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Free Access to 26 Back-Issues of Boating Industry Canada!
If you missed or have lost your copy of the August 2010 issue of Boating Industry Canada, you can still read every word and see every advertisement by going to the Boating Industry Canada web site home page and Clicking on “Read [MORE]
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Still Time to Join the 3rd Annual David De Eyre Classic Golf Tournament
There is still time to register for the 3rd Annual David de Eyre Classic Golf Tournament at beautiful Horseshoe Highlands. This tournament is a great way to network with colleagues and meet new friends while supporting the [MORE]
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Plan to be at the Port Credit In-Water Boat Show, Friday, August 27
Don't forget to attend the 20th anniversary of the Port Credit In-Water Boat Show, starting Friday, August 27th and running through to Sunday August 29th at Port Credit Harbour Marina, Mississauga, ON. Promotion is expected to [MORE]
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Some Space Still Available at the GTA’s Only Fall Boat Show
Potential exhibitors will be relieved to know that there is room on the hard and even a few slips still available for the 20th anniversary of the Port Credit In-Water Boat Show – the only fall boat show in the GTA. Not just a [MORE]
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New Clean Wake Program Targets Old Outboards
For years now there has been a debate about the differences between 2-stroke and 4-stroke outboard motors. This debate has typically focused on the performance and efficiency trade-offs between the two styles. This fall, a new [MORE]
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Navico Joins Forces with CMC Electronics
Navico announced that it has joined forces with marine electronics distributor CMC Electronics -- a wholly owned subsidiary of Esterline Corporation -- to centralize Canadian distribution of products within its brands, and to [MORE]
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Aquapalooza 2010 Was a Roaring Success
Boating Industry Canada counted well over 100 boats anchored or rafted out at Papoose Bay at the southern end of Beausoleil Island in Georgian Bay as Skyline Marina hosted their 2010 Aquapalooza celebration on July 17th. With an [MORE]
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Mercury Marine Unveils Redesigned Web Site
Easier navigation and updated product information content put mercurymarine.com – Mercury’s recently redesigned consumer Web site – in a class of its own. Unveiled in June, the revamped site replaces a version that was named [MORE]
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Every Boater is Welcome at Skyline Marine’s Aquapalooza 2010
Like every Aquapalooza event happening across North America, the event hosted by Skyline Marine in Ontario is open to any boater who wants to attend. All they have to do is register in advance. Aquapalooza is a fun filled family [MORE]
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Skyline Marina Achieves Highest Dealer Certification Honor
In a letter from Andrew E. Graves, president of the Brunswick Boat Group, Skyline Marina received congratulations on becoming the first Brunswick Ambassador dealer, the highest dealer certification honor available through the [MORE]
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Pride Marine Seeks Support for the Boating for the Cure Family Boat Rally
As event organizers, Pride Marine Group asks for your support in the Boating for the Cure Family Boat Rally event that is being held on June 26th on Lake Muskoka. You can register your boat for the rally, or support a team that [MORE]
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KCS International Rehires 100 Employees
KCS International, Inc., the parent company of Cruisers Yachts and Rampage Sport Fishing Yachts, is pleased to announce the rehiring of 100 employees to work on new orders for both brands. As the company began the year with 100 [MORE]
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Glastron Celebrates First Boat Off The New Production Line In Cadillac, Michigan
The Recreational Boat Group announced June 3rd that the first Glastron boat has been produced on the new production line in the company’s Cadillac, Michigan manufacturing facility. The move from Glastron’s Little Falls, [MORE]
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Join the 3rd Annual David de Eyre Classic Golf Tournament
Attention All OMOA Members! It’s time to sign up for the 3rd annual David de Eyre Classic! Take time to enjoy a day of golf following the Labour Day weekend hustle and bustle! Sponsored by Canadian Yachting, Boating Industry [MORE]
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Inflatable Life Jacket World Record Inflation Day Starts National Safe Boating Week
On May 20, 2010 at 11:00 AM, the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) in partnership with the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) in the USA, gathered boating safety professionals, the general boating community and media [MORE]
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FLIR Buys Raymarine
FLIR Systems Inc announced on May 14th that the company had entered into an agreement with the Administrator of Raymarine plc to acquire all of the outstanding shares of its wholly owned subsidiary, Raymarine Holdings Ltd. The [MORE]
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IMPORTANT - Renew Your Free Subscription Today
Your subscription will soon expire. Your subscription to Boating Industry Canada comes to you free as a qualified member of the Canadian marine industry, but you have to request it. Boating Industry Canada is audited by an [MORE]
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Buckeye Marine Helps to Clean Up Waterways in the Bobcaygeon Community for Earth Week
On April 22nd, the office staff at Buckeye Marine took to the waterfront during Earth Week to help clean up our waterways. The staff chose the local dam as their target as the accumulation of garbage washing into the lake and [MORE]
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Catalina Yachts Appoints New BC Dealer
Yacht Sales West (YSW) is pleased to announce their appointment as the new Catalina Yachts dealer for Western Canada. Catalina offers value and quality with a nod to family friendly designs that are fun and safe to sail. "We [MORE]
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How Do Your Marine Technicians Keep Up Their Skill Levels?
Please take a minute to complete our latest anonymous survey on marine technician skills training. We all know that manufacturers of marine engines, electronics and other systems work hard to lead their market with new [MORE]
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Multi-Year Agreement Between Nautique Boats And Water Ski And Wakeboard Canada
Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada (WSWC) announced that they have signed a multi-year agreement with Correct Craft, manufacturer of the renowned line of Nautiques competition towboats. As part of its continued support for the [MORE]
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$10,000 Prize in West Marine’s Green Product of the Year Contest
West Marine has announced its second annual "Green Product of the Year" contest. As part of West Marine's mission to improve and protect marine habitats and reduce its impact on the environment, West Marine will award one [MORE]
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How Many Marine Technicians are there in Canada?
At present, no one knows the actual answer to that question, but we do know that the industry urgently needs to prepare for skilled trades shortages and training needs, now. We learned that about 25% of Canada’s marine [MORE]
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Now, 25 Issues of Boating Industry Canada Are Available FREE Online
With the February 2010 issue of Boating Industry Canada, there are now 25 issues going all the way back to February 2006. In a few ‘mouse clicks’, you can find stories about friends, associates and suppliers, read about past new [MORE]
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Safe Boating Awareness Week 2010
All predictions are on El Nino to make this year’s spring and early summer hot and dry. That means boating will be bigger than ever and an important reason for all members of the CSBC to work extra hard this Safe Boating [MORE]
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Canada’s Marine Industry Mourns the Passing of John Irwin
John Irwin of Bristol Marine, age 56, died suddenly in Port Credit on February 14, 2010. He was a craftsman, an inventor and an engineer but best described as an artist. He was well respected in the boating community. John was a [MORE]
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NMMA and BWI Announce Innovation Awards at 2010 Miami International Boat Show
Ten marine manufacturers were honored for innovative achievement by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) at the 69th annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail [MORE]
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Opportunity - IMI Issues Call for Presentations for Drystack Conference
The International Marina Institute (IMI) has posted a “Call for Presentations” to its Web site for its Drystack Conference, October 24–26, 2010, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. IMI’s biannual event combines educational programs, [MORE]
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Toronto Area Hosts 3 Spring NMEA Education Classes
Once again, the NMEA, invites you attend the education courses offered to individuals and businesses involved with installing and servicing Marine Electronics. The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) has established [MORE]
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Graham Toms Promoted to Vice President at Paynes Marine Group
Grant Keubler, president of Paynes Marine Group is proud to announce that Graham Toms has been promoted to the position of vice president, effective January 2010. Graham started with the Paynes Marine Group in 2001 as warehouse [MORE]
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Racking Up Boat and Accessory Sales at the Toronto International Boat Show
The 2010 Toronto International Boat Show closed Sunday, January 17th after 9 days and the sales results seem very encouraging – a few were racking up near-record sales. The tally on total show visitors will be released by the [MORE]
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World First - Campion Marine To Manufacture All Of Its Boats With Envirez®
Campion Marine Inc., Canada's largest fiberglass boat builder, is proud to announce that it will become the first boat builder in the world to manufacture all of its boats with Envirez®, a renewably sourced bio-derived resin [MORE]
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Marine Technician Field Placement Opportunity for your Dealership
Your dealership or shop can take advantage of an opportunity through Georgian College . Students enrolled in the one year Marine / Small Engine programs are seeking a 4-week (160 hour) non-paid field placement, beginning in late [MORE]
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One in Five Marine Technicians Expected to Retire Soon
Are your senior marine technicians getting ready to retire? Experts at the Ontario Marine Operator’s Association and Georgian College project that 1 in every 5 Canadian marine technicians are planning to retire soon. Starting in [MORE]
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Seven Ontario Marinas Move Up Beyond “5 Gold Leaf” Environmental Levels
At the Ontario Marine Operator’s Association 2009 Annual Conference in Kingston, Ontario November 29th, seven marinas were recognized for their efforts to go beyond the pervious highest level of 5 Green Leaf. Mariner’s Cove [MORE]
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The Latest Digital Edition of Canadian Yachting Is Live and Online
The latest digital edition of Canadian Yachting is live and is now available at: http://www.cdnyachting-digital.com/canadianyachting/200911/#pg1 This is our special annual Waypoints issue with pages of glorious photos and [MORE]
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Yamaha Dave Mercer YouTube Video – Surprise VMAX SHO
As part of the introduction for their new VMAX SHO four-stroke bass boat engine, The latest blockbuster from YMC (Yamaha Movie Company) has been released and you can see it on YouTube. Click here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF [MORE]
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Yamaha New Product Introduction is a Game Changer
Boating Industry Canada traveled to Tennessee this past week to attend the press introduction of Yamaha's 2010 product lineup; the largest and broadest in Yamaha's history according to Martin Peters, manager of communications [MORE]
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Xantrex Introduces Products with Enhanced Sine-Wave Technology
The marine division of Xantrex Technology Inc., a subsidiary of Schneider Electric, has initiated a sweeping new corporate direction for its marine markets. According to Xantrex General Manager Richard Gaudet, the marine division [MORE]
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BRP Secures $US10 Million Military Contract for Evinrude Multi-Fuel Engines
BRP has been awarded a $US10 million contract from the United States Marine Corps (USMC) for its Evinrude multi-fuel engines (MFE). The Evinrude 55 MFE engines with an impeller equipped jet model pump will repower their fleet of [MORE]
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Sea Ray Strengthens Team With New Dealers Including Three In Canada
Sea Ray Boats is adding a highly distinguished and award-winning group of dealers to its world-renowned sales and service network. Not long after announcing the signing of six premier dealers in August, the company is now pleased [MORE]
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Chris MacClugage and Yamaha FZR WaveRunner Wins APBA Watercross Tour
PWC racer Chris MacClugage and his Macc Racing Yamaha FZR WaveRunner won the APBA Pro-Am Stock National Championship this month at Percy Priest Lake, TN, completing one of the most dominate performances in professional watercraft [MORE]
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MerCruiser Displays New 8.2 Big Block at IBEX
The Mercury and MerCruiser display at IBEX prominently featured the newly announced 8.2 litre big block gas engine, which will replace the 8.1 litre model. It will be available in sterndrive and inboard versions and North [MORE]
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METS Announces Record Number of Exhibitors
A current total of 1,232 exhibitors makes METS 2009 the biggest METS to date with not only increased floor space but the highest ever number of exhibitors. In addition to the strong turn-out of repeat exhibitors, the show also [MORE]
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Prize Donations Needed to Support the Buckeye Marine Charity Event
Buckeye Marine has sent out this request; It is that time of year again when we start collecting donations for our Annual Preview & Charity Event held at Buckeye Marine Friday, Oct 9th 7-11pm (Friday of the Thanksgiving weekend. [MORE]
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Raymarine and Boston Whaler Announce Supplier Partnership
Raymarine, Inc., and Boston Whaler announced that Raymarine has been named the exclusive marine electronics supplier to Boston Whaler. Raymarine products are now factory-installed options on 18 of Boston Whaler’s 2010 models, [MORE]
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New Yamaha Canada Promotion Offers a Chance to Win a $10,000 Shopping Spree
Yamaha Canada has just announced a new consumer promotion that asks the question, "If you won $10,000 to buy anything and everything Yamaha, what would you spend it on? A new Raider? Rhino? YZ? R1? WaveRunner? Much needed [MORE]
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We Ask You To Be The Canadian Safe Boating Council’s Eyes & Ears
Each January, stakeholders in recreational boating safety assemble to honour the people, programs, organizations and marinas that help to make boating in Canada safer and better for all of us, and to keep the environment clean. [MORE]
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New Boatcan Sales Index Tracks 519 Sales in July
Boatcan Computer Boat Sales has introduced a new sales tracking system called the Boatcan Sales Index, that delivers a wealth of information.
Of the boats listed for sale during July 2009 on the Boatcan web site, 519 boats were [MORE]
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KCS International Inc. Announces Mark Pedersen as President
KCS International Inc., parent company of Oconto based Cruisers Yachts and Rampage Sport Fishing Yachts, recently named Mark Pedersen president and CFO of the company. Pedersen replaces Jim Viestenz who stepped down to pursue [MORE]
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Trailer Boating Canada Online – Have You Read It Yet?
Last week as a Boating Industry Canada subscriber, you received an invitation to read a complimentary copy of Trailer Boating Canada Online Summer 2009. This is a brand new media format specifically designed for online delivery [MORE]
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Canadian Yachting Magazine – Latest Digital Edition
For the convenience and benefit of our readers and their friends, the latest issue of Canadian Yachting magazine is now online in digital form.
The digital version of Canadian Yachting includes all the feature editorial with [MORE]
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MAATS Continues to Attract Innovative New Products
Ten marine aftermarket products were awarded recognition for innovative achievement by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) at the ninth annual Marine Aftermarket [MORE]
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The 19th Annual Port Credit In-Water Boat Show
The 19th annual Port Credit In-Water Boat Show will be held at the Port Credit Harbour Marina August 28 to 30, 2009.
“This is a boat show for boaters put on by boaters. We bring everyone together from the boating community” [MORE]
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Genmar Dealer Committee Webinar – Confidentiality and Participation
During the Genmar dealer committee webinar on Wednesday July 8, it became immediately clear that even the dealers participating, had confidentiality concerns uppermost in mind.
The webinar and the process to form a dealer [MORE]
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Boating For The Cure – Over $30,000 Raised!
Fantastic weather and a calm Lake Muskoka was the backdrop for the first annual Boating For The Cure family boat rally. After a meeting and breakfast at the Muskoka Boat and Heritage Centre, teams departed from Gravenhurst Bay [MORE]
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Chapter 11 and the Genmar Dealers Committee
Phil Keeter, president of the Marine Retailers Association of America (MRAA), sent out a notice on June 22 in response to the announcement by boat builder Genmar Holdings that the company had filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy [MORE]
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Online DVD Orders Lead The Way
The 2009 Discover Boating online marketing campaign has been active for just 10 weeks now and is already delivering solid results that surpass FY ’08 successes.
The online marketing program (a combination of keyword and display [MORE]
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US Coast Guard Stocks Up on Carmanah Solar-LED Lanterns
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has placed an order for hundreds of solar-LED marine lanterns from Carmanah Technologies. Valued at approximately $600,000, this latest shipment of 701-5 and 704-5 lanterns will replace older [MORE]
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Trailer Boating Canada Launches Ground-Breaking New Digital Magazine
Kerrwil Publications Limited has created an entirely new electronic media format for the launch of its Spring 2009 issue of Trailer Boating Canada. Circulation numbers have also increased dramatically as a result of strategic [MORE]
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Radioworld Open House Features Industry Experts
Radioworld, a Toronto based marine electronics retailer, hosted hundreds of shoppers and guests last week at their annual Open House. Radioworld is a leading retailer of electronic accessories serving the marine market in [MORE]
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Campion, Twin Anchors and Westwinn Form the Interior Marine Manufacturers Group of BC
Today there is no debate about using the ‘r’ word – recession. In Canada, GDP (by income and expenditure) has been declining since the 4th quarter of 2008 (Source: Statistics Canada). In British Columbia, Unemployment continues [MORE]
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Gozzard Yachts Hosts Successful Factory Open House
Gozzard Yachts of Goderich Ontario recently welcomed owners and guests to a very successful Factory Open House. During this event attendees participated in open forums where their questions were answered quickly and efficiently [MORE]
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K-Force in Canada Becomes Distributor for Hyde Sails
K-Force announced that they have become the distributor for Hyde Sails. K-Force was formed in January 1999 by Ken Forsyth in Collingwood, at the south end of Georgian Bay, the largest Bay on the Great Lakes.
A full service [MORE]
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North South Nautical Group Expands into Eastern Ontario
North South Nautical Group Inc. is pleased to announce the expansion of their Yacht Brokerage operation into Eastern Ontario.
Joining the North South Team are Fraser and Annie Campbell, of Kanata, Ontario. Both Annie and Fraser [MORE]
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Now, Fugawi X-Traverse Supports Canadian Hydrographic Service Digital Charts
Software manufacturer Northport Systems Inc. just announced that, through a license agreement with Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS), Canadian Hydrographic Service Digital Charts are being added to its popular Fugawi™ [MORE]
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Joystick Breakthrough - ZF Marine in New MasterCraft 300
The recently unveiled MasterCraft 300 features some of the most cutting-edge technology available in the day-yacht category. Supplied by ZF Marine, the ZF 63IV transmissions with electronic shift control, electric troll, and [MORE]
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Changes to Small Vessel Regulations
On Friday, the Minister of Transportation, John Baird, introduced proposed new Small Vessel regulations. The regulations attempt to enhance current safety equipment, vessel construction and some operational requirements for [MORE]
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Canadian Yachting April is Now Available Online !
In case you missed the April 2009 edition of Canadian Yachting (or if your subscription has expired) you can still see every page, every story and even all the ads by reading Canadian Yachting online now. Click here [MORE]
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Mercury Canada & Land ’N’ Sea Canada Integrate P&A Business
April 7th, 2009 Mercury Marine Canada and Land ’N’ Sea Canada announced a new business model that will integrate the two companies under a single business entity. This new integrated business will maintain the identities of the [MORE]
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Boating Industry Canada Newsweek Offers Free Employment Ads
Boating Industry Canada is offering free classified advertising in our electronic newsletter, Newsweek for companies that are hiring marine industry professionals.
“We know there are many businesses seeking qualified marine [MORE]
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Kelley Blue Book Shows Yamaha WaveRunners Are #1 in Resale Value
Yamaha Watercraft Group, a division of Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, has announced that Yamaha WaveRunners® have retained their value better than any other personal watercraft brand, according to a comparison of Kelley Blue [MORE]
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Opacmare Americas Now Open In Canada
In the new Canadian facility based in Cardigan, Prince Edward Island all systems and machinery destined to produce small components and accessories in stainless steel and aluminium for yachts and superyachts have been installed [MORE]
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3 New Instructional Videos from Informedboater.com
At a seminar on sailboat handling and maintenance hosted by Masons’ “The Store” in the Port Credit Marina, Rob MacLeod announced the official launch of informedboater.com – a new source for boating information and education. The [MORE]
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Boating Industry Canada Enters 4th Year with Full Digital Magazine
Boating Industry Canada was the first marine trade publication in the world to provide its readers free access to archived digital versions of the printed magazine.
The digital version is identical to the printed magazine in [MORE]
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Caframo Announces New US East Coast Distributor
Caframo of Ontario, Canada, a leading manufacturer of marine fans, cabin heaters and accessories since 1955, has appointed Lewis Marine Supply as a distributor to boat builders and marine dealers along the US east coast from [MORE]
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Still Time to Attend March 4th - 5th NMEA Classes in Toronto
There is still time to attend NMEA training courses in Toronto on March 4th and 5th, 2009. The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) is the unifying force behind the entire marine electronics industry, bringing together [MORE]
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Hutchings Marine Products 6th Annual Shirt Sleeve Training Seminars
Hutchings Marine Products is gearing up for our 6th Annual Shirt Sleeve Training Seminars being held at the same great venue of Muskoka Boat & Heritage Centre (Grace & Speed) located in Gravenhurst, ON, on March 4th, 2009. Our [MORE]
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EPA Approved Bio-Solv Cleaning Solvent Now Available
Bio-Solv from MAS Products, now available, is an environmentally-friendly solvent that can be used in place of Acetone, Xylene, thinners and other petroleum-based solvents. It effectively cleans or prepares surfaces to be [MORE]
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The Racing Rules Of Sailing Have Changed – UK-Halsey’s Toronto Loft Explains These New Rules
Since 2008 was an Olympic year, there is a brand new set of Racing Rules for 2009. Many of the changes are significant and Brian Chapman’s UK-Halsey Sailmakers Toronto loft is taking steps to make sure local sailors are on top [MORE]
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Positive News From The Toronto International Boat Show
New boat and accessory sales clearly remain solid in Canada. The Toronto International Boat Show wrapped up at 6:00 p.m. Sunday and without exception, the exhibitors we interviewed were positive about their show results. It is a [MORE]
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Paynes Marine Group Wins Dealer of the Year from C-Map
For the third consecutive year, Paynes Marine Group has won recognition as Distributor of The Year for North America from Jeppesen Marine and C-Map. Glenn Butt was on hand at the Toronto International Boat Show to make the [MORE]
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Toronto Boat Show Starts with Boating For Children’s Charity
The Boating For Children’s Charity Special Preview Night will be this Friday, January 9th from 4 to 9 p.m. Participants will be invited to bid on more than 200 live and silent auction items at the 10th annual Toronto [MORE]
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Yamaha’s Rick Layzell Receives OMOA President’s Award
We would like to congratulate Yamaha’s own, Rick Layzell, National Marine Manager, who was recently honoured with the 2008 OMOA President’s Award. Each year, the Governance Committee of the Ontario Marine Operators Association [MORE]
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Dealership Certification Program Announces 2009 Online Launch Workshop Schedule
In response to current economic conditions and with the utmost concern for marine dealerships in mind, the Marine Industry Dealership Certification program is implementing a series of online Launch Workshops beginning in January [MORE]
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Action Alert: Your Voice Is Urgently Needed
Despite logic and reasoning, British Columbia’s provincial government is still intent on implementing the grey water discharge ban from all boats in BC.
The provincial government (Ministry of Environment) is intent on using [MORE]
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North Sails Manufacturing In Mississauga Closes But Service Continues
North Sails has announced that their 3DL sail manufacturing facilities would be consolidated and their Mississauga manufacturing plant would be closed. North Sails Toronto “Sales and Service” is not affected by this, however, a [MORE]
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Randy Caruana New Mercury VP, Sales for the Americas
Mercury Marine has restructured the senior levels of the Mercury organization under new President Mark Schwabero.
Although the restructuring, coinciding with Mark Schwabero's new role as President of Mercury Marine is [MORE]
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The 23rd Paynes Marine Show Gets Positive Response
According to Grant Kuebler, president of Paynes Marine Group, “We had a very successful time, our vendors, dealers and staff all had a really good fun weekend.” The Paynes Marine Group show, held November 15 and 16th in Victoria, [MORE]
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Industry Mourns the Loss of George Ward
George H. E. Ward, born on February 23, 1932, passed away on October 23, 2008. A former yacht broker, George passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2008. Loving partner of Dorothy Uglow. George will be missed by [MORE]
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New Boating Industry Canada is Ready to Read Online
The latest edition of Boating Industry Canada magazine is in digital form, ready for you and your people to read or refer to it online, at your convenience.
Just go to www.boatingindustry.ca and click the top Menu button, [MORE]
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Send In Your CASBA Awards Nominations Now
January 11th will mark the culmination of the 2008 boating season as the Canadian Safe Boating Council presents the Canadian Safe Boating Awards. You are invited to enter your nominations now. The CASBAs honour the people, [MORE]
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Boating Industry Canada, October 2008 Is In The Mail
Featuring a whole raft of important new research data to support your future strategic business planning and the introduction of a new feature editorial series, The Boat Shop, the October issue of Boating Industry Canada is [MORE]
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Yamaha Marine Celebrates 25th Anniversary in North America with New F40A
Especially in Canada where age and horsepower regulations restrict boat operators who are under 16 years of age to a maximum of 40 hp, versatile and capable 40 hp engines are particularly important.
Yamaha's new F40A model [MORE]
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Read the August Boating Industry Canada Digital Version Now
The August Boating Industry Canada Digital Version is now online and ready for you to read at your convenience - now, or any time you want to refer back to ads or articles.
Every internet link in every advertisement or article [MORE]
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Launches WHTI Advertising Campaign in Canada
Travelers reminded to prepare for upcoming changes to cross-border document requirements.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection is launching a television and print advertising [MORE]
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Suzuki Launches New Second-Generation Four-Stroke Outboards
At Clevelands House in scenic Muskoka, Kenji Hirozawa, Len Hughes and Dave Ingram took to the podium to introduce a room full of dealers and media to the first of its new-generation four-stroke outboard motors.
Suzuki now [MORE]
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Princecraft’s Marcel Dubois Announces His Retirement
At the annual Princecraft dealer meeting on Wednesday, August 27th at the Hilton Lac-Leamy hotel in Gatineau, Quebec, Marcel Dubois announced his retirement.Dubois has been a driving force in the Canadian marine industry and the [MORE]
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Enter Your Products in the IBEX 2008 Innovation Awards
IBEX attracts delegates from the boat building industry worldwide.
Entries are now being accepted for the Innovation Awards program at the 2008 International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), taking place [MORE]
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American Yacht Builders Rescued by International Sales
A recent article by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel shared some good news from a few Wisconsin yacht builders. Reflecting the strength of rising international sales, Canadian yacht broker Angus Yachts of Toronto lead the list of [MORE]
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NMEA Training Courses for Halifax, NS
Spring 2008 was a milestone for the NMEA because for the first time, NMEA Training Courses were held in Canada; the first in Toronto and the second in Vancouver. The sessions earned great support from the marine industry in [MORE]
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Panasonic Sponsors Spirit of Canada
Panasonic Canada announced Thursday July 31, 2008 that it will sponsor Derek Hatfield and the Spirit of Canada Open 60 Yacht as he attempts to win the Vendee Globe single-handed around the world race. Hatfield is the only [MORE]
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Campion Boats Launches First Test with Ashland Inc. Renewable Resin
Two high-performance pleasure craft from Campion Boats, showcasing a new use for Ashland’s ENVIREZ® bio-based resin technology, were recently tested on open water. ENVIREZ resin, a major component of the boats’ construction, is [MORE]
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John Gullick Joins Kerrwil Publications and Canadian Yachting
Kerrwil Publications Ltd., publishers of Canadian Yachting magazine is pleased to announce that John Gullick has joined their team as a private contractor. John is currently the Manager of Government and Special Programmes for [MORE]
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Buckeye Marine Mourns the Loss of Frank Poole
On July 2, 2008, Frank Poole passed away in his room at Ross Memorial Hospital. Beloved husband of Joyce, loved father of Gary, David and Chris, adored grandfather of Carly, Jay, Craig, Taylor, Logan, Jenna and Mariah, dearly [MORE]
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Vendee Globe “Spirit of Canada” Needs Title Sponsor
You should be shocked to learn that the Spirit of Canada team lacks a title sponsor as they prepare for competition in the international Vendee Globe ‘round the world race this November.
Surely corporate Canada has at least one [MORE]
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Weems & Plath Acquires Outdoor Weather Instrument Company
Weems & Plath announces the addition of Conant Custom Brass outdoor weather instruments to their family of high quality nautical products. CCB has a 30 year history of manufacturing traditional weather products for the home and [MORE]
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BRP Opens New Technology Centre
Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) inaugurated a new technology centre in Valcourt, Quebec last week. BRP executives, local government officials and Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of Canada Economic [MORE]
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DuPont Advanced Fiber Systems Announces Price Increase
DuPont Advanced Fiber Systems announces a global price increase averaging 10 percent for DuPont™ Kevlar® and Nomex® products. The increase applies across multiple markets and applications and is effective July 1st or as contracts [MORE]
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Mercury-Powered Fountain Powerboat Sets World Record
A 38-foot Fountain center console sportfishing boat powered by three Mercury Marine 300 hp Verado outboard engines established a world record on June 3, running a 410-mile dash from the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in North Carolina [MORE]
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Industry Mourns the Loss of Tom Heighington
Canada’s marine industry is saddened to learn that 45-year-old Tom Heighington died Sunday, May 18th after his ATV "tipped" over on a muddy snowmobile trail near Orillia. Articles in the Orillia Packet reported that police said [MORE]
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Mercury University to Go Online
Mercury University, which provides comprehensive technical and non-technical training to more than 5,000 dealers and partners, will soon offer online training, the company reported in a release. Beginning in late summer 2008, [MORE]
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Angus Yachts’ Jamie Crane Now Certified Professional Yacht Broker
The Certification Professional Yacht Broker Program has announced that Jamie Crane of Angus Yachts has earned the Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB) designation. The CPYB is the highest professional credential for yacht [MORE]
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Hub Steenbakkers Designated as a Certified Marina Manager
Hub Steenbakkers, the owner of Collins Bay Marina in Kingston, has received his designation as a Certified Marina Manager (CMM) from The Association of Marina Industries (AMI).
The CMM designation is a professional [MORE]
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Brunswick Announces Sale of Baja Marine Assets to Fountain Powerboats
Brunswick Corporation just announced the signing of a letter of intent to sell certain assets relating to its Baja boat business to Fountain Powerboat Industries, Inc., of Washington, N.C. Terms of the agreement were not [MORE]
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Antares Yachts Purchases Sailboat Assets from PDQ Yachts
Antares Yachts, LLC is announcing the purchase of the assets and intellectual property of the sailing catamaran business of PDQ Yachts in Whitby, Ontario Canada. Antares Yachts will continue to build the Antares 44i, the premium [MORE]
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Lake Ontario 300
Canada’s toughest yacht race is gearing up for a worldwide audience
July 21st, 2007 is the start of what is considered to be one of the most challenging long distance yacht races in Canada and on the Great Lakes. Port Credit [MORE]
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