Among the many innovations on display at IBEX 2018, the International BoatBuilders Exposition and Conference, were the latest from Volvo Penta. Andy Adams caught up with Ron Huibers, president of Volvo Penta of the America’s to hear about their new joint development with Webasto, The Breeze.
Join industry expert Sam Dantzler and discover why the customer experience is paramount from the initial sales process through the follow-up and service departments; from the emotion created in the marketing department and every other touch point along the way.
Are you ready? On October 17th, Ontario’s government will legalize the use of Cannabis. Join Boating Ontario members as David Laks outlines some of the hot button questions facing our industry.
ABYC has recently partnered with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) to offer members subject matter previously only available to marine law enforcement officers. And limited space is available!
The American Boat & Yacht Council is offering a Marine Systems Certification at Georgian College on December 18th 2018 from 8:30am – 530pm.
The Boating Atlantic/Atlantic Marine Trades Association will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Thursday, November 8th, 2018 at 1PM. The meeting will be held at the Mahone Room, Oak Island Resort, 36 Treasure Dr, Western Shore in Nova Scotia.
Boating Industry Canada Editor Andy Adams was at The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) this past week, and attended this exciting awards ceremony at the Annual Industry Breakfast.
Craig writes, “Representatives from a significant number of boat builders, law enforcement agencies and boat dealers attended Yamaha’s gala outboard engine event in North Vancouver last week.
The Annual Boating Ontario Conference is coming up this November 26th – 28th at the Blue Mountain Resort.
The American Boat & Yacht Council is offering a Marine Systems Certification at Georgian College on December 18th 2018 from 8:30am-5:30pm.
At the recent Groupe Beneteau Cadillac dealer meeting in Sarasota, John Armstrong and I were introduced to the industry’s first A/C and heating system for open cockpit boats.
This August, Mercury Marine announced the acquisition of the Power Products group of companies. Boating Industry Canada traveled to a special media event in New York City where we had an opportunity to interview John Pfeiffer, president of Mercury Marine to ask him about this development.
Come February, Miami becomes the hot spot for hundreds of thousands looking to escape the winter blues, and the place to be for a host of high-profile events, including the Progressive® Insurance Miami International Boat Show.
Boating Ontario and the American counterpart, The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, have launched a collaborative effort to expand the delivery of resources and tools across borders.
Have you ever put out a live fire? Do you know when you should try a fire extinguisher and when you just need to get out? What should you be looking out for when you’re working in marinas and boatyards?
At the end of August, Boating Industry Canada traveled to a special media event in New York City where we had an opportunity to interview John Pfeifer, president of Mercury Marine.
Boating Ontario is excited to announce Valerie Ziebron as their opening keynote at this years’ conerence and she is more than excited to welcome you! With two great sessions this year, see how Valerie can help your business.
The recreational boating industry across British Columbia is invited to join us for the 2018 Boating BC Conference presented by Mercury Marine. This year’s theme is Collectively and will focus on team building and the power of working together as an industry.
The IFAI Webinar will be taking place September 27th 2018 from 12-1pm EST. Free for IFAI members and $79 for non-members.
Boating Ontario says “Come and join us at Blue Mountain Resort November 26-28, 2018 for the highly anticipated Boating Ontario Conference to make memories out of moments and learn from industry experts. New and exciting twists, you do not want to miss!.”