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Message From The Editor
What its like to set the standards
I have just returned from attending the ABYC Standards Week for the first time and it was very interesting and well worth it. I hope to attend again in the future; it was that interesting.
I see myself as more a journalist than a boating expert and honestly, I thought I would be way out of my league at Standards Week. Well, I was…but I wasn’t.
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Andy Adams, Editor aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
Register now! NMMA Canada's State of the Industry Breakfast Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Register now to avoid disappointment. NMMA Canada's State of the Industry Breakfast on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 is now more than 50% sold out.
Doors open: 8:00 a.m. with Breakfast served at 8:30 a.m.
Program: 9:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Beanfield Centre (Exhibition Place)
105 Princes’ Boulevard Toronto, Ontario M6K 3C3
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Feature
The Toronto International Boat Show is Back and Celebrating 65 Years!
Opening January 20 – 29, 2023, Canada’s premier boating marketplace returns as an in-person show at the Enercare Centre for the first time since 2020! The boating industry has seen unprecedented demand over the past three years, and with the catalyst of the pandemic, the industry has also experienced exponential growth in product advances...
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Changing Scene
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ABYC Announces Board Members and Award Recipients at Annual Meeting
On January 9th in New Orleans during ABYC’s Standards Week, the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) welcomed new board members and celebrated award recipients at its annual meeting and cocktail reception the evening of Jan. 9, 2023 in New Orleans, LA. The event acts as the official opening for ABYC Standards Week...
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Brunswick Corporation highlighting developments in Marine Autonomy and launching Electrified Products at CES 2023
On January 3, 2023, Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), the world’s largest recreational marine technology company, announced its exhibit plans for the 2023 Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas, running from January 5-8, 2023. During CES, Brunswick launched the first commercial model in Mercury Marine’s Avator 48V electric outboard series...
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Changing Scene
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Borrow A Boat group well positioned for substantial growth into 2023
Borrow A Boat, one of the world’s leading boat rental and yacht charter marketplaces with access to more than 45,000 boats in 65+ countries, heads for significant growth in 2023 following a record-breaking year in 2022. Looking back 2022 has produced a series of impressive advances for the business, including a successful crowdfund raise, multiple acquisitions...
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Maple Leaf Marinas announces Desmasdon's Boat Works and Beacon Marine have joined the MLM Family
It is with great excitement that we would like to welcome Desmasdon's Boat Works and Beacon Marine to the Maple Leaf Marinas family! Located in Pointe au Baril and in the heart of 30,000 islands on the eastern shore of Georgian Bay, Desmasdon's and Beacon Marine offer many services, including boat rentals, boat sales, premier marine service facilities...
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Education
Marine Systems Certification - January 31, 2023—February 3, 2023
There are hundreds of systems on modern day boats. The ABYC Systems certification teaches you how to design, maintain, install and repair these systems with the confidence you need to succeed in today’s marine industry. This certification is the gold standard within the industry addressing air conditioning to zinc anodes.
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Research
Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of December 2022
The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of December 2022.
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Full 2021 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract now available
NMMA's complete 2021 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is now available for member download on nmma.org. The report spans 2008-2021, with data and insights on trends in industry growth and shifts in market behavior. Sections include: Total Industry Sales by Category and State; Powerboat Sales Trends; Cruiser, Watersport, Fishing Boat and Trailer Sales...
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Product Focus
Garmin expands popular ECHOMAP UHD2 chartplotter series with new features and touchscreen design
Garmin has announced their new ECHOMAP™ UHD2 series chartplotters that offer anglers premium features like Ultra High-Definition sonar, preloaded Garmin Navionics+™ mapping with an included one-year subscription to daily map updates, wireless networking for data sharing and support for Garmin’s award-winning LiveScope™ live-scanning sonar.
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People
Jim Wielgosz appointed Interim Executive Director of NMMA Canada
Effective January 1, 2023, Jim Wielgosz has been named Interim Executive Director for NMMA Canada. Wielgosz will serve in the role as the association conducts an executive search to replace former president Sara Anghel, who departed NMMA Canada last month. Wielgosz has been with the association for three years...
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Groupe Beneteau announces appointments to the head of the Boat Division's Brands
As part of the Let's Go Beyond! plan and the structuring of the House of Brands, the Groupe Beneteau announces the appointments of Yann Masselot as Chief Brands and Communication Officer for the Boat division and Jean-François Lair as Director of BENETEAU brand.
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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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