More on mandatory PFD wear
Yesterday was the last day for input into the Mandatory PFD Wear discussion with Transport Canada. Did you respond on the Transport Canada website?
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The National Yacht Club in Toronto chooses Poralu Marine to renovate its marina
A prestigious institution dating back to 1890, the National Yacht Club is one of Canada’s oldest marinas. Located in Toronto, it is widely recognized for its inclusive approach to teaching sailing, and it has hosted a number of major competitions.
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New ‘look and feel’ of Canada’s marquee boating event signals an exciting new era for exhibitors and show consumers
Show organizers for the 65th edition of the Toronto International Boat Show said that 2023 Boat Show attendance surpassed 65,000. One of North America’s premier boating events marked its highly anticipated return to an in-person consumer show, January 20 – 29 at the Enercare Centre to debut more than 150 product innovations…
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Get involved or get legislated
Here we go again. The government seems to be rapidly pushing toward more new legislation that will impact boating. This time it’s Mandatory PFD Wear on boats. It’s an old discussion but suddenly, Transport Canada has put a deadline of February 20, 2023 on gathering input on what may be significant new boating legislation.
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Yamaha Motor Canada announces 2023 Elite Dealers
Yamaha Motor Canada is proud to introduce its newest group of Yamaha Elite Dealers! This year, 34 dealers from across the country have achieved Elite status, with 22 of those dealers recognized for the second year in a row.
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The Boat Warehouse voted Platinum Winner by Kingston Community Votes 2022
Dave Mayhew, Owner and President at The Boat Warehouse in Kingston, Ontario stated, “We are incredibly proud to be recognized by our hometown for our family run business.
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Monjed 2 Fireboat wins WorkBoat Magazine’s Significant Boat of the Year Award
The Monjed 2 Fireboat has officially won WorkBoat Magazine’s Significant Boat of the Year award, which was announced at the International WorkBoat Show.
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Maritime Museum of BC Receives Federal Grant
The Maritime Museum of BC has received a grant of $17,000 from the Museum Assistance Program under Canadian Heritage. This grant will be used to be purchase a new large format scanner that will enable the Maritime Museum of BC to scan large archival materials in the collection such as ships’ plans, charts, and newspapers.
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Freedom Boat Club continues Global growth – announcing expansion to the Asia-Pacific Region and its first Australian location
Freedom Boat Club, a business of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) and the world’s largest boat club, announced its expansion to the Asia-Pacific region. Freedom’s flagship club in market will be located in Sydney, Australia, one of the most desirable boating destinations in the world.
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Brunswick Corporation reports strong performance & engagement at largest global consumer and marine trade shows
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) and its award-winning brands have reported a strong start to the 2023 boat show season, highlighting the Company’s continued market momentum and showcasing of its ACES Innovation strategy.
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Brunswick Corporation names John Buelow President – Mercury Marine
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) has named John Buelow Executive Vice President and President, Mercury Marine. John was previously Vice President, Global Operations, Mercury Marine and succeeds Chris Drees, who has decided to leave Brunswick to pursue opportunities outside the Company and the marine industry.
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A conversation with Canada’s most successful fiberglass boat builder
Periodically I have the privilege of doing a little brainstorming session on the phone with Brock Elliott, the man I consider to be Canada’s most successful fiberglass boat builder.
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Volvo Penta and Groupe Beneteau unveil concept for future of leisure boating and invite customer input
The trial vessel will capture feedback from media, customers, and dealers to help shape the future boating experience. The collaboration with Groupe Beneteau is a step forward in defining tomorrow’s sustainable, intuitive, near-silent, leisure boating experiences that will enable boaters to explore and experience life on the water.
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Osmosis reaches milestones and will provide connectivity to Indmar
Osmosis, a leading provider of turn-key telematics in the marine industry, has achieved a pair of significant milestones, reaching 10,000 units in the field and 1 million engine hours logged.
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MarineMax Reports Fiscal 2023 First Quarter Results
MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE: HZO), the world’s largest recreational boat, yacht and superyacht company, announced on January 26th, results for its first quarter ended December 31, 2022.
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Innovation Yachts wins “Ocean Tribute Award” at Boot 2023
The Award honours the world’s first completely recyclable and sustainable catamaran made of composite material for series production.
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Flow-Rite offers quick, custom plastic parts manufacturing
Global supply chain disruptions have acutely turned US manufacturers’ attention to domestic sources for their plastic injection molding projects.
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Five additional Mercury Marine facilities achieve ‘zero waste to landfill’ designation
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), today announced the addition of five facilities to its list of zero-waste-to-landfill (ZWTL) operations.
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Dometic honored with back-to-back Employer of Choice Awards by Boating Industry Canada magazine
For the second consecutive year, Dometic Vancouver facility has earned a prestigious Employer of Choice Award, demonstrating the company’s ongoing commitment to employee satisfaction and providing a positive workplace environment.
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The Changing Landscape
In the three-year gap since the last Toronto International Boat Show in 2020, there have been big changes in the fleet of new boats, in the marketplace and among the dealers. When the doors opened at the Toronto International Boat Show 2023, it was fast forward to a new order in the marketplace.
