June 13, 2022
College of Florida Keys Marine Engineering Instructor Anthony Margiotta (ABYC Foundation’s 2021 Co-Educator of the Year) teaches students during a lab on the Key West campus
The ABYC Foundation applauds Washburn’s Boat Yard, MJM Yachts, Mercury Marine, Massachusetts Marine Trades Association, and Michigan Boating Industries Association for offering scholarships to teachers who want to attend the Marine Service Educator Training Conference, scheduled July 20-21, 2022.
The two-day virtual conference is designed for high school and post-secondary instructors and administrators who either are teaching or are thinking about teaching marine service technology in their schools. Marine industry leaders interested in addressing workforce development are also encouraged to attend and connect with the key influencers training the next generation of professionals.
“One of the most effective ways to find new hires for your facility, shop, or yard is to become actively engaged with your local school and to hire their graduates,” said ABYC Foundation executive director Margaret Podlich. “Many of these teachers are paying their own way to register--this is a great way for industry to support the educators who are training your future hires.”
“It is vital to the survival of our industry for trade schools to provide training courses that will provide young techs with the fundamentals needed to hit the ground running when they come on board, as well as to increase awareness of the opportunities that exist in the marine repair industry,” said Bill Brandon, vice president of Washburn’s Boat Yard. “By sponsoring a representative from the College of Southern Maryland, our goal is to show them that there are both resources available and a strong demand for training opportunities that would benefit both the college and our industry.”
Conference speakers will cover how people learn, the state of the industry, specific training aids for boat-related systems, resources for schools including the Foundation’s recently launched Marine Trades Accreditation Program, and more. Participants will find inspiration and ideas, expand their network, and leave energized to help the next generation of boat technicians.
“Training the trainer leads to more qualified and well-trained techs, ideally with their own ABYC certifications, and MJM Yachts is happy to sponsor an educator to attend the Educator Training Conference in July,” said Peter Johnstone, 2nd generation chairman, MJM Yachts & Pamlico Yachtworks, LLC.
Registration is open online and opportunities to sponsor teachers are still available. Visit www.teachboats.org to learn more about the Educator Training Conference or contact Margaret Podlich at 410-990-4460 x111.
Marine Industry Career Path: Brett Ramsey
Wendy and Brett Ramsey
Boating Industry Canada is kicking off its Marine Industry Career Path series once again. For the first installments this year, we have two subjects to highlight. Introducing Wendy and Brett Ramsey!
The Ramsey’s have been working in the marine industry for many years but have both had unique paths in getting to where they are now. They’ve also been working on an impactful pilot project for a long time, which will now be launching this spring. The focus of this initiative is to bring more young people into the marine industry.
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Building on its award-winning M Series, Bayliner unveiled the all-new M19 at the Miami International Boat Show. The M19 joins the M Series lineup of the M15 and M17 delivering the stability and versatility the series is known for with a focus on expanding boater participation through its intuitive design, ease of maintenance and inclusive price point.
With an overall length of 19 feet and starting at $30,995 USD, the M19 is built on an improved M-hull foundation offering increased stability and automotive style handling for familiarity to appeal to the next generation of boaters. The M19 features an upgraded nine-person capacity and is watersports capable for a full day of adventure on the water.
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The most noticeable feature of the Avior VT300 antenna is its compact white, anti-yellowing radome. At only 4" dia. x 8" H and 8.8 oz., it's specifically made for smaller boats that can't accommodate large TV antenna domes and only need short range reception, depending on height and conditions. The amplifier allows the antenna to have an increase in gain with a 24.5 dB average to receive vertical and horizontal polarized TV signals simultaneously from 360°.
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Airmar hires Suzanne Hawley as Brand Manager
The Leader in Ultrasonic Technology and Multi-sensor Solutions Continues to Grow in Talent and Innovation. AIRMAR® Technology Corporation, a world leader in ultrasonic transducers and Chirp technology, has named Suzanne Hawley as the Brand Manager for the company’s wholly owned distributor, Gemeco Marine Electronics Specialists, located in Lake City, SC.
Hawley comes to Airmar with extensive marketing and PR experience in the marine electronics industry including 20 years as the owner of Hawley Communications, a consulting agency focused on creative marketing solutions for businesses in the recreational boating industry.
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