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THINKDEM RELEASES THE 5TH GENERATION OF BOATDEALERS.CA
Digital Era Media Inc., new age digital media publishers of Canadian marine & powersports listing sites has announced that it has launched the 5th generation of BoatDealers.ca. This new version provides numerous improvements, optimizations, andperformance increases. Additional services are also planned. -
BENETEAU ANNOUNCES BENETEAU CUP AND RENDEZVOUS SCHEDULE
Beneteau America announces an extensive schedule of owners’ events including 16 Owners Rendezvous and 4 Beneteau Cup series tobe held in North America this Summer and through Fall. -
TIARA YACHTS WELCOMES ED HUCK MARINE TO DEALER NETWORK
Tiara Yachts is excited to announce the appointment of Ed Huck Marine as its newest dealer for the Ontario, Canada market. Ed Huck Marine, located in the beautiful village of Rockport, Ontario, provides 1000 Islands boaters the most enjoyable recreational experience by offering the finest facilities, products and knowledgeable staff available. The marina is celebrating their 125th year in business -
EMAIL MARKETING LAW IN CANADA HAS CHANGED … ARE YOU READY?
The NEW Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) comes into effect on July 1st. If your business sends emails or texts from Canada or to Canada, CASL impacts you. This free 30-minute webinar hosted by Tracey Hart, Director of Marketing for Discover Boating Canada and presented by Lonnie Brodkin-Schneider of Miller Thomson LLP, a national Canadian law firm, will cover basic CASL requirements and how to ensure your marketing efforts are compliant. Learn best practices for your business, from gathering emails to sending marketing newsletters andTED GOZZARD OF BAYFIELD YACHTS AND GOZZARD YACHTS HAS PASSED AWAY
NMMA CANADA RECEIVES FUNDING FOR DISCOVER BOATING HANDS-ON SKILLS TRAINING
New On-Water Boating Clinics to be introduced at Montreal In-Water, Toronto and Vancouver Boat Shows The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada has announced that it has received $87,225 in funding from Transport Canada to support the Discover Boating Hands-On Skills Training program for three years, a national program designed to educate Canadians to become confident and safe boaters.READY TO DROP ANCHOR, PORT CREDIT BOAT SHOW ALREADY 85% SOLD OUT
The first annual Port Credit Boat Show is 85% sold out. Sponsored by Canadian Yachting, Erin Park Lexus and Snug Harbour Seafood Bar & Grill and featuring more than 50 boats and 40 exhibitors, the Port Credit Boat Show offers visitors a head-start on summer and the chance to shop for everything they’ll need for the new boating season. “We’ve got it all,” says Show Manager Scott MacInnes, “from stand-up yoga paddle boats to a $1.4 million Neptunus 55 Express, there’s something for every level of boater and every price range.”GARMIN ENTERS AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE ASSETS OF FUSION ELECTRONICS
Garmin Ltd. has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Fusion Electronics Limited and its subsidiaries. Fusion is a privately-held provider of integrated marine audio equipment, headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. The completion of the acquisition, which is subject tocustomary conditions, is expected to occur on June 30, 2014.SIMRAD YACHTING JOINS THE BILLFISH FOUNDATION
Simrad has announced that it has joined The Billfish Foundation and is one of their 2014 tagging program sponsors. The Foundation has developed the world’s largest private billfish-tagging database as a result of itsTag and Release Program. Simrad Yachting’s partnership will help the Foundation advance this cornerstone sustainability and advocacy program, as well as support its efforts to advance the conservation of billfish andassociated species worldwide.EXTRA-WIDE SHRINK WRAP PROTECTS OVERSIZED ASSETS
Larger and oversized assets need just as much protection from the elements as smaller items. Now they can be shrink wrapped just as easily with Dr. Shrink's new 60' wide premium shrink wrap. With the large width, it's much simpler to cover extra-large machinery, boats, RVs or any other equipment during transport or storage. It also enables one-piece coverage, further streamlining the shrink wrap installation process.INTERLUX AND AWLGRIP TO TRANSFER TO STRATEGIC MANUFACTURING FACILITIES
AkzoNobel’s Yacht Coatings business has announced that it will cease operations at its facility in Union, New Jersey. Production of the Interlux® brand will be transferred to its strategic facility in Houston, Texas where the company manufactures Marine and Protective Coatings for North America. Awlgrip® production will transfer to AkzoNobel’s state of the art facility at Sassenheim in the Netherlands. These changes are part of the business’s strategic goal of consolidating operations at its major locations to enable better customer service, improved operational productivity and investments in technology.THE MOORINGS RELEASES NEW CHARTER APP FOR THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
Customers with The Moorings will now have access to a range of chartering information for the British Virgin Islands with The Moorings BVI Yacht Charter Guide app. The interactive app will provide charterers with essential information on cruising the BVI and is a preliminary resource before starting a trip as well as a go-to throughout the charter. The app gives access to detailed boating regulations and navigation plus valuable information on BVI dining, safety, and history.NMMA PARTICIPATES IN TRANSPORT CANADA RECREATIONAL BOATING ADVISORY MEETING
The bi-annual Canadian Marine Advisory Council (CMAC) meeting hosted in late April by Transport Canada provided the industry with a number of important updates. Transport Canada is planning on amending the regulations for the pleasure craft operator competency program, a process that could take a couple of years to come into effect. The changes being considered would require rental boat providers, course providers and their affiliates follow an accreditation program. In addition, a standard instructor's manual would be implemented for course providers providing training to boaters which they would have to keep updated as per the regulations.
