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Message From The Editor
Canadian boat builders
Canada’s boat business seems to be going the wrong way with last week’s story in Boating Industry Canada News Week that the country’s largest fiberglass boat builder, Campion Marine was ceasing production in Kelowna, BC and that the company’s owners are now investigating contract production elsewhere.
Limestone Boats, an original Canadian brand built in the Greater Toronto Area moved production to the US about two years ago.
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Andy Adams, Editor
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Feature
Marine Industry Career Path: Darrah James
Introducing Darrah James, the next graduate in our Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest Canadian marine education series. Darrah works on the east coast of Canada in Cornwallis, Nova Scotia for Rock Solid Composites as a certified Boat Builder. She completed her education with the Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association (NSBA) through Women Unlimited; an east coast program supporting and helping women succeed in trades and technology.
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Changing Scene
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Crew positions available heading to the Caribbean!
There are lots of reasons to become a member of the Salty Dawg Sailing Association but the best reason right now is that we are expecting a record number of boats in our rally to the Caribbean this fall and everyone is looking for crew. With more than 100 boats heading south with the rally this year, every day our crew forum (available to members only) has new postings for crew...
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Polestar and Candela join forces to make electric boats mainstream
The Swedish electric car maker Polestar will provide battery and charging systems for Candela’s highly efficient flying boats. The battery deal will enable Candela to scale up production swiftly, bringing mass-market electric boats one step closer to reality. In a watershed moment for electrification at sea, the two Swedish companies Polestar and Candela...
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Changing Scene
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boot and EBI present a multifaceted program on the "Marina of the Future”
boot Düsseldorf is launching the new era of the blue innovation dock (bid) with a high-profile forum. The event, organised together with European Boating Industry (EBI), is the kick-off for the bid at boot Düsseldorf 2023. On 30 August, experts from the industry and European policy-makers will discuss solutions for the "Marina of the Future" on the bid stage...
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Events
The Maritime Museum of BC’s 43rd Annual Victoria Classic Boat Festival returns this Labour Day Weekend!
The Maritime Museum of BC, and sponsor Canoe Cove Marina and Boatyard, with support from the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority and the BC Fairs, Festivals, and Events Recovery Fund grant from the Province of British Columbia, will be hosting the 43rd Annual Victoria Classic Boat Festival this Labour Day Weekend, from September 2nd-4th.
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IBEX 2022 to showcase Evolving Electrification Trends and Technologies
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced it will highlight advances in electrification technology through the addition of new education and product components to the Show, to be held September 27-29, 2022, at the Tampa Convention Center.
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Events
Marina & Boatyard Study Tour - Fort Lauderdale, FL
The Marina & Boatyard Study Tour is offering a Fort Lauderdale, Florida area Marina & Boatyard Study Tour ahead of the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show dates. This two-day mobile training course that takes participants on an exclusive tour of marinas for an in-depth look at the operations of several types of facilities.
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Education
Marine industry careers through Georgian College – still time for 2022 registration
Does your marine industry business have a promising young person who could build a great career in the business? There is still time to register for the fall semester of the Post-Secondary Marine Engine Mechanic courses at Georgian College in Midland, Ontario. You could also start your career as a Marine Engine Apprentice this fall.
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Research
Pleasure Craft Licensing statistics for the month of July 2022
The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of July 2022.
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Product Focus
Furuno’s NavNet TZtouch3 adds CHIRP Side-Scan
NavNet TZtouch3 owners will be thrilled to learn about a free software update to version 3.01 that unlocks all-new functionality for the flagship MFD series, including the long-anticipated side-scan capability. Furuno’s CHIRP Side-Scan for NavNet TZtouch3 scans both port and starboard, allowing boaters to see the shape of bottom structure in high definition.
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Compact, yet highly capable round stereo receiver
To optimize onboard space, many boats have smaller consoles and dashboards. For them, the Infinity by Harman INFPRV90 stereo receiver from ProSpec Electronics makes sense. Fitting into a standard 3-1/4" round cut-out, it offers the latest playback options in a compact housing, and at a very attractive price point.
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Product Focus
Tables add much-needed workspace to boats
Most boats don't have much horizontal surface space aft of the cabin or console—but that's where most of the action is. When it's time to make dinner, cut bait or go online, SeaSucker Large and Small Cutting Tables add much-needed workspace. And because they mount temporarily to any clean, non-porous surface, they're easily moved to where they're needed.
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Just launched
Godfrey Pontoons launches the Mighty G
Godfrey Pontoons has announced a new model for 2023 – the Mighty G. One of the latest innovations from Godfrey, the Mighty G is the brand’s first pontoon that was designed from the ground up to be powered by electric or gas-powered engines.
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People
HanseYachts AG announces Boris Heitmann new VP Communications & Investor Relations
As of August 2022, Boris Heitmann (58) has taken over responsibility as Vice President Communications & Investor Relations at HanseYachts AG. The graduate in business administration, communications manager and yachtsman brings with him many years of experience in international companies from various sectors and as an independent entrepreneur.
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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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