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Message From The Editor
Avoiding embarrassment is critical
What can we do to help our best customers avoid embarrassment? I think this is a subject that we don’t contemplate very often but recently, several things have come up that cause me to pause and think about our best customers.
The big factors are the sudden new capital gains taxes that the government has proposed, the out-of-control inflation in property values and the post COVID problems in our health care services. We all knew (or at least suspected) that our federal government was spending too much and that has resulted in the proposed new capital gains tax increases. Capital gains taxes are triggered when an asset (like a heritage family lakefront property) is sold or changes ownership. So, point one is to help the cottage families to keep their lakefront properties.
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
Toronto International Boat Show confirms a 9-day show in 2025
The Toronto Boat Show team has shared the results of the survey process to determine the number of Show days for 2025. As a reminder, in March a Post Show Survey was underway for Exhibitors. Show organizers received a very high response rate. Thank you to the 350+ exhibiting companies that participated. 90% of the boat and engine spaces responded.
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Feature
Good news, you can choose! Distress Flare Disposal
Last week, Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest featured a last-minute story from CanBoat (formerly Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons) that funding had been cancelled for their Flare Collection Day program. With members across Canada volunteering their help at many locations, CanBoat had collected some 200,000 pyrotechnic distress signal flares over the past decade. CanBoat worked closely with CIL Explosives in Lachute QC to properly dispose of them at no cost to boaters.
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Changing Scene
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Le Boat and Groupe Beneteau make waves with new 10-year partnership
The expanded relationship will see the two industry leaders launch a new model and boost Le Boat’s Boat Ownership Program. A new agreement between Le Boat and Groupe Beneteau under their Delphia brand in Poland will see Europe’s largest boat rental company invest over £100m into its international fleet over the next ten years.
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Andy Thompson named Aluminum Boat Group President; Dirk Hyde to retire
Brunswick Corporation, on June 14th, 2024, has named Andy Thompson president of its Aluminum Boat Group division effective immediately. Thompson will oversee all commercial and operational aspects of the Aluminum Boat Group division, which includes brands Harris, Crestliner, Lund, Lowe, Thunder Jet and Princecraft. Thompson succeeds Dirk Hyde who will be retiring later this summer after more than 30 years with the company.
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Changing Scene
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2024 IBEX Innovation Awards now accepting entries
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) will be hosting the prestigious IBEX Innovation Awards program during this year’s event, taking place October 1-3 in Tampa. New product entries are now being accepted through August 21. The Innovation Awards program presented at IBEX, features 14 marine trade product categories...
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Maple Leaf Marinas expands reach with acquisition of Port Sandfield Marina
Maple Leaf Marinas recently marked a significant milestone by acquiring its 20th marina location: the iconic Port Sandfield Marina located in Muskoka at the junction of Lake Joseph and Lake Rosseau. With a heritage spanning over 70 years, Port Sandfield Marina has been a vital part of Muskoka’s boating culture, known for its exceptional service and top-notch facilities.
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Events
Opening of the 2024 Montreal and Quebec City Boat Afloat sales
That’s it! Sales for the Quebec City Boat Afloat (August 22 to 25, 2024) and the Montreal Boat Afloat (September 26 to 29, 2024) are now OPEN! Want to put your business, products or services in the spotlight this summer? These two unique events in Eastern Canada allow you to present your boats on the water and have them tested on site!
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Product Focus
Sirius Signal releases new Suction Cup Mounting System
Display mount enables quick and easy deployment of all Sirius Signal SOS eVDSD models. Sirius Signal, the world’s leader in marine safety distress signal innovations, has announced the launch of a suction cup mount for all SOS distress lights it makes. In seconds, the mount can be deployed on any flat, smooth surface — horizontal and vertical — with full adjustability for the proper display angle.
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Mercury Introduces 8 and 9.9hp EFI FourStroke and 9.9hp EFI ProKicker™ Outboards
Mercury Marine has introduced 8 and 9.9hp EFI FourStroke and 9.9hp EFI ProKicker™ outboard engines. These new outboards feature an advanced Mercury electronic fuel injection system designed to provide boaters, fishing enthusiasts and pro anglers with easy starts and efficient performance.
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Taco Marine Premium Bucket Seats
The TACO Marine® seating products range features two USA made, premium bucket seats. The high-quality seats feature integrated suspension, adjustable bolsters (which allow boaters to stand and steer while at the helm), high-density, anti-bacterial foam padding and marine-grade vinyl fabric treated with anti-microbial and UV stabilizers.
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People
Appointments within the Groupe Beneteau's Boat division to lead its three market segments: Sailing, Dayboating and Real Estate on the Water
Groupe Beneteau, a global player in boating industry, is strengthening its Boat division. The division will now be organized around three business segments: Sailing (monohulls and multihulls), Dayboating (motorboats from 20 to 40 feet for day cruising) and Real Estate on the Water (motoryachts from 40 to 80 feet).
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Olympic Marine & Recreation brings on two industry leaders
Olympic Auto Group, a multi-location Automotive, Marine and Recreation dealer group in Canada and the US, is pleased to announce the addition of two top Industry leading veterans to the Olympic team. Andrew Klopak, most recently served as President for Unity Marine Group, where he was responsible for Marine and Recreation dealer acquisitions in both Canada and the US.
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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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