A MATCH MADE IN…THE MARITIMES
Two well-established marine distributors with deep Maritime roots are joining together to form a single company.
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KROPF INDUSTRIAL COMPLETES FLOATING BREAKWATER FOR THE CITY OF BURLINGTON
Kropf Industrial has completed a successful floating breakwater project for the City of Burlington. This project involved the removal of an existing floating breakwater system that was at the end of its life, and the design, manufacture, delivery, and installation of a new floating breakwater system.
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ADVANCED MARINA MANAGEMENT COURSE DECEMBER 6 -11, 2020, JACKSONVILLE, FL
The Advanced Marina Management (AMM) program is a profit-management training course designed for senior marina professionals. Through small groups, interactive workshops, and specific case studies…
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CTV NEWS COVERS MARINAS PARTICIPATING IN THE GREAT LAKES PLASTIC CLEANUP
CTV News crews were in Midland, Ontario to document the operation of Seabins at some of the Maple Leaf Marinas locations in Georgian Bay. Recently, Boating Industry Canada News Week reported that the Boating Ontario Association represented the recreational boating industry at the Toronto Zoo during an announcement from Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks on October 22nd.
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TRADE SHOWS ARE BACK IN ATLANTIC CANADA AND SO IS THE HALIFAX BOAT SHOW!
Master Promotions is thrilled to announce that the Halifax Boat Show will return for its scheduled 2021 date at the Halifax Exhibition Centre. After working diligently with the Province of Nova Scotia, the Chief Medical Officer, Boating Atlantic and the facility, new safety measures have been put in place that will allow the show to return February 4-7, 2021.
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TORONTO SPORTSMEN’S SHOW POSTPONED TO 2022
For over 70 years, the Toronto Sportsmen’s Show has been a favourite for thousands of outdoor enthusiasts and welcomes hundreds of exhibitors annually. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided to postpone next year’s show, which was scheduled to take place March 18-21, 2021 at the International Centre.
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SEATTLE BOAT SHOW 2021 REIMAGINED
January show to go digital with hundreds of exhibitors, 3D digital technology, seminars and live streaming content. Ongoing COVID restrictions are preventing the Seattle Boat Show from being held in person in January 2021, but are not preventing the show organizers from producing a powerful boating event in January.
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FALL COTTAGE LIFE SHOW GOES VIRTUAL
Introducing the 2020 Virtual Fall Cottage Life Show, a FREE virtual consumer show that will run from November 20 – 22, 2020. Over three days, we’ll be featuring presentations and seminars from the experts at Cottage Life and a lineup of guest speakers, including Cottage Life TV fan-favourites Colin & Justin, and Hope Swinimer from Hope for Wildlife.
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NMMA ANNOUNCES CANCELLATION OF MIAMI AND EIGHT OTHER WINTER BOAT SHOWS
Late on October 28, 2020, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), announced the cancellation of the 2021 Miami International Boat Show and eight other of their weinter boat shows.
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INTERACTIVE ONLINE ABYC CERTIFICATION COURSES
Here is an opportunity to earn your ABYC certifications without needing to travel or meet in-person! New interactive online courses open up ABYC education to anyone with a computer and the desire to upgrade their skills.
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AMI OFFERS TRAINING COURSES THIS FALL AND WINTER
The Advanced Marina Management (AMM) program is the final training course required to apply for either a Certified Marina Managers (CMM) or Certified Marina Operators (CMO) certification. Prerequisites include completion of IMM course along with 3 years marina management experience.
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THE SMALL SHIP TOUR OPERATORS ASSOCIATION OF BC COLLECT 127 TONNES OF MARINE WASTE IMPACTING THE GREAT BEAR RAINFOREST
The Marine Debris Recovery Initiative (MDRI), a collaboration with the Clean Coast, Clean Waters Fund (Ministry of Environment & Climate Change Strategy), the Small Ship Tour Operators Association of British Columbia (SSTOA) and Coastal First Nations, have completed a 6 weeks marine debris clean up expedition, covering over 1000 kilometers of remote coastline.
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ORDER YOUR BOATING INDUSTRY CANADA 2023 CALENDAR!
The new Boating Industry Canada calendar for 2023 will be mailed in November, packaged with the December 2022 issue of Canadian Yachting Magazine. With the return of the Toronto International & Vancouver International Boat Shows, our staff will deliver calendars to you and your staff while there as well!
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MAKE YOUR MARKETING A PRIORITY FOR 2021
As the 2020 season comes to end, I would like to say congratulations to everyone in the industry. Twenty-Twenty has been one of the most challenging years that the industry, as a whole, has ever seen. The positive attitude and energy put forth has resulted in big wins across Canada. We are a resilient bunch. Pat yourselves on the back. Let’s keep the momentum going into 2021.
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THE BOATING ONTARIO ASSOCIATION PARTICIPATES IN THE GREAT LAKES PLASTIC CLEANUP
The Boating Ontario Association is pleased to have been able to represent the recreational boating industry at the Toronto Zoo during an announcement from Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks on October 22nd.
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TANKI ROLLS OUT A SUSTAINABLE PAPER TO SOLVE A NEW POLLUTION PROBLEM
Boating Industry Canada News Week wanted to share this new environmental product from the UK. This product seems to be directed at ships rather than recreational boaters, and regulations in Canada for holding tanks may make this product less important but globally, we see this as significant.
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JOIN THE 2020 VIRTUAL BOATING BC CONFERENCE PRESENTED BY MERCURY MARINE
We are all Navigating Uncharted Waters. In business, at home and in our daily lives. This year’s Boating BC Conference will focus on how to thrive in these times. Workplace wellness, social media and digital strategies, reaching customers with your shared values and turning new boaters into life-long boaters are all keys to our industry’s successful future.
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BOATING ONTARIO ANNOUNCES ‘TAKIN’ CHARGE TUESDAYS!’
Boating Ontario is super excited to announce Takin’ Charge Tuesdays! Takin’ Charge Tuesdays will deliver targeted education to tackle relevant & timely topics, each session designed to help you improve. Sessions will run 10 am to 12 noon and will feature a super charged, dynamic speaker who will share their wisdom & advice in a presentation format as well as an open Q & A period.
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ONLINE INTERMEDIATE MARINA MANAGEMENT (IMM) COURSE ANNOUNCED
The Association of Marina Industries Training Institute has added an online Intermediate Marina Management (IMM) course to our fall schedule. The IMM is the training institute’s most popular course, which focuses on marina operations, policies and procedures.
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2021 AMI CONFERENCE & EXPO REGISTRATION OPENS
The 2021 AMI Conference & Expo, early February, Daytona Beach, FL, adds virtual component to face-to-face event. Registration for the Association of Marina Industries (AMI) Conference & Expo, formerly the International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC), is now open.
