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3D DIGITAL WORKSHOP TO BE OFFERED AT IBEX

3D Printing will be featured at The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), taking place September 29-October 2, 2014 at the Tampa Convention Center. IBEX will partner with Robert McNeel & Associates, Miami's RhinoFabStudio, and DRS Technologies, Inc. Advanced Marine Technology Center, to offer live demonstrations and educational workshops for attendees on 3D printing and scanning technologies applicable to the marine industry.

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CARLA DEMARIA KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT METS 2014

Amsterdam RAI has announced that the keynote speaker at the prestigious Breakfast Briefing at METS 2014 will be Carla Demaria, President of Monte Carlo Yachts. As the first woman to make this major address to the global maritime community – a popular feature on the calendar for 27 years – Demaria will share her unique insights gained in a distinguished career in the boatbuilding sector. The Breakfast Briefing and the opening ceremony of METS 2014 that follows are on Tuesday 18 November in Amsterdam RAI.

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VOLUNTARY RECALL AFFECTS HANDLEBAR AND STEERING ASSEMBLY

BRP has issued a voluntary recall of its new Spark personal watercraft. In a note to Sea-Doo watercraft owners dated July 15, the Valcourt, Quebec-based company notes it is conducting a voluntary safety recall of “some 2014 Sea-Doo watercraft models” in order to correct a defect in the steering column and handlebar assembly.

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A NEW BOAT EVERY WEEK!

Kawartha boaters can test-drive Paris Marine boats at Harbour Town. Peterborough Boaters in the Kawartha Area will get the opportunity to test drive a different boat every week throughout the summer of 2014, thanks to an exciting new partnership between Paris Marine Family Boating Centre and Harbour Town McCracken's Landing on Stony Lake.

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BOATING BC ANNOUNCES A NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Boating BC has announced the hiring of a new Executive Director effective June 15th 2014. “We are very

excited to announce that Lisa Geddes has been appointed to lead Boating BC Association’s business affairs

moving forward” said Don Prittie, President of Boating BC.

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IBEX EDUCATION OFFERS NEW & IMPROVED SUPER SESSIONS AND FREE EXHIBITOR WORKSHOPS

There are several new ways for marine professionals to access dynamic education at The International

BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), taking place September 29-October 2, 2014 at the Tampa

Convention Center. In addition to the Seminar Series offering 55 seminars – there will be nine Super Sessions offered on Monday, September 29th and an additional 21 exhibitor workshops being offered throughout

the show on the exhibit floor.

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STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY JOINS FIGHT TO PREVENT ASIAN CARP FROM ENTERING THE GREAT LAKES

A new Asian carp science lab will be opening in Burlington, Ontario, as announced recently by the Honourable

Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Regional Minister for Southwestern

Ontario, joined by Member of Parliament for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound Larry Miller.

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WIARTON HARBOUR GETS INJECTION OF $140+ MILLION

Larry Miller, MP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and

Oceans, announced that the Government of Canada will invest in a significant project at the Wiarton Harbour.

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BRP EXPANDS ITS EVINRUDE DEALER NETWORK

BRP has added more than 50 new Evinrude dealers to its rapidly expanding dealer network in recent months.

These new dealers from Florida to Alberta, Canada will offer the complete line-up of BRP’s Evinrude E-TEC

outboard engines as well as provide top-of-the-line service and parts on all Evinrude products, as well as

on existing Johnson products.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN PROCLAIMS JULY 14 AS MERCURY MARINE DAY

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Reggie Newson today presented Mercury Marine with a proclamation signed by Governor Scott Walker declaring July 14 as Mercury Marine Day in the State of Wisconsin.

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SAIL CANADA PARTNERS WITH VOLVO CARS OF CANADA

Sail Canada and Volvo Cars of Canada are proud to announce a three-year partnership that will provide support for Sail Canada’s activities. The partnership will support all levels of sailing in Canada – from National Team programs, to youth and development activities and most importantly, grassroots sailing organizations across the country. Volvo Canada and its network of 38 retailers will participate in over six events hosted by Sail Canada and its provincial affiliates every year.

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CANADA’S NEW BOATING SKILLS SERIES LAUNCHES TUESDAY JULY 15

Discover Boating Hands-On Skills Training, a series created to provide boaters of all experience levels practical education to boat safely and confidently on the water, is launching in Canada for the first time this year at the Montreal In-Water Boat Show, Toronto International Boat Show and Vancouver International Boat Show. Media are invited to participate in a special training session in Toronto on July 15 – get behind the helm to find out first-hand what participants can expect from the program’s training.

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MDCE ON TRACK FOR GROWTH

Sponsorship and exhibitor support to date exceeds the same period last year. Manufacturer and supplier support of the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo is up 20 percent as of the end of June, compared to the same time last year.

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TUG CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARDED TO BRACEWELL MARINE GROUP

Ledcor's Marine Division has announced that it has awarded the construction of two A.G. McIlwain-designed tugs to Bracewell Marine Group Ltd. The two tugs will be built concurrently at the Bracewell shipyard facility at Shelter Island Marina located on the South Arm of the Fraser River in Richmond, B.C., and will be delivered in an 11 month time frame.

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CANADIAN CLAIMS VICTORY IN WORLD’S LONGEST, TOUGHEST OCEAN RACE

Vancouver’s Eric Holden, 34, skipper of team Henri Lloyd claims the overall victory in the Clipper 2013-14 Round the World Yacht Race which returns to London in a Thames Parade in front of thousands of supporters 12 July.

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NAVICO ANNOUNCES NEW BASE OF OPERATIONS

Navico has announced the relocation of its corporate office in Nashua, NH to a new location in Merrimack, NH. This new location will allow Navico to further streamline its productivity and will be fully operational by July 28th.

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PRINCESS YACHTS AMERICA NAMES CANADIAN DEALER

Princess Yachts America has appointed Performance Marine as the dealer for Princess yachts in Quebec. Performance Marine is a well-established sales and service dealer serving the Province of Quebec, Canada, for over 28 years.

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VALVTECT PETROLEUM PRODUCTS ANNOUNCES NEW MARKETING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM WITH AM

ValvTect Petroleum is pleased to announce its new joint marketing partnership with the Association of Marina Industries (AMI).

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Route Halifax St.Pierre Race Keeps an Eye on Hurricane Arthur’s Potential

A fleet of ocean racing sail boats will leave Halifax harbour on Tues., July 8th, 2014. The fleet for “Route Halifax Saint-Pierre 2014” will start in Halifax harbour at noon and then race on a 353-mile course to the French islands of Saint-Pierre et Miquelon. This is the seventh edition of this challenging international event that connects American, Canadian and French sailors. Racing takes the boats on the waters of the Atlantic Ocean along Nova Scotia, through the Cabot Strait and on to Saint-Pierre et Miquelon. This is an ISAF Category 2 race.

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MOSQUITO CREEK 8TH ANNUAL BOAT SHOW SEPTEMBER 18-21, 2014

We have a great deal to celebrate this year: it's the 51st Year Anniversary of Mosquito Creek Marina, owned and operated by the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumix (Squamish Nation), and last year we became Western Canada's largest floating boat show! Our 2014 show had 165 boats displayed along 2,500 feet of dock space, 70 display booths, plus broker hospitality tents and demonstration slips for sea trials.

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