Boatyard launches industry leading app for Hucks Marine and Resort
Hucks Marine & Resort announced on October 19, 2021, the launch of a brand-new mobile experience for their boaters: the Hucks Marine & Resort App, developed and powered by Boatyard.
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Canada’s economic recovery and employment levels
According to a recent story in Bloomberg, Canada’s surprise jobs surge that was reported in early October, recoups the pandemic losses, but our full recovery is still a way off.
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Do you know someone who is deserving of a Boating Ontario Award of Excellence?
The Boating Ontario Awards of Excellence are a celebration of success and an opportunity to recognize those who have made or continue to make significant contributions to Ontario’s recreational boating industry.
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Mustang Survival has acquired Ocean Rodeo Dry Wear
The action watersports and commercial marine dry wear will be merged into the Mustang Survival recreation and professional dry wear range and help to enhance Mustang’s global marketplace presence, according to an article in Marine Industry News, https://marineindustrynews.co.uk.
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Toronto International Boat Show announces capacity limits to be lifted to 100%
On Friday, October 8, the Province of Ontario announced that with public health and health care indicators remaining stable or improving, the government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is cautiously lifting capacity limits in select indoor and outdoor settings where proof of vaccination is required.
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Brunswick Corporation Named to the 2021 Forbes “World’s Best Employers” list for the Second Consecutive Year
For the second consecutive year, Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) has been named by Forbes and Statista to the 2021 list of World’s Best Employers.
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Bateau à flot de Montréal – thousands of enthusiasts
The 12th edition of the Bateau à flot de Montréal took place in a unique atmosphere that characterizes the most beautiful moments spent on the magnificent bodies of water in Quebec! “Water sports enthusiasts, whether visitors or exhibitors, were enthusiastic to meet on the docks of the Port of Call of the Old Port of Montreal!
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Labour market shortages and trucking
So much is happening right now that it hard to keep your perspective on today, let alone to plan effectively for tomorrow. This past week, Prime Minister Trudeau announced vaccine mandates for federal employees and other groups in Canada as well as new rules for travel.
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Riviera’s record exports to the United States ahead of Fort Lauderdale Boat Show
Australia’s luxury motor yacht builder Riviera is shipping seven new yachts to Miami, Florida, in the company’s largest ever shipment to the United States. Five of the motor yachts will be among the 10 magnificent models showcased by Riviera at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show to be held on October 27-31.
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Mercury Racing to join Racing Revival at Havasu Classic Championships
Mercury Racing will join powerboat racers and fans at the revival of the Lake Havasu Classic Outboard Championships, Oct. 15-17, in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. The weekend of racing action will mark the final rounds of the 2021 NGK Spark Plugs Formula 1 Powerboat Series and crown two 2021 American Powerboat Association (APBA) North American champions.
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MarineMax to acquire Intrepid Powerboats
MarineMax has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Intrepid Powerboats (Intrepid), a premier manufacturer of powerboats. MarineMax expects the acquisition to close before December 31, 2021, and to be accretive in its first full twelve-month period.
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CMP Group acquires Grant Rope
CMP Group Ltd, a leading manufacturer and distributor of marine products, has announced that they have reached an agreement to acquire Grant Rope Inc. based in Trenton, ON, Canada.
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Brunswick Partners with Dealer Texting Provider Kenect
Brunswick Corporation’s (NYSE: BC) dealer services team, Brunswick Dealer Advantage, announced today that it has partnered with Kenect to provide Brunswick dealers with exclusive pricing on Kenect’s texting solutions that include business texting from your main number, text-to-pay, live video chat, online review generation, and text web leads.
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Advantages of Volvo Penta’s next-generation EVC now extended to a broader range of vessels
When Volvo Penta’s pioneering EVC system was first launched in 2003 it was the height of innovation – and it continues to be the foundation for Volvo Penta’s full systems approach of integrated features from helm to prop. A major upgrade to the EVC platform was introduced in 2019 with EVC 2 together with the new D4-D6 engine.
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Brunswick Corporation Completes Acquisition of Navico
On October 4, 2021, Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) announced that it has completed its acquisition of Navico, a global leader in marine electronics and sensors for $1.05 billion.
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Long-term ocean freight rates now up over 90% year-on-year
As I write this, there are 147 container ships anchored outside of the Port of Los Angeles waiting to dock and unload. It seems that the freight yard is full beyond capacity due to labour shortages throughout the global supply chain, especially for truck drivers who are needed to move the freight out and deliver it in the U.S.
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Volvo Penta’s Leadership in Marine Innovation Showcased at IBEX 2021
Volvo Penta’s commitment to innovation was on full display at the 2021 International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), as evidenced by multiple awards and participation in the Soundings Trade Only Leadership Summit expert panel.
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Ritchie Navigation continues record growth
Ritchie Navigation, the world’s largest manufacturer of magnetic compasses, continues on its path of record sales. The 161-year old Pembroke, Massachusetts-based company reports 30% growth year over year, with some months setting all-time sales records. Adding a sixth work day and night shifts has helped Ritchie’s order fulfillment match demand.
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New $75-million Port Credit marina project is moving forward
According to digital news outlet www.insuaga.com, a new, full-service and modern Port Credit marina that will bring huge economic benefits to Mississauga is now one step closer to becoming a reality.
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Howe Sound now a UNESCO Biosphere Region
Last week, the Georgia Strait Alliance shared the wonderful news that Átl’ka7tsem, also known as Howe Sound, is now a UNESCO Biosphere Region. It is the third UNESCO Biosphere Region in British Columbia – and the first on B.C.’s Mainland.
