SUCCESS BEYOND THE BOUNDARIES OF EUROPE – THE HANSE 575 IS CROWNED “BOAT OF THE YEAR” IN CHINA
The winner of the "Asian Marine & Boating Awards 2014" was announced last weekend at the "China (Shanghai) International Boat Show 2014".
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SABRE YACHTS 3000TH HULL, A SABRE 48 SALON EXPRESS, SHIPS FROM THE BOAT BUILDERS RAYMOND YARD
The very first Sabre yacht, was a Sabre 28 sailboat appropriately named Patience. Sabre repurchased her from her original owners ten years ago. She is still in perfect condition but like any 40 year old boat she did need some attention to get her back to her Bristol condition. She had been sold in 1971 to our local dealership Handy Boat and her retail price with options was $14,335.00. -
PATOS ISLAND RACE TRACKER FAILURE
During the recent Patos Island Race hosted by Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club (SNSYC) racers and fans were disappointed in the Race Tracker provided by the Swiftsure International Race organization when it failed during the race. The Swiftsure organization deeply regrets this failure that persisted despite making every effort to solve the difficulties during the race. The problem, however, did not originate with the Swiftsure Race Tracker technology which displays the data feed from the SPOT units located on each competing boat. The failure was related to a Globalstar server that receives the data feed via satellite. They were unable to identify and correct the source of the technical failure before the end of the Patos Island Race leaving the race with no tracking/viewing system. Globalstar has assured us that it has since corrected the problem. -
MERCURY MARINE WINS MOST ECO-FRIENDLY MARINE BUSINESS AWARD
Mercury Marine was recently honored with the “Most Eco-Friendly Marine Business Award” at the 2014 China International Boat Show in Shanghai for its new lightweight 370hp Mercury Diesel TDI 4.2L engine. At cruise, the Mercury Diesel TDI 4.2L engine offers up to 50 percent fuel savings compared to the equivalent performance of a gasoline engine in a similar vessel. In addition, the TDI 4.2L engine is 600 pounds lighter than comparable engines. -
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2014 VICTORIA BOAT SHOW IS SAILING INTO VICTORIA’S INNER HARBOUR THIS MAY
Vancouver Island’s premiere in-water boat show, the 2014 Victoria Harbour Boat Show, returns to the pristine waters of Victoria’s Inner Harbour, May 1-4, 2014. Hosted by the British Columbia Yacht Brokers Association, the 24thannual show will host an array of new specialfeatures, boats and boating products to kick off the 2014 boating season. -
INTERNATIONAL SUPERYACHT COATINGS CONFERENCE 2014
The next edition of the International Superyacht Coatings Conference (ISCC) will be held in Amsterdam on 11 and 12 December 2014. The ISCC brings together the superyacht industry to exchange information and discuss the latest developments in the field of coatings. Superyacht coatings take up a significant part of a yacht’s building process and overall budget, and its importance is reflected in this fully dedicated conference. Decisions taken during the ISCC will subsequently be implemented by the industry, making it a must-attend event for all parties in the superyacht sector. -
WE ASKED PARKS CANADA – CAN BOATERS RUN GENERATORS IN THE PARK
We heard that there might be restrictions on generator use in the Thousand Islands National Park or other parks. So, we contacted Parks Canada and this is the official response to our question regarding the use of generators at Thousand Islands National Park: Thousand Islands National Park is a unique and authentic oasis of natural wonder in the heart of the Thousand Islands region. Parks Canada is committed to protecting and presenting this important treasured place for visitor enjoyment today and for future generations. -
IN-WATER BOAT SHOW MAKING WAVES AT BAYPORT YACHTING CENTRE MAY 30 TO JUNE 1 2014
There is a new boat show on Georgian Bay! Parkbridge Marinas have partnered with Pride Marine Group and Crate’s Lake Country Boats to host an exciting new “Welcome to the Water” In-Water Boat Show May 30th through June 1st at Bay Port Yachting Centre, Midland. This event will feature a wide variety of recreational watercraft – both power and sail. The Mariners Marketplace will offer a wide assortment of boating related products, accessories and “all things nautical”. -
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PORT OF ORILLIA SPRING BOAT & COTTAGE SHOW
Looking to buy or sell your boat? Do it at the Port of Orillia Spring Boat & Cottage Show, June 6th to 8th. There's always an excellent selection of boats from the privately owned to dealers and brokerage inventory. There’s also a park full of great cottage, outdoor and recreational equipment..PLUS the great tunes of the Orillia Blues Festival. -
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CANADIAN YACHTING MAGAZINE AND ONTARIO SAILING HONOURED JOHN OSBORN WITH THE LEGENDS OF ONTARIO SAILING AWARD ON APRIL 12TH AT THE RED CARPET GALA HELD AT THE OAKVILLE YACHT CLUB
The word legend implies that you have been around for a long time and John who has been racing sailboats for over 60 years it doesn’t seem that long. In addition to his sailing prowess John has also been in the marine industry for almost 50 years. In that time he has worked in boat building, spar and fitting manufacturing, sail making, and for the past number of years the as a distributor of marine hardware.
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RUSHTON GREGORY PROMOTES VIRGINIA CROCKER
Rushton Gregory Communications, a marketing communications agency specializing in the marine, outdoor, automotive and consumer electronics markets, announced today the promotion of Virginia Crocker to Account Executive. A former Public Relations Specialist, Crocker has been behind the scenes at Rushton Gregory for over a year and will now take on a more public role for Rushton Gregory with a focus on client and editorial relations.
