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Marine Industry High School Pilot Project – Part 2
Earlier this spring, Wendy and Brett Ramsey kicked off a pilot project in Eastern Ontario high schools. The whole idea of this project is to address the issue that the marine industry is facing a shortage of younger people coming into professional roles.
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Have your say on the proposed changes to Small Vessel Regulations for licensing a pleasure craft
You can have your say on the proposed changes to the Small Vessel Regulations. The proposed changes to the Small Vessel Regulations for licensing a pleasure craft have been published in the Canada Gazette, Part I. You have until July 12, 2023 to provide comments and feedback on these proposed regulations.
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Marine Students Participate in 2023 Skills Ontario Competition
The 2023 Skills Ontario Competition was held at the Toronto Congress Centre May 1 – 2. The competition draws over 40,000 students, competitors and visitors over the course of two days. This is Canada’s largest skilled trades and technologies competition that features over 76 different contests alongside elementary workshops.
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Make this the year to become an “Employer of Choice” business
With the Employer of Choice designation, your business will better attract top talent and you will gain the tools and techniques to inspire your employees to go the extra mile!
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The National Yacht Club Renovates its Marina
The National Yacht Club is one of Canada’s oldest institutions on Toronto’s waterfront dating back to 1890. The historic club is just finishing a $5 million project replacing their docks with Poralu Marine for the upcoming season.
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Marie-France MacKinnon to lead NMMA Canada as new Executive Director
NMMA recently announced the appointment of Marie-France MacKinnon as Executive Director for NMMA Canada. MacKinnon officially joined NMMA Canada on May 1 and will oversee the Association’s strategic and advocacy efforts in Canada.
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Marine Industry High School Pilot Project Kickoff
A major point of discussion in the marine industry recently is the issue facing the shortage of the younger demographic in professional roles. There’s a strong need for this issue to be addressed but the question is, where to start?
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Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons launches www.BoatLicenceCanada.ca
www.BoatLicenceCanada.ca is the Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card course you will want to recommend to your friends and customers!
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Ideas for hiring high school students, from a high school student
High school students are the perfect applicants for marina work, but how does the marina attract those high school students?
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Canadian Yachting Media Toronto Boat Show Contest Winners
The Toronto International Boat Show was a great success this year, bringing over 65,500 consumers through the gates of the Enercare Centre. Canadian Yachting Media had a strong presence at the show and had a fantastic time meeting everyone at the booth.
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Incredible comeback for the Canadians to Win the New Zealand Sail Grand Prix!
After hitting their podium in their first two events in this, CAN SailGP’s inaugural season, winning results have been scarce for the Canadians. But this weekend, the Canadians were the ones to watch this weekend, consistently moving up the leaderboard and challenging the hometown favourites.
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Marine Industry Career Path: Nathanial Stabenow
Introducing the next graduate in our Boating Industry Canada News Week marine career path series, Nathanial Stabenow from the East Coast of Canada.
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Join us for the 2023 Annual Assembly of the RTCM
Join us for the 2023 Annual Assembly of the Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM). The assembly and conference will be held in Jacksonville, Florida, USA at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel and Conference Center June 13th through June 16th, 2023.
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NMMA Proactively Lobbies on Mandatory Life Jackets, Boating Access & Restrictions
In their March 22,2023 member newsletter, NMMA Canada described how the association has been proactively lobbying on two regulatory files that could have a major impact on the boating industry.
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NAMS holds successful 60th National Conference
The National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS), renowned organization of certified, qualified marine surveyors, has announced the success of its 60th Anniversary National Conference. The event was held February 26-28, at the Embassy Suites hotel in San Diego, California.
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Upcoming AMI Intermediate Marina Management Course
The Upcoming Intermediate Marina Management Course on June 11- 15, 2023 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL is the last one until the fall.
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Join the Discover Boating Live Webinar – Next Generation Boaters
New Research: Understanding the Barriers and New Opportunities of Next Generation Boaters. THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2023
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Marine Industry Career Path: Wendy 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!
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Marine Industry Career Path: 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!
