What the future holds…
The beginning of every new year brings a host of predictions about what the future holds and this year seems to be offering up a bonanza of ideas thanks to the huge level of uncertainty coming out of the pandemic.
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Boating Ontario 50/50 Raffle supports the Georgian Bay Food Network
Boating Ontario was pleased to present a cheque for $880.00 to the Georgian Bay Food Network. During the Association’s recent Conference, a 50 / 50 raffle was held with a commitment that the Boating Ontario share of the proceeds would be donated to the winner’s choice of local food bank.
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Octopus Europe hands over the reins to CMP Europe to consolidate the CMP product line-up in Europe
CMP Group Ltd, (manufacturer and owner of the Octopus brand) based in Vancouver, Canada, consolidate their product lines into one master European distributor as Octopus Europe hands over the reins to CMP Europe for the Octopus (autopilot drive range) product line to focus on their other companies from the 1st of July this year.
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Deadline for Miami Innovation Awards entries approaching soon
For designers, developers and manufacturers, there is a great opportunity to enter your new products to the Miami Innovation Awards presented at the Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show®.
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Gallery of Canadian Marine Graduate Profiles – Getting ready for 2023
It’s hard to believe (for me at least), that this is the last Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest edition for 2022. I feel like that was the year that just flew by!
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Visit Canadian Yachting Media at the Toronto International Boat Show – we would love to see you!
We invite our friends and readers to stop by to say hello at the Canadian Yachting Media display at the Toronto International Boat Show starting Friday, January 20 through 29th, 2023.
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Brunswick Corporation named one of America’s most responsible companies from Newsweek magazine for third consecutive year
Brunswick Corporation, the world’s largest recreational marine manufacturer, has been named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek magazine for the third consecutive year. From the thousands U.S. companies considered for this honor, only 500 made the Newsweek list of honorees.
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Brunswick Corporation announces Fort Wayne facility expansion adding in-house fiberglass capabilities to increase manufacturing capacity
Brunswick Corporation has announced the expansion of its Fort Wayne manufacturing facility with a new 17,000 square feet freestanding building next to its existing facility, where the Company will produce fiberglass parts for its Harris and Cypress Cay pontoon brands.
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Barnacle Systems awarded “Product of the Year” at Victoria Tech Community Awards
Barnacle Systems has been awarded “Product of the Year” for its new product, BRNKL Black, at the Victoria Tech Community Awards. Winners were announced at the awards gala on December 8th, 2022 at the Victoria Conference Centre.
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Boating Ontario Post-Conference Report
The Boating Ontario Team would like to thank all delegates and sponsors for their support of the Associations Annual Conference.
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Save the Date
After the really positive “vibe” at the Boating Ontario Conference two weeks ago, I can imagine the crowds and the excitement that we will see when the doors open on the Boat Shows this winter. Clearly people are not just back out there, they are really excited and seem to want to make up for lost time.
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Tommy’s Boats opens new Grand Rapids area location with boat storage tower display
Tommy’s Boats, the largest Malibu and Axis dealer globally, and one of the largest pontoon dealers in North America, celebrated the opening of its newest location near Grand Rapids, Michigan during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Dec. 1.
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Lieutenant Governor presents BC Maritime Achievement Awards
Five British Columbians and an organization are being recognized for outstanding achievements in BC’s marine sector by the Maritime Museum’s annual SS BEAVER Medal Awards. The Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable Janet Austin, OBC, presented the awards at the Wardroom at CFB Esquimalt on Tuesday, December 6, 2022.
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Legend Boats partners with Boat Fix to bring Advanced Telematics Solution To Canada
Canadian boat manufacturer Legend announced that it will be adding industry leading tracking, monitoring and 24/7/365 service to their offerings through a strategic partnership with Boat Fix, an American telematics provider. The new offering will be available to customers starting in January.
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Jason Leggatt has announced his resignation from his role as president of Mustang Survival
The Marine Industry News UK team has reported that Jason Leggatt has announced his resignation from his role as president of Mustang Survival.
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The Third ‘Gussies’ International Electric Boat Awards
The third ‘Gussies’ international electric boat awards have announced the winning boats the ‘best represent excellence in electric boats and boating. This year’s awards were presented in nine categories of boats that include both boats in production as well as concept electric boats or those in development.
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Great “lntel” at the conference
Last week in the Editor’s Message column, I wrote that to gain the best guidance at a time of high uncertainty, the consensus of opinion that you could get from attending the Boating Ontario or the Boating BC conferences may have the most value.
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The Limestone Boat Company announces Third Quarter 2022 Results
On November 29, 2022, The Limestone Boat Company Limited (the “Company”) (TSXV: BOAT | OTCQB: LMSBF) – owner and builder of Aquasport Boats, Limestone® Boats and Boca Bay Boats…
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IMTRA expands partnership with Libra-Plast AS
IMTRA, a leading manufacturer and importer of quality solutions and products for the marine, energy and transportation markets, has announced that it has expanded its partnership with Libra-Plast AS, world leader in production of vessel doors, hatches and storage.
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CMP Group Ltd acquires rights to manufacture and distribute the DockHinge products
On November 28, 2022, CMP Group Ltd announces today the acquisition of the rights to manufacture and distribute the DockHinge products worldwide.
