Advertise in PORTS The Cruising Guides and get four years of benefit
PORTS The Cruising Guides are the essential companion to boating and cruising in Ontario.
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Registration opens for IBEX 2022
Registration is now available for the IBEX 2022 show! Attracting professionals from all sectors of the marine industry, IBEX will offer visitors access to more than 600 exhibitors from 14 countries spread throughout three exhibit halls, docks, and outdoor displays. Read more about IBEX 2022.
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New ABYC On-Demand Certification!
In case you missed it, ABYC has launched a new format for the ABYC Advanced Marine Electrical. Now on-demand, this online certification contains new videos, readable content for those working on the cutting-edge of electrical systems, and chapter review quizzes.
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Marine Industry Career Path: Greg Smith
The third graduate in our Canadian marine education series is an Ontario resident, Greg Smith.
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The Best Brand Recognition for building The Best Employer Reputation
It’s easy to join the Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice (BICEOC) program. Apply today!
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ABYC Releases On-Demand Advanced Electrical Certification Course
The ABYC course is designed for marine professionals working on the cutting-edge of electrical systems. The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has launched an on-demand course for their newest professional certification, Advanced Marine Electrical.
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The International Achievement Awards (IAA) deadline extended to June 30!
Take advantage of this extra time to submit a project. The deadline to submit a project into the 2022 International Achievement Awards (IAA) has been extended. Entries will now close on June 30. Don’t miss out getting the recognition you deserve! Submit your project today.
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Four Canadian Cities Shortlisted to Host SailGP Event
SailGP could be coming to Canada in 2023/2024 as part of Season 4. Following a very competitive domestic bid process, with interest from ten potential host cities, SailGP has announced that the following four cities are on the short list: Halifax, Kingston, Montreal, and Victoria.
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ABYC Micro-Courses free for Members & Certified Technicians!
Increase your industry knowledge and accumulate CEUs! These courses are for members and certified technicians – you will need to login to access.
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Supercharge your Training and Development Program
A targeted training and development plan is one of the best retention strategies any organization can implement. The benefits are tremendous – it makes employees feel more independent, helps satisfy their thirst for knowledge and creates better job performance.
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Report on Recreational Boating Day on the Hill 2022
The good, the bad and the indifferent – organized by the NMMA Canada and supported by all of Canada’s regional boating associations, the Recreational Boating Day on the Hill 2022 wrapped up at the end of Tuesday June 7th and the results of our efforts to oppose the new NDP…
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Newport International Boat Show tickets now on sale
Newport Exhibition Group has announced that tickets are now on sale for the 51st Newport International Boat Show. The event will take place September 15-18, 2022, at the Newport Yachting Center Marina in downtown Newport, Rhode Island.
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Industry organizations invest in marine service instructors
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.
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Create a Career Pathing Strategy for Retention & Engagement
A career path is not a straight-line trajectory. It can take many twists and turns. The challenge is to balance the needs of the employee with the requirements of the business. So why is career pathing so important?
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Winner announced in the Boating Industry Canada ‘Refer an Industry Friend’ contest sponsored by Mercury
Boating Industry Canada wants you to ‘Refer an Industry Friend’ to get our Free Weekly News Week Digest subscription. To encourage that, we ran a contest to ‘Refer an Industry Friend’ and the prize was a Mercury Shaft Alignment Tool, or a Mercury Bearing Installation Tool.
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Marine Industry Career Path: Bronwynn Whiteley
Introducing the second graduate in our Canadian marine education series, Bronwynn Whiteley. Born in Masset, Haida Gwaii, Bronwynn grew up near Ladysmith, Vancouver Island and has been actively on the water her entire life.
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2022 NMEA Marine Electronics Conference set for Anaheim, Ca
New Product Expo, Manufacturer Training, Technical Seminars, Installer Training, Product Awards- All Under One Roof! The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) has announced that its 2022 Conference will be held at the Sheraton Anaheim Park Hotel on October 3 – 7, 2022.
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Quadrant Marine Institute – Celebrating our instructors: A lifetime of loving boats!
Les Gunderson is an icon in the Vancouver boatbuilding industry. Like many Quadrant Marine Institute instructors, his family and his early life provided a natural transition into his 55-year career building commercial fish boats.
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How to Improve Management/Employee Relations
It used to be, that in order to improve employee performance, managers studied the numbers, adjusted processes, applied some training, did a little coaching, patted employees on the back and hoped for the best. Let’s be honest, this isn’t the best approach.
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Queer at Sea: Tales from the 2SLGBTQ+ Community Opens at the Maritime Museum of BC
The Maritime Museum of BC is thrilled to announce that it will be home to an exhibit titled Queer at Sea: Tales from the 2SLGBTQ+ Community from 17 May, 2022 to 5 November, 2022.
