Making it easy to find stories from past News Week Digest editions
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Yamaha Motor Canada Announces Marketing Team Changes
A lifelong marine and powersports enthusiast with three years under his belt as a member of Yamaha’s marketing team, Cody McGhee brings his varied experience with the company and a passion for outdoor recreation to his new role as Marketing Coordinator – Marine & Special Markets.
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NMMA applauds the Biden Administration’s 30×30 Plan to Balance Conservation and Access
In their May 7th edition of Currents, the NMMA’s newsletter, the organization expressed its support of the announcement on May 6th, where the Biden Administration outlined its vision to conserve 30 percent of U.S. lands and waters by 2030, commonly known as the “30 by 30 Initiative.”
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Maple Leaf Marinas acquires three more full-service marinas
Maple Leaf Marinas (MLM) is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of three full-service marinas located on Georgian Bay. Dave Rozycki, President of MLM, remarked that “Our Spring 2021 acquisitions of Payne Marine (Pointe au Baril), Moon River Marine (Mactier) and Georgian Shores Marina (Owen Sound) are perfect complements to our growing portfolio…
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Japanese Manufacturers cooperate on development of hydrogen fueled marine engines
On April 27th, 2021, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd., and Japan Engine Corporation formed a consortium of Japanese engine manufacturers to pursue joint development of hydrogen fueled marine engines for ocean-going and coastal vessels towards establishing a world-leading position in hydrogen engine technologies.
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Help Fight the Threat of the Luxury Tax – Send A Letter to Your MP
Canada’s marine trade associations are all working together to help fight the Liberal government’s Luxury Tax and attached here is a pre-made letter that you can send to your MP to add weight and credibility to their efforts to block this tax.
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Boating BC Applauds Provincial Government for Abandoned Vessel Clean Up Program
Boating BC Association applauds the funding announcement by Environment Minister George Heyman committing $9.5 million to coastal clean-up efforts. Boating BC Association has been working with Transport Canada for the past three years raising awareness and providing resources for abandoned and end-of-life vessels in coastal waters.
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What are the odds?
Last week in News Week Digest, we talked about the NMMA Canada Day on the Hill where we opposed the threat of a new luxury tax on boats.
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Major US Battery Manufacturer Commits to 100% Renewable Energy for Manufacturing in 2021
In honour of Earth Day on April 22, 2021, Crown Battery Commits to 100% Renewable Energy for Manufacturing in 2021. Batteries have the opportunity to slash carbon emissions and reduce pollution.
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Garmin reports strong double-digit revenue and operating income growth
Last week, Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), announced results for the first quarter ended March 27, 2021.
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Cruisers Yachts purchases world class manufacturing facility…
KCS International, Inc., parent company of Cruisers Yachts, significantly expanded its manufacturing and production capacity with the acquisition of the nearby Pulaski, Wisconsin manufacturing facility that formerly built Carver and Marquis brand yachts.
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ABYC Job Opening – Adjunct Technical Instructors
With the high demand for ABYC Certification training, we are looking for additional qualified instructors to teach our courses. ABYC adjunct instructors deliver course content in classroom environments as well as remotely through online presentations.
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KML Hiring Sales & Marketing Assistant
Kerrwil Media Limited, located in Midland, Ontario is currently accepting resumes for the fun and dynamic role of Sales & Marketing Assistant! The ideal candidate for the available position with Kerrwil Media Limited is energetic, positive and a team player. Sales, marketing and boating business experience with a willingness to continually learn and grow with KML in this role will ensure a great fit for this new team member.
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Two Speed Ahead: ZF Marine launches industry’s first two-speed transmission for outboards
ZF Marine presents its new two-speed transmission, an industry-first, as part of the new V12 Verado outboard engine developed by Mercury Marine. After four years of partnership and collaboration, the new engine was officially launched Feb 11, 2021.
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Here we go again…
A year and a half ago we were fighting the probability of a luxury tax on boats and I was among the delegation of industry members who travelled with the NMMA Canada to their Day on the Hill event where we got to meet with many important members of the government to oppose the threat of a luxury tax on boats.
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Speak up now, about the proposed Luxury Tax on boats
A coordinated effort by the NMMA Canada and all the Canadian marine trade associations is needed to defend our industry. As you have likely heard, the Trudeau government tabled its budget Monday, April 19.
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Nominations Sought for ABYC Foundation’s Educator of the Year Award
The ABYC Foundation is seeking nominations for its Educator of the Year Award, honoring an outstanding instructor who is shaping future marine service technicians. Candidates should be currently teaching marine service technology for recreational boats in a high school, post-secondary school or corporate setting.
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Milestone: Jeanneau NC 895 Hull 200
Mention the name Jeanneau and sleek-looking sailboats immediately come to mind but the Jeanneau shipyard first started building small outboard powerboats in 1957 and never stopped.
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Mercury Marine Canada announces an organizational expansion
Mercury Marine Canada announces an organizational expansion and realignment across its group of businesses including Mercury, Land ‘N’ Sea and Paynes, to enhance its customer focus and meet the needs of an expanding Canadian marine industry. These changes are effective immediately.
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Groupe Beneteau has sold the CNB Yacht Builders brand to Solaris
In line with the Let’s Go Beyond! strategic plan, which notably aims to realign the Boat offering around eight global strategic brands in order to benefit from stronger commercial and operational dynamics, Groupe Beneteau is announcing that it signed an agreement with the Italian yard Solaris on April 2, 2021 to sell the CNB Yacht Builders brand.
