PRIDE MARINE GROUP ACQUIRES GEORGE’S MARINE AND SPORTS IN EASTERN ONTARIO

Pride Marine Group Ltd., is pleased to welcome George’s Marine and Sports to the Pride family effective November 6, 2017. Both organizations share a proud history of supporting the boating industry and lifestyle through leadership, excellent customer service and a strong crew.

Pride Marine (pridemarinegroup.com) was founded in 1986 and began as a single location. Within 30 years, Pride Marine Group has grown into 12 locations, strengthening its presence in Ontario. Pride Marine Group’s heritage has been driven by their customers and crew members. With the addition of the newest locations, 92% of all Ontario boating continues to happen within 1-hour of one of Pride’s 12 locations.

George’s Marine and Sports (gmas.ca) has been involved in Eastern Ontario for over 49 years and brings the experience that comes with this length of time. George’s Marine operates three marine locations in Ottawa, Kingston, and Eganville, Ontario – which will allow Pride Marine Group to expand into the Eastern Ontario market.

Good Advice that You Can Share – The Art of Anchoring

Unless a boat is secured, it will drift away. If it cannot be attached to something secure, such as a dock, piling, mooring buoy, tree, or boulder, it must be anchored. There is much more to anchoring than simply tossing the anchor over the side.

An anchoring system has two parts: the anchor itself and the rode which connects the anchor to the boat. To be effective, an anchor must have good holding power, and the rode must be strong enough to withstand the strains that are put on it.

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