE SESSIONS ANNOUNCED FOR 25TH INTERNATIONAL BOATBUILDERS’ EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE

“Baseball’s Greatest Catcher” Johnny Bench to Deliver Keynote at Industry Breakfast

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THERE IS NO SHOW LIKE IT ON THE LAKE: SEPTEMBER 18-20

Now celebrating its 25th year, the Port Credit In-Water Boat Show continues to attract an ever increasing enthusiastic audience of seasoned and novice boaters.

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2016 REFIT INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE TO CO-LOCATE WITH IMBC

The Refit International Exhibition and Conference is co-locating with IMBC this coming January at the Broward County Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

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ABYC INTRO TO BASIC MARINE ELECTRIC & CORROSION PROTECTION COURSE

This four 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…

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EASTER SEALS REGATTA 2015 REGISTRATION OPEN

Registration for skipper and boat sponsors for the 2015 National Back Easter Seals Charity Regatta is now open. The annual fundraiser for Vancouver’s Easter Seals House sails July 18th at Royal Vancouver Yacht Club Jericho.

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MERCURY MARINE BREAKS GROUND FOR EDP PARTS EXPANSION

Mercury Marine is adding a 45,000 square foot expansion to its electro-deposition paint (EDP) system that will double its current processing capabilities. The current project will be complete by January 2016 and the new system will be operational by Q4, 2016.

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FUSION AND FURUNO ANNOUNCE LATEST COMPATIBILITY WITH FUSION-LINK

FUSION recently announced its FUSION-Link audio access system is now supported by the Furuno NavNet TZtouch2 series. Providing the ability to control all FUSION-Link enabled 700 and 750 Series marine entertainment systems capabilities and functions directly from the TZtouch2 multi-touch display, FUSION-Link makes it easy for Furuno owners to enjoy their onboard audio and video entertainment from their multi-function display (MFD).

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NORTH SOUTH NAUTICAL GROUP INC. WELCOMES ELIF HANHAN YENER

Mike Burns, President of North South Nautical Group Inc., recently announced that Elif Yener has joined the North South Yacht Sales division. “We are pleased that Elif has decided to join the NSYS group. As an avid boater, combined with a successful yacht sales background, Elif is a great addition to our sales team.” stated Burns.

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CPS BENEFITS FROM COWAN FOUNDATION’S 20 YEARS AND 20 MILLION $ CELEBRATION

2015 marks a momentous year for The Cowan Foundation as we celebrate two significant milestones – 20 years of building community and 20 million dollars in donations.

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