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ABYC Announces Outstanding Technician Winners
Marine industry celebrates ten exceptional technicians during national recognition week. The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Outstanding Technician Awards during International Marine Service Technician Week, held April 21–25. Sponsored by Yamaha, the awards recognize 10 technicians who have demonstrated exceptional customer service, technical training, and industry involvement.
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Safe Boating Awareness Week is May 17 – 23
The Canadian Safe Boating Council is an alliance of members committed to preventing boating injuries and drownings. Each year Safe Boating Awareness Week provides an opportunity for the CSBC to remind boaters what it takes to stay safe. The boating season is not quite into full gear yet, with some areas of the country open and some soon to open.
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Events
EV & Charging Expo 2025
Now in its third year, the EV & Charging Expo is Canada’s largest event for business and government professionals to gain insights from top experts in charging and fleet electrification. This is a must-attend event for decision-makers seeking to expand infrastructure, invest in commercial electric fleets or develop energy management systems and charging networks for public, private or commercial use. READ MORE |
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Toronto Offshore Race is Off
Race World Offshore (RWO), in collaboration with its Canadian organizers Phillip Stainton of TDF Racing and Chris Grant of C.J. Grant Racing, has announced the cancellation of the highly anticipated Toronto Grand Prix, originally scheduled for July 11-13, 2025, as part of the 2025 APBA offshore series. READ MORE |
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Product Focus
Compact Underwater Lights with New Color Combo
Transoms and hull bottoms are a complex maze of rigging, thru-hulls, steps, chines and strakes. At only 2” in diameter, Shadow-Caster SC2 Series Underwater Marine Lights are the ideal solution for adding below-the-waterline LED illumination to virtually any boat. The durable value-driven fixtures provide up to 3,000 lumens of intense LED illumination. READ MORE |
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People
John Muir: a Sailor’s Sailor with a World Class Grin
We all knew John. And by ‘we’ I mean pretty much anyone who raced around Toronto or Georgian Bay or the Caribbean or Florida or in a special needs regattas anywhere. Ask anyone in the J24 or Melges fleet, at ABYC, RCYC, PCYC, etc etc and they could identify him as a skilled sailor with a wry smile and crazy sense of humour. READ MORE |
CARL CRAMER 1946 - 2025
We learned from the IBEX Show website that Carl Cramer, 78, of South Portland, Maine, died at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, on April 10, 2025 with his wife Melissa Wood and dog Muttley at his side. Carl was born on July 14, 1946, in Hollywood, California, to Elizabeth (Norris) and Ambrose C. Cramer. READ MORE |
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People
Adnan Khan Joins North South Nautical Group
Mike Burns, president of North South Nautical Group is pleased to announce that Adnan Khan has joined the brokerage team. Adnan brings a wealth of experience to the NSYS team. He holds a Master's degree complimented with a strong background in banking and business. READ MORE |
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Calendar
The Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest calendar helps you plan ahead for the greatest personal benefit by attending events such as Distributor Shows, Industry Conferences, and of course, Boat Shows.
Check the Calendar for the latest Event Listings and their websites for details.
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Daily Updates
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