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Message From The Editor
Encouraging promising employees
About a month ago in our September 19, 2023 Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest, I suggested that this is a great time of year to involve promising employees in your business by taking them to the upcoming distributor shows or industry Conferences. There is just a small cost to take your young employees to the immersive and often very enjoyable experience of attending the distributor shows. These are full of interesting products and information. More importantly, this is a great way to show that you are investing in them and in their future in your business.
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
Only 2 weeks left to register for the Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice Award!
The Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice (BICEOC) Award is the industry's only "Made-in-Canada" recognition for the recreational marine industry, coast to coast. This program is designed to build employee engagement, attract top employees, retain staff and develop a magnetic corporate culture.
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Feature
The Level Up! Career Fair is underway across Ontario
The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development, has once again launched “hands-on” career fairs to attract students from Grades 7 to 12 interested in the skilled trades. This event aims to connect talented individuals with people in various trades to help guide and answer any questions they may have.
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Changing Scene
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IBEX 2023 Announces Record-Breaking Turnout
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced that the annual show, which closed on Thursday, October 5, exceeded expectations based on on-site traffic data and attendance figures. The three-day marine trade event saw packed aisles, full educational sessions, and well-attended networking events.
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DARPA awards Glas Ocean Electric contract to develop data collection at sea
The United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded Glas Ocean Electric a contract to develop and demonstrate a low-cost data acquisition system that can be easily installed on a range of vessels including fishing vessels, workboats, ferries and pleasure craft.
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Changing Scene
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NMRA presents 2023 Mel Barr & Old Pro Awards at IBEX
Two marine industry veterans were recognized at IBEX 2023 in Tampa by the National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) as the recipients of the 2023 NMRA Mel Barr and Old Pro awards. The Mel Barr Award was created in memory of Mel Barr, an independent marine rep deeply involved in our industry, one of the founders of the NMRA and its first president.
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Mercury Marine gains outboard engine share at major European boat shows
Mercury Marine continues to solidify its market share leadership position in Europe with the most engines on display at the largest European boat shows. At the 2023 Cannes Yachting Festival, Mercury set another record for engine share at the event, with 66% of the outboard engines on display. In addition, Mercury far surpassed all other competitors...
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Changing Scene
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MRAA welcomes aboard seven new Partner Members
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces the addition of Avid Boats, DIAN Motors, LaVictoire Finance, NauticStar, OneSource Financial, Phoenix Trailers, and Renaissance Marine Group as Partner Members. Marine manufacturers, suppliers and service providers, through Partner Membership...
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Forbes names Brunswick Corporation one of the World’s Best Employers for the Fourth Consecutive Year
Brunswick Corporation, the world’s largest marine technology company, has been named to the 2023 Forbes World’s Best Employers list for the fourth consecutive year. Of the thousands of companies surveyed for this honor, Brunswick ranked in the top 30 percent overall of the 700 companies that made the final list.
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Product Focus
Handheld compass provides a quick fix
Few onboard navigation devices are as convenient as the X-11Y SportAbout Handheld magnetic compass from Ritchie Navigation. Simple to use, it provides a quick and accurate heading fix and is ideal for determining the relative bearing of other vessels. Made in the USA, the SportAbout Handheld magnetic compass has an easy-to-read 2" dial...
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Just Launched
Sea Ray advances the evolution of its SLX Series with the launch of the SLX 280
Sea Ray is advancing its premium SLX line and attracting attention out on the water with the launch of the new SLX 280. In the wake of the SLX 280 Outboard’s debut, Sea Ray is continuing the evolution of the model family with a sterndrive variation, giving boaters the opportunity to choose their preferred type of propulsion.
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Just Launched
Fairline Americas to make US debut of Phantom 65 at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Fairline Americas has announced its line-up for this year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show will feature the highly anticipated US debut of the award-winning Phantom 65. The British luxury motor yacht manufacturer will also be showcasing the F//LINE 33, Targa 45 OPEN, Targa 50 GT and Squadron 50 at the event which runs from 25 - 29 October 2023.
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Aquila Power Catamarans take fishing to new depths with the launch of the 47 Molokai
Aquila Power Catamarans is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated launch of the Aquila 47 Molokai Power Catamaran, setting a new standard for luxury and performance in the world of boating. This stunning vessel combines innovative design, cutting-edge technology, and exceptional craftsmanship to deliver an unparalleled fishing experience.
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People
Meet the Marine Modelers Montreal Club
There’s a scene in one of my favorite sailing movies, Wind, where one of the America’s Cup commentators says: ‘The big boats may get the glory, but it’s the small boats that make the sailor’. That statement could not be more accurate when we follow the various crews of regatta fleets around the world. But perhaps this statement can also apply to even smaller boats and their talented owners.
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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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