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Message From The Editor
Press Events mark a return to normal
Last week the team from Canadian Yachting Media and Boating Industry Canada joined the Yamaha folks for a day of new product review and boating on Peninsula Lake in Huntsville, Ontario and as you read this, I will be attending an important new boat launch event for Wellcraft in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
It’s exciting to finally be able to travel and meet face-to-face again, especially to see the great new products that have been developed since COVID closed everything down. The Wellcraft press event is especially interesting.
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
Marine Industry Career Path: Greg Smith
The third graduate in our Canadian marine education series is an Ontario resident, Greg Smith. After graduating from Georgian College, Greg has come full circle and now instructs part-time for the same marine program he graduated from. In this interview, Greg speaks to his incredible experience at Georgian College and highlights the importance of getting your foot in the door and doing what you love, which led him to his current marine technician position at Marina del Rey.
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Feature
The Best Brand Recognition for building The Best Employer Reputation
It’s easy to join the Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice (BICEOC) program. Apply today! Applications close: October 31, 2022.
It’s a simple 3-Step Process.
Step 1: Fill in the Online Application
Step 2: Organizational Profile: Leadership Review, HR Inventory
Step 3: Complete the online Employee Commitment Survey
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Changing Scene
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Canada Sail GP earns 2nd in Chicago
Proving that their stand-out podium finish in the Bermuda SailGP event - Canada’s debut event in the class - was no fluke, the Canadian team took two bullets and finished 2nd overall at this weekend’s Sail GP event in Chicago. It was a different affair than the first outing with lighter Great Lakes winds on the Chicago stretch of Lake Michigan.
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Canadian Foiling Academy launched in Nova Scotia
Last month the Canadian Foiling Academy was launched at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron. “The RNSYS is the perfect home for our many foiling programs and this academy will be good for our club's future,” says Vice Commodore, Lee Gifford-Simms. “Foiling is exciting and a great way to push your limits and learn new skills.”
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Changing Scene
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CSL makes history by carrying the Canada Games Torch on board CSL St-Laurent
In an historic first for Canada Steamship Lines ("CSL"), the Canada Games and Great Lakes shipping, the Canada Games Torch embarked on board the biodiesel-fuelled bulk carrier, CSL St-Laurent during a June 14th ceremony at St-Lambert Lock near Montreal. As part of the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games Torch Relay, the traditional Roly McLenahan torch...
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Changing Scene
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Brunswick’s ‘All Blue Planet’ initiative champions the restorative power of water
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) has launched All Blue Planet, a global initiative focused on inspiring our communities to pursue the restorative power of water through educational programming, events and collaborations. All Blue Planet, in partnership with Freedom Boat Club, will be participating in the Summerfest music festival in Milwaukee, Wisconsin...
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The boat rental platform SamBoat Is coming to the United States
SamBoat, the "airbnb for boats", sees things in a big way and wants to establish itself permanently in Uncle Sam's country by becoming the worldwide reference for online boat rentals. With a coastline of almost 2,000 km, more than 4,500 islands around and lakes as far as the eye can see, Florida is the state of choice for boating...
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Events
Canada’s Largest Vintage Boat Show back in Gravenhurst on July 9
The Gravenhurst, ON venue is a true jewel to hold an in-water boat show and this year we are expecting a full house from a vintage boat registration as well as attendance. This show clearly delivers some of the finest antique/vintage wooden boats as well as unique vintage glass in the country and beyond.
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Education
ABYC Releases On-Demand Advanced Electrical Certification Course
The ABYC course is designed for marine professionals working on the cutting-edge of electrical systems. The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has launched an on-demand course for their newest professional certification, Advanced Marine Electrical. The online certification contains new videos, readable content for those working on the cutting-edge...
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Product Focus
World debut of ePropulsion’s first electric inboard at this year’s Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe
ePropulsion, a market challenger in marine electric propulsion systems and services, on June 21st, announced the world debut of its first electronic inboard solution, to be shown at the Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo in Amsterdam, held June 21 – 23. The H-100 expands sustainable boating solutions for boat builders and boaters across the world...
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Calendar
After two years of COVID-19 disruption, in-person events are finally returning.
Check the Calendar for the latest Event Listings and their websites for details.
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