Everyone is invited to join Ontario Sailing to celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday and the sport of Sailing at the 15th Annual Celebration of Sailing Fundraiser on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at the Lakeshore Yacht Club.
Activity and positive energy continued throughout the conclusion of the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) which included networking events, special education sessions, and new product launches.
This morning the winners of the 2017 Innovation Awards were announced during the annual Industry Breakfast at the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX).
As of Monday morning September 11, after watching the force of Hurricane Irma in real time as it plowed through Florida, having already decimated the charter fleets and towns throughout the Caribbean…
A trio of Canadian dealers were recognized at the Smoker Craft Inc. 2018 model year dealer meeting, held earlier this month at the company’s manufacturing facility in New Paris, Indiana.
Township of Georgina Mayor Margaret Quirk and Andy Adams discuss the Jackson’s Point Harbour redevelopment plan.
Pennies from heaven is a nice idea, but what if it was more than just pennies? What if your marina could generate several hundred, or even a thousand dollars a month extra, without any effort on your part?
As we reported in the July 18 edition of News Week, Rick Layzell has been appointed CEO of the Boating Ontario association and we reached him at the Boating Ontario offices in Penetanguishene on July 24th
Lifesaving Society launches multi-language, online boating safety program.
The Canada Day weekend is sure to see countless people celebrating and jumping into the water to cool off. But especially in fresh water lakes and rivers, when you are near marinas and other sources of electricity, there is a risk of electric shock drowning.
The North Channel is one of the most beautiful sailing destinations on the planet – known the world over for its spectacular scenery, its clear waters inviting you in for a cool dip, and its pristine shorelines boasting stunning jagged coastline and quiet coves. Following the southern border of the channel is Manitoulin Island – the largest freshwater island in the world.
If the truth be known Jack Pady was one of the first Yacht Brokers I ever met and over the years watching from sidelines its been interesting to watch Jack and his team to adapt with the times.
Interest in finding alternative uses for used fiberglass can spark creativity and innovation. For example, a partnership involving the US, Ireland, and Northern Ireland Universities called Re-wind developed some interesting civil engineering project ideas for reusing and repurposing fiberglass blades.
Hydro Clean Hull Wash is Canada’s first automatic, mechanical hull wash system and the company has introduced some breakthrough thinking from Sweden that can benefit our Canadian marine industry and most types of pleasure craft.
Today many things are made from fiberglass, from automotive parts to boats, and bathtubs to wind turbine blades. Fiberglass is lightweight and strong, it is resistant to impact and is waterproof. It does not rot and can be repaired relatively easily. But recycling fiberglass, can it be done?
Last week we asked our readers to write if they were affected by high water levels and we got several responses – all saying that their areas were affected by high water.
Boating is just like any other skill that requires enough experience to feel confident on the water. The more knowledge you acquire, the more enjoyable it is for you and everyone else
NMMA Canada Touts New Economic Impact Data During Recreational Boating Day on the Hill.
On May 9th, 2017, the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association (NMMA Canada) held their 5th “Day on the Hill” lobby event to raise the profile of Canada’s marine industry and to bring our most important issues to the attention of our Federal politicians and key bureaucrats.
It’s about time that Boating Industry Canada shone the spotlight on Tom MacNair because he continues to build on a lifetime of volunteer generosity that has led him to a fabulous career as the Vice President of the…