Les Gunderson is an icon in the Vancouver boatbuilding industry. Like many Quadrant Marine Institute instructors, his family and his early life provided a natural transition into his 55-year career building commercial fish boats.
It used to be, that in order to improve employee performance, managers studied the numbers, adjusted processes, applied some training, did a little coaching, patted employees on the back and hoped for the best. Let’s be honest, this isn’t the best approach.
The Maritime Museum of BC is thrilled to announce that it will be home to an exhibit titled Queer at Sea: Tales from the 2SLGBTQ+ Community from 17 May, 2022 to 5 November, 2022.
Help us congratulate our Level 4 MST apprentices on passing their ITA Certificate of Qualification exam. They have demonstrated competency in their craft with adaptability and tenacity during the whirlwind inflicted by the pandemic.
Since 1995, Safe Boating Awareness Week has been the mainstay of boating safety to over 16 million people who recreate on Canadian waters. The 2022 campaign will still be reaching out to Canadian boaters but, may be a little different in many ways.
The Great Lakes Public Forum will be held in Niagara Falls, Ontario, September 27 – September 29. The 2022 Great Lakes Public Forum will provide an opportunity for the Governments of Canada and the United States to discuss and receive public comments on the state of the lakes and binational priorities for science and action…
CPYB Certified Brokers and Candidates are invited to attend YBAA University. This program provides an excellent opportunity for brokers to further their training, expand their expertise, and network with subject-matter experts and colleagues.
Offered by AMI, the Basic Marina Operations Training Guide is a tool for entry-level marina professionals. Designed as a self-study course for people who are just starting out in the marina industry.
Boating industry Canada News Week Digest Shows and Events for 2022
The NMMA suggests joining the Marine Accessories Pavilion at ICAST 2022, July 19-22 in Orlando. Get back in front of buyers, dealers, and distributors that are seeking the newest and most innovative marine aftermarket accessories and components. Prime space remains available – act now.
IBEX 365, which launched last spring, continues to connect buyers and suppliers by bringing the business normally conducted on-site to an online platform. A year-round industry resource, IBEX 365 features the newest products and services, company profiles, educational opportunities and important show information.
Sea Ray, Bayliner and Heyday recently came together in St. Augustine, Florida for a week-long, hands-on gelcoat repair training course.
It used to be, that in order to improve employee performance, managers studied the numbers, adjusted processes, applied some training, did a little coaching, patted employees on the back and hoped for the best. Let’s be honest, this isn’t the best approach.
Eliminating the traditional socket eliminates any opportunity for water to collect inside the VoltSafe plug and lead to corrosion.
Boating Industry Canada (BIC) is proud to introduce a new Canadian marine education series. Currently in Canada, there are only a handful of marine education programs that serve the marine service industry.
The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of March 2022.
There has been an age-old discussion on the label that the marina business gives overnight visitors arriving by boat to their facilities. The label is “Transients”. Merriam-Webster’s definition of transient is “one that is transient such as (a) a guest or boarder who stays only briefly (b) a person traveling about usually in search of work”.
RTCM’s 75th Year Annual Assembly and the Digital@Sea North America Conference are rapidly approaching. One week for two conferences. Please visit www.rtcm.org for all of the details starting in the afternoon of May 09, 2022.
Since 1995, Safe Boating Awareness Week has been the mainstay of boating safety to over 16 million people who recreate on Canadian waters. The 2022 campaign will still be reaching out to Canadian boaters but, may be a little different in many ways.
ABYC’s online certification courses fill up fast but there are a few seats left for the certifications below. Register today to grab your spot! The next courses won’t be available until Fall/Winter 2022.