As of August 2022, Boris Heitmann (58) has taken over responsibility as Vice President Communications & Investor Relations at HanseYachts AG. The graduate in business administration, communications manager and yachtsman brings with him many years of experience in international companies from various sectors and as an independent entrepreneur.
Now that most COVID restrictions are lifted, a memorial service is planned for John MacLaughlin on August 26th, at 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 28 Hawthorne Avenue, Carleton Place, Ontario.
Kim Knudsen has just joined the Quadrant team as their new Community Partnerships and Training Coordinator. He comes to the Quadrant team with a background in high-end hospitality, business development and training development and coordination for a variety of industries including education and maritime.
Ritchie Navigation, the world’s largest and oldest manufacturer of magnetic compasses, has hired Patrick Dempsey as its sales and service lead. Jon Sherman, company president, made the announcement.
MarineMax welcomes Margriet Mitchell as the new brand marketing manager for Azimut, Cruisers Yachts, and Ocean Alexander. Fueled by more than 20 years of marketing management experience, Margriet joined MarineMax in March 2022.
The industry is saddened to learn the news of the passing of Kevin Gallagher. Kevin passed away peacefully on July 10, 2022 at the Montfort Hospital, surrounded by the people he loved.
“Dad passed away peacefully on June 25th, at his home on Sturgeon Lake, just shy of his 92 birthday.” His wife Sally and his three children; Greg, Ellen and Jennifer were by his side.
Buck Pegg, Founder of Chaparral Boats, recently announced the expanded role of Mike Fafard, currently Chaparral and Robalo’s Senior Vice President of Engineering and Design to include Senior Vice President of Manufacturing.
TACO Marine® Marketing Manager Dana Koman has been appointed to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors of Marine Marketers of America (MMA), the voice for marketing professionals in the recreational marine industry.
One of Canada’s most esteemed painter and printmakers, Newfoundland’s Christopher Pratt died last week at 86. In addition to his artistic talents, Pratt was a boater, and his love of boats and in particular C&C sailboats informed his work.
Dockmate, manufacturer of advanced wireless remote-control systems for yachts, announced today it has hired Chris Myers as National Sales Manager to better service its customers throughout the United States.
Chaparral Boats, Inc. and Robalo Boats LLC awarded $100,000 in college scholarships to ten graduating seniors who are the sons and daughters of employees of the Chaparral and Robalo family.
Meet Brook Butler, Quadrant Marine Institute MST instructor in Sidney. On the job, he’s a Marine Systems Lead / Project Manager at Titan Boats. Off the clock, he’s been rebuilding and racing tunnel boats on the competitive Formula 1 circuit with the American Power Boat Association (APBA) for the past 5 years.
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has named Perissa Millender Bailey Vice President and General Manager, eSolutions. This new position on Mercury’s leadership team will be responsible for leading the company’s electrification business and product development strategy.
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) has announced that Kay Sears has been elected to the Iridium Board of Directors, effective May 17, 2022. As a director on the Iridium Board, Sears will play a role in helping shape the strategic direction of Iridium’s business.
On Thursday April 28, William (Bill) Knowles, founder and first president of the Salty Dawg Sailing Association died after a long illness. As noted by a friend who had seen him only two days before, Bill had been up and about and had been able to join them for lunch despite his illness. Two days later he was gone.
MasterCraft Boat Company, a subsidiary of MasterCraft Boat Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: MCFT), announced it has signed one of the best young wakeboarders on the scene, Tyler Higham, to the MasterCraft Team.
The Boating Ontario Association is excited to announce and welcome Lesley Hough as our new Membership & Communications Coordinator.
Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) has announced that Ben Duke has been named president of Marine. Duke will succeed Jake Vogel, who is transitioning to a strategic advisory role at Polaris. Both Duke and Vogel will report to Polaris CEO Mike Speetzen.
After more than 16 years of dedication to CORK, Executive Director, Marianne Davis has decided that it is time to retire and enjoy more time sailing and being with her family. It has been a great run for Marianne with a constant stream of hosted championships and the development of a robust organization that will serve CORK well into the future.