Before the invention of semi-permanent release agents, wax and PVA were the common mold release for fiberglass molding which were very labor intensive and unable to produce multiple releases between applications.
The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) Board and Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) have announced that the 2021 Marine Fabricators Conference, which was to be held in New Orleans in January 2021, has been cancelled.
Especially endangered species such as Nassau Grouper, Giant Sea Bass, Atlantic Cod and Humphead Wrasse. Sea Life Rescue, an initiative born from veterans of the Superyacht Industry, is launching a program to release billions of fertilized eggs from an array of specially refitted vessels.
Two well-established marine distributors with deep Maritime roots are joining together to form a single company.
Kropf Industrial has completed a successful floating breakwater project for the City of Burlington. This project involved the removal of an existing floating breakwater system that was at the end of its life, and the design, manufacture, delivery, and installation of a new floating breakwater system.
The Advanced Marina Management (AMM) program is a profit-management training course designed for senior marina professionals. Through small groups, interactive workshops, and specific case studies…
CTV News crews were in Midland, Ontario to document the operation of Seabins at some of the Maple Leaf Marinas locations in Georgian Bay. Recently, Boating Industry Canada News Week reported that the Boating Ontario Association represented the recreational boating industry at the Toronto Zoo during an announcement from Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks on October 22nd.
Master Promotions is thrilled to announce that the Halifax Boat Show will return for its scheduled 2021 date at the Halifax Exhibition Centre. After working diligently with the Province of Nova Scotia, the Chief Medical Officer, Boating Atlantic and the facility, new safety measures have been put in place that will allow the show to return February 4-7, 2021.
For over 70 years, the Toronto Sportsmen’s Show has been a favourite for thousands of outdoor enthusiasts and welcomes hundreds of exhibitors annually. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided to postpone next year’s show, which was scheduled to take place March 18-21, 2021 at the International Centre.
January show to go digital with hundreds of exhibitors, 3D digital technology, seminars and live streaming content. Ongoing COVID restrictions are preventing the Seattle Boat Show from being held in person in January 2021, but are not preventing the show organizers from producing a powerful boating event in January.
Introducing the 2020 Virtual Fall Cottage Life Show, a FREE virtual consumer show that will run from November 20 – 22, 2020. Over three days, we’ll be featuring presentations and seminars from the experts at Cottage Life and a lineup of guest speakers, including Cottage Life TV fan-favourites Colin & Justin, and Hope Swinimer from Hope for Wildlife.
Late on October 28, 2020, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), announced the cancellation of the 2021 Miami International Boat Show and eight other of their weinter boat shows.
Here is an opportunity to earn your ABYC certifications without needing to travel or meet in-person! New interactive online courses open up ABYC education to anyone with a computer and the desire to upgrade their skills.
The Advanced Marina Management (AMM) program is the final training course required to apply for either a Certified Marina Managers (CMM) or Certified Marina Operators (CMO) certification. Prerequisites include completion of IMM course along with 3 years marina management experience.
The Marine Debris Recovery Initiative (MDRI), a collaboration with the Clean Coast, Clean Waters Fund (Ministry of Environment & Climate Change Strategy), the Small Ship Tour Operators Association of British Columbia (SSTOA) and Coastal First Nations, have completed a 6 weeks marine debris clean up expedition, covering over 1000 kilometers of remote coastline.
The new Boating Industry Canada calendar for 2023 will be mailed in November, packaged with the December 2022 issue of Canadian Yachting Magazine. With the return of the Toronto International & Vancouver International Boat Shows, our staff will deliver calendars to you and your staff while there as well!
As the 2020 season comes to end, I would like to say congratulations to everyone in the industry. Twenty-Twenty has been one of the most challenging years that the industry, as a whole, has ever seen. The positive attitude and energy put forth has resulted in big wins across Canada. We are a resilient bunch. Pat yourselves on the back. Let’s keep the momentum going into 2021.
The Boating Ontario Association is pleased to have been able to represent the recreational boating industry at the Toronto Zoo during an announcement from Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks on October 22nd.
Boating Industry Canada News Week wanted to share this new environmental product from the UK. This product seems to be directed at ships rather than recreational boaters, and regulations in Canada for holding tanks may make this product less important but globally, we see this as significant.
We are all Navigating Uncharted Waters. In business, at home and in our daily lives. This year’s Boating BC Conference will focus on how to thrive in these times. Workplace wellness, social media and digital strategies, reaching customers with your shared values and turning new boaters into life-long boaters are all keys to our industry’s successful future.