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Message From The Editor
Have you ever driven an electric boat?
It’s been a rare and special time that I have had a chance to drive an electric boat but I have driven two so far and as you are reading this edition of Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest, I will be in Charleston South Carolina with Brunswick driving their new Veer boats powered by Mercury Avator electric motors. I’m excited to learn more about them and to share my experience with our readers.
My first all-electric boat was the X-Shore Eelex 8000, a Swedish 26-foot utility with single motor shaft drive. It was powerful, smooth and quiet. My second electric experience was the Canadian-built Taiga Orca personal watercraft, and again, it was powerful, smooth and quiet. What will my experience be with the Avator? I’m expecting great things but I’m also expecting that compared to a 4-stroke gas Mercury, it will be more expensive for comparable performance. But will that matter?
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
NMMA Canada’s Day on the Hill event hits a new high in 2024
While the Day on the Hill lobby session has been a key activity for NMMA Canada for many years now, I feel that the event hit a new high in the 2024 session in Ottawa on May 27 and 28th. Lead by Executive Director Marie-France MacKinnon and executed by her team and their public affairs firm, BlueSky Strategy Group, the results were impressive.
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VoltSafe Inc. Graduates CDL-Atlantic’s Oceans Stream Initiative
VoltSafe Inc. is pleased to announce it has graduated from The Oceans Stream at CDL-Atlantic in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada – the forefront of Canada’s Ocean industry. VoltSafe received an invitation to join the Oceans Stream at CDL-Atlantic last September. The program selectively invites high potential innovators to engage in the 9-month program.
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Changing Scene
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Elica Group announces launch of luxury power catamaran brand Omaya Yachts
Bulgarian family-owned business, Elica Group, has announced the launch of its luxury power catamaran brand Omaya Yachts, with its first model, the OMAYA 50, hitting the water this summer. With the group’s 30 years of experience in manufacturing, a focus on quality, transparency and a hunger for manufacturing best-in-class yachts, the next phase of corporate growth points to Elica Yard.
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Wajax Named Primary Volvo Penta Marine Leisure Distribution Partner Across Ontario & Quebec
Wajax is thrilled to announce its expanded relationship with Volvo Penta. Wajax has been named the primary distribution partner and the main point of contact and resource for all Volvo Penta marine leisure dealerships in Ontario and Quebec. Leveraging its extensive network of branches, Wajax, a leading provider of industrial equipment and solutions...
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Education
Celebrating the finishers of Quadrant’s Marine Service Manager (MSM) program
As Marine Service Excellency Month continues we want to celebrate the hard work of the freshly minted finishers of Quadrant’s Marine Service Manager (MSM) program. Over the next few months keep an eye on our social media as we highlight all of this year’s program finishers.
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Product Focus
Compact courtesy light provides big illumination
 Adequate illumination isn’t just a luxury while at sea, it’s an important part of staying safe. The new CL10 Courtesy Light from Shadow-Caster features up to 250 lumens of RGBW light in a unique design that provides multiple mounting possibilities. And because it’s IP67 submersible, the compact fixture can be installed above or below decks.Read More |
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Product Focus
New TACO Marine Grand Slam Masthead Stern Light
 The new TACO Marine® Grand Slam 900-P Masthead Stern Light is certified for USCG-required 3 nautical miles as a 225º steaming light, 3 nautical miles as a 360º all-around light, and 2 nautical miles as a 135º stern light. Designed specifically for safety and convenience, the GS-900-P allows boat operators to lift and descend this navigational requirement from the safety of the deck...
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Wescom Group’s New First Aid Kits Gain Lloyds Approvals
 The ANP Pharma branded products are the culmination of internal investment expanding Wescom Group’s UK pharmaceutical distribution facilities in Basildon, UK., to enable the development of SOLAS and Category C first aid kits for the marine sector. The approval of the new range of first aid kits provides Wescom Group’s extensive global distribution network with the economic benefits of a single source partner...
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Product Focus
Polish restores natural shine of pontoon tubes
 Over time, aluminum pontoons turn dull and dirty, making the entire boat appear old and tired. Pontoon Polish from Iosso Products is the easy way to remove oxidation, dirt, mold, algae and waterline scum from the tubes and bring back their natural sparkle and shine. Pontoon Polish doesn’t contain harsh acids or chemicals that are dangerous to the environment and can damage aluminum over time.
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People
Concord Pacific Racing Announces Squad for First-Ever Puig Women’s America’s Cup and UniCredit Youth America’s Cup
Concord Green Energy, along with lead sponsors RBC and TELUS, has unveiled the Concord Pacific Racing squad for Canada’s first-ever campaign at the historic Puig Women’s America’s Cup and UniCredit Youth America’s Cup, set to take place in Barcelona later this year. Supported by official sponsor Dilawri Group and the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, the Concord Pacific Racing squad features top talent...
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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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