LEGENDARY TEAM EVINRUDE ANGLER GUIDO HIBDON LEFT A STORIED LEGACY
BRP staff are saddened that long-standing Team Evinrude icon and extended family member, Guido Hibdon, passed away on March 10th, 2018.
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MERCURY MARINE MOURNS LOSS OF CHARLIE STRANG
Mercury Marine is saddened by the death of Charles “Charlie” Strang who served as Carl Kiekhaefer’s top engineer for 13 years at Mercury Marine. After leaving Mercury, he served as Director of Outboard Marine Engineering (OMC) and later CEO and Chairman of the Board.
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INDUSTRY MOURNS THE PASSING OF KARIN LARSON
Karin was a graduate of the Ryerson Institute of Technology School of Journalism and in 1957 founded “Gam on Yachting”. She was recognized for her many…
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PROSPEC ELECTRONICS ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP PROMOTIONS
Prospec Electronics, market leader in high-performance outdoor audio solutions for consumers and OEMs, announces changes in its corporate structure.
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THE MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE TO HONOR VOLVO PENTA’S VALERIE HARRIELL WITH STEP AHEAD AWARD ON APRIL 10
The Manufacturing Institute has announced that Valerie Harriell, vice president of human resources for Volvo Penta of the Americas, has been named one of the top women in U.S. manufacturing for 2018.
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THE 2017 ROLEX SAILOR OF THE YEAR – BRENDA BOWSKILL
On Friday, March 2, 2018, Brenda Bowskill of Royal Canadian Yacht Club was honoured with the most prestigious National sailing award of the year at the Carlu in Toronto, Ontario.
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THOMAS H. CONNOLLY & SONS EXPANDS SALES TEAM WITH ADDITION OF MATTHEW LAZCANO IN MAINE
Thomas H. Connolly & Sons America’s oldest marine manufactures’ sales agency, is pleased to announce the addition of Matthew Lazcano to its sales team.
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VOLVO PENTA NAMES TONY KELLEHER VICE PRESIDENT FOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT AND TRAINING
Volvo Penta of the Americas today announced the appointment of Tony Kelleher as vice president for customer support and training.
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VICTORIA INTERNATIONAL MARINA IN VICTORIA, BC APPOINTS JENNIFER BELINSKI AS HEAD CONCIERGE
The $35 million Victoria International Marina, Canada’s first purpose-built luxury yacht marina, has just announced Jennifer Belinski as the leader of its 24/7 concierge service.
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Brian Chapman 1958-2018
Brian Chapman, a sailmaker for over 45 years, passed away suddenly January 22. He had just turned 60 on the first of the year. Everyone at UK Sailmakers is absolutely heart-broken and his absence already has been felt by the people he touched around the globe.
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GLOMEX OPENS US OFFICE, APPOINTS CHRIS CATOE TO LEAD
The leading global manufacturer of marine antennas, Glomex SRL has established a North American office and warehouse in Brooklyn, New York and Dayton, Ohio, respectively.
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BRUCE KIRBY NAMED TO THE ORDER OF CANADA
Bruce Kirby was born and raised in Ottawa and began sailing on Lac Deschenes with his father and older brother David. He likes to say he was late getting started because he was born in January and didn’t get sailing until June.
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THE INDUSTRY IS SADDENED AT THE SUDDEN PASSING OF JOHN RICHARDSON OF KESWICK MARINE
John Richardson, longtime owner of Keswick Marine passed away suddenly with his beloved wife Janis (nee Goddard) by his side, while vacationing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Thursday December 14th, 2017 at the age of 68 years.
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NEW EXPORT DIRECTOR – WELCOME TO DENIS RICARD
Beneteau is pleased to announce the appointment of Denis Ricard as Director of Export sales for Beneteau.
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NEW POSITION FOR JEAN-FRANCOIS LAIR -BENETEAU DIRECTOR OF SALES AMERICAS
Beneteau is pleased to announce the appointment of Jean Francois LAIR as Director of Sales Americas.
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BOATING ONTARIO IS VERY SADDENED TO ANNOUNCE THE LOSS OF DON LAMB
Don was the president of Legal Support Services and a long-standing member of the Boating Ontario Association.
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THE INDUSTRY MOURNS THE PASSING OF WILLIAM (BILL) PROVIS
We recently learned from yacht broker Rene Blanchet that William (Bill) Provis had passed away.
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SHELLBACKS PAY TRIBUTE TO GEORGE CUTHBERTSON
On November 29, Toronto’s Shellbacks Club paid tribute to club member and founder of C&C Yachts, George Cuthbertson who passed earlier this year.
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A TRIBUTE TO JOE SGRO
Mercury Racing is saddened by the loss of our dear friend, veteran offshore powerboat racer and performance boat industry icon Joe Sgro.
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Eight Bells: Bruce Kirby, Canada’s prolific designer, journalist and Olympian.
Bruce Kirby was an Ottawa-born sailboat designer, dinghy and offshore racer and journalist.
