Boating around British Columbia’s coastal waters is an opportunity to see and enjoy the beautiful ecosystems and wildlife in the Pacific Northwest, but there are new rules for boating in proximity to killer whales that you may not know about.
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced that during the Show held October 1-3 at the Tampa Convention Center, it will offer visitors the chance to participate in a number of social and entertainment special events throughout the week.
CAMX this year is featuring the first ever Additive Manufacturing for Composites Workshop on September 25. The event is designed to explore the connection between 3D printing and fiber reinforcement.
Kelowna Yacht Club is the first facility in the province’s Interior region to be awarded Clean Marine BC certification, a voluntary eco-certification for marinas, harbour authorities, yacht clubs, and boatyards.
The world’s oldest continuously operating fibreglass boatbuilding company is Hourston Glascraft in North Vancouver.
Getting his Peterson 29 Foxy Lady ready for what will be his 53rd consecutive Chester Race Week – likely the regatta’s longest unbroken competitive run – 73-year-old Halifax criminal defence attorney Robert Cragg clarifies that he skippered all 52 consecutive regattas since his first in 1967 aboard the 37-foot Chester C-Class sloop Eclipse (hull #7).
The 2019 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), the largest in-water boat show produced by Informa Markets, is celebrating its 60th annual premier exhibition of yachts, boats, marine products, and accessories.
The IBEX Early Bird deadline is August 15th. Register early to save 15% and secure your tickets for the IBEX Seminar Series, packed with education from the industry’s most trusted professionals in 8 Specialized Tracks…
This two-day, new hands-on learning course designed for entry-level marine professionals, marine surveyors, service writers, sales/customer service representatives, and insurance personnel!
Don’t miss the third annual Grow Boating Marketing Summit, an IBEX Special Event, taking place Sept. 30 in Tampa. During the summit, Digital Marketing: Charting Your Course for Success, attendees will…
On July 31st, 2019, Mercury Marine Canada announced that they will be partnering with Georgian College and their Marine Technician Program to expand and improve educational opportunities for people in the marine industry.
Since 1976, the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston has been dedicated to celebrating our unique position as an integral part of the community and as purveyors of Great Lakes history in Canada.
Old news can still be bad news – Asian Carp are still a very serious threat to our great Lakes and cottage country fisheries. We encourage you to remain vigilant on this threat tour environment.
Marine Service Technician Certification 3-day Prep Course for Trade Qualifiers: August 20-22 in Yarmouth and August 27-29 in Lunenburg/Bridgewater area (details to be confirmed).
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced a series of Super Sessions and special events, as part of its Education Conference. The Super Sessions are hosted by exhibiting companies and industry associations to offer in-depth training and topic-specific learning.
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) published its 59th supplement of Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft this week, which covers all major boat systems and provides industry with the latest in boat building and repair standards.
Beginning on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 in Annapolis, Md., BENETEAU will host a five-day launch event introducing its new Flyer 32 outboard and Gran Turismo 36 express cruiser equipped with either Twin MerCruiser Stern Drive Inboard Engines or an optional Twin Mercury Outboard Engine package.
Saltspring Island Sailing Club (SISC) has doubled its eco-certification ranking in the Clean Marine BC program, securing a four-anchor rating following the Club’s recertification this month.
The acquisition of Connora’s Recyclamine technology enables end-of-life recyclability and zero-waste manufacturing to global epoxy customers.
The Association of Marina Industries is offering a new webinar on Marina Electrical Systems. This session will provide a review of the current ground-fault requirements per the National Electrical Code and general best practices for a marina electrical system.