HOURSTON GLASCRAFT LTD.
The world’s oldest continuously operating fibreglass boatbuilding company is Hourston Glascraft in North Vancouver.
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BOBBY CRAGG REFLECTS ON SKIPPERING 52 CONSECUTIVE CHESTER RACE WEEKS
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).
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THE WORLD-RENOWNED FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW CELEBRATES ITS 60th ANNIVERSARY
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.
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IBEX EARLY BIRD DEADLINE IS AUGUST 15TH
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…
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PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF ABYC STANDARDS – NOVEMBER 5-6, 2019 – ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND
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!
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MEET THE MARKETING EXPERTS ON TAP FOR THE GROW BOATING MARKETING SUMMIT
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…
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MERCURY MARINE TO PARTNER WITH GEORGIAN COLLEGE
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.
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MARINE MUSEUM OF THE GREAT LAKES HAS A NEW HOME
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.
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ASIAN CARP THREAT TO GREAT LAKES AND COTTAGE COUNTRY CONTINUES
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.
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MARINE SERVICE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION IN NOVA SCOTIA
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).
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IBEX 2019 EDUCATION CONFERENCE ANNOUNCES NEW SUPER SESSIONS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
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.
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ABYC PUBLISHES 59TH SUPPLEMENT OF STANDARDS AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION REPORTS FOR SMALL CRAFT
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.
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BENETEAU AMERICA ANNOUNCES VIP LAUNCH EVENT
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.
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SALTSPRING ISLAND SAILING CLUB DOUBLES ITS ECO-CERTIFICATION RANKING IN GEORGIA STRAIT ALLIANCE’S CLEAN MARINE BC PROGRAM
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.
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ADITYA BIRLA CHEMICALS ACQUIRES RECYCLABLE THERMOSET TECHNOLOGY FROM CONNORA TECHNOLOGIES
The acquisition of Connora’s Recyclamine technology enables end-of-life recyclability and zero-waste manufacturing to global epoxy customers.
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MARINA ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY
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.
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SIGN UP FOR THE CSBC 2019 SYMPOSIUM “SHARED WATERWAYS”
Members of Canada’s boating industry from across Canada will be interested in attending the Canadian Safe Boating Council’s annual symposium because it will focus on an emerging and critically important topic; the responsible sharing of Canadian waterways.
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ABYC EDUCATION EVENTS AT IBEX
ABYC will be busy this year at IBEX with a lot of education events going on. We also will have an upgraded booth (#3-2032) this year, perfect for networking and getting to know our members better so make sure you stop by!
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UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF DECISION TRIGGERS IN SELLING TO YOUR PROSPECTS
A key component of effective target marketing involves developing deep insight into the decision-making process influencing how your customers make their purchasing choices. For organizations working with diverse customer needs, moving your prospects from, “I’m interested,” to “I’ll buy,” is a highly complex process.
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RESERVE YOUR SEAT: GROW BOATING MARKETING SUMMIT SEPT. 30 AT IBEX
The third annual Grow Boating Marketing Summit will be held on Sept. 30 (the day before IBEX opens) in Tampa, FL. This year’s event offers a full day of learning with content curated especially for the recreational boating marketer, including featured speakers: Mari Smith, Heather Lutze, Marcus Sheridan, Jack Ellis and more.
