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Message From The Editor
Electric Vehicles and the future
I wanted to share a few of the thoughts from Eric Reguly’s Opinion column in the Globe & Mail from last Saturday, June 17. It certainly gave me pause for thought. The headline was, “Your next EV could be made from metals extracted from the seabed – a potential disaster.”
Electric vehicles are now being mandated by governments all over the world as a way to slow or stop the release of carbon that impacts the environment. Reguly wrote that the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act will send billions in subsidies to companies in the “green transition” and California’s Advanced Clean Cars II regulations are expected to deliver a 50% market share to EVs by 2030 – a mere seven years from now.
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
Kerrwil Media Limited and “Water Ways TV” Production Company announce sales partnership
Bullitage Media Inc is pleased to announce it has partnered with Kerrwil Media (o/a Canadian Yachting Media) effective immediately to take the lead on our advertising sales as Water Ways TV expands to six provinces on Global TV for Season 2, airing in Fall 2023. “I’m thrilled to join forces with Jill Snider and her team as we grow the Water Ways brand.,” said Steven Bull, founder of Bullitage Media and host of Water Ways TV.
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Feature
Georgian College student Xander Powell wins gold at Skills Canada competition
Students from the Midland campus of Georgian College have previously won silver and bronze in Skills Ontario competitions, but no student has ever won gold until now. Xander Powell,19, not only won gold at the provincial competition, he went on to win gold at the national Skills Canada competition in Winnipeg. “I was surprised. I just went in there hoping to place,” Powell said afterward.
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Feature
Rob Davidson discusses the value of the Georgian College Marine Program
A career in Canada’s marine industry can easily lead to a great lifestyle and a comfortable living in our elegant and desirable cottage country. A career as a Marine Technician is a great entry to owning your own business too. Boating Industry Canada recently interviewed Rob Davidson, the Marine Program Coordinator at Georgian College in Midland.
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Changing Scene
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Katie Nicoll Receives President’s Trophy
On Saturday June 10th during the Sail Past Ceremony at the Port Credit Yacht Club Glenn Lethbridge, Executive Director of Ontario Sailing, presented Katie Coleman Nicoll with the President’s Trophy.The awarding of this trophy is to be made in recognition of a member of the OSA who has made an outstanding contribution...
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VoltSafe launches Marina Pilot Program
Traditional marine electrical power pedestals are problematic with recessed contacts that make it impossible to detect corrosion, a major cause of marina and boat fires. Shore power pedestals are antiquated and require maintenance and labour to manually monitor and manage electricity usage which is inefficient and costly.
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Riverpark acquires Prospec Electronics
ProSpec Electronics, a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-performance outdoor OEM and aftermarket audio solutions, has been acquired by electronics distributor RiverPark Inc. Dave Sykes, ProSpec president, and Steve Bollero, RiverPark president, made the shared announcement.
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Boaters: Are You Ready for Arlene, Bret, Cindy, Don and Emily?
2023 Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1; get time-tested preparation tips from the experts at BoatUS. Arlene, Bret, Cindy, Don and Emily are the first five names NOAA will deploy for incoming storms this Atlantic hurricane season that begins June 1 and runs through November 30.
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Enter your product for the 2023 IBEX Innovation Awards
Entries for the 2023 IBEX Innovation Awards program are now being accepted. IBEX 2023 will be hosting the Innovation Awards program during this year’s event taking place October 3-5 in Tampa. Don't miss the opportunity to submit your company's new, innovative product or technology.
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Events
Newport International Boat show tickets now on sale
Newport International Boat Show has announced that tickets are now on sale for the 52nd Newport International Boat Show presented by BankNewport. The event will take place September 14-17, 2023, at the Newport Yachting Center Marina in downtown Newport, Rhode Island.
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Education
Apprentices! Don’t forget to apply for your Marine Service Industry Bursary! Deadline July 31, 2023
The Quadrant Marine Institute again sends their thanks and appreciation to Boating B.C. for sponsoring the Marine Service Industry Bursary. If you need financial assistance to pay for training, the deadline for the Marine Service Industry Bursary is coming soon!
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Product Focus
New Volvo Penta Joystick Driving – Integrated Shift, Steering, Throttle Control
Volvo Penta is announcing a new level of joystick driving with the integration of shift, throttle, and steering into a single joystick control. Since 2012, joystick steering has been an integral part of the company’s helm-to-propeller experience.
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People
Patrick Kwasniewski Joins North South Nautical Group
Mike Burns, president of North South Nautical Group is pleased to announce that Patrick Kwasniewski has joined the brokerage team serving the South-Western Ontario area. Patrick began his career as a yacht broker as a boat-buyer. In 2019, he and his father decided to jointly purchase their first boat.
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Thom Lackie – Eight Bells
Passed away peacefully in Penetanguishene on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at the age of 81 years, to the sounds of waves crashing and birds chirping. Loving father of Leandra Harris (James) and Drew Lackie (Natasha). Cherished grandfather of Santana, Marcus, Avery, and Grayson.
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Calendar
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