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.
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SAFETY TIPS FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DOCK OWNERS – ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY
The Boating Ontario Conference held in Collingwood, Ontario November 25 to 27, included a number of very practical sessions geared for marina owners.
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BOATING ONTARIO INFORMATION SESSION – WORKPLACE SAFETY AND PREVENTION SERVICES
On Monday November 27, Tanya Muller from Workplace Safety & Prevention Services addressed the crowd of Boating Ontario members talking about ways to improve industrial health and safety for your small business or marina.
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BOATING ONTARIO RECOGNIZES BIC’S ANDY ADAMS
Last night Boating Ontario presented BIC’s Andy Adams with the W.J. Robertson Award. The award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated an outstanding contribution and has expressed an appreciation for the Boating Ontario Association.
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Bruce Kirby – A Canadian Sailing Legend on the International Stage
No individual had a greater impact on the modern sport of sailing than Bruce Kirby. Known and respected worldwide as the designer of the ubiquitous Laser that now numbers over 250,000, and is an Olympic Class in two configurations, Kirby had a yacht design career that spanned over forty years, with feet firmly planted in his native Canada and his adopted United States.
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It’s a go! The West Coast’s largest in-the-water boat show is back
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the BC Boat Show returns September 23 – 26, 2021 at Port Sidney Marina in Sidney, BC. The BC Yacht Brokers Association (BCYBA), hosts of the BC Boat Show, are proud to announce that in celebration of the 30th, this year’s show will be better than ever.
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MARINA CONFERENCE ADDS HURRICANE RECOVERY FORUM SESSION
The International Marina and Boatyard Conference (IMBC) has added a Hurricane Recovery Forum to its 2018 conference agenda.
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YOU + YOUR PEERS = KNOWLEDGE AND POWER
You’ve heard the old saying, “two heads are better than one”. That couldn’t ring more true than when it comes to the round table discussions at Marine Fabricators Conference 2018.
