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MARLOW-HUNTER RENDEZVOUS AT SPECIALTY YACHTS IS INDEED SPECIAL

The 2014 summer rendezvous schedule starts with truly something special, "We congratulate our long time dealer consistently in the Top 10 in sales and customer service on being in business for 50 years", stated Mr. John T Peterson, President of Marlow-Hunter, LLC. "And there isn't a better way to kick off the season, than to be at the Specialty Yachts Rendezvous for the 35th consecutive year," Peterson went on to elaborate..

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WITH OVER 500 EXHIBITORS ALREADY REGISTERED THE INTERNATIONAL BOATBUILDERS’ EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE SHOW FLOOR IS SOLD OUT

The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), taking place September 29 – October 2, 2014 at the Tampa Convention Center, has announced that the show floor is sold out. The event will host 510 exhibitors, of which 102 are new for 2014, on a show floor that will be nearly 100,000 square feet of exhibit space, dock space, and on-the-water demonstrations, three new pavilions, and special feature areas including The Connected Boat and Material Connexion.

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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR 2014 NMEA CONFERENCE & EXPO

Attendee registration is now open for the 2014 NMEA International Marine Electronics Conference & Expo, to be held October 8–11 at the Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort in Fort Myers, Florida.

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Ron Kelly of Bayview Yacht Harbour Says Good-bye

We would like to extend our condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Ron Kelly who passed away on Tuesday May 27, 2014. Ron was the founder of Bayview Yacht Harbour in Portland, Ontario.

Please see below a write-up that was sent to us by Boating Ontario and written by Mike Kelly. Thank you.

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INVASIVE SPECIES – TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING

Learning for a Sustainable Future and York University are partnering to facilitate this 3-day PD experience

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TED GOZZARD – June 13, 1933 to May 15, 2014

Ted Gozzard is described as a traditionalist, a firm believer in quality and craftsmanship. Raised in Sheffield, England, Ted apprenticed as a carpenter-joiner and gradually earned his journeyman’s papers in boat building, masonry and carpentry. When Ted came to Ontario he worked in the construction business in London, Ontario and designed and supervised the construction of homes and subdivisions there. In his spare time he had built and was sailing a much modified Thunderbird.

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CANADA’S TITANIC: THE EMPRESS OF IRELAND OPENING AND COMMEMORATIVE STAMP UNVEILING

Maritime Museum of BC is hosting with Canada Post and Salvation Army representation to unveil the stamp. Also, several Empress of Ireland notables including collector Chris Klausen will be at the event. Bruce Ivany, a local resident and descendant of an Empress of Ireland survivor will cut ribbon officially opening the gallery.

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THETFORD MARINE NAMED AMONG IBBI TOP 10 SUPPLIERS

Thetford Marine was recently rated among the top 10 IBBI (Independent Boat Builders, Inc.) suppliers for 2014. The annual ranking is determined through a survey of all IBBI boatbuilder members.

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MERCURY MARINE HONOURED FOR ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND EFFICIENCY PRACTICES

Mercury Marine, has been honored for its commitment to energy efficiency and management. Though incentives offered by the Utilities and Focus on Energy program, Mercury Marine has qualified for incentives for the projects related to their Product Development and Engineering facility.

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FUGAWI ANNOUNCES $10 NV DIGITAL CHARTS

Industry leading online chart service Fugawi X-Traverse, has announced incredible new pricing for NV Digital Charts. Designed for use with the popular iNavX iOS app, NV charts of the United States East Coast and the Caribbean are now available for download.

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PORT CREDIT SPRING BOAT SHOW OFFERED ENTHUSIASTIC CROWDS AND GREAT ATTENDANCE

The Port Credit Spring Boat Show this past weekend was a huge success. With the weather cooperating the crowds were able to enjoy a terrific venue and browse the boats and exhibits available. Show organizers were thrilled with the number of people who came by to have a good time and check out the offerings.

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ABYC PRESENTS AN IMPORTANT BOATYARD SAFETY WEBINAR JUNE 5

Attention boatyard technicians, management, surveyors, and any other personnel frequenting the boatyard environment! The ABYC and ABBRA present a special webinar, June 5, 2014 from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm EST, called "Electrical Safety in the Boatyard Environment".

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MERCURY MARINE CANADA AND CRELOGIX ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION

Mercury Marine Canada and Crelogix Acceptance Corporation announced today a new partnership which will see the creation and implementation of a new consumer finance program for Mercury’s Canadian consumers.

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Transport Canada Has Released the 2014 Safe Boating Guide

The 2014 Canadian Safe Boating Guide is published by Transport Canada as a resource to make sure that you know the regulations that apply to boating and that you learn more about safe and responsible boating practices.

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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, and

performance increases. Additional services are also planned.

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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 to

be held in North America this Summer and through Fall.

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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

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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 and

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TED GOZZARD OF BAYFIELD YACHTS AND GOZZARD YACHTS HAS PASSED AWAY

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Ted passed away peacefully at home on May 15, 2014. As many of you know, it has been a difficult struggle for both Ted and Jan since his stroke almost 5 years ago… but even so he kept on adding value to every one's lives right until the end.

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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.

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