GOVERNMENT RESOURCES UPDATE
This News Week Bulletin brings you the latest resources and funding information for your business. The information was originally compiled by NMMA Canada who is staying on top of the government’s changes…
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SEATTLE YACHTS INTERNATIONAL ACQUIRES 60-YEAR-OLD OHIO BOAT MANUFACTURER
Peter Whiting, Managing Partner, has announced that Seattle Yachts International, is continuing its expansion and vertical integration with the recent acquisition of famed 60-year-old boat manufacturing operation, Tartan-Legacy.
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POLARIS TO DISCONTINUE PRODUCTION OF RINKER, STRIPER AND LARSON FX BOAT BRANDS
Polaris Inc., has announced it has made the strategic decision to focus its marine investments and growth efforts on its flagship boating brands. As a result, Polaris will stop producing Rinker, Striper and Larson FX boat brands at its Syracuse, Indiana plant in June.
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ONTARIO EXTENDS THE DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY TO MAY 12TH
Last week, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the extension of the Declaration of Emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act for a further 28 days, bringing the new date to May 12th.
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NIELS KLARENBEEK HAS BEEN APPOINTED NEW DIRECTOR OF METSTRADE
With more than 15 years of professional experience in various international trade fairs in RAI Amsterdam and with a great love for water sports, Niels Klarenbeek will succeed Irene Dros as the new director of METSTRADE. His new position will be of effect as of 14 April 2020.
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MERCURY RACING EMPLOYEES USE 3D PRINTING TO HELP IN THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19
Three home-bound Mercury Racing employees are using personal 3D printers to support community efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. When Steve Wynveen, a development engineering manager at Mercury Racing…
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BOATUS SUPPORTS PROPOSAL TO SIMPLIFY U.S. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CRITICAL WARNING MESSAGES
In a move that could simplify and potentially reduce misunderstanding of urgent weather messages used by recreational boaters in American jurisdictions to make critical boating safety decisions, the National Weather Service (NWS) has proposed renaming “Small Craft Advisory” to “Small Craft Warning” and is asking for boaters’ feedback.
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ATLANTIC MARKETING TO REPRESENT ARCO MARINE IN KEY MARKETS
Atlantic Marketing Company, one of the oldest and largest marine manufacturer representative firms on the eastern seaboard, announced today it has been retained by ARCO Marine to represent ARCO’s high-quality and locally made alternators…
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2020 CANADIAN SAILING HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS ANNOUNCED
The Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame and the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston are pleased to announce the 2020 Inductees into the Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame…
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YANMAR ESTABLISHES NEW MARINE COMPANY IN ASIA
Yanmar has established a new company: Yanmar Marine International Asia (YMIA) to support growth of the company’s marine business.
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QUINTE MARINE ADAPTS TO PRODUCING PPE PRODUCTS
Things are moving fast at Quinte Marine. As they said in their Facebook post, “Since we are being closed for being “non-essential, it’s time to be “essential” again! We are going into production of face shields as they are desperately needed at this time to help flatten the curve.”
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NORTH SAILS OFFICIAL SUPPLIER TO VO65 CLASS IN THE OCEAN RACE
It’s unprecedented times right now and while we’re moving through our days with uncertainty, North Sails also has their eyes on the future.
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NMMA ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCES COMPREHENSIVE COVID-19 RESPONSE STRATEGY
Frank Hugelmeyer, NMMA President has announced that the National Marine Manufacturers Association has deployed a comprehensive COVID-19 response strategy with a focus on the long-term health of the association.
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BOATING BC – NATIONAL COVID-19 ECONOMIC IMPACT SURVEY AND VIRTUAL TOWNHALL
The Federal Government, in cooperation with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, is conducting a national survey on the direct and indirect impacts of the COVID–19 epidemic. Boating BC encourages all members to take a few minutes and complete the survey below to help guide future policies and support services.
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ABYC ANNOUNCES UPDATED USCG REGULATIONS FOR RECREATIONAL BOATS
An essential reference tool, this volume contains the pertinent parts of the Regulation (Title 33 and 46, Code of Federal Regulations) and Law (Title 46, United States Code), that govern the USCG Boating Safety Program.
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MAPLE LEAF MARINAS ACQUIRES FOUR MORE MARINAS
Maple Leaf Marinas is excited to announce that as of April 7th, 2020, they have completed the acquisition of four Marinas;
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MARINAS NOW CLOSED IN ONTARIO
Boating Ontario reported on Friday afternoon, April 3rd, that following advice from Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, on April 3, 2020, Ontario has updated the list of essential businesses that can remain open.
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NAVICO INKS COAST GUARD CONTRACT THROUGH 2025
Navico, parent company to the Lowrance®, Simrad®, B&G® and C-MAP® brands announced that it has signed a 5-year agreement with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to provide C-MAP cartography under the USCG’s Small Boat Product Line (SBPL).
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BOATING ONTARIO OFFERS SUPPORT FOR THEIR MEMBERS
Boating Ontario sent out this notice to their members last week to support them in maintaining positive contact with their customers. They wrote, “We don’t know about you but there certainly seems to be a lot of calls from consumers asking what the heck is going on and when they can go boating!
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BOATING BC ANNOUNCES 2020 GRANT AND SPONSORSHIP RECIPIENTS
Twenty thousand dollars in grants and sponsorships are being awarded by the Boating BC Association to support a host of initiatives that will positively impact recreational boating in British Columbia.
