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BEL-RAY MARINE ANNOUNCES ASSOCIATION WITH CGW ASSOCIATES

Bel-Ray Company Inc is pleased to announce that they have appointed CGW Associates for sales representation in the Northeast United States and in Central and Eastern Canada. For more than 60 years, the Bel-Ray Company has produced high performance marine lubricants for everyone from the United States Navy to the largest manufacturers of outboard marine engines. Specialty lubricants have been produced, engineered and developed for virtually every

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JOIN WEST MARINE AT THE MIAMI BOAT SHOW

Please join West Marine at the Miami International Boat Show on Thursday, February 13, 2014 for a press conference at 10:00 a.m. at the West Marine booth in the center pod, upper level. West Marine CEO Matt Hyde will announce new initiatives for 2014, plus Ron Japinga EVP of Merchandising, along with vendor partners will demonstrate our West Advisors Top Picks for 2014, including…

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THE HAMILTON BOAT SHOW RUNS FROM FEBRUARY 14 TO 17, 2014

Central Ontario Boat Show & Sale (Hamilton Boat Show), February 14-17 (Family Day Weekend) is held at the Careport Centre in Hamilton. This is the show's 4th year, and everything indicates that it's going to be even bigger and better than last year.

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NEW BRUSH MAKES CLEANING ROPE SUPER SIMPLE

When dock lines and ropes get grimy and grungy, they're not always so easy to clean. But, with Shurhold Industries' new Flexible Rope & Cord Brush, the process just got more convenient. This new brush is the best way to clean 1/2" to 1" diameter rope. Simple to use and easy to store, the flexible Rope & Cord brush is ideal for use on twisted and braided lines and other tubular items, such as rub rails, hoses and shore power cords.

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VIBS UPBEAT WITH STRONG ATTENDANCE AND SALES IN NEW TIME SLOT

With steady attendance, motivated shoppers, reports of strong boat and retail sales plus unseasonably sunny weather to keep everyone smiling, the 2014 Vancouver International Boat Show apparently marked another positive milestone for the West Coast boating market. This year VIBS moved to a new late-January slot from its traditional dates in early February, which conflicted with BC’s new Family Day long weekend. The new dates followed the Toronto International Boat Show closely and coincided with the opening weekend of the Seattle Boat Show, resulting in some notable absences in Vancouver as exhibitors were unable to overcome timing conflicts for displays and staff.

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SENSATIONAL AND VALUABLE AGENDA AT NOVA SCOTIA MARINE INDUSTRY CONFERENCE

Again this year, the Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association and executive director Tim Edwards have assembled a sensational and practical series of sessions at their Nova Scotia Marine Industry Conference 2014 which takes place at The Lord Nelson Hotel on 27th/28th Feb. All marine industry professionals are welcome to attend.

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SKIPPERS’ PLAN AWARD 2014 WINNER: CRATES MARINE SALES

The inaugural Skippers’ Plan Award for Claim Service Excellence was presented to Crates Marine Sales, Keswick at last week’s Toronto International Boat Show. With the award, Skippers’ Plan Insurance annually honours the company that provides the best claim service based on post-claim surveys and client feedback.

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CHRIS-CRAFT PRESS EVENT AT THE MIAMI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

Chris-Craft invites you to the unveiling of the all new Launch 36 at a press conference at the Miami International Boat Show at 2:00 pm on Thursday, February 13th. The Launch 36 will not only be the newest and largest addition to the Launch line-up for Chris-Craft, but Chairman Stephen Julius and President Steve Heese will speak to how this boat is a new concept for the brand.

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VELASCO 43 NAMED EUROPEAN POWERBOAT OF THE YEAR 2014

At the official ceremony of the EUROPEAN POWERBOAT OF THE YEAR AWARDS, held on January 18th in Düsseldorf, the new Velasco 43 was awarded the title of “European Powerboat of the Year” in the category of yachts up to 45 feet in length.

Selected by a jury composed of the biggest European magazines in the marine industry, this trophy is a handsome reward for this new model.

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TROJAN BATTERY REVAMPS WEBSITE SETTING ITSELF APART FROM THE COMPETITION

Trojan Battery Co., the world’s leading manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries, has launched its newly revised corporate website designed to be a premiere source of information for Trojan’s global customers, distributors, dealers and system integrators. Featuring detailed information on battery technologies, maintenance practices, as well as the design of energy storage systems, the new website illustrates how Trojan sets itself apart from the competition.

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OFFSHORE SAILING SCHOOL FOUNDERS RECEIVE LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY’S NATIONAL CHAIRMAN’S CITATION

Offshore Sailing School founders and owners Steve and Doris Colgate, were recently presented with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s National Chairman’s Citation at the annual Fantasy Sail Celebration held at South Seas Island Resort in Florida. Speaking about the honour, Marty Siederer Sr. director of LLS Campaign Development, said, “The National Chairman’s Citation is presented with deepest appreciation for the Colgate’s support of the Leukemia Cup Regatta fundraising events through the years, which includes more

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MERCURY MARINE CELEBRATES 75TH ANNIVERSARY

Mercury Marine will celebrate its 75th anniversary Wednesday, Jan. 22, from its humble beginnings in Wisconsin to its growth into the world’s leading provider of marine engines. Mercury, a division of Brunswick Corporation, designs, manufactures and sells the broadest range of marine propulsion products for applications ranging from inflatable tenders and fishing boats to cruisers and yachts.

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2014 VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW KICKS OFF

Western Canada’s premiere boat show, the Vancouver International Boat Show kicks off Jan 22nd with an impressive roster of events. Download the Show Guide for free, find out how to Win the Grand Prize Boat, view the schedule of seminars and presentations and discover the activities that will keep the whole family entertained.

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2014 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW CLOSES ON A HIGH NOTE

The final weekend crowds seemed noticeably stronger and our opinion is that the 2014 Toronto International Boat Show closed on a high note, but the mid-week attendance seemed quiet to most exhibitors that we interviewed. Those exhibitors who were selling impulse purchase items, clothing and recreational accessories felt the effect of reduced numbers of people in the aisles. A nice feature for exhibitors is that the boat show organizers share a running tally of boats that are reported to have been sold at the show and check back with us later this week for those numbers.

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MUSTANG SURVIVAL OFFERS FREE INFLATABLE PFD INSPECTION SERVICE AT THE VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

As the official personal floatation device (PFD) of the Vancouver Boat Show, Mustang Survival is happy to provide free onsite inflatable PFD inspection services to all boat show attendees. Inflatable PFDs should be inspected and maintained regularly to ensure they are in good condition. Boat show attendees with questions about the maintenance or re-arming of their PFD are encouraged to come by the Mustang Survival booth #265 to speak with product experts. Additionally, Mustang Survival will be giving away a free M.I.T. 100 Inflatable PFD at the show. Stop by for details on how to register.

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BRP SHOWS EXCITING NEW SEA-DOO SPARK AT TORONTO INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

Starting at a remarkable $5,595 the new Sea-Doo Spark enjoyed constant attention throughout the 2014 Toronto International Boat Show. The Spark brings the price of entry down to levels where new boaters can easily afford to buy into boating. It also opens the door for cottage families to buy a fleet! According to Bombardier Recreational Products, the 2014 Sea-Doo Spark watercraft is intended to create an entirely new segment of Sea-Doo lineup designed for the young family looking for simple and accessible fun in compact, and lightweight platform.

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TAKE THE BOATING ONTARIO SURVEY TO IMPROVE BOATING IN ONTARIO

The Boating Ontario Association asks you to take just 20 minutes to fill in their survey of your experiences and wishes for Ontario’s locks, canals and waterways to improve boating in Ontario. You could win one of 3 prizes. First prize is a 2014 Season Pass for locking and boating on the canals while the second and third prizes are two tickets to a Toronto Leafs / Ottawa Senators hockey game.

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SEALINE INVITES DEALERS TO COME ABOARD

SEALINE is actively pursuing CANADIAN DEALERS to join its increasing dealer network around the globe.

As a world renowned luxury Yacht manufacturer, Sealine combines the best examples of design and craftsmanship with industry leading innovations to produce boats for adventure and relaxation, without sacrificing style. From entry level sports cruisers to luxury yachts, only the most natural and comfortable materials are selected to create a warm and welcoming ambience aboard.

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ASHBRIDGE’S BAY YACHT CLUB PARTNERS WITH SKIPPERS’ PLAN MARINE INSURANCE

This week Ashbridge’s Bay Yacht Club (ABYC) announced an extension of a long standing sponsorship agreement with Skippers’ Plan Marine Insurance. The 2014 partnership program features title sponsorship of both the prestigious Lake Yacht Racing Association (LYRA) Annual Regatta and the ABYC Annual Regatta. LYRA is an association of yacht clubs on Lake Ontario and eastern Lake Erie founded in 1884 to promote yacht racing among member clubs.

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CANADIAN YACHTING MAGAZINE AT THE 2014 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

Good crowds and an upbeat attitude characterized the first few days of the 2014 Toronto International Boat Show and the Canadian Yachting magazine both has been a busy place! Dealers say that serious buyers were out and on opening day, the parking lots were close to full just two hours after opening. Crowds were steady all day. Again, Canadian Yachting magazine set up our “CYNN” boat show news network video studio and we interviewed several key industry people

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