The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) has announced the lineup and dates of their marine electronics installer training classes for 2019.
Read more: NMEA POSTS 2019 INSTALLER TRAINING COURSE SCHEDULE
News Week has written a lot about needing young people to enter the marine industry. We believe part of the challenge is reaching people young enough to establish a childhood interest in boating.
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) is launching new online education opportunities for marine technicians, broadening the educational offerings already available.
Read more: ABYC LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES...
News Week has just learned that on November 15, 2018, the Ontario Government introduced sudden plans to eliminate the office of the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario (ECO).
Ticket sales have opened, and until December 24th prospective visitors can take advantage of a Holiday Special: 2 tickets for $20, a savings of $10 in total. Tickets are available online.
There are a select number of exhibitions and trade shows around the world that take on a life of their own, becoming essential global gathering points for all professionals in their sector.
Read more: METSTRADE BUILDS ON SUCCESS WITH RECORD ATTENDANCE
The Seattle Boat Show, Indoors & Afloat, is known far and wide for the quantity, quality and variety of its free boating and fishing seminars. For the 2019 show, there will be more than 200 free seminars on everything from Wi-Fi in the wilderness to boat and engine maintenance, and advanced seminars for a fee through Boat Show University.
Read more: FISHING AND CRABBING SEMINAR LINE-UP ANNOUNCED...
The Vancouver International Boat Show has announced that cast-members of the Discovery Channel series Cooper’s Treasure will be among many highlighted features of the 57thannual event, scheduled Wednesday, February 6 through Sunday, February 10.
Whole-boat training is a solid foundation for careers in marine service: Industry asked for it, Quadrant delivers it, and for qualified applicants, the Industry Training Authority will help fund it.
Read more: BREAKING NEWS: LEVEL 1 MST TRAINING IN NANAIMO...
Boating Ontario’s Annual Conference wrapped up at the beautiful Blue Mountain Village after delivering delegates a jam-packed slate of keynote and breakout sessions focused on challenging traditional thinking, member education and networking.
Read more: GREAT CROWDS, GREAT INFORMATION AT 2018 BOATING...
Marine Industry Career Path: Brett Ramsey
Wendy and Brett Ramsey
Boating Industry Canada is kicking off its Marine Industry Career Path series once again. For the first installments this year, we have two subjects to highlight. Introducing Wendy and Brett Ramsey!
The Ramsey’s have been working in the marine industry for many years but have both had unique paths in getting to where they are now. They’ve also been working on an impactful pilot project for a long time, which will now be launching this spring. The focus of this initiative is to bring more young people into the marine industry.
Changing Scene
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Launchings
Bayliner expands its Award-Winning M Series launching the all-new M19 at the Miami International Boat Show
Building on its award-winning M Series, Bayliner unveiled the all-new M19 at the Miami International Boat Show. The M19 joins the M Series lineup of the M15 and M17 delivering the stability and versatility the series is known for with a focus on expanding boater participation through its intuitive design, ease of maintenance and inclusive price point.
With an overall length of 19 feet and starting at $30,995 USD, the M19 is built on an improved M-hull foundation offering increased stability and automotive style handling for familiarity to appeal to the next generation of boaters. The M19 features an upgraded nine-person capacity and is watersports capable for a full day of adventure on the water.
Compact Antenna Brings TV/FM Onboard
Televisions on a boat are increasingly commonplace. With the simple-to-install Glomex Avior VT300 Omnidirectional TV/FM antenna from GA Communications, it's never been easier to bring analog and digital broadcasts onboard—at a price that's hard to ignore.
The most noticeable feature of the Avior VT300 antenna is its compact white, anti-yellowing radome. At only 4" dia. x 8" H and 8.8 oz., it's specifically made for smaller boats that can't accommodate large TV antenna domes and only need short range reception, depending on height and conditions. The amplifier allows the antenna to have an increase in gain with a 24.5 dB average to receive vertical and horizontal polarized TV signals simultaneously from 360°.
People
Airmar hires Suzanne Hawley as Brand Manager
The Leader in Ultrasonic Technology and Multi-sensor Solutions Continues to Grow in Talent and Innovation. AIRMAR® Technology Corporation, a world leader in ultrasonic transducers and Chirp technology, has named Suzanne Hawley as the Brand Manager for the company’s wholly owned distributor, Gemeco Marine Electronics Specialists, located in Lake City, SC.
Hawley comes to Airmar with extensive marketing and PR experience in the marine electronics industry including 20 years as the owner of Hawley Communications, a consulting agency focused on creative marketing solutions for businesses in the recreational boating industry.
