The Boating Ontario Conference & Trade Show is a MUST attend for Ontario’s recreational marine industry! The lineup of presenters and workshops will provide owners and managers with invaluable ideas and solutions for their business. Join your industry peers at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ontario from Sunday December – Tuesday December 3, 2013. The roster of presenters is an impressive one including….
The CMC Esterline “Road Show’ kicked off last week at the Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto. Dealers came to see the new products and learn about the future of marine electronics. Glenn Butt, National Sales Manager for CMC Esterline was very pleased with both the turn out and the response of the many dealers that came to the show.The “Road Show” continues on October 29th and 30th at the Executive Airport Plaza in Richmond BC.
A highlight of the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons Annual General Meeting held October 24, 25 and 26 in Toronto, was the culmination of the nation-wide Flag Relay celebrating their 75th Anniversary. In this photo past Chief Commander Richard Bee (right) and newly sworn in Chief Commander Joseph Gatfield (left) unite the two groups of flags at the Annual General Meeting. The Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons began in 1937 when three Canadians from Windsor, Ontario crossed the Ambassador Bridge to take the United States Power Squadron Junior Piloting course at the Detroit Power Squadron.
Simcoe North MPP Garfield Dunlop introduced a private member’s bill to ensure employers of tradespeople never have to pay a fee to the Ontario College of Trades. “There’s no reason if you’ve got a hair dressing salon or a sheet metal shop or whatever the trade may be that you should be paying a fee to the regulating college,” Dunlop said Tuesday. “I want to see it taken out.” In April, the college began charging tradespeople in 22 licensed trades — in which being a member of the college is compulsory — an annual fee of $122.
Time is growing very short to nominate an individual or organization in your area to receive a Canadian Safe Boating Award at this January's CASBA event. Nominations close on November 11th, 2013. Please do your part TODAY to properly recognize those individuals and organizations you know who are so deserving for the work that they do or products/initiatives that they have created to make recreational boating safer for you and me.
Mr Dustan E. McCoy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Brunswick Corporation will give the renowned keynote address at the METS 2013 Breakfast Briefing, to be held before the show officially opens on Tuesday 19 November. His presentation will draw on the wealth of knowledge he has gained at the helm of Brunswick. He will touch on the background of Brunswick and its role in the industry, share his views on the world market and challenge the industry on what we need to do collectively to grow boating.
Sea Ray is pleased to announce the selection of the landmark First Tennessee Building in the heart of downtown Knoxville as the site of its new world headquarters. The move will begin in December 2013, and by early 2014, Sea Ray and its parent organization, Brunswick Boat Group, will occupy three floors of the tallest building in Knoxville. After the relocation, Sea Ray will be the only name alongside First Tennessee to have a marquee sign on the distinguished property. “As both the president and a member of the Sea Ray family, we’re looking forward to our new location and becoming more a part of the downtown community,” said Tim Schiek, Sea Ray Boat Group president. “It is only natural as the largest and most recognized North American boat brand that we resituate in a location that is as
Taking place from Oct. 31 to Nov. 4, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is the world's largest showcase of the newest marine products and latest innovations from the worldwide boating industry.
With more than 1,000 boats on display across more than three million square feet of exhibit space, in the water and on land, and with more than 1,000 exhibitors presenting $3 billion worth of goods and services, companies leverage the show's global reach to introduce their newest designs and innovations.
From a total of 115 products entered into this year’s prestigious DAME Design Award METS competition, 52 have now been nominated to go forward for final judging by the DAME Jury who will eventually choose a maximum of seven Category Winners and one Overall Winner. The DAME Design Award is held every year in conjunction with METS. The competition promotes the importance of design for all marine products, from function to aesthetics and from packaging to end product. This has never been more important in an era where the consumer wants everything he or she touches not only to work well, but took look great.
On Friday October 11, 2013 Buckeye Marine announced a new management structure, following the passing of co-owner Gary Poole.
Debbie Poole will now hold the position of President and General Manager. Debbie brings to the position over 30 years of business experience and connection to the Marine industry. She has owned and operated Lakeside Sewing Limited since 1983 as well as working with Buckeye Marine in various capacities. Debbie was the president of the Ontario Marine Operators Association and currently holds a position on its advisory board. She continues to sit on the Toronto Boat Show Committee, which she has done for the past 15 years.
Register now to attend the ABYC Marine Systems Certification from December 9 – 12, 2013 starting at 08:30am Daily at the Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront. This ABYC course hosted by MetalCraft Marine includes key information from 21 different ABYC Standards as they apply to boat component selection and installation. Best industry practices will be a part of the body of knowledge that a certified technician will be expected to be proficient in regards to Potable Water Systems, Waste Water Systems, Tanks, Plumbing, Electrical Installation, System Monitoring
Boating Ontario has announced another headline speaker for the annual Boating Ontario Conference and Trade Show that runs from Sunday, December 1 to Tuesday December 3 at beautiful Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ontario.
Are you protecting yourself against the "dark side" of social media? Randall Craig will teach you about the risks of social media and how to create a protected Social Media Strategy.
The newly formed alliance between Beneteau America, a world leader in the manufacturing of high quality production sailing and powerboats from 21 to 59 feet, and Maine Cottage®, a coastal cottage furniture company known for its distinctive style, handmade craftsmanship and spirited fabrics reminiscent of seaside living, earned them “Best Display” at the U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis, MD today.
Beneteau’s exhibit at North America’s preeminent sailboat show was adorned with furnishings by Maine Cottage® and
showcased the companies’ partnership.
Beneteau America and the American Sailing Association (ASA) are entering in a new strategic partnership, as disclosed this afternoon during a press event at the Annapolis boat show, the largest sailboat show in North America.
Laurent Fabre, President of Beneteau America, and Lenny Shabes, ASA’s founder and chairman of the board, have announced their joint collaboration on the design of a new ASA-exclusive sail training vessel. The new sailboat, ASA First Trainer, will be produced in Beneteau’s factory of Marion, South Carolina.
The Toronto International Boat Show Jan 11 to 19 2014 is fast approaching and Exhibitor Kits are now available online. The Discounted Rates Deadline is December 20, giving you the opportunity for huge savings on regular rates if you take advantage of the details in advance.
A date to remember is November 1st, 2013 for submitting Exhibitor Listing Information. Ensure your company name, booth number and products are easily searchable by the consumer in FREE Exhibitor Listings and Product cross-references in the Official Boat Show Guide and on TorontoBoatShow.com.
John Carl "Jack" Hornor, the Chairman of the Board for the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) and leading marine industry leader, died October 1, 2013 of brain disease at Hospice of Queen Anne's in Centreville, MD. He was 68. Hornor celebrated life on the water as a sailor. He was a naval architect and marine surveyor with many ties to the recreational boating industry. Hornor was the founder and owner of Marine Survey & Design Company and was a mentor to many in the marine industry.
Boating Ontario has announced another headline speaker for the annual Boating Ontario Conference and Trade Show that runs from Sunday, December 1 to Tuesday December 3 at beautiful Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ontario. Sam Dantzler is a noted expert in dealership training and consulting. While his focus may be in motorcycles, he is also a frequent speaker at 20-groups, OEM events, powersports and marine industry events across North America. Dantzler will be hosting two informative and motivational sessions: "Selling an experience, not a boat" and "Creating customers for life through follow-up and driving traffic, as opposed to
My-Villages, a leader in marine mobile technology, has acquired DockMaster, the information management solution for marine retailers, marinas and service centers. The integration of DockMaster software and My-Villages’ consumer and professional application, called The Boat Village, will create the largest and most integrated software solution for marine businesses in the industry.
By combining the DockMaster and The Boat Village technology products, My-Villages will serve more than 600 marinas, dealers, boatyards and marine service centers in North America and the Caribbean, and facilitate the care of tens of thousands of vessels.
Mustang Survival® is pleased to launch an improved Ocean Commander immersion suit to the Canadian marketplace; the first immersion suit to receive Transport Canada, MED, and SOLAS approvals. After research and tests, this launch also marks the return of the long-trusted Ocean Commander® immersion suit for sailors, offshore boaters, anglers and other commercial marine workers alike. The new Ocean Commander (Model #OC8003 HR) is constructed of a high visibility fluorescent yellow-green shell material, building off the findings of a recent study led by Mustang Survival’s research department. The study, titled On-Water Visibility, found fluorescent yellow-green to