IBEX 2021 Hotel Block Now Open
Organizers for IBEX 2021 have announced that onPeak is the official housing provider for IBEX and that the hotel block is now open! Check in at the Hotel Info Page to book your hotel rooms now.
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The ABYC Free Webinar series is back!
The ABYC Free Webinar Series Returns with “Fuel System Troubleshooting”. Overall, online learning events continue to thrive for association. Due to the success of its free informational webinars offered last year, the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) is rebooting the series, starting June 17 with “Fuel System Troubleshooting: Basics of identifying fuel-related engine problems.”
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Vision Marine Technologies, Inc. acquires EB Rental Ltd., bolstering its brand with entry into a burgeoning US addressable market
Vision Marine Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: VMAR) (“Vision Marine” or the “Company”) a leading manufacturer within the electric recreational boating industry, is pleased to announce the acquisition of EB Rental Ltd.
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ABYC publishes largest standards manual ever
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), the non-profit organization that develops the global voluntary safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance and repair of recreational boats, is set to publish its largest supplement ever of the Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft.
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Latest Advocacy Work on Luxury Tax—write to the PM and Finance Minister!
Canada’s marine trades associations have continued working to oppose the Luxury Tax. Last week, NMMA Canada president Sara Anghel met with over a dozen Conservative Members of Parliament in an hour-long consultation co-hosted by Stephanie Kusie (Transport Critic) and the Hon. Ed Fast (Finance Critic).
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The Portuguese Association of Ports and Marinas to Host ICOMIA World Marinas Conference in 2023
The Portuguese Association of Ports and Marinas (APPR) will host the prestigious ICOMIA (International Council of Marine Industry Associations) World Marinas Conference 2023 in Autumn, bringing this international event to Portugal for the very first time.
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IBEX Offers Powerful Online Resource to Enhance Live Event
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced a value-added service to bring together exhibitors and visitors online throughout the year with IBEX 365.
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boot 2022 Exhibitor Registration now open online
Exhibitor registration for boot 2022, the largest boat and water sports trade fair in the world , is now open. The event will be held from January 22 – 30, 2022 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany.
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ABYC Sur/Tech Conference On-Demand
ABYC’s Sur/Tech 2021 was a hit among surveyors, technicians and other boating industry professionals. Couldn’t attend the conference? On-demand session recordings are now available! This is a great opportunity to earn 10 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
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Trent and Rideau delay season opening to align with provincial measures
To align with measures introduced by the Province of Ontario to limit the spread of COVID-19, Parks Canada administered places in Ontario will delay the launch of most visitor services including camping until at least June 2, 2021.
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Start the season with Safe Boating Awareness Week, May 22nd-28th, 2021
Since 1995, Safe Boating Awareness Week has been the mainstay of boating safety to over 16 million people who recreate on Canadian waters. The 2021 campaign will still be reaching out to Canadian boaters but, due to Covid-19, will be a little different in many ways.
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ABYC offers Free Micro-Courses 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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Registration is Open for IFAI Expo 2021
Registration is now open for IFAI Expo 2021, Nov. 2–4, 2021 (Education: Nov. 1–4) at the Music City Center, Nashville, TN USA.
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IBEX Announces 2021 Show Dates
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced that preparations are underway for the 30th Anniversary of IBEX, to be held September 28-30, 2021 in the Tampa Convention Center.
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AMI Intermediate Marina Management Course
The Intermediate Marina Management Course to be held June 13-17| in Ft. Lauderdale, FL is the last face-to-face course until November! The Intermediate Marina Management (IMM) is the AMI Training Institute’s most popular course which focuses on marina operations, policies, and procedures.
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U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer pushing for reopening the Canada-US border
The CBC reported on May 6th that the top member of the U.S. Senate, Chuck Schumer from New York, has written a letter to members of the Biden administration making several demands regarding the border. According to the CBC story, Schumer has asked Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for four things.
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MarineMax Acquires Cruisers Yachts
MarineMax recently announced the acquisition of American boatbuilder KCS International, Inc., better known as Cruisers Yachts, headquartered in Oconto, Wisconsin.
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Quadrant Marine Institute launches new campaign: We Float Boats!
What’s this campaign all about? Well, we all know how great it is to be in marine service, and all of the reasons people stay and build a life and career in this industry. We know our partners are so busy and how much work is available. So now it’s time: Let’s bring more awesome people into this vibrant and diverse industry!
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Your Business Can Benefit from Supporting Safe Boating Awareness Week, May 22-28, 2021.
Offer your local media outlets valuable public information about marinas and safe boating during COVID-19 as well as promoting boating safety this Safe Boating Awareness Week, May 22-28, 2021.
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Furuno says, “Let’s Talk Radar!”
Selling a radar system to your customers is a major sale for your business. Radar is one of the most important devices to help your customers stay safe on the water. No other piece of marine electronics can give them as much information about the objects around their boat and keep them aware in darkness, rain, or fog.
