Some years ago now, Canada’s National Safe Boating Awareness Week and the American National Safe Boating Week were harmonized to be held at the same time; this year it’s May 19–25 and events and media activities will be shared across the border.
The Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice (BICEOC) Award is the industry’s only Made-in-Canada recognition for the recreational marine industry.
The Maritime Museum of BC has been in the process of re-structuring its organization since moving out of the old Bastion Square Courthouse location in December 2015.
The 2018 North American Safe Boating Awareness Week Campaign is ramping up for this year’s boating season. Since 1995, this campaign has been the mainstay of boating safety outreach to the over 16 million people who recreate on Canadian waters each season.
Tactical Custom Boats announces the sale to a North American client of a custom Tactical 77’ – Fast Pilothouse Motoryacht.
Earning ABYC Certification will instill customer confidence that you have the knowledge and skills to get the job done right. Join the +3,500 certified marine technicians dedicated to their trade by taking Certification Courses this year.
The Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice Award provides businesses the opportunity to get the recognition they deserve and promote themselves as a preferred employer brand in their communities.
The British Virgins took a huge hit last fall from Hurricane Irma. The force was much stronger than previous hurricanes and really wrecked the place.
With quad Mercury Verados, the MJM 53z is designed to reach speeds of 50 mph while offering the benefits boaters enjoy from sport boats: shallow draft, minimum maintenance, and easy handling around the docks.
It’s true…research has discovered that 40% of boaters set out without legally required safety equipment. Keep Your Customers Safe!
Boating Industry Canada News Week attended the March 27th Boating Ontario Regional Meeting in Orillia and we were pleased to see that the strong attendance we reported at the March 8th Hamilton meeting, has continued.
The International Marina Institute (IMI), a subsidiary of the Association of Marina Industries (AMI), is offering its popular Intermediate Marina Manager (IMM) program in beautiful, sunny San Juan, Puerto Rico, from June 17-21, 2018.
VESSEL REGISTRATION STATISTICS FOR FEBRUARY 2018
Special offer for LAST 10 spots available! For the final registrations, the Francis Marion Hotel is giving $50 vouchers to use at their restaurant & bar, spa, parking, hotel fees, etc!
Interest in Boating Ontario’s 2018 spring regional meetings appears to be very high among marina operators and the boating trade, with record attendance reported at each of the first three regional meetings.
On February 20th, 2018, Privilège launched the first sailing catamaran into the water (at Port Olona) completely built after the takeover from HanseYachts.
The National Marine Electronics Association’s (NMEA) Advanced Marine Electronics Installer (AMEI) Training course is totally new for 2018 and will be taught for the first time this year at the NMEA training event in Nashua, NH, on March 8.
The Maritime Museum of BC is thrilled to host our fifth Nautical Nights Speaker Series featuring Robert Turner, who will speak on Canadian Pacific’s B.C. Coast Steamship service and the challenges of the coast.
With a network of sophisticated digital devices, the yachts in the Volvo Ocean Race are among the world’s most connected boats.
Kevin Ritz is returning to Canoe Cove in Sidney, BC to offer his Marine Corrosion Surveying course. This intensive 5-day workshop includes conducting electrical and corrosion surveys on a variety of hull types.