Changing Scene

  • 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.

  • VOLVO PENTA STRENGTHENS MARINE LEISURE SALES TEAM IN U.S.

    Volvo Penta today announced two key appointments to solidify its marine leisure sales team. The company has appointed Tony Kelleher as director, marine leisure sales, Region Americas and Rick Richert as regional sales manager.
     
    Kelleher, who has been with Volvo Penta since 2006, will be responsible for managing strategic direction and sales of Volvo Penta gas and diesel engines in the leisure marine segment for North America and the Caribbean, with emphasis on day-to-day operations including programs, plans, budgets and overseeing the growing sales team.

  • CSBC SIGNS INTERNATIONAL NATIONAL LIFEJACKET WEAR PRINCIPLES

    An idea that began with a meeting of international delegates at the CSBC Symposium in Gravenhurst, Muskoka last September has taken flight. On May 1, 2013, Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand, United Kingdom and the United States signed the International Lifejacket Wear Principles during the week of the Marine13 Conference in Sydney. The majority of all fatal boating incident victims drown and of these, around four out of five are reported as not wearing a lifejacket across these nations.  This collaboration by some of the most prominent boating safety authorities and organisations in the world aims to promote lifejacket wear and prevent death by drowning.

  • NMEA EDUCATIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN HALIFAX, NS

    There are valuable NMEA educational opportunities coming up in Halifax this August. You can join these upcoming Educational Training Sessions which are to be held at the Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council (NSCSC), 10 Ragged Lake Blvd., Unit 1 in Halifax, NS.

    The courses offered include the new Basic Marine Electronics Installer course, to be held on Wednesday, August 28th.

    NMEA 2000 Training, will be held on Thursday, August 29th.

  • SURVIVOR’S MOM SENDS COOKIES TO UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

    A touching story of appreciation in a way only a mother could express herself, with cookies and a beautifully written letter.
    Jordan Hanssen, recently rescued OAR Northwest transatlantic rower, sponsored by the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) made great efforts to visit his rescuers at two USCG stations for “Military Appreciation Month” last week.

    Both the Clearwater and Miami Coast Guard Air Stations involved in the early April rescue received a gratitude visit from Jordan, who also presented them with a “Thank You” plaque. But what really resonated with the Miami and Clearwater rescue crews were the homemade cookies sent to them

  • IMBC 2014 SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE NOW AVAILABLE


    A basic agenda for the 2014 International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC) is now available. IMBC is produced by the Association of Marina Industries (AMI), and will take place January 29–31, 2014, at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

    Show organizers are looking to the most well received aspects of the conference, such as themed networking events and seminars broken into specific tracks, to develop the 2014 agenda. The three- day agenda includes two full days of educational sessions, exhibit hall hours, and evening receptions.

  • ASA ELECTRONICS AND POLK AUDIO HELP SPONSOR 54TH MASTERS WATER SKI AND WAKEBOARD TOURNAMENT

    ASA Electronics, an international manufacturer and supplier of premium audio and video electronics and appliances has partnered with Polk Audio to help sponsor the 54th Masters Water Ski and Wakeboard Tournament.  ASA and Polk Audio are proud to support the longest-running water skiing competition in the world that attracts thousands of participants and spectators each year. 

    The Master’s Tournament was started in 1959 with the Ida Callaway Invitational that attracted an astonishing 13,000 spectators in its first year. The competition originally focused on only three events with athletes participating in the slalom, tricks and jump, and the overall title awards. As times changed, Wakeskating was added along with Ski Fly and athletes started to compete for the championship of their individual disciplines instead of

  • REC BOAT HOLDINGS ENTERS JET BOAT MARKET

    Rec Boat Holdings, maker of Four Winns, Glastron and Wellcraft brands, has announced their entry into the jet boat segment, re-launching the Scarab brand as a jet boat line, as well as two new jet models in the Glastron line. The new boats are scheduled to roll out as soon as this summer.

    A long-term supply agreement with BRP's Marine Propulsion Systems division enables the company to power the new boats with its quality Rotax 4-TEC 1503 jet propulsion system.

  • FALVEY INSURANCE SPONSORS 2013 SWIFTSURE INTERNATIONAL YACHT RACE

    Starting and ending in Victoria, British Columbia, the Swiftsure International Yacht Race qualifies as the preeminent long distance sailing competition in the region. Organized and hosted by the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, this year's May 25-27 event is tagged From Canvas to Carbon 70 Years of Swiftsure in celebration of its 70th running since 1930. Falvey Yacht Insurance is a new sponsor for this historic contest, and offers a unique reward for skippers entering the race.

  • BECKSON MARINE WELCOMES NEW PRESIDENT

    Beginning his career at Beckson Marine in 1990 as an inside sales rep, Steve Anschutz has been promoted to president. Incorporated in 1979, the company has only had one previous president.

    "I'm very excited to take on this new role at Beckson," said Anschutz. "Beckson is not only about its products and generating sales, but is a brand dedicated to quality, customer service and our community. I'm proud to step into this leadership position."

  • NMMA RELEASES NEW U.S. ECONOMIC IMPACT REPORT AT AMERICAN BOATING CONGRESS

    During May 8 and 9, 2013 the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released their updated economic impact data for the recreational boating industry during the American Boating Congress. The update reflects 2012 data across the United States and has been formatted as an easy-to-use infographic, reflecting data in a highly visual way.
     
    In 2013 NMMA’s Center of Knowledge contracted with the Recreational Marine Research Center at Michigan State University to update the 2008 Economic Value of Recreational Boating at the State and Congressional District Level. Each state and district datasheet includes the “total annual