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THE INTERNATIONAL SUPERYACHT COATINGS CONFERENCE 2014
The International Superyacht Coatings Conference (ISCC), a prominent business-to-business event organised by Amsterdam RAI in association with ICOMIA and the Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss), will be held on 11 – 12 December 2014 at the Amsterdam RAI in The Netherlands. Specialising in superyacht coating processes and related rules and legislation, ISCC is much more than a conference and networking event – delegates will be encouraged to participate and contribute, not merely spectate. This highly interactive event will provide genuine opportunities to influence future decisions surrounding current issues facing the coatings industry. -
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OPERATION DRY WATER – CSBC – CIVIC HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Drinking and boating accounts for approximately 40% of boating-related fatalities on Canadian waterways. To raise awareness and reduce alcohol related deaths, the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) is launching year 2 of an initiative called “Operation Dry Water”. Its goal is to discourage this dangerous practice. -
IMITFAIR 2014 WELCOMES THE EUROPEAN INSTITUTE OF YACHT DESIGN AS NEW PARTNER ON BOARD
With the European Institute of Yacht Design as new partner, the first international marine interiors trade fair and convention IMITFair 2014 gains additional importance as central focal point for the industry: The European Institute of Yacht Design, engaged in numerous ground-breaking projects all around state of the art yacht design, guarantees the visitors of the Marine Interiors Fair and Convention deep insights in central fields of innovation of yacht design. -
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. -
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. -
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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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 InternationalBoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), taking place September 29-October 2, 2014 at the TampaConvention 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 throughoutthe show on the exhibit floor. -
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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-TECoutboard engines as well as provide top-of-the-line service and parts on all Evinrude products, as well ason existing Johnson products. -
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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. -
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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