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Message From The Editor
A reader writes about staffing challenges
First, I want to stop and acknowledge the very serious wildfire situation our readers in B.C. and the Prairies are already facing this spring. As I write this, Fort Nelson is under evacuation order because of an out-of-control blaze north of the city that’s advancing south quickly. Fort Nelson is a town of about 3,000 people. The Globe & Mail on Tuesday, May 14 wrote that Canadian fire officials have warned that this season could be even worse than last year, when a record 18.5 million hectares of land was scorched and wildfires forced the evacuation of about 230,000 people. I am certain that all Canadians are concerned for this terrible situation and the losses people will suffer.
I received a very interesting email from Marsha McGruer at Philbrooks Boat Yard in Sidney, B.C., who responded to last week’s Editor’s Message titled, The price of being in a “people” business.
Canada now seems to have both a record number of new immigrants searching for employment and housing, yet we regularly hear about industries who are experiencing labour shortages. Could our own government be a roadblock? Here is Marsha McGruer’s letter sharing her experiences at Philbrooks and responding to the letter I had received from a Boating Industry Canada reader in Cuba who wants to immigrate to work in our boat business.
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
Nominate your Boating Heroes today for the Canadian Safe Boating Awards
As we start the summer of 2024 and go boating, here is a reminder to share your stories of boating safety, education, communication and rescues. We hope you will nominate your boating heroes for recognition in the Canadian Safe Boating Awards, called the CASBAs. The Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) is a volunteer charitable organization. Their mission is to reduce the incidence of injuries and fatalities across Canada...
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Changing Scene
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Pfaff Marine and Friday Harbour Resort forge brokerage partnership for the 2024 Season
Pfaff Marine and Friday Harbour Resort are thrilled to announce their collaborative partnership, with Pfaff Marine assuming the role of on-site partner for boat brokerage and consignment boat sales at the resort for the 2024 season. The combination of these respective brands promises unparalleled customer service, guaranteeing an exceptional experience for Friday Harbour residents and visitors, as well as Pfaff clients.
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Mercury Racing 500R named Top Product
Mercury Racing, a Fond du Lac, Wis.-based global provider of high-performance marine propulsion, collected its third accolade for the 500R outboard when Boating Industry magazine named it a Top Product for 2024. The Mercury Racing 500R made the list of 50 of the marine industry’s best new and innovative products, announced May 1 by the editors of Boating Industry magazine...
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Education
The Quadrant Marine Pre-Employment Program is back in Vancouver this summer
We’re very excited to announce the return of Quadrant Marine’s Pre-Employment Program (PEP) in Vancouver this Summer. After a successful cohort last year, and one just bundled up in Sidney from the Spring, we’re pleased to continue the necessary work in growing our terrific community. Since the return of PEP last year we’ve learned a lot, both from program participants, and our employer partners...
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Events
Let us help you promote your public boating events or activities
From a family boating celebration at your lake or marina, to a major Destination Rendezvous, Canadian Boating is pleased to help you promote your publicly open events to boaters – and there is no charge! All we ask is that you send us information about your event or activity and at least one nice photograph to appear in the story.
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Fishing Friendzy Teaches Ethical Angling
A great program being held in Victoria Harbour ON. It’s a Youth Fishing League. It’s run by Fishing Friendzy Foundation and it’s made to get more kids connected to nature through fishing. Dates are: June (Tuesday’s) 6-8pm 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th. You must pre-register your child (ages 6-13) which is $275. email league@fishingfriendzy.com for a registration form.
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Events
Festivals: The Tugs are Coming to Midland
The 2024 Georgian Bay Tugboat Festival will be held at the Midland Town Harbour 10am-5pm August 17, 2024 with free admission to the all events. This family friendly day will have lots of fun activities, including a tug race, tug demonstrations, and a tug push contest. Hundreds of visitors will join us for live music, buskers, face painting, and vendors!
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Events
2024 NMEA Marine Electronics Conference set for September in Providence
The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) is excited to announce that its 2024 Conference & Expo will take place at the Omni Hotel in Providence, RI from September 16th to 20th. This premier event remains a pivotal platform for the marine electronics industry, featuring extensive technical training sessions, educational tracks, and networking opportunities designed to advance industry knowledge and business growth.
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Performance Boat Club of Canada donates over $140,000, announces 2024 charity events
Performance Boat Club of Canada (PBC), is a not-for-profit corporation with a mission to promote safe and responsible performance boating through education, awareness, and organized boating events. PBC has been committed to having fun on the water and raising money for charity since their inception in 2007. For PBC, safety is a top priority.
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Product Focus
Detailing combo provides showroom-quality results
If there’s one boat detailing tip long-time owners regularly share, it’s to choose quality tools. The combination of Shurhold Brite Wash and Pro Polish Wax & Sealant is a great example. Not only are they more effective together, cutting the time needed to complete the job, but they provide showroom-quality results that last for months.
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People
Paul Beelien joins Kerrwil Media Inc., on Canadian Boating magazine, PORTS Cruising Guides and Kerrwil’s digital media properties
Jill Snider, Vice President and Publisher of Kerrwil Media Inc., and Canadian Boating magazine is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Beelien as Sales and Marketing Executive, effective May 6, 2024. Paul Beelien joins the Kerrwil Media organization after a lengthy and successful career in publishing and media with Newcom Media.
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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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