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Message From The Editor
Conflicted about the environment and boating…
There has been a lot of discussion in the media and among ordinary people generally, following the election results in the United States and concern about climate change deniers and vaccine sceptics since the Republican win. To be sure, places like Florida and the Caribbean have long experienced hurricanes but this year saw more storm activity and more powerful storms. Was that just bad luck? Last week, Canada’s West Coast experienced a Weather Bomb that brought B.C. a deluge for days and hurricane strength winds. As just one example of the severity of the conditions, the CBC website showed a video of a Giant Pacific Octopus clinging to cover during B.C.'s bomb cyclone. The footage was captured by Ocean Networks Canada at the University of Victoria. The footage was captured at Folger Passage near Bamfield, where instruments measured waves 10-metres high, compared to the usual one metre, and vertical currents three times stronger than normal.
What boat can handle a 10-metre high wave?
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
IBEX acquires Professional Boatbuilder Magazine
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America’s premier trade event for the recreational marine industry, has acquired Professional BoatBuilder magazine (ProBoat), the marine sector’s leading technical publication and online information source.
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Feature
Kropf Industrial Delivers First All-Electric Travel Lift
Kropf Industrial, manufacturer of the industry-leading Conolift line of boat handling equipment, is excited to announce that its first all-electric travel lift is now in service at a Yacht Club in Ontario. The advanced design has eliminated both the diesel power unit and the hydraulic system...
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Building an Employer of Choice Culture
“We have always believed in giving our employees a voice, and entering the Employer of Choice award program is an extension of that. It’s great to receive this recognition, but we are not going to rest on our laurels. We will continue to find new and innovative ways to make Dometic a rewarding place to work and build a career,”... Read More |
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Events
Register Today for NMMA Canada’s Industry Breakfast at the Toronto International Boat Show
Registration is now open for the annual NMMA Canada State of the Industry Breakfast held during the Toronto International Boat Show. Join industry colleagues for an insightful morning exploring current trends in the recreational boating industry. Read More |
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Education
IBEX Education Conference Opens 2025 Call for Proposals
North America’s Largest Marine Industry Trade Event Is Accepting Presentation Topics and Ideas for Next Year’s Conference. The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) recently announced that the IBEX Education Conference Call for Proposals (CFP) has opened. The IBEX Education Conference will offer world-class training... Read More |
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Product Focus
ePropulsion extends 96v product offerings and strengthens recreational OEM business
ePropulsion Americas, the global leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services, announced that it is increasing its capabilities to serve the OEM market with the expansion of its 96V product offerings. Building on the ePropulsion Smart System Architecture (eSSA), product introductions include the Pod Drive 20 eSSA, G102-230 battery... Read More |
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Product Focus
Mercury Marine enhances Joystick Piloting capabilities, laying the groundwork for an exciting future in effortless autonomous boating
Mercury Marine®, a division of Brunswick Corporation has announced a software update for its SmartCraft®operating system that gives Joystick Piloting powerful new capabilities. The system can now automatically counteract the effects of wind, waves and current while a boater is driving with the joystick... Read More |
Premium grab rails install virtually anywhere
Many boats have that one ideal spot that’s comfortable and has a great view, but nothing to hold onto when seas get rough. The solution is to add a Schmitt Marine 9″ Grab Rail. Offered in top- and under-mount versions, they offer OEMs and DIYers a simple way to add luxurious yet practical grab hardware to virtually any onboard location. Read More |
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Product Focus
Thermavance™ Cooling and Heating Marine Seating Technology to be introduced to Europe at METSTRADE
Promethient, the Michigan-based provider of human-scaled climate control systems, has announced the European launch of its Thermavance™ seat cooling and heating technology for the marine industry. An industry first, Thermavance allows seats exposed to the elements to be cooled or heated by one graphene-based system...
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People
Steve Harrison becomes Global Product Manager for Highfield Boats
Steve Harrison steps up to the new role of Global Product Manager at Highfield Boats as the company is set to significantly accelerate its future product development efforts. Steve, working closely with the existing Highfield team, will implement both structure and strategy to drive this ambitious initiative forward.
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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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