BOATUS SPRING COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST
With boatyards, backyards, marinas, and clubs now coming to life, spring commissioning time has arrived. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has a Spring Commissioning Checklist…
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BOATING ONTARIO AND THE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION OF ONTARIO ANNOUNCE NEW SERVICE PLATES FOR BOAT TRAILERS
Following months of negotiations and meetings on the subject, Rick Layzell, CEO of Boating Ontario and Jeff Yurek, Minister of Transportation for Ontario, held a media conference at the spring Cottage Life Show on March 21st to announce a solution for marinas and boat dealers who sell and service recreational boats using company trucks.
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ROBIN MCKEOWN OF QUEEN’S COVE MARINA BECOMES CANADA’S FIRST FEMALE CERTIFIED MARINA MANAGER
The International Marine Institute (IMI), the training subsidiary of the Association of Marina Industries (AMI) awarded marina professional, Robin McKeown with her Certified Marina Manager (CMM) designation in December, 2018.
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MARINEMAX, INC. COMMITS MAJOR SUPPORT TO MRAA’S DEALER WEEK
MarineMax, Inc., America’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, has pledged its full support for Dealer Week, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas’ Annual Conference & Expo, to be held Dec. 8-11, 2019, in Tampa, Fla.
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ABYC BOATING ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS
ABYC has partnered with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) to offer subject matter previously only available to maritime law enforcement officers.
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MYSTIC SEAPORT MUSEUM TO HOST MAJOR EXHIBITION OF J.M.W. TURNER WATERCOLORS
J.M.W. Turner, “Venice: looking Across the Lagoon at Sunset,” 1840, watercolor on paper. Tate: Accepted by the nation as part of the Turner Bequest 1856 © Tate, London 2018.
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JOIN THE BOATING ONTARIO REGIONAL MEETINGS AND SHARE INFORMATION WITH YOUR PEERS AND THE ASSOCIATION!
The Boating Ontario Association is dropping anchor at a location near you! We will be touring the province of Ontario to update membership on the strategic direction of Boating Ontario, the accomplishments of 2018 and the priorities for 2019.
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DEALER WEEK SURPASSES 100 DEALER REGISTRATIONS IN FIRST WEEK
One week after launching registration for Dealer Week, the all-new MRAA Annual Conference and Expo, more than 100 dealers had registered to attend the event.
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2019 EDMONTON BOAT AND SPORTSMEN’S SHOW OPENS MARCH 14-17 AT THE EDMONTON EXPO CENTRE
The 2019 Edmonton Boat and Sportsmen’s Show runs March 14-17 at the Edmonton Expo Centre. Western Canada’s biggest outdoor show is a sign that winter is winding down and soon we can get out and enjoy all that the great outdoors has to offer.
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SUMMER INTERMEDIATE MARINA MANAGEMENT COURSE (IMM)
The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) is offering its most popular training course, the Intermediate Marina Management Course (IMM), June 23-27, 2019 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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CANADIAN HOUSE OF COMMONS TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT HIGHLIGHTS IMPACT OF RETALIATORY TARIFFS, URGES SWIFT RESOLUTION
A new Canadian House of Commons International Trade Committee report finds that retaliatory tariffs are taking a toll on Canada’s economy and calls on the government to work with the U.S. on resolving the issue.
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MRAA LAUNCHES DEALER WEEK, AN ALL-NEW DEALER CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE DEC. 8-11, 2019, IN TAMPA.
The Marine Retailers Association of the America’s annual conference and expo has been rebranded and reimagined as “Dealer Week.
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ANNAPOLIS SPRING SAILBOAT SHOW
Climb aboard sailboats on display in the water and on land at the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show on Friday, April 26, 10am – 6pm, Saturday, April 27, 10am – 6pm, and Sunday, April 28, 10am – 5pm in Annapolis, Maryland at the City Dock.
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JOIN THE IFAI WORKSHOP IN CHICAGO MARCH 15
For the News Week readers interested in the canvas business; sewing, awning, tent, marine and fabric graphics manufacturers, there is still time to join the IFAI Workshop in Chicago on March 15, 2019.
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WELLS FARGO COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTION FINANCE SHARES Q3 2018 MARINE INDUSTRY DATA
Boating Industry Canada News Week is pleased to bring our readers this great source of direct industry financial data as businesses move forward on their 2019 plans.
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GROUPE BENETEAU UNVEILS ITS FIRST MOTOR FOILER
After developing the Figaro Beneteau 3, the first production foiling sailing yacht, Groupe Beneteau has launched a new innovation, unveiling its concept foiling motor yacht.
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M&P MERCURY RECEIVES BOATING INDUSTRY CANADA’S EMPLOYER OF CHOICE AWARD FOR 2018
Bob Pappajohn, the owner of M&P Mercury received Boating Industry Canada’s Employer of Choice Award for 2018 at the Vancouver International boat show.
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Canada’s Largest Vintage Boat Show back in Gravenhurst on July 9
This year the ACBS will be holding their 41st Anniversary Vintage Boat Show promoting the theme of “Magic on the Water”. The Gravenhurst, ON venue is a true jewel to hold an in-water boat show and this year we are expecting a full house from a vintage boat registration as well as attendance.
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VIDEO – CANADIAN YACHTING MAGAZINE INTERVIEW WITH RON HUIBERS ON “EASY BOATING”
At the 2019 Toronto International Boat Show, Canadian Yachting magazine editor Andy Adams had the pleasure of interviewing Ron Huibers, president and CEO of Volvo Penta of the Americas about their evolving focus on “Easy Boating” and he used their great new water sport control system as an example.
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‘ASSISTED DOCKING’ FOR OUTBOARDS TO BE DEMONSTRATED BY MERCURY MARINE AND RAYMARINE AT TWO UPCOMING EVENTS
A revolutionary “assisted docking” system that provides a glimpse into the future of boating will be demonstrated for the media at two upcoming events by Mercury Marine and Raymarine aboard a Boston Whaler Outrage.
