THE ABYC MARINE LAW SYMPOSIUM IS NEARLY SOLD OUT
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!
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BOATING ONTARIO REGIONAL MEETINGS STARTING OFF STRONG
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.
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HANSEYACHTS AG LAUNCHES ITS FIRST PRIVILÈGE SAILING CATAMARAN INTO THE WATER
On February 20th, 2018, Privilège launched the first sailing catamaran into the water (at Port Olona) completely built after the takeover from HanseYachts.
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NMEA REVAMPS ADVANCED INSTALLER TRAINING COURSE FOR 2018
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.
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FIFTH NAUTICAL NIGHTS SPEAKER SERIES FEATURING ROBERT TURNER
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.
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POWERING A CONNECTED FLEET IN THE VOLVO OCEAN RACE
With a network of sophisticated digital devices, the yachts in the Volvo Ocean Race are among the world’s most connected boats.
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MARINE CORROSION SURVEYING CERTIFICATION COURSE 12 – 16 MARCH 2018
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.
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NMEA & ABYC ANNOUNCE 2018 COMBINED TRAINING SCHEDULE
The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) and the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) have announced the 2018 Combined Electronics & Electrical Installer Training Schedule.
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DUSSELDORF: CANADIAN FAVOURITES AND LOTS MORE
As enjoyable as our shows are here at home, a trip over to Dusseldorf, Germany for the biggest European boat exhibition, boot, really adds some perspective. Besides the comprehensive array of power and sail boats that make your eyes pop and heart beat you’ll get up close to some boats that simply are too grand for us.
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CANADIAN SAFE BOATING COUNCIL CELEBRATES ANNUAL AWARDS RECOGNIZING CANADIANS CONTRIBUTIONS TO BOATING SAFETY
The Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) celebrated the 20th annual Canadian Safe Boating Awards (CASBA), that recognize the efforts of the public, volunteers, professionals, agencies and organizations who have distinguished themselves in the fields of boating safety and environmental stewardship.
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FEATURE – VOLVO PENTA PRESIDENT SAYS BEST DAYS LIE AHEAD
Boating Industry Canada had the opportunity to sit down and interview Ron Huibers, President and CEO of Volvo Penta of the Americas, Fred Lachlan, National Marine Sales Manager of Volvo Penta Canada, and Chris Chapman, Canadian Dealer Sales Manager of Volvo Penta, at the Toronto International Boat Show.
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YOUR OPINION HELPS GUIDE BOATING ONTARIO – JOIN THE INDUSTRY SURVEY
The Boating Ontario Association Board of Directors and Staff will be hosting a strategic planning session at the end of January 2018.
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FOURTH NAUTICAL NIGHTS SPEAKER SERIES FEATURING CHERISSE DU PREEZ
The Maritime Museum of BC is thrilled to host our fourth Nautical Nights Speaker Series featuring Cherisse Du Preez.
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BOATING INDUSTRY CANADA EMPLOYER OF CHOICE (BICEOC) AWARD PROGRAM PRESENTATIONS AT TIBS
On Friday, January 12th, at the Toronto International Boat Show, the Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice (BICEOC) Award program presented awards to the first winners in this important employee development program.
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2018 IFAI CANADA EXPO INTRODUCES THE JOHN LEE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Named for John Lee, founder ofJ J L Events and long-standing IFAI member who passed away October 2016, this new award was inspired by his legacy of service, dedication to IFAI and his willingness to share and give back.
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ABYC MARINE EDUCATION IN CANADA
ABYC will host two non-certification marine training seminars during the Toronto Boat Show. Additionally, two Marine Systems Certification classes are scheduled in February
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INTERMEDIATE MARINA MANAGEMENT COURSE SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 2018 IN AUSTIN, TEXAS
The International Marina Institute (IMI), a subsidiary of the Association of Marina Industries (AMI), is offering its popular Intermediate Marina Management (IMM) program from February 18 – 22, 2018, in Austin, Texas, in partnership with the Marina Association of Texas (MAT).
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ABYC INTRODUCES MARINE SERVICE PROGRAM FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
There is a growing shortage of marine techs all across Canada and the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has a potential solution to attract more young people into the industry.
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Toronto Boat Show planning for 2022
The Toronto International Boat Show, the largest in Canada, is planning for show in January 2022, resuming the schedule we have all learned to love. It’s summer now, but when it’s cold and bleak outside, getting together with boats and boaters is an important antidote.
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NMEA INSTALLER TRAINING IS COMING TO SIDNEY BC DECEMBER 5 – 8
This advanced installer class is designed for the Marine Electronics Installer (MEI) who wishes to achieve competency in advanced topic areas and concepts.
