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Message From The Editor
Rich are getting “richer”
Whoever said that the rich would get “richer” seems to have been right, especially lately. But is that a bad thing?
It’s becoming increasingly clear that governments all over the western world dumped money into their economies to support people and businesses that were suddenly hit hard by the COVID-19 lockdowns and this is where I have to confess to being a “boat guy” not an economist, but if you flood the economy with liquidity, wouldn’t you expect the result to be inflation?
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
Marine Industry Career Path: Bronwynn Whiteley
Introducing the second graduate in our Canadian marine education series, Bronwynn Whiteley. Born in Masset, Haida Gwaii, Bronwynn grew up near Ladysmith, Vancouver Island and has been actively on the water her entire life. Here is her inspiring interview about her experiences in the marine industry...
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Changing Scene
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Call for entries now open for 2022 IBEX Innovation Awards
IBEX will be hosting the Innovation Awards program during this year’s event, taking place September 27-29 in Tampa, FL. New product entries are now being accepted through August 16, 2022. One of the marine industry’s most prestigious honors, the Innovation Awards recognize manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, pioneering products to market.
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Changing Scene
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Advanced use of Hull Bulbs to reduce resistance
Bray Yacht Design And Research Ltd., in British Columbia has shared research on the advanced use of Hull Bulbs to reduce resistance and increase efficiency. By adding a hull bulb to a large yacht, they learned that the un-appendaged version has 23% – 26% more resistance over a range of 12 – 20 knots.
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NMMA celebrates successful in-person return of the American Boating Congress
From May 11 to the 13th, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) wrapped up a successful three-day advocacy event, the American Boating Congress (ABC) and welcomed over 200 industry stakeholders to Washington, D.C. to drive the industry’s policy priorities forward.
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Events
2022 NMEA Marine Electronics Conference set for Anaheim, Ca
New Product Expo, Manufacturer Training, Technical Seminars, Installer Training, Product Awards- All Under One Roof! The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) has announced that its 2022 Conference will be held at the Sheraton Anaheim Park Hotel on October 3 – 7, 2022. The exhibition portion of the event will be held October 4 and 5 from 1:30 to 6:30 PM.
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Education
Quadrant Marine Institute - Celebrating our instructors: A lifetime of loving boats!
Les Gunderson is an icon in the Vancouver boatbuilding industry. Like many Quadrant Marine Institute instructors, his family and his early life provided a natural transition into his 55-year career building commercial fish boats. His grandfather emigrated from Norway with his skills in carpentry, boatbuilding, and fishing.
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Product Focus
See what you can’t see with Sionyx Nightwave
Nightwave is an ultra-low light marine camera built around Sionyx’s patented Black Silicon BSI CMOS sensor. It allows mariners to easily spot obstacles and debris in moonless starlight without white light or expensive thermal cameras. Featuring < 1 millilux moonless starlight sensitivity, Sionyx Nightwave lets you see well beyond human eyesight...
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Shut off valve ends macerator repair woes
Working on a macerator pump is one of the most unpleasant jobs on a boat. With Raritan Engineering's patented 53101 Macerator Pump with Waste Valve Assembly, this project is fast, clean and easy. Plus, because the system is so reliable, it puts an end to maintenance woes.
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Just Launched
Wellcraft, a legendary brand moving to push limits
Wellcraft, a legendary brand is moving to push limits with a new generation of game-changers in the world of adventure performance yachts built for ultra-passionate clients. Boats that take their boating that extra bit further, and change the rules of the game,” confirms Nick Harvey, Wellcraft Brand Director.
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People
Mercury Marine names Perissa Millender Bailey Vice President and General Manager, eSolutions
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has named Perissa Millender Bailey Vice President and General Manager, eSolutions. This new position on Mercury’s leadership team will be responsible for leading the company’s electrification business and product development strategy.
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People
Iridium Names Kay Sears to Board of Directors
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) has announced that Kay Sears has been elected to the Iridium Board of Directors, effective May 17, 2022. As a director on the Iridium Board, Sears will play a role in helping shape the strategic direction of Iridium’s business.
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Calendar
After two years of COVID-19 disruption, in-person events are finally returning.
Check the Calendar for the latest Event Listings and their websites for details.
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