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Message From The Editor
The employment landscape as we move past COVID
Last week I returned from the Boating Ontario Conference more concerned than ever about the staffing challenges our industry faces. I hope you were there, or at the Boating B.C. Conference the week before where I’m sure staffing was also a hot topic. A session on Staffing Challenges at the Boating Ontario Conference drew enthusiastic participation, generated a lot of good ideas and yet, I felt we are still facing the same hurdles as in years past.
Lots of good ideas were shared but in Ontario, many marine businesses continue to lay off staff in the winter. The perception (and the reality) that the marine industry offers seasonal work, just won’t cover a mortgage or car payments. Working in automotive is 12-month work as well as generally higher paying and maybe with shorter hours to boot.
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
PORTS Cruising Guides announce new Lake Ontario 2023 edition!
Canadian Yachting Media is pleased to announce the upcoming release of the PORTS Cruising Guides Lake Ontario & the Thousand Islands 2023 Guide. CY Media added the PORTS Cruising Guides to their library of boating publications in 2019 and have since re-released 3 of the 4 regions published.
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Events
Boating Ontario Conference wraps up with resounding success
The 2021 Boating Ontario Conference wrapped up with positive outcomes across the board on December 1st. Running from Monday, November 29th through Wednesday, December 1st at the picturesque Sheraton on the Falls hotel, the conference boasted a packed and focused agenda buffeted by innovative marketing opportunities and a flurry of government engagement and support.
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Education
ABYC Essentials of Outboard Service Online learning
This course is a thorough look at virtually every service point technicians should address on an outboard powered boat. We'll follow inspections of the gear case, fuel system, propeller, oil injection system and more. We discuss tips on lubrication points, spark plugs, control systems, corrosion and on-water testing.
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Just Launched
A new generation of adventure boat has arrived
On November 30th, B.C.-based Tactical Custom Boats launched its next generation model, the Adventure-44. This all-weather aluminum boat is designed to be used year-round in all seasons and all sea conditions. It is a capable cruiser, aggressive sports fisher, an entertainer, and a relaxation machine.
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People
Royal Canadian Yacht Club announces new Director of Fleet and Sailing and new Director of Sailing
The Royal Canadian Yacht Club announces the appointment of two new directors to the senior team – Colin Clark as Director of Fleet and Thomas Fogh as Director of Sailing. As part of efforts to continuously improve club programs, services and facilities, the Royal Canadian Yacht Club (RCYA) took a fresh approach to the recruitment of the senior leadership in Sailing.
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Changes to Volvo Penta Executive Management Group
Volvo Penta welcomes Tony Kelleher as a new member of the Volvo Penta Executive Group. As of December 1st, Tony has taken up the position of Acting President of Volvo Penta of the Americas, replacing Martin Bjuve.
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Calendar
Many Events have been canceled or postponed due to COVID-19.
Check the Event website for latest information.
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