Changing Scene

  • BOATING ONTARIO CONFERENCE AWARDS

    The 2013 Boating Ontario Conference and Trade Show concluded with the President’s Dinner and Awards ceremony on December 3rd, 2013.

    It was an excellent conference and attracted a much larger attendance this year but perhaps most encouraging was that the group included many more young people this year. These new faces will be the future of the industry and undoubtedly they profited from the veteran industry members, experts in the trade show and the excellent roster of presenters who were there.

  • VOLVO PENTA APPOINTS NEW DEALERS IN CARIBBEAN

    Dealers who have Canadian boaters cruising south this winter will want to know that Volvo Penta of the Americas has announced the appointment of Scotts Marine of Grand Cayman and Pirate Marine Hardware of Cozumel as full-line sales and service dealers.
     
    Founded in 1985, Scotts Marine is a full-service marine center, offering a comprehensive range of boats, motors, trailers, batteries, gensets, parts, accessories and electronics, in addition to maintenance and service. The company is the authorized dealer for major brands including Volvo Penta partners Tiara Yachts, Cobalt and Starcraft. Scotts Marine is part of Scotts Industries Ltd., one of the largest suppliers of heavy construction equipment in the Cayman Islands.

  • CAMERA ADAPTER HELPS BOATERS CAPTURE ACTION FROM NEW ANGLE

    Expanding the versatility of its One-Handle-Does-It-All System, Shurhold Industries introduces the Camera Adapter that is compatible with GoPro Cameras and Shurhold Handles, offering hundreds of great uses.
    Now, owners can capture underwater footage from inside the boat or on the dock. It can be used to see above a crowd or to capture moments of scuba diving or swimming underwater.

  • DOLPHINITE CHOOSES WOODARD AND COMPANY FOR CANADIAN SALES REPRESENTATION

    Gelcoat products manufacturer Dolphinite has chosen Woodard and Company Ltd to represent the company’s product lines in Canada.
    Woodard and Company has offices across Canada and has been representing manufacturers of marine OEM and aftermarket products since 1967. Dolphinite launched the GelMatch™ All-In-One Gelcoat Aerosol Can at IBEX 2013 in September. The innovative product solves the traditional challenges when repairing gelcoat. Most repairs are costly and time consuming, so mistakes in mixing and color matching can be very expensive. Dolphinite’s GelMatch All-In-One Gelcoat Aerosol Can takes the guess out of these problems, providing an aerosol can that is

  • TRUE NORTH YACHTS ANNOUNCES NEW SALES CONSULTANT FOR BENETEAU POWER, SABRE YACHTS AND BROKERAGE

    Elif Hanhan Yener recently arrived in Oakville from Turkey where she and her husband own and operate a successful Yacht Brokerage in Kalamis Marina in Istanbul. Elif has been selling power yachts since 2009 when she moved from a Marketing Manager position to join her husband in the company. Elif and her family have decided to raise their young son in Canada, and was eager to continue on the marine business.

    She joins True North Yachts as sales consultant for Beneteau Power and Sabre Yachts and as a pre-owned broker.

  • PERFORMANCE BOAT INSURANCE EXPERT GRAHAM NEALE WORKING WITH SKIPPERS’ PLAN

    The CG&B Group Inc., operators of Skippers Plan marine insurance, has brought well-known boater and insurance broker Graham Neale on board as Senior Account Executive. For many years, owners of offshore performance boats have appreciated Neale as a broker who understands their boats as well as their insurance needs. Neale, who will be working primarily with CG&B’s logistics clients, will also be contributing to the Skippers’ Plan team. High performance craft are in most ways like other boats yet their design and power means they need to be treated individually. The engines and components and construction of performance boats are specialized so it takes a broker conversant with them to provide proper coverage.

  • POLISHING THE CRYSTAL BALL

    As we speak, Spring 2014 is visible on the horizon. But before it arrives, it’s floorplan time, merchandise ordering time and staff hiring time.  What to do? Yes, we first get to the boat show season, but then the daffodils bloom and its time to launch.  What will you be featuring at your dock/showroom/retail outlet and how many of them will you be able to sell?

  • THE NMMA CANADIAN RECREATIONAL BOATING INDUSTRY BREAKFAST – DEADLINE EXTENDED

    All boating industry professionals are invited to attend the 2014 NMMA Canadian Recreational Boating Industry Session to be held January 14th at the Galleria East in the  Direct Energy Centre during the Toronto International Boat Show, Exhibition Place in Toronto. The event opens at 8:30am with a hot breakfast, then Presentations from 9:00am–11:00am. Registration deadline for this popular event has been extended to January 9, 2014.

    Andy Adams, Editor at Boating Industry Canada will welcome the guests and introduce special guest speaker John Peak, Managing Director Capital Markets, GE Capital with an important global business review.

  • 2013 BOATING ONTARIO CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW WINDS UP DECEMBER 3

    The 2013 Boating Ontario Conference & Trade Show attracted a significantly increased attendance over the 2012 show and conference delegates all seemed very pleased with this informative and valuable event. Held at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville Ontario, the event opened on Sunday, December 1 with a reception and dinner. Keynote speaker Donald Dubois, president of Princecraft Boats opened the conference on the morning of December 2, and his inspiring address began by telling the audience about 3 things; the 60th Anniversary of Canadian company Princecraft Boats in 2014, how they manage the business and he also

  • INTERLUX MICRON CF COPPER FREE

    Interlux Micron CF offers great performance in the copper-free paint category as well as the longevity boat owners have come to expect from traditional copper-based antifoulings. Formulated using less solvent to meet all VOC regulations, it is available only in the USA in vibrant colors – crisp black, shell white, red, green and blue – and suitable for all types of boats, all substrates and all waters.

    Like all the other paints in the Interlux Micron Technology range, Micron CF provides multi-seasonal performance, reduced maintenance and the ability to haul and re-launch without the need to repaint. Its self-smoothing characteristics also help maximize fuel economy.

  • BAD ELF GPS FOR LIGHTNING CONNECTOR

    The Bad Elf GPS for Lightning™ Connector quickly acquires a satellite lock anywhere in the world – without cell tower assistance. No Internet connection or monthly subscription is required. The Bad Elf GPS for Lightning™ Connector (BE-GPS-1008) is an officially licensed by Apple plug-in dongle that instantly adds location support for iPhone 5, iPad Mini and iPod touch (5th generation). The new Bad Elf GPS for Lightning Connector features a high performance, 66 channel WAAS enabled GPS that delivers latitude, longitude, altitude, speed, GPS track and time. The receiver is accurate to within 9 feet (2.5 meters) and performs up to 60,000 feet and up to 1000 MPH.

  • BLAKE NICHOLLS PRESENCE WILL BE MISSED BY THE BOATING COMMUNITY

    The boating industry is very sad to mark the unexpected passing of Blake Nicholls on November 25th.  Blake opened Nicholls Marine on Niagara Blvd in Fort Erie in 1956.  Beloved husband of the late Miranda "Patricia" (2005). Loving father of Timothy (Judy) Nicholls, Cathy Lewis and Penny (Jeff) Shaw. Cherished grandfather of Nicole and Adam Lewis, Brent, Alison and Christina Nicholls and Olivia Shaw. Sadly missed by his sisters Lynn Edwards and Elaine King and many nieces and nephews.

  • THE PACIFIC YACHT CONFERENCE COMES TO VANCOUVER NEXT MAY

    With its spectacular cruising grounds visited by relatively few superyachts, compared to say the Caribbean or the Mediterranean, the Pacific Northwest coastline appears to be a well-kept secret, at least in large yacht circles. A new conference taking place aims to put Puget Sound, BC, Alaska and the entire region`s coast firmly on the superyacht map.   The Pacific Yacht Conference taking place in Vancouver on 28th & 29th May, 2014 is an international industry conference that will aim to draw participants from across the globe. 

  • ONTARIO SAILING LAUNCHES CONSUMER OUTREACH PROGRAM

    Sailing organisation aims to grow boating participation in Canada’s most populous province.  Ontario Sailing, a not-for-profit, volunteer organisation committed to promoting sailing in Canada’s most populous province, has launched a new consumer outreach plan that the organisation hopes will entice more people to go boating. The new Get Into Sailing program will be officially launched at the Toronto International Boat Show, to be held from January 10-19 at the Direct Energy Centre in downtown Toronto. Ontario Sailing will also promote the new program at the Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show, held from February 21-23 at the International Centre near the Toronto airport.

  • CANADIAN DISTRIBUTOR TAKES ON WAVEBLADE

    With its three newest distributors, Waveblade Inc. continues to makes its mark around the world. Lodestone Yachts of China, Canada's McAlpha Inc. and Bristol Marine Supply of Costa Rica will now carry the PowerShark and Waveblade handheld, submersible hull cleaning tools.

    McAlpha Inc. of Calgary, Alberta, brings Waveblade to Western Canada. Meeting a variety of client needs, the company is dedicated to increasing efficiency with the latest technologies.

  • GREENCLEAN BOAT SOAP

    Safe, non-toxic, non-corrosive and 100% biodegradable in under 28 days, GreenClean Boat Soap from TRAC Ecological Marine Products is an efficient, concentrated solution (just one capful per gallon of water) that is tough on dirt, very effective on all boat surfaces and leaves no residue – without the use of harsh chemicals.

  • IMI TRAINING CATALOGUE AVAILABLE

    The International Marina Institute (IMI), the training subsidiary of the Association of Marina Industries (AMI), has released the training catalog for its 2013–14 academic year.

    Reformatted and graphically enhanced, the catalog features self-guided training manuals, online classes, conference schedules, and beginning to advanced marina management courses. Specific class times, dates, and locations can be found throughout the season, which runs from September 2013 to December 2014, at MarinaAssociation.org/training.

  • WRAP UP YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING WITH THE GIFT OF CANADIAN YACHTING MAGAZINE

    Canadian Yachting magazine is a great gift for those special customers and clients who you want to thank for making the 2013 boating season a successful one.  Available in full resolution digital format and full colour print you can read each issue however you like and at your leisure. 

    Take advantage of our holiday pricing; subscribe today and leave the gift of the Canadian Boating lifestyle under the tree of someone special.

  • WEST BAY SONSHIP CONTRACTS NEW CUSTOM SKY L0UNGE 72′ MOTOR YACHT

    West Bay SonShip, established forty-six years ago, has delivered more than 250 luxury motor yachts ranging in size from 45’ to 110’, but never have they been more excited to introduce and build this stunning new custom 72’ sky lounge vessel. The exterior design and styling is an easy and instinctive evolution from the incredibly successful 58’ pilot house, nearly one hundred built and continuing to represent West Bay by maintaining a strong resell value in the brokerage market today. Experience, preparation and opportunity: when an existing 58’ client approached West Bay expressing a desire for a new custom SonShip, the