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24TH PORT CREDIT IN-WATER BOAT SHOW CELEBRATES ITS 24TH YEAR

The Port Credit In-Water Boat Show celebrates its 24th year at the Port Credit Harbour Marina – September 12-14th (note new dates). The only show of its kind on Lake Ontario, the Port Credit Boat Show is THE early fall boat show to attend. Walk the docks and view over 100 new and USED power and sailboats showcased by yacht brokers and dealers from the Port Credit Harbour Marina, Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Pickering, and Muskoka.

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YOU ARE THE EYES AND EARS OF THE CASBAS!

We depend on YOU to make us aware of the goings on across Canada that warrant special recognition in the fields of recreational boating safety and environmental stewardship. And it’s simple too! Just fill in the nomination form below and provide as many details as possible including any newspaper clippings, photos, web site addresses, etc. Unfortunately, nominations submitted without appropriate details cannot be accepted. Also, please ensure the nominee is informed about the nomination. Nominations close on November 7, 2014.

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FOUR SHORT COURSES AT 2014 SNAME MARITIME CONVENTION PROVIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

SNAME Maritime Convention will offer professional engineers an opportunity to earn continuing education credits through one of four all-day courses scheduled during the 2014 SNAME Maritime Convention, October 20-25 at the Hyatt Regency in Houston, Texas.

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MARLOW MAINSHIP HOLDS PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION

Marlow-Hunter, LLC, the manufacturing arm for Hunter sailboats and Mainship trawlers, now known as Marlow-Hunter (MH) and Marlow-Mainship (MM), brought together dealers and prospective dealers for the formal unveiling of the revamped introduction of the MM32 and MM37 at Marlow Yachts Sales facility in Palmetto, FL. One portion of the day consisted of open water demos on both models from MM engineering and sales staff to Mr. David E. Marlow, owner and Chairman, taking the wheel of the new two head, two stateroom MM37. Built on a 40 chinned hull the MM37 has all the amenities one would expect from a Marlow product powered by twin 260hp Yanmar engines.

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WELCOME ABOARD (LITERALLY) FOR THE 2014 MONTREAL IN-WATER BOAT SHOW!

From September, 5th until the 7th, the Quebec Marine Association (QMA) will host the 5th edition of the Montreal In-Water Boat Show. The event will take place in the Old Port. For the 12 000 awaited visitors, this is a unique occasion to discover, free of charge, more than a hundred types of boats of all sizes in the heart of Montreal.

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WESTERN MARINE COMPANY APPOINTS NEW SALES REP TO INTERIOR BC AREA

Western Marine Company is pleased to announce that Mark Carter will assume sales responsibility for the BC Interior. Mark has been responsible for our business on the Sunshine Coast and is now expanding his territory to include the Okanagan, Shuswap and Kootenays.

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PORTABLE FRIDGE/FREEZERS DELIVER COLD WHEREVER NEEDED

Whether chilling snacks for a quick outing or supplying auxiliary cold storage for longer trips, a portable compressor refrigerator/freezer makes an ideal travel companion. Transportable Norcold NRF fridges from Thetford Marine, available in three sizes, are easy to move almost whenever and wherever extra refrigeration is required.

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TRAINING, EDUCATION AND NEW PRODUCTS HIGHLIGHT 2014 NMEA CONFERENCE & EXPO

New products, great training opportunities, new trends and the best face-to-face contact of the year await attendees of the 2014 NMEA International Marine Electronics Conference and Expo, to be held Oct. 8 – 11, in Fort Myers, Florida.

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MARINE FUEL HANDLING: TAKE THE SURVEY

Marine industry professionals involved with buying or selling fuel handling products are invited to participate in a short survey concerning customer satisfaction related to suppliers of fuel handling equipment.

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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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THE SAFARILAND GROUP NAMES SCOTT F. HARRIS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

The Safariland Group has announced the appointment of Scott F. Harris as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”).

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IMTRA LAUNCHES NEW SIGMA POWERLED DOWN LIGHT RANGE

Leading LED Manufacturer’s Newest Family of Fixtures Designed Specifically for Vessel Lighting Refits

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MERCURY PARTNERS WITH FOX SPORTS HOST ON E15 MESSAGE

Video from Barry Stokes shows the effects of high ethanol blend on marine engines

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PANGAEA SURVIVAL SUIT: 2014 JAMES DYSON AWARD CANADIAN ENTRY

Developed by a young industrial design student from Humber College, the PANGAEA is the only all-in-one survival suit system for professional competitive yachters, providing flexibility of use and increased chance of survival, when faced with extreme distress situations.

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IBEX’s OPENING NIGHT “PARTY FOR A PURPOSE” TO KICK OFF THE 2014 SHOW WITH FOOD, DRINKS, LIVE MUSIC, AND MORE

The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference will open with "Party for a Purpose" September 30, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Sail Pavilion outside the Tampa Convention Center.

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BENETEAU GROWS MORE THAN 50% IN THE NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

The 44th Annual Newport International Boat Show is right around the corner. As boating continues to attract the crowds, Beneteau America, already one of the largest exhibitors in the show, is growing its presence in the show by more than 50% with 16 powerboats and sailboats in the 2014 show.

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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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CHRIS-CRAFT® CATALINA 34 RENDERINGS REVEALED

Chris-Craft officially reveals the first-look at the all new Catalina 34. Set to premier at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show in October, the Catalina 34 will be the largest model to join the Catalina series for Chris-Craft.

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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.

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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.

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