BOATING ONTARIO AND MRAA JOIN FORCES TO EXTEND REACH
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.
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QUADRANT’S NEW GRANVILLE ISLAND CLASSROOM HOSTS FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING CERTIFICATION
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?
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BOATING INDUSTRY CANADA INTERVIEWS MERCURY MARINE PRESIDENT JOHN PFEIFER
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.
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2018 BOATING ONTARIO CONFERENCE OPENING KEYNOTE VALERIE ZIEBRON
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.
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REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2018 BOATING BC CONFERENCE
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.
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IFAI EQUIPMENT DIVISION WEBINAR SEPTEMBER 27TH
The IFAI Webinar will be taking place September 27th 2018 from 12-1pm EST. Free for IFAI members and $79 for non-members.
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JOIN THE BOATING ONTARIO CONFERENCE NOVEMBER 26-28TH, 2018
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!.”
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GROW BOATING DIGITAL MARKETING SUMMIT PRE IBEX OCTOBER 1ST
Marketing is about making meaningful connections. The ways people consume content and media has changed the marketing landscape and continue to evolve. Today’s consumers live online. To reach them, your marketing efforts need to live there as well.
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MRRA ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO TO REPBRAND AND RELOCATE FOR 2019
The MRAA Annual Conference & Expo will embark on an transformation in 2019, introducing a new name, relocating to a new location and delivering an all-new immersive event experience, the likes of which the marine industry has never participated in before.
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FIND WHAT YOU NEED AT THE IFAI EXPO – REGISTER NOW DEADLINES APPROACHING
IFAI Expo is the perfect place to locate the sources for the products you need to help your business. With over 800 exhibitors to browse on the combined show floor…
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BOATUS CREATES APP TO TRACK HURRICAINE FLORENCE & OFFERS PROTECTION RESOURCES
The first major hurricane to strike the U.S. in 2018, Hurricane Florence is expected to make landfall in the Carolinas potentially as a Category 4.
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COULD LED LIGHTS ON YOUR BOAT BE CAUSING YOUR VHF RADIO OR AIS PROBLEMS?
With their low battery draw, cooler operation and sturdy construction, LED lights have been popular with recreational boaters. The lights may also be causing poor VHF radio and Automatic Identification System (AIS) reception
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NMMA CANADA RECIEVES $114,773 IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO SUPPORT CANADIAN EXPORTS
To help further growth in the Canadian recreational boating industry, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada announced it received $114,773 in funding from Global Affairs Canada through its Global Opportunities for Associations (GOA) program.
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CAMPION BOATS 45TH ANNIVERSARY SUCCESSS
Boating Industry Canada got to speak with Brock Elliot, President of Campion Marine Inc. to follow up on their 45th anniversary event, which we touched on last week.
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STUDY FINDS OCEANS INDUSTRY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES UNDER THE RADAR AMONG NEW BRUNSWICK YOUTH
A study released July 31st, highlights the need to increase awareness among New Brunswick youth about career opportunities in the oceans industry, including aquaculture, shipbuilding, boatbuilding, tidal energy, and ocean technologies.
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CALGARY MECHANIC WINS YAMAHA CANADIAN TECHNICIAN GRAND PRIX
Go Canada! It took four attempts spanning eight years, but persistence paid off for Calgary’s Brett Hart when he was crowned champion of the 2018 Canadian Technician Grand Prix, held at Yamaha Motor Canada’s head offices in Toronto on Tuesday, July 24.
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27th ANNUAL NMDA S.T.E.P. PURCHASING CONFERENCE
The S.T.E.P. Purchasing Conference, put on by the National Marine Distributors Association, provides a centralized location for manufacturers to introduce new products and programs into the distributor marketplace.
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2019 ABYC MARINE LAW SYMPOSIUM ANNOUNCED
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has announced that registration is open for the third annual Marine Law Symposium. The symposium will be held Jan. 8, 2018, at the Renaissance Hotel in Seattle, Washington.
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NMMA CANADA WRITES MINISTER CHRYSTIA FREELAND
This past week, NMMA Canada in cooperation with Canada’s marine trade associations sent this very carefully worded letter to minister Chrystia Freeland on behalf of the marine industry across Canada.
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TOP TUNERS TO ATTEND YAMAHA TECH GP ON JULY 24
On Tuesday, July 24, the top Yamaha technicians in Canada will compete in the 2018 Canadian Technician Grand Prix, an intense contest that will challenge the mechanical, electronic and customer service skills of Canada’s best Yamaha dealer service staff.
