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Message From The Editor
One armed paper hanger
With a start to summer 2023 and the hot weather (sometimes way too hot!), boats will be launched and the season leaps into full tilt mode.
We realize that most of our readers are busier than one armed paper hanger’s right now, but there is a key task to do that may not have been on your agenda.
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
Lakefront Promenade Marina Completes 2-Year Infrastructure Project with Kropf Industrial
Lakefront Promenade Marina is located on Lake Ontario in a large, protected harbour on Mississauga’s waterfront. They have recently completed a two-year infrastructure project leaving seasonal and transient boaters with a beautiful modern 175-slip facility. The City of Mississauga completed a condition assessment on the marina in 2017. The previous docks and infrastructure were approximately 25 years old.
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Feature
BICEOC Employer of Choice Award Program
“The attraction and retention of talent is key for the future and the success of Princecraft. The employer of choice award is a great tool for Princecraft to keep developing our relations with our employees.” Rodier Grondin – President, Princecraft. The recreational marine industry in Canada is vibrant, vast and innovative. It is a tremendous economic driver in the communities where boating is enjoyed.
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Feature
Rekord Marine Announces a Great New Winch for Performance Sailors
Ronstan’s Orbit Winches™ are the new benchmark in high performance alloy winches. With a combination of fresh design thinking and proven manufacturing expertise, Orbit Winches™ weigh significantly less and offer lower line entry heights than any other winch in their class. Remarkably easy to service, they require no tools for disassembly or maintenance. The machined aluminium drums feature the same Power Ribs™ that many sailors will recognize from Andersen Stainless Steel Winches®...
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Mercury Marine Recognized by American Foundry Society with 2023 Plant Engineering Award
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation, has been recognized by the American Foundry Society (AFS) with the 2023 Plant Engineering Award for its implementation of Industry 4.0 data collection technologies and data analytics at its aluminum castings facility at the company’s world headquarters in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
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Ritchie Navigation signs French distributor
Ritchie Navigation, the world's oldest and largest manufacturer of magnetic compasses, has signed French VDM-Reya as its newest distributor. Jon Sherman, Ritchie president, made the announcement. In 2017, Vidal Diffusion Marine and REYA SAS merged to become VDM-Reya, one of France's leading marine distributors.
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BoatUS reminds boaters to avoid a “Misfuel Mishap”
For Canadians planning to go boating in the USA this summer, BoatUS reminds boaters to avoid a “Misfuel Mishap”. In America ‘Regular 88,’ an E15 fuel, is prohibited for use in recreational boats. Unfortunately, today’s gas station pumps no longer provide clear and transparent information to help consumers make the right fuel choice.
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Events
ABYC Announces Save the Date for 2024 Standards Week in Annapolis, MD
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), a non-profit organization dedicated to developing safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance and repair of boats, announced the dates for its highly anticipated annual Standards Week, Jan. 7-11, 2024, in Annapolis, MD. Standards Week is a pivotal gathering for the marine industry and Project Technical Committees (PTCs),
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Education
ABYCs Complete Guide to Overcurrent Protection - Online Learning Sale - Save 20% until June 15, 2023
Fuses and breakers come in all shapes, sizes, formats and ratings. Wading through all of the different options can be mind boggling when designing an electrical system or upgrading and servicing existing systems. The Complete Guide to Overcurrent Protection takes a deep dive into the defining standards...
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Education
The Landing School launches new “Boatyard Management” program
The Landing School is pleased to announce the launch of a new academic program which will have a significant impact on the Marine Industry. Starting this fall, The Landing School will offer Boatyard Management, a program focused on management in the Marine Industry.
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ABYC Interactive Online Courses
Plan your own career path and learning with the convenience of ABYC’s Interactive Online Courses.
*ABYC Instructor leads LIVE online sessions with Q&A
*Recordings of each session available the next day
*Online proctored certification exam
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Product Focus
Lifesaving app by RescueMeSOS now available in the Google Play app store
An innovative lifesaving app created by Canadian company RescueMeSOS is now available on the Google Play app store. This new RescueMeSOS app prevents a bad situation from becoming more dangerous and potentially lethal, by sending a powerful visual distress signal.
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Birds can't rest on wind indicator with BirdSpike
Birds perching on top of a mast will quickly make a mess of the deck and sail cover. To avoid this, savvy sailors install a genuine Windex® 15 with BirdSpike from Windex Development AB. Designed for 15'-40' boats, the masthead wind indicator not only makes sailing easier, but prevents gulls and terns from landing on the device.
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Stereo packs power into 3.5" dash gauge footprint
The circular JBL PRV-275 stereo receiver from ProSpec Electronics was designed to pack a lot of power into a standard 3.5" round dashboard gauge hole. But its compact size, all-weather construction and full-color screen make it ideal to install in boats, golf cars, UTVs and entertainment islands.
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Product Focus
One-step boat detailing spray cleans, polishes & protects
Between rain and salt spray and windborne grime, boats get dirty quickly. Factor in the sun that bakes these elements into the finish, and bringing back a showroom shine can be a challenge. But not for Serious Shine Quick Detailer from Shurhold. The one-step spray product removes a wide range of imperfections while adding a glossy shine and protective layer.
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Pro fisherman trusts live well cleaner for top results
When Kyle Weisenburger enters a Major League Fishing tournament, he puts his professional trust in Iosso Live Well Cleaner. Before every event, the pro angler uses the convenient concentrated powder to keep his fish healthy and full of life for the weigh-in. "Iosso Live Well Cleaner always does the job," said Weisenburger. "It's the best and easiest way I have found to get a live well looking great again."
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People
Passing of Chris Sellner
The marine industry is saddened to share the news of Chris Sellner’s passing on Friday, May 26, 2023, at the age of 65. Chris was the proud owner and founder of C.A.S. Power Marine in Ayr, Ontario for over 35 years. Chris was the loving husband to Karen & cherished father of Tyrel (Janet) & Vanessa (Dan).
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Patrick Kwasniewski Joins North South Nautical Group
Mike Burns, president of North South Nautical Group is pleased to announce that Patrick Kwasniewski has joined the brokerage team serving the South-Western Ontario area. Patrick began his career as a yacht broker as a boat-buyer. In 2019, he and his father decided to jointly purchase their first boat.
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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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