Marina conference opened with strong pre-registration numbers and sold-out pre-conference events.
On Friday, January 18th, 2019, the winners of the 2018 Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice Awards were announced at the Toronto International Boat Show in the Heritage Court.
Do you invest to ensure your team reflects the needs and attitudes of your customers and clients? They need to reflect the communities your employees live, work in, and provide services to.
Following the strong success of last year's combined NMEA and RTCM Marine Electronics Conference & Expo in West Palm Beach, FL, the two groups are planning to do it again-only bigger and better-on Sept. 16-20, 2019, at the Renaissance Hotel in Portsmouth/ Norfolk, VA.
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As a reminder, ABYC will release 1 extended online course each quarter and each month you will receive an email with a collection of FREE micro-courses, so you can easily accumulate CEUs!
At the Toronto International Boat Show starting January 18th, you can see the always interesting ACBS Toronto display of antique and classic boats.
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Join us at TIBS at 4:00pm, Friday, January 18th in the Heritage Court for the Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice (BICEOC) Award presentations.
Read more: DON’T MISS THE EMPLOYER OF CHOICE (BICEOC) AWARD...
Exhibitors should ensure that they are Tracking for a Successful Show. In less than a month, the 57th Vancouver International Boat Show opens its doors, are you and your team ready?
Read more: VIBS EXHIBITORS SHOULD REVIEW THE 2019 EXHIBITOR...
At the Toronto International Boat Show this January, we will see an increased presence for Vanquish Boats and company owner Morgan Huntley will be at the show in person.
Join us at TIBS at 4:00pm, Friday, January 18th in the Heritage Court for the Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice (BICEOC) Award presentations.
Recreational craft and invasive species – how to manage biofouling to stop the spread
New Biofouling Management for Recreational Boating Report is published
Killer shrimps, sea squirts and the spiny water flea are all examples of invasive alien species that have been introduced to new areas in various parts of the world by recreational craft such as boats, yachts and other small craft.
Invasive alien species are known to be one of the biggest drivers of biodiversity loss, and their management especially in marine environments is incredibly challenging. Therefore, the most cost effective away of addressing their impacts is to prevent their spread to new areas.
Changing Scene
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Launchings
Brunswick Corporation launches new boat brand designed for electrification and first-time boaters
On January 4, 2023, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) launched Veer, an all-new boat brand designed to support electric propulsion and appeal to the next generation of boaters, and also debuted the first model in the Veer line-up; the X13.
“Recreational boating and fishing are enjoying increasing popularity with younger and more diverse consumers,” said Matt Atilano, Veer Director of Strategy. “We identified a gap in the marketplace and a need to create a more targeted and modern experience for these new boaters, which inspired the design and development of the Veer brand.”
Garmin expands popular ECHOMAP UHD2 chartplotter series with new features and touchscreen design
Garmin has announced their new ECHOMAP™ UHD2 series chartplotters that offer anglers premium features like Ultra High-Definition sonar, preloaded Garmin Navionics+™ mapping with an included one-year subscription to daily map updates, wireless networking for data sharing and support for Garmin’s award-winning LiveScope™ live-scanning sonar.
Available with a 6”, 7” or 9” bright, sunlight-readable touchscreen display with keyed assist, anglers can easily control and operate the functions they depend on for a successful day on the water, including zooming in or out on the map or quickly toggling between different sonar views.
People
C-Tow Marine Assistance appoints Jill Noel to Manager of Operations
C-Tow Marine Assistance Ltd., which has been serving and assisting recreational boaters across Canadian waterways for more than 35 years, has announced the appointment of Jill Noel to Manager of Operations, effective January 2, 2023.
In her new role, with an overall goal of building the C-Tow brand across Ontario and throughout Canada, Jill will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations including digital marketing and social media initiatives, company representation at national and local industry events, managing the C-Tow captains, and liaising with marinas, yacht clubs, and marine associations.
