Eight Bells Sharon McPhail
We are saddened to share the news of Sharon McPhail’s passing on Wednesday, November 10th, 2021 at the age of 79.
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Bellingham Marine mourns the loss of founding member Pete Gaasland
Bellingham Marine mourns the loss of Pete Gaasland, a marina industry pioneer and a member of Bellingham Marine’s founding family. Peter passed away on November 10th, 2021.
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Marty Bass named Advanced Systems Group President of the Americas; Tom Schuessler announces intention to retire
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) has announced that Marty Bass has been named President of the Americas for its Advanced Systems Group. Bass will replace Tom Schuessler who will retire at the end of the year.
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Yamaha Motor Canada welcomes new additions to sales & marketing team
Yamaha Motor Canada is pleased to announce several new members have joined its sales and marketing team. As the new Manager of Field Sales and Market Development, Greg Edwards will lead the national field sales team to achieve corporate sales objectives and develop the optimal retail-focused dealer network for continued business growth in Canada.
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Keith Yunger named President, Sea Ray Boats
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) announced on October 25th, that it has named Keith Yunger as president of its Sea Ray boat brand, effective immediately.
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Eight Bells Henry Isaac Andrews
Andrews, Henry (Hank, C.J ) – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Henry on October 1, 2021 at the age of 86. He is predeceased by his parents, Cornelius and Annie Andrews, brother’s George, John and Corny as well as sisters Ann and Kay.
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Scott Smyth of The Chandlery in Ottawa retires, long-time employee Matthew Hobbs takes over
After 40 years of proudly serving the boating community, Scott Smyth, founder and owner of The Chandlery in Ottawa, takes his retirement and hands the torch over to long-time employee Matthew Hobbs.
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Ivan Cross is the 2021 recipient of the NMRA Old Pro Award
Ivan Cross of The Merifield Company is the 2021 recipient of the National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) Old Pro Award.
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Marine industry veteran Larry Porche is the 2021 recipient of the NMRA Mel Barr Award
Marine industry veteran Larry Porche, who died suddenly this past June, is the 2021 recipient of the National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) Mel Barr Award.
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Maple Leaf Marinas announces Moe Elnewishy for their Lake Simcoe Marinas
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Moe Elnewishy as our new General Manager overseeing our Lake Simcoe Marinas, comprising Lefroy Harbour, Kon Tiki and Lake Simcoe Marine. Moe is a well-respected professional with 15+ years experience in the marine and hospitality sectors extending globally to the Middle East.
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Iryna Granich joins North South Nautical Group at their new Port Credit Location
Mike Burns is pleased to announce that Iryna Granich has joined North South Nautical Group and will be working from the NEW Port Credit location.
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Walter “Bing” Burns O’Meara, publisher of Lakeland Boating magazine – July 5, 1940 – September 10, 2021
Walter “Bing” Burns O’Meara, age 81, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at Emerald Memory Care in Glenview, IL, after a long hard-fought battle with Alzheimer’s.
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Raritan Engineering expands team
Raritan Engineering is pleased to announce the newest member of its team, Patrick McNeel. He joins the leading global single-source marine sanitation manufacturer with a bachelor of science degree in industrial design from Appalachian State University.
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Kris Neff named Boston Whaler president; Nick Stickler moves to Mercury Marine to run Category Management and Strategic Planning
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) announced on September 20th that Kris Neff has been named President, Boston Whaler and Nick Stickler has been appointed Vice President of Category Management and Strategic Planning at Mercury Marine. Both announcements are effective immediately.
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Eight Bells – Earl Dunn
Earl John Dunn, in his 83rd year, on September 14, 2021, at home with his family following a short illness.
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BCI Marine Hires Hale to Grow Ontario
BCI Marine has hired Bradley Hale as Regional Sales Director, Ontario. Bradley brings 35+ years of dealer partner to consumer sales expertise to the Canadian (Ontario) boating space.
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Eight bells: Paul Tennyson, founder CS Yachts
Paul Tennyson adapted from the reinforced plastics business to form Canadian Sailcraft in 1963. From there it was only up with bigger and more impressive boats, big name designers and arrival as one of Ontario’s big three builders C&C, Hinterhoeller and CS; Tennyson became well known as a pioneer of the Canadian industry.
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Mercury Marine Canada announces Steeve Corrigan has joined the Mercury Team
Steeve Corrigan has joined the Mercury Marine Canada Team as Business Development Manager covering the Atlantic Provinces and Northern Quebec.
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Airmar welcomes Diana Sufariu as Director of Engineering
AIRMAR® Technology Corporation, a world leader in ultrasonic transducers and Chirp technology, is pleased to welcome Diana Sufariu to the company as Director of Engineering.
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Hella appoints Gary Stidham as USA Sales Manager
Hella marine has appointed Gary Stidham as its new USA sales manager. Jeff Haas, head of sales for Hella USA, made the announcement from its US headquarters near Atlanta, Georgia.
