Changing Scene

A solid attendance throughout the weekend made the Pride Marine Group recent open house and truckload sale is great event over the April 24- 26 2015 weekend.

Celebrating 25 years of helping to sell boats and promote boating, the Port Credit In-Water Boat Show continues to attract an ever increasing enthusiastic audience of seasoned and novice boaters.  

CDI Electronics today announced the launch of a program to repair Ficht Electronic Fuel Injection (“EFI”) units manufactured from 1997 to the present time.  Johnson/Evinrude (BRP) no longer manufactures or services Ficht EFI’s, and Aftermarket service options have been very limited.

Which companies and products are making significant contributions to marine technology? How can your company benefit from this award-winning technology?

Mercury Marine was recently honoured with the “Most Eco-Friendly Marine Business Award” for the second consecutive year.   Mercury received the award during the 2015 China (Shanghai) International Boat Show for its 75-115hp FourStroke Outboard Engine platform. 

ClipperTelemed+ has named the yacht that will showcase its maritime-focused services globally during the 40,000 mile-long Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.

The 24th Annual National Bank Easter Seals Charity Regatta takes place Saturday, July 18th, 2015 at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club. The Regatta will be run as a PHRF handicap race and will offer flying and no flying sails divisions.

Beneteau America is pleased to announce the arrival of the Oceanis 38, Ours Blanc (White Bear), in Annapolis next week, just in time for the Annapolis Spring Boat Show, April 24-26.

The 25th International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) celebrates over two decades of marine innovation, technology, and excellence.  IBEX, the largest trade event for boat building, design and maintenance, will offer valuable networking events as well as educational opportunities.

Boating BC members who attended April 14th’s AGM were treated to a beautiful day at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club.   

This e-SEMINAR is open to YBAA members and CPYB designated Yacht Sales Professionals who are Principals, Owners and Managers.. Please take note of new Participation Guidelines before registering. Participation is limited to the first 30 registrants!

Two years of hard work by the NMEA 2000® Standard Committee have culminated in an updated and significantly improved version of the internationally accepted network standard.

The Canadian Boating community has lost one of their own with the passing of Jack Mason. His obituary and details of the service follow.

Boating Industry Canada magazine is proud to introduce our new, interactive digital magazine!  Did you leave your copy on the dock…

GE has announced that it will create a simpler, more valuable company by reducing the size of its financial businesses through the sale of most GE Capital assets and by focusing on continued investment and growth in its world-class industrial businesses.