NMMA Canada President Sara Anghel has sent the following message to their members; Despite all the advocacy work of the last 2.5 years, (by all of Canada’s marine trade associations – ED) the federal government is proceeding with the luxury tax on new boats over $250,000 which comes into effect on September 1st.
Registration is now open for the 2022 NMEA Conference that will be held at the Sheraton Anaheim Park Hotel on October 3 – 7, 2022. The exhibition portion of the event will be held October 4 and 5 from 1:30 to 6:30 PM.
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced that it has scheduled a slate of networking and special events to bring together industry professionals during the Show, to be held September 27-29, 2022, at the Tampa Convention Center.
The Antique and Classic Boat Society Toronto chapter (ACBS Toronto) returned to a live event on Saturday July 9th in Gravenhurst, Ontario and the results exceeded all expectations.
Thanks again to Boating BC for sponsoring the bursary. If you need financial assistance to pay for training, the deadline for the Marine Service Industry Bursary is coming soon!
The ABYC Foundation Educator Training Conference switched formats this year from a two-day virtual experience to a subscription-based monthly webinar series geared toward enhancing education and training for future and existing marine technicians.
Begin your journey to become a Certified Marina Manager (CMM)/Certified Marina Operator (CMO) by taking the 2022 Intermediate Marina Management Course by AMI Training Institute.
The amazing and energetic Charlie Bulmer of CC Marine Distributors celebrated his 90th Birthday on July 13th with a Barbeque lunch for all his employees.
On June 25th, TMAC, the Travel Media Association of Canada hosted 200 TMAC Members and Guests, to acknowledge excellence in Travel Media at their Awards Gala Dinner.
PORTS The Cruising Guides are the essential companion to boating and cruising in Ontario.
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.
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.
The third graduate in our Canadian marine education series is an Ontario resident, Greg Smith.
It’s easy to join the Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice (BICEOC) program. Apply today!
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.
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.
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.
Increase your industry knowledge and accumulate CEUs! These courses are for members and certified technicians – you will need to login to access.
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.
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…