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Message From The Editor
Government policy starts to bite
The good news is that the 65th Anniversary Toronto International Boat Show opened last Friday January 20th to strong attendance, positive attitudes and a great looking show floor. Hats off to the Canadian Boat Shows team for an outstanding job there.
The show space is somewhat smaller than in past years in terms of boats on display but that is mainly noticeable to those of us in the industry. The show attendees are not noticing this, at least at first.
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
In-person Toronto International Boat Show is back!
Celebrating its 65th Anniversary, the Toronto International Boat Show is back as an in-person event! The show opened Friday January 20th and will run until Sunday January 29th at the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place. The show features a new floorplan and layout with hundreds of Boats on display, thousands of marine accessories and services and products.
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Feature
Winners Announced for the 2023 Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice (BICEOC) Awards
CCEOC Inc. and Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest are pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice (BICEOC) Awards. This is a national award program that recognizes and promotes the best employers in the Canadian boating industry.
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Changing Scene
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Le Boat announces expansion in Canada’s capital, Ottawa
Le Boat announces plans to expand further into Ottawa for its 2023 season beginning May 19, 2023. The luxury houseboat rental company has long included Ottawa in its boating itineraries since its launch on the UNESCO World Heritage Rideau Canal in 2018. It is now adding Ottawa’s Dows Lake Pavilion as a new satellite base.
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Changing Scene
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We CAN Foil – Set to Fly in 2023
Over 500 youth across the country have now had the opportunity to try foiling as part of the Canada SailGP Team's inaugural We CAN Foil programme which culminated in a team training camp and foiling demos during CANFoil week last October in Halifax. The 2023 We CAN Foil programme is about to take flight and will include demo days, Foiling For Life...
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Dometic Outdoor Gold Sponsor for 2023 ABYC Standards Week
Dometic Outdoor has served as the Gold Sponsor for 2023 ABYC Standards Week, a week-long boating industry event that kicked off in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dometic’s involvement plays an important role in making boating safer and more enjoyable. Dometic Outdoors served as the Gold Sponsor for 2023 ABYC Standards Week...
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Education
Marine Systems Certification - January 31, 2023—February 3, 2023
There are hundreds of systems on modern day boats. The ABYC Systems certification teaches you how to design, maintain, install and repair these systems with the confidence you need to succeed in today’s marine industry. This certification is the gold standard within the industry addressing air conditioning to zinc anodes.
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ABYC Certification Class Calendar
Interactive Online Courses
* ABYC instructor leads LIVE online sessions with Q&A
* Recordings of each session available the next day
* Online proctored certification exam
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Product Focus
Quick Release Drink Holders install where others won't
Plentiful drink holders have become expected amenities on today's boats but can be tricky to retrofit to older models, especially if the owner is uncomfortable taking a hole saw to their vessel or unsure of the precise location of hidden wiring and plumbing lines. Quick Release Drink Holders from Accon Marine utilize a simple surface mount...
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People
ABYC expands its Staff with four new hires
New Team Members to Support Education, Membership, Marketing, and Finance Initiatives. The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has placed four newcomers, including renowned marine industry journalist Tim Murphy, in key positions at the organization. These new team members will further support strategic initiatives within the Education, Membership...
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SmartPlug expands support roster with promotion
To better serve its growing OEM and end-user customer base, SmartPlug Systems, leading manufacturer of innovative safety-centric shore power delivery products for boats, RVs and specialty vehicles, has expanded its support roster. Evan Lewellen has been promoted to customer service and sales support.
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People
George Haykin joins North South Nautical Group
Mike Burns, president of North South Nautical Group is pleased to announce that George Haykin has joined the brokerage team serving the Hamilton area. George has a wealth of experience in retail sales and logistics. With over 25 years of experience in driving sales and building store teams, George’s strength is delivering a truly client-focused experience.
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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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