Changing Scene

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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PORT CREDIT IN-WATER BOAT SHOW MOVES DATES TO SEPTEMBER

The Port Credit In-Water Boat Show has responded to their exhibitors' suggestions for improving the show moving forward and they will be moving the show date for the 24th Annual Show in 2014 to September 12 – 14.

The Port Credit In-Water Boat Show is held at the Port Credit Harbour Marina in Mississauga Ontario. The move has been made to ensure that everyone can take full advantage of the great boating and holiday time that is available in August as well as attending any dealer meetings, so that they can enjoy attendance at the September show without other obligations.

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LOWE BOATS NAMES CANADA’S THE BOAT WAREHOUSE AS WORLD’S LARGEST LOWE DEALER FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW

For the second time in a row, Lowe Boats awarded the title of World’s Largest Lowe Dealer to The Boat Warehouse of Ontario, Canada, during the annual Lowe Dealer Meeting. At an awards dinner held on Tuesday evening, September 10, representatives from Lowe presented The Boat Warehouse’s President Dave Mayhew and Managing Partner Dennis Reinsch with the honour and thanked them for their commitment to continually “raising the bar” for excellence. “Once again, The Boat Warehouse has enjoyed an outstanding year, and we’re proud to present them with this award,” said Lowe Boats

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STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE BOATING ONTARIO CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW

If you have not already done so, there is still time to register for the Boating Ontario Conference & Trade Show!

This is Canada’s premiere industry event and you don’t have to be a Boating Ontario member to attend. All industry professionals are welcome and being there is a great investment in your own career.

Learning and networking at the "Nautical University" is the focus of this event. You will have ample time to meet and talk to peers as well as to attend the many valuable and stimulating sessions.

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JACK PADY MARINE IS THE EXCLUSIVE BACK COVE YACHTS DEALER FOR CENTRAL CANADA

Bentley Collins, VP Marketing and Sales for Back Cove Yachts of Rockland, Maine is pleased to announce the appointment of Jack Pady Marine as the exclusive Back Cove Yachts dealer for Central Canada.

“We are very excited to be working with Jack Pady. Their reputation is without blemish and they make the perfect partner for us in this market.”

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STERN THRUSTER MAKES IDEAL WAKEBOARD PARTNER

The tradeoff for smooth water behind wakeboard boats is often reduced maneuverability of the craft. With the new Sideshift WB230 stern thruster comes a revolutionary concept: boat control equal to a stern drive, with no wake interference. Boatbuilders can provide additional customer value and convenience with this OEM product.

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KEY WEST ADDS CANADIAN DEALER

Old Mill Marina has two locations in central Ontario

Key West Boats in Ridgeville, South Carolina, has signed a new dealer in Canada.

Old Mill Marina, with two locations in central Ontario, is adding the full Key West line of fibreglass fishing boats to its product portfolio, augmenting the dealership’s existing Tigé, Princecraft and Rinker boat brands.

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IMI ANNOUNCES LARGEST TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION NUMBERS SINCE 2008

The International Marina Institute (IMI), the training subsidiary of the Association of Marina Industries (AMI), closes its fiscal year, ending September 30, 2013, with the largest training and certification numbers since 2008. IMI processed 13 certification applications last year, more than double the previous year, and trained over 300 marina professionals through its conferences, core training programs, and online webinars.
“This was a banner year for our training and certification programs,” Kayce Florio, IMI’s training coordinator, says.

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TROJAN BATTERY INTRODUCES VIDEO TUTORIALS FOR HYDROLINK SINGLE-POINT WATERING SYSTEM

Trojan Battery Co., the world’s leading manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries, has launched two HydroLink™ Trojan Tips video tutorials which provide important information on installing and using HydroLink to water flooded batteries, an important maintenance practice to maintain battery performance and longevity. One video focuses on general installation of HydroLink on any type of equipment using the single-point watering system to simplify maintenance, and the second video focuses on installing and using HydroLink in a golf car. Both illustrate how to use either a hand pump or a regulated hose supply to water Trojan batteries.

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THE MARRIAGE OF THE NEW MOODY DS 54

The deck is mounted on the new Moody DS 54 – a process known as the "marriage" among boat builders. The long-awaited moment is finally here and the joining of the hull and the deck is complete: this important step is known as the "marriage" among boat builders!

In the weeks leading up to the marriage, the builders were hard at work on the interior construction of the new Moody DS 54. The engine, tanks, electrics and, last but not least, the furniture were installed.

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DAME OVERALL WINNER 2013 AT METS

Recognition for our latest contribution towards making boating even more comfortable and more accessible came in no small measure today, following the announcement that our patented Vector Fin™ stabilizer design had been selected from 115 original entries, as the outright winner of this year’s prestigious DAME award for innovation at the Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS).

The Dame Award is the world’s number one international design competition for new marine equipment and carries a lot of industry prestige and a worldwide commercial impact. To win the DAME is the ultimate accolade for companies and innovators, and all the nominations for the

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DR. SHRINK PARTNERS WITH CLIMATE EXPEDITION

International shrink wrap supplier Dr. Shrink recently partnered with ToptoTop Global Climate Expedition. The company's shrink wrap will be used to protect the expedition vessel, Pachamama, over the winter in Cordova, Alaska and later in Antarctica. ToptoTop plans to achieve a world record by being the first to travel to all climate zones, over the seven seas to the seven summits, using only solar and wind power.
ToptoTop Global Climate Expedition began in 2002 and is a non-profit organization of volunteers from 47 nations. It's based in Switzerland, under the patronage of the United Nations Environment Program and the Swiss government. The yacht, Pachamama, Incan for Mother Earth,

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DON’T MISS DONALD DUBOIS, KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR THE BOATING ONTARIO CONFERENCE DEC 1ST

Don't miss Keynote Speaker Donald Dubois and the many other great sessions that will be at the annual Boating Ontario Conference and Trade Show starting Sunday, December 1 through Tuesday December 3 at beautiful Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ontario.

Donald Dubois, President of Princecraft Boats, will kick off the Conference sessions on Monday morning as this year's keynote speaker. Princecraft, located in Princeville, Québec is one of the largest boat manufacturers in Canada building fishing boats, pontoons and deck boats. Donald will discuss how Princecraft Boats has continually manufactured boats in Canada for the past 60 years in a small Quebec town and

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NEW SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED AND ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT TO THE START OF THE 2013 BC MARINE INDUSTRY CONFERENCE

Don’t miss out on the industry event of the year! Join the BCMTA and their members at the River Rock Casino Resort on November 27 and 28 for tips on building your business, networking, workshops, industry updates, and a stellar lineup of international speakers outlining how to translate the CUSTOMER experience into sales and business growth. Remember, 100% customer satisfaction = profitability. You don’t have to be a BCMTA member to attend. All marine industry professionals and business associates are encouraged to take advantage of this business networking event.

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