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GOST TO PROVIDE LIVE DEMOS OF GLOBAL REMOTE MARINE SECURITY, MONITORING, VIDEO SURVEILLANCE & GPS TRACKING

The GOST® (Global Ocean Security Technologies) Nav-Tracker line of GPS tracking systems utilitzes the Inmarsat Satellite Constellation for all communication and control, providing complete global coverage everywhere in the world except the extreme poles. Nav-Tracker systems report to the GOST Nav-Tracker website where customers can add up to 10 recipients to receive emails/text messages from the system, as well as remotely arm and disarm a 500-meter geofence around the vessel. If the boat moves outside of the geofence when armed, the system will send geofence breach messages with the speed, heading, and location of the vessel to designated recipients. Different GOST Nav-Tracker systems are available to meet the needs of boat owners, such as the GOST Nav-Tracker 1.0 Insurance package which provides tracking only and includes a push button to locally arm and disarm the geofence.

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MRRA HIRES MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR

The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has announced the hire of Hannah Muerhoff as MRAA membership coordinator. Muerhoff assumed the role in late January and now serves as the primary contact for all MRAA membership-related inquiries from both current and prospective members.

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CHRIS KOHLER HAS RETIRED FROM HIS POSITION AS SALES MANAGER AT HUTCHINGS MARINE PRODUCTS

Chris started at Hutchings in April of 1996 as a Sales Representative and took on the role of Sales Manager in 2001. Chris’ personal experience as a partner and operating manager of Muskoka Harbour & Cove in the early 90’s gave him great insight as to how he could better serve his customers. He could give his personal attention to customers, fellow employees, and strangers alike, creating a connection with them quickly. He would go out of his way to ensure that he could get someone what they needed as soon as they needed it.

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NADEN BOATS NOMINATED FOR CANADIAN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION “CORPORATE COMMITMENT AWARD”

Our readers will be pleased to learn that the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – Ontario Region has nominated Naden Boats for the 2014 Corporate Commitment Award. Naden Boats' 2013 Pink Boat Tour campaign was very successful as a fund-raising campaign and Boating Industry Canada and Canadian Yachting were among the media outlets that supported Naden Boats' campaign.

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ESTABLISHED YACHT DEALER IN THE SOUTH TO REPRESENT PRESTIGE YACHTS

Prestige Yachts announces it has added Galati Yacht Sales to their growing list of dealers in North America. Galati Yacht Sales will represent the Gulf Coast of Western Florida, along the Panhandle all the way into Louisiana and joins Prestige as one of four Boating Industry Magazine’s Hall of Fame Dealerships. Galati Yacht Sales is a family owned business based from Anna Maria, FL and manages a total of nine locations with five locations throughout Florida and Alabama.

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KOBELT ANNOUNCES HIRING OF INDUSTRY VETERANS TO HELP FURTHER DEVELOP CUSTOMER RELATIONS

Lance Lidstone and Sylvain Robitaille join Kobelt to help expand marine industry focus and success. Kobelt announced today the hiring of Lance Lidstone and Sylvain Robitaille as Business Development Managers. Both will report directly to David Bockhold, CEO, and will be responsible for business development in the controls and steering sectors worldwide.

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BOATING ONTARIO BEST PRACTICES WORKSHOP IS MARCH 27 – REGISTER NOW

Boating Ontario hosts the Best Practices workshop on March 27, 2014 from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Nottawasaga Inn and Resort in Alliston, ON. There is still time to register for this event.

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Towing & Salvage – Do Your Customers Understand Towing & Salvage for Recreational Boaters?

Do Your Customers Understand Towing & Salvage for Recreational Boaters?

The editors at Boating Industry Canada recently became aware of the subtleties and complexities around towing and salvage and the fact the few recreational boaters are likely to know the difference. Also, in the situation where a recreational boater is stranded by an engine failure, running out of fuel or other mishap, they may be upset or panicked and can say the wrong thing to a potential salvor. We turned to Drew Robertson of Skippers’ Plan Insurance to help us all better understand this situation. The properly insured recreational boater is likely covered in either situation but those without comprehensive coverage could be in major trouble even in a minor mishap. Here is what Drew told us.

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C & L Boatworks – Everything That’s Old Is New Again!

Everything That’s Old Is New Again!

Help your customers “rediscover” relaxing weekends

Everyone agrees that we want more people to get involved in boating, but to attract them, I think it’s important that we help our customers rediscover how to relax and enjoy their weekends!

Until we have a bonfire of smart phones and iPads, our work lives are going to reach out and spoil our fun at every opportunity, so we need to find ways of making our recreational time at the college (and out on the water), as valuable and memorable as we can. A sailboat can be a great escape.

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Duhamel & Dewar, Second Generation – Continuing A Legend

The attractive young woman turned to her male companion and said, “I think we should get this one. The price seems good. It already comes with everything….and we’re ready to go.” Everyone in her group of friends nodded their approval as they walked away from the Legend Boats display at the Toronto International Boat Show this past January.

Once again, the Legend marketing approach was effective.

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Will Positive Economic Conditions Translate into Boat Sales?

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Will Positive Economic Conditions Translate Into Boat Sales?

Generally, we seem to be seeing an improving economic picture on an almost global basis, and a solid looking 2014 ahead for Canada from many perspectives…but will these positive economic conditions translate into boat sales?

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MERMAID MARINE CATALOGUE BENEFITS CHILDREN’S WISH

In late 2012 an employee of Mermaid Marine had a simple idea, Let's show support of our fishermen and women as well as raise money for local Children's' Wish. So with that in mind, we designed a line of clothing and launched it in our 2013 Mermaid Marine catalogue to a very receptive audience. The results were fantastic, In the first year, Mermaid has raised $7000 to Children's Wish, Since then we have expanded our line after numerous requests for a women's pink hoodie, and will be donating all funds raised of that item to the Canadian Cancer Society. Mermaid Marine is proud to show our support of our hard working fishers, and we look forward to raising even more money in 2014 for Children's Wish and the Canadian Cancer Society.

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SETTING THE STANDARDS FOR MARITIME SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE

Countless boaters and commercial mariners owe their lives in large part to an organization that most of them never knew existed. Many others who go to sea can thank the same group for helping to ensure that their communications and navigation systems perform as advertised. That organization is the RTCM—the Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services. Its primary job is developing technical standards for a long list of marine electronics, from survival signaling devices such as EPIRBs

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ABYC AND THE WESTLAWN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

I wonder how many of our readers, at one time or another, dreamed of being able to design their own boat? My guess is, everyone! It’s impressive how many of the leading designers in the industry today, include education through Westlawn Institute of Technology in their resume, so we thought Boating Industry Canada magazine should feature some of the innovative thinking and design work that Westlawn graduates have produced.

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BOATING ONTARIO DEALER ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES BEST PRACTICES WORKSHOP

There’s a brand-new opportunity for Marina operators and dealers to boost their business results, starting this spring. On March 27, 2014 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, the Boating Ontario Dealer Association will host the first “Best Practices Workshop”. The event is sure to provide dealers and brokers with valuable information that will benefit their businesses.

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IMBC RETURNS TO TAMPA

The International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC) will return to Tampa, Florida, January 28-30, 2015, at the Tampa Convention Center. IMBC is the leading marina and boatyard conference and is produced by the Association of Marina Industries (AMI).

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XANATOS MARINE WINS BEST INTERNATIONAL TRADE BY SMALL BUSINESS BC

At the Small Business BC Awards last week, Xanatos Marine, a North Vancouver based company providing maritime security and monitoring systems assisting authorities secure their waterways from illegal activity and environmental disasters as well as provide safety for their citizens, was awarded Best International Trade.

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INTERNATIONAL ONE DESIGN NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP 2014 CHESTER,N.S.SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Chester IOD Fleet and the Chester Yacht Club will host the 2014 International One Design North American Championship August 29-31 in Chester, Nova Scotia. Chester, historically one of the best places in the world for sailing, and the International One Design (IOD), historically one of the best boats interna-tionally to race, create a perfect combination for a weekend of great sailing and hospitality.

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FRIDAY HARBOUR DEVELOPMENT ON LAKE SIMCOE

Let me start by confessing that it’s not a billion-dollar bet–it’s more like $1.5 billion. You know how some people think the media is given to exaggeration, so we thought we’d understate this one for impact! It’s hard to imagine that much money in one place and it’s harder still to grasp the scope of the new Friday Harbour development that is taking place at Big Bay Point on Lake Simcoe in Ontario.

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2014 OTTAWA BOAT AND SPORTSMEN’S SHOW RELEASES POST SHOW RESULTS AND EXHIBITOR FEEDBACK

The 2014 Ottawa Boat & Sportsmen’s Show, on its 39th year, still proved to be the best place to purchase a boat in the region. Despite facing a trend of declining attendance affecting similar shows across the country, exhibitor support remained high, with the Show reporting consistent exhibitor numbers throughout the past years, including legacy exhibitors who have participated in the Show since its inception in 1975.

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