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Message From The Editor
Celebrate your marine service technicians this week!
Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest wants to join in the ABYC initiative to celebrate all the marine technicians this week!
As a major educator of senior marine service professionals in Canada as well as in the U.S., the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has designated April 24-29, 2023 as International Marine Service Technician Week.
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Andy Adams, Editor
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Feature
Marine Industry High School Pilot Project Kickoff
A major point of discussion in the marine industry recently is the issue facing the shortage of the younger demographic in professional roles. There’s a strong need for this issue to be addressed but the question is, where to start? Wendy and Brett Ramsey have been working in the marine industry for years.
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Industry celebrates Marine Service Technician Week, April 24-29
The ABYC invites businesses and boaters to celebrate their technicians this week! To bring awareness and recognition to marine service professionals who keep boats safe, reliable and enjoyable, the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) designated April 24-29, 2023 as International Marine Service Technician Week.
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Oceans Protection Plan Emergency Towing
In their recent Member Newsletter, Boating BC invited readers to be aware and to respond to the Oceans Protection Plan Emergency Towing initiative. Through the Oceans Protection Plan, Transport Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard are committed to increasing Canada's emergency towing capacity to rescue vessels in distress...
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BYD Secures Contract to Design New Electric Passenger Catamaran
Ontario-based BYD- Naval Architects, a dynamic design firm within the marine industry, have successfully secured the design contract to develop a new electric 27 metre Passenger Catamaran for Ottawa Boat Cruises as part of their initiative to continue delivering zero emissions tourism to Canada.
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Mercury Marine wins four prestigious iF Design Awards
Mercury Marine has been recognized with four International Forum Design (iF) awards for its Avator™ 7.5e electric outboard motor, its V10 Verado® outboard and its V12 Verado® outboard. All three outboards were recognized in the Automotive/Vehicles category...
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Events
The Maritime Museum of BC’s 44th Annual Victoria Classic Boat Festival Returns to the Inner Harbour
The Maritime Museum of BC’s 44th Annual Victoria Classic Boat Festival Returns to the Inner Harbour. The Maritime Museum of BC, with support from the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority, and the City of Victoria Festival Investment Grant, will be hosting the 44th Annual Victoria Classic Boat Festival this Labour Day Weekend, from September 1st - 3rd.
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Just Launched
A New Era at Four Winns
Four Winns is excited to announce its recent achievement, receiving the 2023 Multihull of the Year Award in the multipower category awarded by Multihulls World Magazine. After the successful H-series in 2022, Four Winns broke conventional barriers and tradition and expanded into the world of multi-hulls with the introduction of its twin-hull...
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People
Godfrey Marine names Doug Adrian Vice President and General Manager for Godfrey and Hurricane
Godfrey Marine, manufacturer of premium Godfrey pontoon boats and Hurricane deck boats, announced today the promotion of Doug Adrian to the role of Vice President and General Manager for Godfrey and Hurricane. Adrian was serving in his new role on an interim basis prior to taking it over officially, and has been with Godfrey Marine since early 2020...
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Mack Boring & Parts Co. announces the passing of Edward “Ned” McGovern III
Mack Boring & Parts Co., is saddened to announce the passing of industry veteran Edward “Ned” McGovern III. Ned passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family and loved ones on April 14, 2023, at the age of 77, following a seven-year battle with prostate cancer.
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Calendar
Boating Industry Canada News Week now lists many in-person events such as Distributor Shows, Industry Conferences, and of course, Boat Shows. Check the listings here.
Check the Calendar for the latest Event Listings and their websites for details.
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