Registration is Open for IFAI Expo 2021
Registration is now open for IFAI Expo 2021, Nov. 2–4, 2021 (Education: Nov. 1–4) at the Music City Center, Nashville, TN USA.
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IBEX Announces 2021 Show Dates
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.
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AMI Intermediate Marina Management Course
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.
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U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer pushing for reopening the Canada-US border
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.
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MarineMax Acquires Cruisers Yachts
MarineMax recently announced the acquisition of American boatbuilder KCS International, Inc., better known as Cruisers Yachts, headquartered in Oconto, Wisconsin.
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Quadrant Marine Institute launches new campaign: We Float Boats!
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!
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Your Business Can Benefit from Supporting Safe Boating Awareness Week, May 22-28, 2021.
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.
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Furuno says, “Let’s Talk Radar!”
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.
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ABYC Foundation’s Educator Training Conference, July 20-22, 2021 (all online)
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.
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Vision Marine Technologies Opens Reservations Worldwide for the Most Powerful Electric Outboard in the World
Canada-based Vision Marine Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: VMAR) (“Vision” or the “Company”) is announcing, following the excellent reception from manufacturers, the unveiling of its new electric outboard engine to the general public; the E-Motion 180.
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What’s up? Tell us! Tap Into the Canadian Yachting Media Circulation
Our sister publication, Canadian Yachting OnBoard is an online digest that gets in front of about 20,000 Canadian boaters twice a month. You should be part of it.
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NMMA Canada and Marine Trade Associations Applaud Transport Canada Decision to Preserve Rental Safety Checklist
National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada and the provincial Marine Trade Associations welcomed the news earlier in April that Transport Canada would be preserving the rental boat safety checklist. The move was communicated at the Canadian Marine Advisory Council (CMAC) virtual meeting.
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The Problem with E15
With the presidency of Joe Biden well underway in the United States, climate change and clean energy has vaulted to the top of the priority list—second only to defeating COVID-19 and getting America’s economy back on its feet. In Canada, the Trudeau government has signalled a similar focus on climate and conservation.
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AMI Conference & Expo Posts Call for Seminar Proposals
The AMI Conference & Expo, formerly IMBC, seeks input from industry for its February event. Warren, RI—The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) Conference & Expo, formerly the International Marina & Boatyard Conference or IMBC, has posted a Call for Proposals on its website and social media accounts.
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Dr. Shrink, Inc. Expands Recycling Efforts with New Partnership in Ontario, Canada— Calls for Marinas & Boat Owners to Recycle Their Used Shrink Wrap
Dr. Shrink, Inc. is one of the largest suppliers of shrink wrap across the globe, and while offering premium and high-quality products, recycling of used shrink wrap continues to be a top priority for this global leader.
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What’s up? Tell us! Tap Into the Canadian Yachting Media Circulation
Our sister publication, Canadian Yachting OnBoard is an online digest that gets in front of about 20,000 Canadian boaters twice a month. You should be part of it.
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The Importance of a Sea Trial
I am frequently asked if I think it’s important that a marine surveyor attend a Sea Trial when one of our clients is buying a used boat. In very simple terms, not including your marine surveyor on a Sea Trial is a failure to complete the full marine survey.
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Quadrant Marine Institute Celebrates 25 Years of Training for Rewarding Careers Marine Service Technicians Float Your Boat
Marine Service Technicians (MSTs) are the people responsible for keeping boats afloat, and they are in high demand. During a time when many industries are struggling, BC’s marine service industry is growing – and right now, a great number of companies are actively looking for long-term, skilled employees.
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Certified Marine Technicians Increase Exponentially with Online Learning
On the anniversary of its first online certification course, ABYC reports over 1,000 new certified marine technicians. On March 31, 2020, the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), the non-profit organization that provides standards-based technical education for the marine industry, hosted its first interactive online education course in response to the COVID pandemic.
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APRIL 7 AT 7 – HEAR THE REMARKABLE HISTORY OF THE LEGENDARY RED JACKET, A CANADIAN SAILING ICON
Tomorrow night, April 7 at 7pm, hear the remarkable history of the legendary Red Jacket, a Canadian Sailing Icon as presented by Rob Mazza – virtual admission of $5 benefits the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston.
