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Message From The Editor
 A conversation with Canada's most successful fiberglass boat builder
Periodically I have the privilege of doing a little brainstorming session on the phone with Brock Elliott, the man I consider to be Canada's most successful fiberglass boat builder. Brock and his father Gordon made Campion Boats a mainstream brand with quality and features to compete with the top American boats and he did it from Kelowna, B.C.
Brock retired from the business a few years ago, successfully selling the enterprise before he headed to a life at his ski cabin in British Columbia. (READ MORE) |
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Andy Adams, Editor
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Feature
Winners Announced for the 2023 Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice (BICEOC) Awards
 CCEOC Inc. and Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest are pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice (BICEOC) Awards. This is a national award program that recognizes and promotes the best employers in the Canadian boating industry. Read More |
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Changing Scene
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Innovation Yachts wins “Ocean Tribute Award” at Boot 2023
The Award honours the world's first completely recyclable and sustainable catamaran made of composite material for series production. At the glamorous blue motion night on January 23 during the boot trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, the Innovation Yachts company was presented with the "ocean tribute" Award 2023. Read More |
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MarineMax Reports Fiscal 2023 First Quarter Results
MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE: HZO), the world’s largest recreational boat, yacht and superyacht company, announced on January 26th, results for its first quarter ended December 31, 2022. Revenue increased 7% to a record $507.9 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, from $472.7 million in the comparable period last year. Read More |
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Changing Scene
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Osmosis reaches milestones and will provide connectivity to Indmar
Osmosis, a leading provider of turn-key telematics in the marine industry, has achieved a pair of significant milestones, reaching 10,000 units in the field and 1 million engine hours logged. The Osmosis platform enables OEMs to connect end customers to their boats through custom-branded mobile and web applications over a cellular connection. Read More |
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Flow-Rite offers quick, custom plastic parts manufacturing
Global supply chain disruptions have acutely turned US manufacturers' attention to domestic sources for their plastic injection molding projects. Flow-Rite meets this need with its recently expanded contract manufacturing program, utilizing over 40 years of thermoplastic experience in fluidics solutions... Read More |
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Five additional Mercury Marine facilities achieve ‘zero waste to landfill’ designation
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), today announced the addition of five facilities to its list of zero-waste-to-landfill (ZWTL) operations. Starting in December 2022, sustainability teams at these locations across the U.S. began reporting that their monthslong initiatives aimed at reducing, reusing and recycling waste materials... Read More |
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Education
Apply now for NMRA 2023 Marine Trades Education Scholarships
 The application period is now open for the 2023 National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) Marine Trades Scholarship program. The deadline for receipt of applications is April 1, 2023. Since 2008, NMRA has actively contributed to the future of the marine industry by offering scholarships to students pursuing education in the marine trades. Read More |
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Research
Boating Ontario Member - Storage, Shrink Wrap Recycling & Electrification Survey 2023
 This is a reminder to all Boating Ontario Members that the association needs your input. Boating Ontario is working with the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP) to get a better understanding of your facility’s current requirements and what your requirements will be in the future. Read More |
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Product Focus
RELiON® Battery Unveils New RB100-HP Lithium Starting Battery
 The enhanced battery is the first lithium-ion starting battery to be evaluated and approved for use with select Mercury outboards. RELiON® Battery, a global leader in the development of lithium batteries, has announced the launch of its enhanced RB100-HP lithium battery, a Group 31 12V, 100Ah deep cycle lithium-Ion battery... Read More |
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Electric telescopic shade provides versatile sun relief
 As boat buyers walk the aisles of the 2023 Miami International Boat Show, they'll view one of the most innovative comfort solutions available: the electric-powered Telescopic Shade 2500 from Webasto. Mounted onto an overhead structure, the device is barely visible when retracted. At the push of a button, it extends up to 6-1/2' long... Read More |
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SmartPlug enhances 16A & 32A power connectors
 SmartPlug Systems, the leading manufacturer of safety-focused shore power equipment, has enhanced the European-compliant 16A/230V and 32A/230V models of its connector with new BF16 and BF32 cord seals. The change incorporates the proven reliability of a unique compression nut design for increased water-tightness and cable grip... Read More |
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People
CORK is searching for a Finance Director – Kingston, Ontario
 CORK/ Sail Kingston Inc is a highly motivated organization with a challenging mission – to host high quality sailing regattas for all ages, including national, continental and world championships. This is accomplished with a very small paid staff and a large corps of volunteers. Read More |
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Shurhold brings on Forrest Ferrari as COO
 Shurhold, a leading manufacturer of premium cleaning and maintenance products for marine, RV, automotive and aviation, has hired Forrest Ferrari as its chief operating officer (COO). Barry Berhoff, CEO, made the announcement. In his new role, Ferrari designs and implements robust, data-driven systems that further advance Shurhold operations. Read More |
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Calendar
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