MARINE BUSINESS OF GROWING IMPORTANCE TO DOMETIC AMERICAS
Sales of marine-related products grow increasingly important to Dometic Americas say the company, with further growth expected in the next few years.
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M&P MERCURY AND GIBBONS MOTOR TOYS EARN EMPLOYER OF CHOICE AWARD RECOGNITION
On Tuesday, January 21st at the NMMA Canada Recreational Boating Industry Breakfast at the 2020 Toronto International Boat Show, Boating Industry Canada News Week announced the winners of the 2019 Employer of Choice awards.
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JOIN THE LUXURY TAX OPPOSITION NOW!
The NMMA has shared results from the American introduction of a luxury tax in the early 1990s and the data should help persuade our government that this will be ineffective and overall, damaging to the industry and negative to their tax revenues.
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RIMTA TO HOST SECOND-ANNUAL SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND MARINE INDUSTRY ENVIRONMENTAL CONFERENCE
The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA), along with partners Connecticut Marine Trade Association (CMTA) and Massachusetts Marine Trade Association (MMTA), will host the second-annual environmental conference for the region’s marine industry on March 11, 2020.
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QUADRANT MARINE INSTITUTE HELPS SPONSOR FREE DIY GARAGE SEMINARS AT VIBS
The Quadrant Marine Institute helped sponsor the free DIY Garage Seminars at the Vancouver International Boat Show last week at BC Place. It’s the 5th year that Quadrant has helped sponsor the free Do-It-Yourself Garage Seminar Series.
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BOATING ONTARIO ANNOUNCES SPRING TRAINING
Boating Ontario, along with presenting sponsors MD Marine Insurance and Aviva Insurance Canada, is thrilled to announce Spring Training 2020…
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ATTEND THE ONTARIO SAILING – DEALING WITH HIGH WATER SEMINAR
This day is being arranged by Ontario Sailing to help our Clubs, School, Camps and Affiliates learn more about dealing with changing water levels and forecasting what is to come in the years ahead.
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BOATING ONTARIO ASSOCIATION PRESENTS $1,000 BURSARIES TO EACH OF THREE STUDENTS IN THE MARINE ENGINE MECHANIC PROGRAM AT GEORGIAN COLLEGE
On Friday, January 24th at the Toronto International Boat Show, three students currently enrolled in the Mechanical Techniques – Marine Engine Mechanic program at Georgian College’s Midland Campus stopped by the Boating Ontario Association booth.
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INCREDIBLE PRINCESS YACHTS MOCK-UP
At 55m x 39m – more than half a football field – the Princess Yachts display in Dusseldorf would have been incredible. It would have been even more incredible but for the other equally staggering booths set up by the world’s prestige builders at the 2020 boot show in Dusseldorf.
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OUTDOOR THERAPY
Southern Alberta’s Biggest Outdoors Show is coming to Calgary. The 2020 Calgary Boat and Outdoors Show takes place February 6-9th at the BMO Centre, Stampede Park.
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ABYC ONLINE LEARNING COURSE – EXTENDED SALE
Technicians will make thousands of terminal connections in the course of their careers. ABYC’s Online Learning course, Wiring Terminations, takes a close look at the fundamentals of making good, long lasting electrical connections.
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BOATING INDUSTRY CANADA EMPLOYER OF CHOICE AWARDS ANNOUNCED
On Tuesday, January 21st at the NMMA Canada Recreational Boating Industry Breakfast at the 2020 Toronto International Boat Show, Boating Industry Canada News Week announced the winners of the 2019 Employer of Choice awards.
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TIBS HOSTS THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP INDOOR SEA FLEA RACES: 2ND YEAR
The Lake at the 2020 Toronto International Boat Show was pleased to be the venue for World Championship Indoor Sea Flea Races, for the second year in a row. Seasoned sea flea operators provided daily entertaining shows on The Lake.
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2020 VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW – 2ND INDUSTRY BREAKFAST WITH MATT GRUHN
Boating BC members are invited to join the second annual Industry Breakfast featuring a keynote presentation by Matt Gruhn, President of Marine Retailers Association of the Americas called “CHANGING THE STORY FOR FIRST TIME BOAT BUYERS”.
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ABYC 2020 STANDARDS WEEK RECAP
In early January in New Orleans, ABYC hosted Standards Week, the ABYC Annual Meeting, and the Marine Law Symposium. Standards Week is a critical time in the standards development process and this year over 150 experts from all sectors of the industry gathered to give their input on topics such as seats.
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UPDATE ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S PROPOSED 10% LUXURY TAX ON BOATS
The Federal government’s proposed 10% luxury tax on boats over $100,000 is a priority action item for all of us in the boating industry. We urge all members to continue their local political community communications during this critical pre budget period.
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CANADA-ONTARIO JOB GRANT FUNDING FOR EMPLOYER TRAINING PROGRAMS IN BARRIE
Boating Ontario has informed us that new Canada-Ontario job grant funding for employer training programs may be available for your people to attend courses at Georgian College. It’s possible to get up to $10,000 per employee. There are flexible training options to meet your goals and financial assistance available, so get started now!
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BOATING ONTARIO ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF SPRING TRAINING 2020
The Boating Ontario Association, along with presenting sponsors Aviva Insurance Canada and MD Marine Insurance, is pleased to announce the launch of Spring Training 2020. This five-hour course is designed and suited for all levels of marina and dealership management, along with sales professionals.
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2020 ABYC CERTIFICATION CLASSES
Take advantage of the many courses and locations that ABYC offers for education and career advancement in the coming months. For our Canadian readers, Georgian College will offer the Marine Electrical Certification course at their Midland, Ontario campus from February 25 to 27, 2020.
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READ THE COMPLETE TIBS SHOW GUIDE ONLINE
The Toronto International Boat Show Guide is published by Canadian Yachting Media for Canadian Boat Shows Inc., producers of both the Toronto International Boat Show and the Vancouver International Boat Show.
