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Message From The Editor
What the future holds…
The beginning of every new year brings a host of predictions about what the future holds and this year seems to be offering up a bonanza of ideas thanks to the huge level of uncertainty coming out of the pandemic.
Will interest rates rise? That seems to be a definite, at least in the short term. Governments the world over have fallen into line on that and citizens like you and I will suffer higher mortgage costs, possible declining property values at least in the near term, and there may be job losses in conjunction with the rising interest rates.
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
Register now for NMMA Canada's State of the Industry Breakfast at TIBS
Our traditional NMMA Canada State of the Industry Breakfast is back at TIBS to be held Tuesday, January 24, 2023. We invite you to enjoy breakfast with your industry colleagues and hear the latest insights and analysis on the recreational boating sector. Speakers include NMMA President Frank Hugelmeyer; Boating Industry Canada editor Andy Adams; and a keynote by Wells Fargo economist Nick Bennenbroek.
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Explore Lake Ontario and The 1000 Islands with the NEW PORTS The Cruising Guide
FINALLY! The new edition of PORTS Cruising Guides: Lake Ontario and The 1000 Islands is available! The long-awaited Lake Ontario and The 1000 Islands PORTS Guide has gone to press and will be available to retailers for pre-sale as of December 19. Orders will be shipped out by February 1, 2023.
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Changing Scene
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Boating Ontario 50/50 Raffle supports the Georgian Bay Food Network
Boating Ontario was pleased to present a cheque for $880.00 to the Georgian Bay Food Network. During the Association’s recent Conference, a 50 / 50 raffle was held with a commitment that the Boating Ontario share of the proceeds would be donated to the winner’s choice of local food bank. Adam Hancock of the Electrical Safety Authority was the winner and Adam chose the Georgian Bay Food Network.
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Deadline for Miami Innovation Awards entries approaching soon
For designers, developers and manufacturers, there is a great opportunity to enter your new products to the Miami Innovation Awards presented at the Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show®. This is the industry’s most prestigious honors recognizing manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, innovative products to market.
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Events
NAMS announces dates of 60th Annual National Conference
The National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS), renowned organization of certified, qualified marine surveyors across the country, has announced the dates for its 60th Annual National Conference. The event will take place February 26-28, 2023, at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 601 Pacific Highway, San Diego, California.
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Education
Be ready for Boating Season, take a Canadian Power Squadrons course
The winter months are an excellent time to challenge yourself with an upgrade in your boating education. Many of our courses now are available with multiple options to take them. There are Squadrons that have returned to traditional classroom delivery and this is a welcome return. Some have added in a hybrid option where they have added in online content for those who can’t make the class or who want more content.
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ATA Canada Workshop in Quebec, Feb. 9, 2023
Plan to attend the ATA Canada Workshop on Feb. 9, 2023, in Quebec. “This is a long overdue networking and educational opportunity for the ATA Canada membership, after the pandemic lockdowns we have experienced over the last two plus years. If you’re in business in the Canadian industrial textiles market, you want to be at this event!” said Mark Tyrrell, ATA Canada Chairman and Vice-President of LaSalle Canvas.
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Education
Register now for the AMI Virtual Intermediate Marina Management Course - Jan. 4-26, 2023
The Course meets virtually 2x per week (via Zoom) from 1pm - 4pm EST on Wednesdays and Thursdays for 4 weeks. Begin the journey to become a Certified Marina Manager (CMM)/Certified Marina Operator (CMO)! The Intermediate Marina Management (IMM) course is AMI Training Institute’s most popular course which focuses on marina operations, policies, and procedures.
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People
C-Tow Marine Assistance appoints Jill Noel to Manager of Operations
C-Tow Marine Assistance Ltd., which has been serving and assisting recreational boaters across Canadian waterways for more than 35 years, has announced the appointment of Jill Noel to Manager of Operations, effective January 2, 2023. In her new role, with an overall goal of building the C-Tow brand across Ontario and throughout Canada, Jill will be responsible for...
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Eight Bells – Leo Hintze
We are saddened to share the news of Leo Hintze’s sudden passing on Saturday December 17, 2022 at the age of 81. Leo Hintze came to visit Canada in 1967 as a marine mechanic and worked for Mr. Bulmer at the Toronto waterfront. Shortly after, he went back to Finland and married his sweetheart Leena and together they came back to Canada to start a family and a new life.
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People
The industry mourns the passing of Gerry Huck
We are saddened to share the news of Gerry Huck’s passing, peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday December 25, 2022 at the age of 84. In their obituary, the family wrote that for those of us who knew and loved Gerry… know that right now he is talking to St Peter, telling him that although Heaven seems nice, he has just left his own paradise.
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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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