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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.

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METS APPOINTS NEW SALES & ACCOUNT MANAGER

The Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS), the world’s leading B2B event of its kind, has appointed Roel Schoenmaker as its new sales & account manager. He replaces Rens-Jan van Vliet, who has taken on a new function within the Traffic domain at Amsterdam RAI, organisers of METS.

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IMBC OFFERS ONSITE REGISTRATION

Marina conference passes available at the Tampa Convention Center

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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.

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CDI ELECTRONIC IGNITION SERVICE SCHOOL

CDI Electronics is again conducting our annual Electronic Ignition Service School. We will have four, week-long classes available for you to choose from this year with the dates of our classes listed below. Please click on one of the dates to register.

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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.

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VANCOUVER BOAT SHOW 2015 POST-SHOW RECAP

Consensus among exhibitors was that this year’s show attracted serious and qualified buyers, the catalyst to driving sales, and new features attracted a new, younger demographic, a positive sign for the industry and future sales pipeline.

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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.

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THE DOCK SHOPPE IS BACK ON TORONTO’S WATERFRONT

The DOCK SHOPPE’s doors are open seven days a week as they build their new store.

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2015 VANCOUVER BOAT SHOW CLOSES ON A HIGH NOTE

With the Vancouver Boat Show barely having closed its doors exhibitors are reporting a very successful show. Show goers were treated to plenty of new boats at both locations, BC Place and Granville Island.

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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.

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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

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CRATES BELLEVILLE UNVEILS NEW LOGO

Crates Belleville is proud to release its new logo that will accompany all its branding moving forward. You will see this new logo used immediately in all future correspondence and on their website , with their signage slowly changed over by spring time.

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BENETEAU NAMED SPONSOR OF INTER-COLLEGIATE SAILING ASSOCIATION

Beneteau America announces its sponsorship of the Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association (ICSA), the governing authority for sailing competition at colleges and universities throughout the United States and in some parts of Canada.

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STANLEY BOATS WELCOMES JOHN SHEDDEN

Connor Industries’ Stanley Boats is pleased to announce that John Shedden has joined the firm effective immediately.

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COBALT BOATS AND MARKER ONE DONATE TO AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION AND FOLDS OF HONOR

Upon completion of the annual dealer meeting held this past fall at Table Rock Lake in Branson, Missouri, Cobalt Boats and Marker One were able to make two generous charity donations to the American Heart Association and Folds of Honor.

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NORTH AMERICA’S LARGEST INDOOR BOAT SHOW DELIVERS SOLID SALES TO LAUNCH 2015

Following on the heels of some of Ontario’s worst-ever winter weather, the 56th Toronto International Boat Show reported good to strong sales for many exhibitors with some falling short of expectations.

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VANCOUVER BOAT SHOW 2015 GRAND PRIZE

Win an amazing, all-inclusive, five-day/four-night fishing excursion for two, complete with flights, accommodation, professional guide and meals, courtesy of the Shearwater Resort and Marina.

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NMEA’S 2015 CONFERENCE AND EXPO TO BE HELD IN BALTIMORE

The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) has announced that the 2015 NMEA International Marine Electronics Conference & Expo will be held September 29–October 1 in Baltimore, at the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel. The NMEA Conference and Expo is the largest event in North America serving the marine electronics trade.

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BENETEAU LAUNCHES NEW CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

Beneteau announces the launch of its new Plain Talk Promise customer care program; the program extends the stem-to-stern Beneteau Limited Warranty to three years, and the hull and structure warranty of every new Beneteau to seven years against blisters, defects, and failure.

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