SAVE THE DATE — NMMA CANADA INDUSTRY BREAKFAST
Make sure to mark your calendars for the upcoming NMMA Canada Industry Breakfast to be held on Tuesday January 16, 2018 at the Toronto International Boat Show.
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MARINA 101 – DAILY MARINA ASSESSMENT
Do you perform a Daily Marina Assessment at your marina? I gained a greater appreciation for the importance of a Daily Marina Assessment when I attended the Marina 101 seminar put on by IMI, the International Marine Institute at IBEX in Tampa on September 18.
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TACTICAL CUSTOM BOATS SELLS FIRST BUILD IN NEW LINE OF BOATS
Tactical Custom Boats in Vancouver, BC has announced the sale of its first vessel in its new line of high-performance, tactical tough™ aluminum hull, all-weather boats.
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REFUGIUM: POEMS FOR THE PACIFIC – BOOK LAUNCH AND ART EXHIBITION
On October 5th, 2017 the Maritime Museum of BC will be the host venue for the launch of Refugium: Poems for the Pacific, an anthology of poems that explore poets’ deep concern for the Pacific Ocean and the creatures within, edited by the City of Victoria’s Poet Laureate Yvonne Blomer.
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Q&A WITH MERCURY’S RANDY CARUANA
Mercury Marine’s Vice President – North & Central America and Asia Pacific(By Jonathan Lee)
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MARITIME MUSEUM OF BC LAUNCHES NEW SPEAKER SERIES “NAUTICAL NIGHTS”
The Maritime Museum of BC is thrilled to announce the launch of a new speaker series titled “Nautical Nights”.
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JOIN ONTARIO SAILING – CELEBRATE CANADA’S 150TH BIRTHDAY AND THE SPORT OF SAILING
Everyone is invited to join Ontario Sailing to celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday and the sport of Sailing at the 15th Annual Celebration of Sailing Fundraiser on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at the Lakeshore Yacht Club.
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INTERNATIONAL BOATBUILDERS’ EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE IN TAMPA CONFIRMS ATTENDANCE GROWTH AND SUPPORTS COMMUNITY
Activity and positive energy continued throughout the conclusion of the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) which included networking events, special education sessions, and new product launches.
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2017 IBEX INNOVATION AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
This morning the winners of the 2017 Innovation Awards were announced during the annual Industry Breakfast at the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX).
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HURRICANE SEASON 2017
As of Monday morning September 11, after watching the force of Hurricane Irma in real time as it plowed through Florida, having already decimated the charter fleets and towns throughout the Caribbean…
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CANADIANS HONOURED AT SMOKER CRAFT DEALER MEETING
A trio of Canadian dealers were recognized at the Smoker Craft Inc. 2018 model year dealer meeting, held earlier this month at the company’s manufacturing facility in New Paris, Indiana.
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JACKSON’S POINT HARBOUR REDEVELOPMENT MAY BENEFIT RESIDENTS AND BOATERS
Township of Georgina Mayor Margaret Quirk and Andy Adams discuss the Jackson’s Point Harbour redevelopment plan.
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PENNIES FROM HEAVEN
Pennies from heaven is a nice idea, but what if it was more than just pennies? What if your marina could generate several hundred, or even a thousand dollars a month extra, without any effort on your part?
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SAVE THE DATE – NOVEMBER 26-28, 2017 – BOATING ONTARIO CONFERENCE BLUE MOUNTAIN
As we reported in the July 18 edition of News Week, Rick Layzell has been appointed CEO of the Boating Ontario association and we reached him at the Boating Ontario offices in Penetanguishene on July 24th
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NEW CANADIANS ENCOURAGED TO START BOATING THIS SUMMER
Lifesaving Society launches multi-language, online boating safety program.
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REDUCE FATALITIES CAUSED BY ELECTRIC SHOCK DROWNING IN POOLS AND AT MARINAS
The Canada Day weekend is sure to see countless people celebrating and jumping into the water to cool off. But especially in fresh water lakes and rivers, when you are near marinas and other sources of electricity, there is a risk of electric shock drowning.
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PROTECTING NORTH CHANNEL SHORELINE AT VIDAL BAY, MANITOULIN ISLAND
The North Channel is one of the most beautiful sailing destinations on the planet – known the world over for its spectacular scenery, its clear waters inviting you in for a cool dip, and its pristine shorelines boasting stunning jagged coastline and quiet coves. Following the southern border of the channel is Manitoulin Island – the largest freshwater island in the world.
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PEERS AND PROFILES – JACK PADY
If the truth be known Jack Pady was one of the first Yacht Brokers I ever met and over the years watching from sidelines its been interesting to watch Jack and his team to adapt with the times.
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IS FIBERGLASS RECYCLABLE? PART 2 – EMERGING INNOVATIONS IN FIBERGLASS RECYCLING
Interest in finding alternative uses for used fiberglass can spark creativity and innovation. For example, a partnership involving the US, Ireland, and Northern Ireland Universities called Re-wind developed some interesting civil engineering project ideas for reusing and repurposing fiberglass blades.
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BREAKTHROUGH THINKING DEALS WITH MARINE GROWTH AND FOULING
Hydro Clean Hull Wash is Canada’s first automatic, mechanical hull wash system and the company has introduced some breakthrough thinking from Sweden that can benefit our Canadian marine industry and most types of pleasure craft.
