June 25, 2019
“I wish I had known marine service was a career.”
As director of the Quadrant Marine Institute, I’ve lost count of how many people have said this to me over the past few years. We hear this from recreational boaters at shows, educators and career councellors, and skilled trade workers in other industries.
Promoting the opportunities and lifestyle benefits that go with BC marine service careers are always on our priority list. If you or your company want to participate as part of your future recruiting and hiring plans, here are 3 ways you can work with us:
• Volunteer with us to attend local job and career fairs that reach high school students and youth.
• Help sponsor our Cardboard Boat Race initiatives with local middle schools in partnership with Skills Ready. We often need mentors and race judges for these events.
• Attend community events that raise the profile for careers in our industry.
We’re currently looking for teams to enter the Slegg Lumber Build-A-Boat Competition on Canada Day in Sidney. The entry fee is $30 per team of 3 and Slegg’s supplies $150 in materials of your choice from their store. Let us know if you want to join us for this fun community celebration.
Contact us if you are interested in any of the above ways to promote careers in your business and our industry!
Visit: https://www.quadrantmarine.com
Recreational craft and invasive species – how to manage biofouling to stop the spread
New Biofouling Management for Recreational Boating Report is published
Killer shrimps, sea squirts and the spiny water flea are all examples of invasive alien species that have been introduced to new areas in various parts of the world by recreational craft such as boats, yachts and other small craft.
Invasive alien species are known to be one of the biggest drivers of biodiversity loss, and their management especially in marine environments is incredibly challenging. Therefore, the most cost effective away of addressing their impacts is to prevent their spread to new areas.
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Building on the success of the multi-award-winning H22, Heyday Wake Boats announced the launch of the newest model in the Heyday H-Series, the 2023 H20. Offering wake sports enthusiasts an intuitive design with industry-first features that delivers a clean, powerful wake that is unrivalled in its category, the H20 sets the standard for performance, design and accessibility.
Executing on its vision to attract the next generation to the sport, the H20 features an industry-first mechanically actuated swim platform, the Power Platform™, allowing the rear of the boat to fold to fit into a garage. For those owners that store their boat in a slip, owners can avoid waterfowl collecting on the swim platform by lifting the Power Platform.
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Quicksilver, a brand of Mercury Marine, introduced its all-new 409 MPI Bravo® FWC engine at the Land ‘N’ Sea Marine & RV Show in Las Vegas. For owners of older boats who are seeking to return to or extend their time on the water, the engine offers a thrilling boost in performance and is compatible with advanced digital technologies that provide even more reasons to breathe new life into a cherished classic with a repower.
The 409 MPI Bravo engine features increased durability and reliability in a package that is more compact, up to 150 pounds lighter and more fuel efficient than comparable big-block marine engines.
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Outdoor Professional Sophie Lelievre-Hughes joins Can-Am Sales Group, LLC
Can-Am Sales Group, LLC., is pleased to announce that outdoor industry professional Sophie Lelievre-Hughes has joined the Can-Am sales team as Territory Sales Manager. Sophie brings over 14 years of outdoor supplier experience to the Can-Am team which includes transforming the Lucky Bug Lure company into a successful brand across North America.
“We’re excited to have Sophie join our Can-Am team. Her enthusiasm & ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment combined with her deep industry and customer knowledge are a perfect fit for the needs of our distribution, retail, and vendor partners” stated Can-Am Sales Group President, Scott Makway.
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