The ABYC Free Webinar Series Returns with “Fuel System Troubleshooting”. Overall, online learning events continue to thrive for association. Due to the success of its free informational webinars offered last year, the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) is rebooting the series, starting June 17 with “Fuel System Troubleshooting: Basics of identifying fuel-related engine problems.”
Vision Marine Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: VMAR) (“Vision Marine” or the “Company”) a leading manufacturer within the electric recreational boating industry, is pleased to announce the acquisition of EB Rental Ltd.
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), the non-profit organization that develops the global voluntary safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance and repair of recreational boats, is set to publish its largest supplement ever of the Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft.
Canada’s marine trades associations have continued working to oppose the Luxury Tax. Last week, NMMA Canada president Sara Anghel met with over a dozen Conservative Members of Parliament in an hour-long consultation co-hosted by Stephanie Kusie (Transport Critic) and the Hon. Ed Fast (Finance Critic).
The Portuguese Association of Ports and Marinas (APPR) will host the prestigious ICOMIA (International Council of Marine Industry Associations) World Marinas Conference 2023 in Autumn, bringing this international event to Portugal for the very first time.
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced a value-added service to bring together exhibitors and visitors online throughout the year with IBEX 365.
Exhibitor registration for boot 2022, the largest boat and water sports trade fair in the world , is now open. The event will be held from January 22 – 30, 2022 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany.
ABYC’s Sur/Tech 2021 was a hit among surveyors, technicians and other boating industry professionals. Couldn’t attend the conference? On-demand session recordings are now available! This is a great opportunity to earn 10 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
To align with measures introduced by the Province of Ontario to limit the spread of COVID-19, Parks Canada administered places in Ontario will delay the launch of most visitor services including camping until at least June 2, 2021.
Since 1995, Safe Boating Awareness Week has been the mainstay of boating safety to over 16 million people who recreate on Canadian waters. The 2021 campaign will still be reaching out to Canadian boaters but, due to Covid-19, will be a little different in many ways.
Increase your industry knowledge and accumulate CEUs! These courses are for members and certified technicians – you will need to login to access.
Registration is now open for IFAI Expo 2021, Nov. 2–4, 2021 (Education: Nov. 1–4) at the Music City Center, Nashville, TN USA.
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced that preparations are underway for the 30th Anniversary of IBEX, to be held September 28-30, 2021 in the Tampa Convention Center.
The Intermediate Marina Management Course to be held June 13-17| in Ft. Lauderdale, FL is the last face-to-face course until November! The Intermediate Marina Management (IMM) is the AMI Training Institute’s most popular course which focuses on marina operations, policies, and procedures.
The CBC reported on May 6th that the top member of the U.S. Senate, Chuck Schumer from New York, has written a letter to members of the Biden administration making several demands regarding the border. According to the CBC story, Schumer has asked Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for four things.
MarineMax recently announced the acquisition of American boatbuilder KCS International, Inc., better known as Cruisers Yachts, headquartered in Oconto, Wisconsin.
What’s this campaign all about? Well, we all know how great it is to be in marine service, and all of the reasons people stay and build a life and career in this industry. We know our partners are so busy and how much work is available. So now it’s time: Let’s bring more awesome people into this vibrant and diverse industry!
Offer your local media outlets valuable public information about marinas and safe boating during COVID-19 as well as promoting boating safety this Safe Boating Awareness Week, May 22-28, 2021.
Selling a radar system to your customers is a major sale for your business. Radar is one of the most important devices to help your customers stay safe on the water. No other piece of marine electronics can give them as much information about the objects around their boat and keep them aware in darkness, rain, or fog.
ABYC Foundation’s 2021 Educator Training Conference is the only event of its kind specifically focused on training high school and post-secondary educators who are teaching about boats. Marine industry leaders are encouraged to join! This is a great opportunity to show your support and connect with influencers that are training the next generation of marine technicians.