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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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BRUNSWICK APPOINTS SCHWABERO PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, PFEIFER NAMED PRESIDENT OF MERCURY MARINE

Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) has announced that Mark D. Schwabero has been elected to the newly created

post of president and chief operating officer, reporting to Dustan E. McCoy, chairman and chief executive

officer.

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PROMOTING SAFE BOATING PRACTICES TO CANADIANS

North American Safe Boating Awareness Week will take place across Canada from May 17th to May 23rd, 2014. The purpose of this initiative, managed by the CSBC (Canadian Safe Boating Council) and its partners, is to promote safe and responsible boating practices to the estimated 16 million recreational boaters in Canada.

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VALVTECT AND SEA BORN BOATS TEAM UP TO PREVENT ETHANOL GASOLINE PROBLEMS

ValvTect Petroleum is proud to announce that Composite Research, makers of Sea Born, Spyder and Sundance boat brands will include a sample of ValvTect Ethanol Gasoline Treatment with each new boat to help its new boat owners avoid problems that can be caused by ethanol blended gasoline.

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CLEAN WAKE PROGRAM TARGETS ONTARIO COTTAGE OWNERS

Recreational boaters can take action for cleaner lakes and better health. Summerhill Impact, in partnership with Environment Canada and Honda Canada Inc., has launched the 2014 Clean Wake Program in Ontario just in time for the start of cottage season. Clean Wake offers recreational boaters a chance to trade-in their old polluting conventional two-stroke outboard engines in exchange for a ten percent discount towards the purchase of a new Honda four-stroke outboard engine. All old and inefficient two-stroke engines collected will be responsibly recycled through certified auto recyclers.

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MCMURDO GROUP COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF TECHNO-SCIENCES

McMurdo Group has announced the successful acquisition of Techno-Sciences, Inc. (TSi), a leading provider of SAR satellite ground stations, integrated emergency response center systems and coastal surveillance solutions. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. TSi’s Beltsville, Maryland location becomes the U.S. Headquarters for McMurdo Group, a division of Orolia (NYSE Alternext Paris – FR0010501015 – ALORO), global specialist in critical Global Navigation Satellite System solutions.

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COASTAL CRAFT CONCORD 65 DEBUTS AT 2014 VICTORIA HARBOUR BOAT SHOW

Canadian Yachting joined Jeff Rhodes, president of Coastal Craft, on his delivery of the new CC 65 Concord to Victoria’s Inner Harbour for the floating boat show May 1-4. It was our opportunity to experience the performance and ride of this smart, stylish new yacht, the largest launch to date by the Gibsons BC builder. But the trip also gave some key contributors to the project a chance to see the finished product of their work. We stopped at Port Sidney, just north of Victoria, to collect yacht designer Gregory Marshall and six members

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U.S. RECREATIONAL BOATING INDUSTRY TO GATHER IN WASHINGTON, DC FOR AMERICAN BOATING CONGRESS

Employees from across all sectors of the U.S. recreational boating industry are gathering on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on May 5-7, 2014 during the annual American Boating Congress (ABC) to advocate on behalf of the industry’s 338,000 workers and 88 million boaters.

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NMMA WELCOMES ABBRA AS NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBER

ABBRA, the American Boat Builders and Repair Association, based in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, joins NMMA as an associate member. Founded in 1943, ABBRA is a national marine trade organization that represents, is dedicated to, and seeks to strengthen and encourage professionalism in the boat building, marine service and boat repair industry. ABBRA is focused on the professional development, training, education and the sharing of knowledge and the search for solutions to common problems for over 250 boatyards, repairers and associated industries in the United States, Canada and abroad.

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MERCURY ENERTIA ECO PROPELLER NAMED TOP PRODUCT

Boating Industry magazine announced yesterday the Mercury ECO Propeller has been named a 2014 Boating Industry Top Product of the year. The winning products were selected based on many factors, including innovation, impact on the industry and how they advanced their category or created a new category.

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TRAC ECOLOGICAL SEWCLEAN SEWAGE SYSTEM CLEANER

Clogs and nasty odours can be removed quickly and safely from sewage systems with safe, non-toxic and biodegradable SEWClean® from TRAC Ecological Green Products.

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COOLS AS ICE CAPS AND FLAPS

Cool As Ice Caps are specially designed caps w/ detachable pouches to hold a cool pack or ice. Great for any outdoor activity to reduce heat stress, discomfort and fatigue. The washable and durable canvas material w/ sewn in vinyl lining extends the cooling effect and prevents liquid from leaking.

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FUGAWI X-TRAVERSE NOW INDUSTRY’S LARGEST DOWNLOADABLE CHART COLLECTION

Software manufacturer Northport Systems Inc. has announced that its popular Fugawi X-Traverse online service now supports over twenty million square miles of coastal, river and lake coverage, making X-Traverse the largest online provider of navigational content in the world. X-Traverse offers more than 160 product options including 45 fishing charts, 105 navigation charts, and several weather services from brands such as the award-winning Navionics cartography, Canadian Hydrographic Service, nv charts, TRAK MAPS, Swedish Hydrographica, New Zealand’s nzMariner, Hilton Realtime-Navigator fishing maps, Theyr Weather and more.

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FROM OUR READERS – SABRE FOLLOW UP

The very, very first “yacht” built by Sabre Yachts was called a Sabre Scow. They were built in Pointe Claire Quebec by Roger Hewson circa mid-1960’s. Later, I don’t recall when, Roger moved the company to Maine.

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FREE DOWNLOADABLE VARNISH GUIDE FROM INTERLUX

Interlux® has produced a handy free guide to help boat owners understand the most common applications of varnish and to offer expert advice for doing your own brightwork.

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GARMIN® INTRODUCES GNX MARINE INSTRUMENTS OFFERING MULTIPLE BACKLIGHTING OPTIONS AND LOW POWER CONSUMPTION

Garmin International Inc.has introduced the GNX 20 and GNX 21, the newest offerings in the premier Garmin marine instrumentation lineup. Â Boasting fully customizable displays and low power consumption, the GNX 20 and GNX 21 provide the most pivotal marine information for both sail and power boating.

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BENETEAU PARTNERS WITH RACE CAR DRIVER TOWNSEND BELL

Beneteau America announces its partnership with Townsend Bell, professional race car driver and new brand ambassador for Beneteau’s lines of powerboats. Beneteau will be a personal sponsor of Bell’s No. 6 Robert Graham – KV Racing Technology Chevrolet/Dallara/Firestone in the 2014 Indianapolis 500 on May 25, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Ind

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