Canadian suspension seating manufacturer Coast Dynamics Group has signed a supply agreement that will see the Victoria, British Columbia-based company provide a military-spec version of its SHOXS suspension seats for use in up to 160 new 40-foot patrol vessels being constructed for the US Navy.
Sales of marine-related products grow increasingly important to Dometic Americas say the company, with further growth expected in the next few years.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Boating Ontario, along with presenting sponsors MD Marine Insurance and Aviva Insurance Canada, is thrilled to announce Spring Training 2020…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.