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BRIGHT, SOLAR-POWERED LIGHT STICKS TO ANY SMOOTH SURFACE
Now is the right time to switch to solar-powered, internal lighting. The LightShip from Davis Instruments enables users to deliver portable, solar-powered LED lighting to boats, RVs, cabins or homes at a low cost. It also serves as a safety light in case of fire or other emergency when the electricity goes out, automatically illuminating a room during a power outage. -
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NOTED INDUSTRY TRAINER JD SCHMID JOINS SEA RAY
Well-known marine trainer JD Schmid has joined Sea Ray as Director of Product Training. Prior to joining Sea Ray, Schmid was a partner at the Sales Institute for Excellence. A longtime member of the recreational boating community, he has successfully started and operated a boat dealership before deepening his involvement with professional training. -
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HIGH PERFORMANCE COATINGS PROVIDED TO EXTREME SAILING SERIES
AkzoNobel has entered into a two-year partnership to supply the Extreme Sailing Series™ – an annual global stadium racing circuit featuring some of the latest high performance hull coatings. Bringing the action to a larger public with sailing close to shore, and dramatically increasing the pace on the water, the adrenaline-fueled sailing event offers a fresh approach to the sport of sailing. -
INNOVATIVE MATERIAL SOLUTIONS TO BE FEATURED AT MATERIAL CONNEXION DISPLAY AT IBEX
Material ConneXion's cutting-edge interactive Materials Library will be featured at The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX). This must-see exhibition will feature fabric and material solutions ensured to make an impact in the marine industry. The Material ConneXion display will be located in the Composites Pavilion on the show floor at the Tampa Convention Center, September 30-October 2. -
DESIGN AWARD METS (DAME) CALLS FOR ENTRIES
The DAME (Design Award METS) – the world’s most prestigious design competition for new marine equipment and accessories – is now open for entries. As the organiser of METS, Amsterdam RAI invites this year’s exhibitors to enter their most innovative designs to be judged by an independent, international jury. Exhibitors wishing to submit products for the DAME 2014 should complete the online application by 19 September 2014. -
REC BOAT HOLDINGS DEBUTS NEW 2015 MODELS TO GLOBAL NETWORK OF DEALERS
Rec Boat Holdings presented their model year 2015 products to a worldwide audience of retailers August 12th at their annual dealer meeting. The company held the meeting at their home base of operations in Cadillac, Michigan. The dealer networks for all four of the company’s brands converged on the two-day session. -
2014 EASTER SEALS REGATTA RAISES OVER $159,000
There was sun, sun and fun at last weekend’s National Bank Easter Seals Charity Regatta at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, sponsored by Canadian Yachting magazine. Twenty-one boats participated in the PHRF race with flying sails and no-flying sails divisions, and helped raise $159,000 for Vancouver Easter Seals House. Funds raised by the event support the day-to-day operations of this special place.
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WEST MARINE ANNOUNCES NEXT NEW PRODUCT REVIEW DAY
"In keeping with West Marine's mission passion for the water, we are always on the lookout for great innovations in boating, fishing, paddling and sailing gear," said CEO, Matt Hyde. "Our semi-annual New Product Review Day presents a terrific opportunity for vendors and inventors to meet personally with West Marine Category Managers. -
NUMBERS UP AT 2014 LAKE UNION BOATS AFLOAT SHOW
Regular attendees at Seattle's 36th annual Lake Union Boats Afloat Show will notice quite a few new attractions this year -from the addition of seminars and in-water docking classes to a new layout, new exhibitors, new food vendors, and entertainment for the kids provided by Disney Radio. First-timers will no doubt be mesmerized by the wide variety of boats on display-from sport boats to sailboats, trawlers to mega yachts and everything in between. This year's show is also notable for having more boats than any time since 2007. The show opens on Wednesday September 10th and continues through Sunday 14th, 2014 and is sponsored by Word Yachts. -
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B&G ANNOUNCES FREE SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR ZEUS FAMILY OF SAILING CHARTPLOTTERS
Tulsa, Okla. – B&G, a leader in the manufacture of instruments and marine electronics for sailing, announced today a free software update for Zeus, Zeus Touch and Zeus2 Multifunction Displays. These updates add new features to the Zeus family of products and closer integration with the new B&G H5000 instrument system. -
