The World around us
While it’s comfortable to keep our heads down and stick to our knitting, we live in a global marketplace and that has never been so clear to me, as it has been since COVID-19 and the global pandemic.
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Torqeedo begins construction of new headquarters facility.
Torqeedo celebrated the groundbreaking of its new headquarters and production facilities on 30 June 2021. The company will remain a tenant of the Air Tech Campus (ATC) Oberpfaffenhofen in the Munich metro area, where it has been located since 2012.
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MRAA supports bipartisan legislation to protect GPS systems
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas endorsed legislation that will assure GPS units continue working, despite possible interference from 5G technology.
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HanseYachts AG expands its portfolio with new motorboat brand
For the first time in the company history, HanseYachts AG’s incoming orders have exceeded the 1,000 boat mark. The 2020/2021 financial year ended on 30 June and was exceptional for the company in all respects. The consumer demand for an own boat as a safe option for a relaxed holiday is very high in general.
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Garmin announces updates to the ActiveCaptain Community + the Q3 2021 marine software update
In an ongoing effort to improve their products and provide enhanced features to existing users, Garmin announces updates to the ActiveCaptain Community + the Q3 2021 marine software update that will provide improved functionality and new features throughout their marine systems.
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Freedom Boat Club announces acquisition of Fanautic Club; adding 23 locations across Spain to accelerate European expansion
Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club operator and a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), announced on July 9th, the acquisition of Fanautic Club, one of the largest European boat clubs with 23 locations in major coastal cities and tourist centers across Spain.
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2021 NMMA Hall of Fame Award nominations open through August 4th
Nominations are being accepted for the 2021 NMMA Hall of Fame Award through August 4th. As the Association’s most prestigious recognition, the annual Hall of Fame Award honors those who have generated or continue to make substantial and lasting contributions toward the advancement of the marine industry.
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You are here now
Life doesn’t give us a “You are here now” marker on the floorplan map of life the way they do in huge shopping malls and I’m feeling as though by the time we fully grasp where we are now, it may be too late to really capitalize on the opportunity.
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Board of Directors of the Alliance: new watch standers at the helm
Mr. Walter Timmerman, Chairman of Nautisme Québec and the Alliance de l’industrie du nautisme du Québec, announced that he was leaving his position on May 25th. This was officially recorded on June 1st when a special meeting of the Board of directors of Nautisme Québec was held to that effect.
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Continuing opposition to the proposed Luxury Tax
All the marine trades associations are working together in their continuing opposition to the proposed Luxury Tax. In the NMMA Canada’s last luxury tax bulletin, President Sara Anghel mentioned that the organization had the opportunity to be part of a consultation with federal Fisheries and Oceans Minister, Bernadette Jordan, and Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, last month.
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Alumacraft celebrates 75 years
Since the first boat rolled off the Minnesota assembly line in 1946, Alumacraft has been a top choice for families who love outdoor activities, especially fishing.
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A Barometer of the Times, Social Distancing Takes No. 2 Spot in BoatUS Top 10 Boat Names for 2021
It’s been a tumultuous year with COVID-19 and getting away from it all on a recreational boat has given many the respite they’ve needed. With lives upended, some recreational boat owners have chosen to reflect on the times when selecting a name for their boat. “Social Distancing” rocketed to the No. 2 spot on the BoatUS Top 10 Boat Names list for 2021.
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This summer brings a different customer opportunity
Back in the 1980’s when I was a marketing VP in the television industry, we were following a pair of marketing innovators who developed a concept they called “LTV – The Lifetime Value of a Customer”. It was a different way to see the customer relationship back then.
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The Maritime Museum of BC partners with Tradewinds Boaters Exchange at Canoe Cove Marina
With the generous assistance of Canoe Cove Marina, the Maritime Museum of BC has run a thrift store called All Things Marine at Canoe Cove for the past four years. The store has sold donated used marine goods to both reduce unnecessary waste going to the landfill and to raise money for the Museum.
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L’Orignal Marina offers boaters a new destination in Eastern Ontario
The new owners of L’Orignal Marina are looking to offer boaters a new destination. Located in a charming francophone village in Eastern Ontario, this joined marina and restaurant venue is the ambitious initiative of long-time entrepreneur André Chabot and biologist Alexandra Quester, both residents of L’Orignal.
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Help protect 18 km of shoreline, Vidal Bay, Manitoulin Island
The Nature Conservancy of Canada has an amazing opportunity to protect and care for 7,608 hectares (18,800 acres) on Manitoulin Island at Vidal Bay, including over 18 kilometres of shoreline along the North Channel of Lake Huron.
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Call for Entries Now Open for IBEX Innovation Awards
IBEX is hosting the Innovation Awards program during this year’s event, taking place September 28-30 at the Tampa Convention Center. New product entries are being accepted through August 13.
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Brunswick continues expansion of Freedom Boat Club in Illinois with plans to enter the Minnesota Territory
Executing on its strategy to expand across the Upper-Midwest, Freedom Boat Club, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) and the world’s largest boat club operator, recently announced the official opening of its first location in Fox Lake in Illinois and plans to open another downtown Chicago location in Diversey Harbor later this summer.
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Beneteau races to Mackinac – First 27
Beneteau America proudly announces its partnership with Chicago’s legendary Columbia Yacht Club and North Sails Group, the world’s leading sailmaker. The partnerships mark Beneteau’s renewed commitment to the racing scene with an updated lineup of the First series, including the First 27 and First 27SE, which will make its Race to Mackinac debut.
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Brunswick to Acquire Navico; Will Enhance Leadership Position in Marine Technology and Strengthen Global Parts & Accessories Business
On June 24th, Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Navico, a global leader in marine electronics and sensors for $1.05 billion.
