Readers Write: Response to News Week Digest Tornado commentary
Prompted by recent extreme weather events, we had written about the damage trail left by a tornado in Ontario and also about a sailboat in the UK that was struck by lightning.
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It’s a go! The West Coast’s largest in-the-water boat show is back and better than ever.
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the BC Boat Show returns September 23 – 26, 2021 at Port Sidney Marina in Sidney, BC. The BC Yacht Brokers Association (BCYBA), hosts of the BC Boat Show, are proud to announce that in celebration of the 30th, this year’s show will be better than ever.
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World-class IBEX Education Conference announces 2021 pre-conference sessions, seminars, tech talks, and online workshops
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced the details of its IBEX Education Conference. The IBEX Education Conference offers world-class technical information to attendees of the 30th Anniversary IBEX Show, to be held September 28-30, 2021, in the Tampa Convention Center.
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2022 AMI Conference & Expo, Feb 1-3, 2022| Daytona Beach
Save the date for the 2022 AMI Conference & Expo in Daytona Beach, FL on February 1-3, 2022. Plan ahead and book your room at the host hotel to receive your discounted rates!
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Need your help to fight the Luxury Tax on Boats
Please read the following letter from NMMA Canada and the regional Marine Trade Associations as they prepare for an all-out fight to oppose the Luxury Tax on Boats.
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Messe Stuttgart’s Sun Shading Expo North America co-location debut with IFAI Expo
Messe Stuttgart announced that their new U.S.-based show Sun Shading Expo North America will not be held in 2021 as a separate trade show, but will instead contribute its expertise in internal and external sun shading systems at IFAI Expo 2021 in the form of expert talks, open discussions and more.
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We’re Back Live and In-Person: Registration Opens for IBEX 2021
On July 1st, the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced that registration is now open for the 30th Anniversary of IBEX, to be held September 28-30, 2021, in the Tampa Convention Center.
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Countdown to a safe, successful and realistic METSTRADE Show
As one of the first global leisure marine shows to reopen its doors, METSTRADE 2021 promises to be a special moment. From 16 to 18 November, RAI Amsterdam will host the physical reunion of the industry after over 1,5 years of virtual meetings.
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IFAI launches online community CONNECT
Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has launched CONNECT by IFAI, an online community that will facilitate valuable networking among industry peers and support industry-wide conversations.
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Looking ahead to the 2022 Halifax International Boat Show
Mark your Calendars! The 2022 Halifax International Boat Show will be returning to Halifax Thursday, February 3 – Sunday, February 6, 2022! The last few years were like no other but organizers are optimistic about moving forward to live events once again and the return of the Halifax International Boat Show.
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New ABYC Online Course: Multimeter Basics
A multimeter or Digital Voltage Ohm Meter (DVOM) is an essential tool in any marine technician’s tool box. These tools often include so many features, that its difficult to determine what functions best suit the type of diagnostics that you’ll need it for. This course discusses the core functions of a DVOM and where to apply those functions in basic diagnostic skills.
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The Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice (BICEOC) Awards are now open to all organizations with 5 employees or more!
CCEOC Inc. and Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest are pleased to announce the Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice (BICEOC) Awards are available to all organizations with 5 or more employees!
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AMI Webinars – free for all members
The AMI Training Institute, partners with industry leaders, offering multiple educational webinars free for AMI members (non-member rate $35). These webinars cover anything from hurricanes to safety within your marina.
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ABYC Foundation’s Educator Training Conference
ABYC Foundation’s Educator Training Conference is only a month away! The agenda for this virtual event is packed with presenters from various marine trade associations, marine service technician educators, industry trainers, and even includes virtual tours of shops and marinas.
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The “Weather to Boat” app is now available to download for FREE in the app stores.
Provided at no cost to boaters through the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC), with support from its members, partners, Environment and Climate Change Canada and funded through the Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund (SAR NIF), Public Safety, the “Weather to Boat” app is now available to download for FREE in the app stores.
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America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association returns to in-person events!
Join the America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association (AGLCA) this fall in Charleston, South Carolina, September 10-11, 2021. Connect to the foremost resource on Great Loop Cruising: A Guide to the Looper Lifestyle through the America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association.
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Marketing When You Have No Inventory, MRAA’s On-Demand Webinar Recording Now Available
MRAA recently hosted a webinar, Ask the Expert: Marketing When You Have No Inventory, and the recording will be available to view on-demand for the next month. Anyone in the marine industry (members and non-members alike) is invited to register for the webinar to get marketing insights during a period when customers are flooding in, but inventory is low.
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Largest ABYC Standards Update in history of ABYC available in August
Order your copy of the 2021-2022 ABYC Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft now. Supplement 61 contains over 20 revised documents, including the updated E-30, Electric Propulsion Systems, addressing advancements in electric propulsion technology.
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Loop Energy and GreenCore partner to combine best-in-class technologies in next generation, hydrogen-powered EV chargers
With a rapid rise in consumer interest in electric powered vehicles and more recently, in electric powered boats, Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest wanted to share this information from B.C.- based Loop Energy.
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IFAI EXPO in Nashville this November
2021 marks the 100-year anniversary of IFAI Expo, the textiles and specialty fabric industry’s flagship show for sourcing, networking and education. Drive your business forward at IFAI Expo 2021.
