Changing Scene

  • BOATING ONTARIO INVITES LAKE SIMCOE MEMBERS TO ‘MAKE A BIG SPLASH THIS SUMMER’

    Call now – there may still be time to get involved! ‘Make a big SPLASH this summer’ is the slogan being used for the 3rd annual Splash Floating Water Festival being held on Saturday August 17, 2013 at De La Salle Park, near Jackson’s Point. The one day event includes fun for the whole family offering everything from a sand castle competition, boat show, live music, kid’s activities and much more.  This festival was created to assist with the development of an Ontario Water Centre for Innovation, Research and Learning. The impact of this Centre will be great – socially, economically and environmentally. Lake Simcoe will be home to a world-class living laboratory for research and social innovation in an emerging green economy.

  • ATLANTIC CANADA EDUCATIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED BY THE NMEA

    Plan on joining the upcoming Educational Training Sessions, August 28, 29, 30th in Halifax, NS. Note: the location has changed. It will now be held at the Future Inns Halifax Hotel and Conference Centre, 30 Fairfax Drive in Halifax.
    The courses offered are the new Basic Marine Electronics Installer, on Wednesday, August 28th, NMEA 2000 Training, on Thursday, August 29th and the Advanced Marine Electronics Installer, on Friday, August 30th.

  • CRISIS ON GEORGIAN BAY

    Is this a real crisis or journalistic hyperbole?  Are the authors deliberately distorting the facts to prove their hypothesis?   There is no question that present water levels are close to the historic lows set in 1964/5.   But other than last December, which barely broke the record, we have not dipped below them as your first article implied.  The fact that water levels have been above average from 1968 to 1999 (with the exception of a brief period from 1989 to 1991 when levels dipped slightly below the norm) might be distorting the public’s impression of what is normal.  This situation may be exacerbated by the fact that levels have been below average for the last 14 years, the longest stretch in recorded history. But an average requires

  • WRISTBANDS HELP TAME THE UNCOMFORTABLE EFFECTS OF TRAVEL

    The unpleasant effects of choppy seas, bumpy flights, winding roads or even spinning Ferris wheels can ruin an otherwise great adventure. A non-drug aid, Queaz-Away Travelers' Wristbands from Davis Instruments help tame the tummies of people on the go. Queaz-Away is used throughout the world by yachtsmen, pilots, divers, physicians and hospitals.These wristbands exert gentle pressure on points on each wrist to minimize or eliminate the miserable effects of travel. They're made of tough,

  • IBEX ANNOUNCES TAMPA AS SECOND LOCATION IN NEW, ROTATING SHOW SCHEDULE

    The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced a new rotating show schedule to increase accessibility for attendees and exhibitors across the U.S. and internationally. The show will be held in Louisville, Kentucky in 2013; Tampa, Florida in 2014; Louisville in 2015; and Tampa in 2016.  Alternating between Louisville and Tampa offers enormous benefits to marine industry professionals. Both cities are easily accessed travel hubs and the rotation between a southern location and a central location allows more professionals to attend. A rotating schedule also creates more location-specific social and networking opportunities, which show organizers anticipate will increase attendance.

  • WIRELESS SYSTEM ENABLES STEERING FROM ANYWHERE ONBOARD

    Having to constantly steer a kicker or wheel for course adjustments while trolling prevents boaters from fully enjoying time on the water. Intellisteer wireless steering packages from Canada Metal (Pacific) put steering control into a handheld pendant. Intellisteer offers push-button steering at trolling speeds for freedom while fishing or cruising. Designed for do-it-yourself installation, the handheld unit and receiver can be paired in the field from over one million control codes to enhance security. The receiver/motor controller has a motor drive capability up to 25A, overload protection and reverse polarity protection.

  • THE AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES NETWORK CORP INTRODUCES NIGHT SCOUT VX

    American Technologies Network Corp., makers of military, law enforcement, security and outdoor night vision and thermal applications, introduce the Night Scout VX; ATN's newest addition to affordable, quality night vision devices for camping, hiking, birding, boating or home defense. The Night Scout VX night vision binocular is compact and lightweight and features ATN's proprietary Total Darkness IR System. Even if the user is in total darkness, with the aid of the infrared illuminator, the Night Scout VX cuts through the darkness providing a bright clear image. Using a dual image tube system that provides for depth perception, the user experiences the visual world around them just as they would by using a pair of binoculars.

  • 2013 NEW YORK YACHT CLUB INVITATIONAL CUP PRESENTED BY ROLEX

    Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club has confirmed that it will compete in the 2013 New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup presented by Rolex, bringing the competition to 20 international teams.  Founded in 1867, the club was named to commemorate The Duke of Edinburgh’s visit in January of 1868, which he did in command of the HMS Galatea.  RPAYC will travel from Newport, Australia, to Newport, Rhode Island, to execute their first-ever assault on the Corinthian championship that will be held from September 7-14, 2013, on Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island Sound.

  • SEA BOATS FOR SALE, YOUR MARINE MATCHMAKERS

    Sea Boats For Sale is concentrating on assisting clients in locating vessels by utilizing the web and through multimedia computer based operations rather than just offering a small selection of boats locally.  Whatever boat or yacht you desire; we can help make the dream a reality. Norman Osenton and Bernie Teng have teamed up to create “Sea Boats For Sale” a new boat brokerage company at Lynwood Marina in North Vancouver.

    Norman John Osenton brings his more than 47 years experience in Sales and Marketing to the Marine Industry.  Born in England Norm immigrated to Canada with his parents in 1959 and settled in Langley BC.  Norman has International experience within the Aviation Industry and spent many

  • 2013 WOW REGATTA

    Since 2008, over 600 women have attended WOW boating events. On Saturday June 22nd WOW is having it’s 3rd annual WOW Regatta (for women only). So if you have never raced before or race all the time, this will be The Regatta to attend. Women racing women; bring your boat or crew with someone else, racing cost is $25 per person which includes a goodie bag. There will be a crew bank posted on Facebook. We will wrap up the evening with a dinner and awards presentation to which everyone (guys included) are invited, RSVP required cost TBA.  There is a limit of 10 boats, so sign up quickly!

  • AMERICAN BOATING CONGRESS SETS RECORD ATTENDANCE, PARTICIPATION IN RECENT YEARS

    The 2013 American Boating Congress  was a success for the recreational boating industry: Attendance increased 25 percent from 160 to 200 and the number of co-hosts increased 138 percent from 13 to 31, compared to last year. The increase in participants from all sectors of the recreational boating community resulted in more than 250 meetings with Members of Congress, up 34 percent from last year's 187 visits, creating a more unified voice and making the boating industry's presence known on Capitol Hill.

    Activities began on May 8th with multiple planning meetings, a welcome luncheon and special awards and honorees. The States Organization for Boating Access (SOBA) recognized Rep. Frank LoBiondo (N.J. 2nd Congressional District) with its annual congressional award for his significant

  • KVH INDUSTRIES ACQUIRES HEADLAND MEDIA

    KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI) has announced that it has acquired Headland Media Limited, a media and entertainment services company.  Headland Media is a leading provider of commercially licensed news, sports, movies, and music content that they sell in the maritime, hotel, and retail markets.  

    “The acquisition of Headland Media supports our strategic vision of extending our maritime broadband service to also include delivering premium content to vessels,” said Martin Kits van Heyningen, KVH’s chief executive officer.  “We’ve captured a leading market share in the maritime VSAT market for one-to-one connectivity, and are now rolling out a new, highly efficient, low-cost multicasting capability that we believe will create

  • MARLOW MARINE CRUISING CLUB HOSTS ITS ANNUAL SPRING RENDEZVOUS

    The Marlow Marine Cruising Club 18th Annual Spring Rendezvous was held on April 25 thru 28 at the Ocean Reef Club, a private resort in Key Largo, Florida. Members and guests arrived by boat, plane and car to attend this highly anticipated event. Guests were treated royally and everyone’s expectations were exceeded. The first of many surprises planned over the 4 day event was the exterior washing of their boat. Our detailers were ready to hop on board as soon as the vessel docked.

    After members received their welcome bag, filled with all sorts of useful items, at registration, everyone’s attention turned to the evening’s Welcome Reception. A beautiful setting on the upstairs terrace lent itself to a gorgeous sunset and later a full moon with its light rays dancing on the water.

  • CAMPION MARINE ACQUIRES REINELL AND BLUEWATER BOATS FROM KAL KUSTOM ENTERPRISES

    The Reinell Brand will continue to be built with Campion Marine's commitment to building boats with the highest degree of quality craftsmanship, attention to detail and performance. Campion Marine will market Reinell as a separate brand.
     
    For forty years, Campion Marine, a family owned boat manufacturer, has built boats with the highest degree of craftsmanship and innovation under the brand names of Allante sport boats and cruisers, Chase high performance, Explorer sport utility, SVFARA wake and surf tow boats and Infinyte alternate power. Campion is committed to building strength into the Reinell brand and building on its long successful history.

  • FUSION NAMES PREMIUM IMPORTS LIMITED EXCLUSIVE CANADIAN DISTRIBUTOR

    Fusion, a worldwide leader in marine and car audio, has announced that, effective immediately, Premium Imports Limited (PiL) is the exclusive Canadian distributor for both its automotive and marine audio electronics. Previously, PiL held exclusive distribution rights in Canada for the automotive brand and shared the marine category with other marine channel distributors.

    “Our exclusive relationship with Fusion is incredibly exciting for us,” said Mike Brawley, president, PiL. “It gives us the opportunity to position the brand with Canada’s best 12 volt retailers and draw on the attractiveness of a full car and marine product offering. Fusion’s commanding presence in

  • GOVERNMENT FREEZES RECREATIONAL LOCKAGE FEES FOR THREE YEARS

    The Honourable Peter Kent, Canada's Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced that recreational lockage fees along Canada's historic canals will remain frozen for the next three years at 2008 levels.

    "Since the beginning of our consultation process on canal fees, we have been committed to listening and acting in the best interests of the residents who live, work and visit our canals," said Minister Kent. "We recognize the importance of canals to Canada's heritage, the tourism industry and the thousands of people who use them each year.

  • MARINEMAX INC ANNOUNCES NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING

    MarineMax, Inc., has announced the appointment of Josie Tucci to the role of Vice President of Marketing.  Tucci joined MarineMax in August 2012, and quickly built a talented team to deliver marketing support for MarineMax’s national retail network of 50 plus stores and diverse business units.

    Tucci started her marketing career in the marine industry over 15 years ago, working for a well-known European boat builder in France. Moving to the USA in 2001, Tucci established a global yacht sales marketing network and went on to expand and develop distribution channels across North and South America for the leading yacht charter brands in the world.