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Message From The Editor
Selling the sizzle…
This industry knows how to sell boats…no doubt about it but do we know how to sell the intangibles and the lifestyle benefits of being a part of this industry?
I had the pleasure of playing in the Boating Ontario Golf Tournament last week and it was a really enjoyable day. My foursome included Karen Benell from Gifford Carr Insurance, Sean Beamish and Ken Boyd from Mercury Marine. Everyone got in a few good shots and we all appreciated that the weather steadily improved all day. The event brought out lots of old friends and also, many new members of the industry.
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
Boating Industry Canada Marine Graduate Series: Kimberly Kelly
Boating Industry Canada (BIC) is proud to introduce a new Canadian marine education series. Currently in Canada, there are only a handful of marine education programs that serve the marine service industry. This unique industry frequently gets lost in the overall marine world, suppressing all of the highly accredited Marine Service Technician graduates.
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Feature
Marine Industry Career Path: Bronwynn Whiteley
Introducing the second graduate in our Canadian marine education series, Bronwynn Whiteley. Born in Masset, Haida Gwaii, Bronwynn grew up near Ladysmith, Vancouver Island and has been actively on the water her entire life. Here is her inspiring interview about her experiences in the marine industry...
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Feature
Marine Industry Career Path: Darrah James
Introducing Darrah James, the next graduate in our Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest Canadian marine education series. Darrah works on the east coast of Canada in Cornwallis, Nova Scotia for Rock Solid Composites as a certified Boat Builder. She completed her education with the Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association (NSBA) through Women Unlimited; an east coast program supporting and helping women succeed in trades and technology.
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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...
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Changing Scene
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Mustang Survival sponsors first Canadian seeking to make history to complete Vendée Globe
On August 25, 2022, Mustang Survival announced the partnership with Scott Shawyer and Canada Ocean Racing. Shawyer will compete in the solo, non-stop round-the-world race, the Vendée Globe, aiming to become the first Canadian to complete the pinnacle event in offshore sailing - widely regarded as the toughest sporting challenge on the planet. Mustang Survival is supporting him with apparel and safety gear.
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Events
Plan to attend the Boating BC Conference
Boating BC is looking forward to hosting their Boating BC Conference in November. Marina Night will be held on Nov. 21 and the Conference will be held on Nov. 22-23. The association will have some exciting things in the works and they look forward to sharing it with you soon. Plan your stay at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel and receive a corporate rate.
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Events
SoFlo Boat Show to drop anchor at Miami Marine Stadium in May 2023
A new kind of boat show will come ashore just in time for summer 2023 that will offer the kind of entertainment and energy Miami is known for. The SoFlo crew has set out to create a unique experience at the SoFlo Boat Show that will keep every aspect of the boating lifestyle in mind. Between May 19–21, 2023, nautical enthusiasts from all over will descend upon the historic Miami Marine Stadium to see and board hundreds of boats...
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Education
Quadrant Marine Institute: Marine Service Manager Training & Certification
Marine service managers face unique challenges in their day-to-day operations. They need industry-specific training to build capacity and capability in their companies. Quadrant Marine Institute is holding a Marine Service Manager Training & Certification course starting this October 2022.
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Marine industry careers through Georgian College – still time for 2022 registration
Does your marine industry business have a promising young person who could build a great career in the business? There is still time to register for the fall semester of the Post-Secondary Marine Engine Mechanic courses at Georgian College in Midland, Ontario. You could also start your career as a Marine Engine Apprentice this fall.
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Product Focus
Wireless Boat Trailer Lights
Time to move trailer lights into the digital and wireless age. Have you ever had to install or fix the wiring on boat trailer lights? It is a hassle installing wiring under a trailer, or trying to connect some 20 wires on the brake lights of your vehicle to 4 wires on a trailer. If only there was a way to activate trailer lights wirelessly... Trailer lights have hardly changed in 100 years; the wiring is time-consuming to install and not very reliable.
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Product Focus
New external sensor measures fluids in any tank shape
Generations of boat owners have tolerated unreliable and inaccurate readings from mechanical internal tank sensors. Gobius by Albin is changing that. With simple external tank mounting, the new Gobius C system features stepless 0–100% fluid measurement to calculate precise levels and internal volume—no matter the container's shape or material—and display readings on a Bluetooth-enabled device or BUS network.
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Elco offers new smaller, lighter electric inboard motors
For decades, the Universal Atomic 4 was sailboat manufacturers' gasoline engine of choice. Then, diesel power became prevalent. Today, boatbuilders as well as sailors repowering their boats are choosing Elco electric propulsion. The first builder of electric boats, founded in 1893, Elco now introduces new designs of its EP-6, EP-12 and EP-20 inboard motors...
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Product Focus
CRC SmartWasher Bioremediating Parts Washing System
Represented by Ocean Marketing, the CRC SmartWasher® Bioremediating Parts Washing System saves time and money and makes the parts washing process safer for employees and the environment. Bioremediation is the use of microbes to break down and “eat” oil, grease and carbon-based contaminants.
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Just Launched
The Finer Side of Electric Propulsion Technologies – Four Winns H-Series
While staying true to brand values and the iconic craftsmanship that is easily recognizable, Four Winns will benefit from the Beneteau Group’s advances in electric propulsion. Partnering with Vision Marine Technologies, the global leader in the electric boating industry, Four Winns’ boats will soon be available equipped with the latest E-Motion Technology.
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Just Launched
Lowe Boats launches new 2023 SF Pontoon series
On August 30, 2022, Lowe Boats announced the launch of the 2023 SF pontoon series boats as well as bold new styling and a host of premium features for its full model year 2023 lineup. With thought and customer insight included in every detail, the SF Series was crafted to perfection to combine fishing and on-the-water recreation.
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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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