-
-
-
40TH ANNUAL OTTAWA BOAT & SPORTSMEN’S SHOW MAKES WAVES
It’s full speed ahead for the 40th annual Ottawa Boat and Sportsmen’s Show Feb. 19 – 22 at the EY Centre. This year promises to be one of the biggest shows in its 40-year history with modern yachts complete with fully equipped living spaces to speedboats with built-in radar and top of the line entertainment consoles.
-
-
-
-
MONTREAL BOAT SHOW: FEB 5 TO 8, 2015
The Quebec Marine Association (QMA) invites boating enthusiasts on February 5th-8th, 2015 at the 16th edition of the Montreal Boats and Water Sports’ Show. This year is once again marked by a most festive atmosphere, with an event that is expected to be more impressive in all aspects. The figures are enough to make your head spin: 275 exhibitors, more than 450 boats spread over an exhibition area of over 275,000 square feet which is 17 times the Bell Centre ice.
-
-
-
NEW MARINA ARRIVING THIS YEAR AT THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE
Poralu Marine has been selected by Edgewater Resources to design, manufacture the aluminum docks and fingers for their new first class marina at Brooklyn Bridge Park which will directly connect the City of Brooklyn to the water. The marina is seamlessly integrated into the surrounding landscape with both challenges of the updated hurricane water surge levels and subway tunnel interference being resolved by utilizing Seaflex anchoring technology. In order to offer a good protection from the waves mainly caused by the ferry traffic a floating concrete breakwater engineered and manufactured by Marinetek will be installed on the outside perimeter.
-
-
HEART OF GEORGIAN BAY REBRANDS AREA WITH ONE STRONG VOICE
The newly minted Heart of Georgian Bay brand was unveiled on Jan 22, 2105 at a presentation at the Midland Cultural Centre in Midland, Ontario. Mayors and representatives from all four areas of Southern Georgian Bay, Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay and Tiny were on hand to proudly introduce their new brand, all speaking with one voice.
-
-
ABYC MARINE CORROSION CERTIFICATION COURSE
Four day Corrosion Certification course hosted by Port Credit Yacht Club, with instructor Kevin Ritz is designed and intended for those with a minimum of 3-5 years practical experience in the marine field. It is highly recommended that certification candidates already have ABYC electrical certification before attempting the corrosion certification program.
-
-
-
CHART A COURSE FOR THE HALIFAX INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
Featuring the largest and most sought-after brands of boats and boating equipment in Eastern Canada, the Halifax International Boat Show includes boats ranging in size from 6′ to over 40′. Visitors will see runabouts, cruisers, motor yachts, sail boats, sailing dinghies, pontoon boats, bass boats, inflatables, RIBS and personal water craft. The show also offers exhibits of marine equipment, marine engines, diesel, gas, outboard and inboard, of marine electronics and accessories, of docks and dock builders.
-
THE BOATING COMMUNITY HAS LOST A GREAT MEMBER, GEORGE CLAVELLE
The Canadian boating community has lost a treasured member this week. George Clavelle passed away on January 20. Amoung his many contributions to boating, upon retirement, George was also involved with the Manitoba Lodges andOutfitters Association and the Mid-Canada Marine Dealers Association. He always spent summers at the lake (Gull Lake, Bissett and Falcon Lake) with his family and friends. Below is George’s obituary
-
-
