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Message From The Editor
Will the virtual world benefit boating?
We have just seen the Virtual Toronto International Boat Show end and with the cancellation of the in-person show due to COVID, many of our boating industry traditions have been up-ended. Montreal’s in-person show is also cancelled as was the Vancouver show.
Did you participate in the TIBS Virtual show, either as an exhibitor or as a guest? I hope you did because it’s a great learning experience for your future business.
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
Register Now! NMMA Canada Virtual State of the Industry Session February 8, 2022
While the industry cannot be together for its usual State of the Industry breakfast, NMMA Canada is pleased to invite you to a FREE virtual event on Tuesday, February 8th from 11:00 am-12:00 pm. The event will include presentations of high-level data on the recreational boating market in 2021 and analysis from a Wells Fargo economist.
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Changing Scene
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IMTRA sells business to employees through ESOP creation
IMTRA, the leading manufacturer and importer of quality solutions and products for the marine, energy and transportation markets, has announced that it has sold 100% ownership rights of the company to its employees through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
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Are your customer’s boats safely enjoying a long winter nap?
BoatUS suggests you can share these 5 midwinter checkup tips for your boat owners. Storms have hammered the U.S. and Canada, and many recreational boats are sleeping away the winter under a layer of ice and snow. If you store your boat outside and haven’t checked up on her lately, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has five tips...
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Education
ABYC Foundation creates first school Marine Trades Accreditation Program
After two years of research, consultation, and fine-tuning, the ABYC Foundation launched the first official Marine Trades Accreditation Program (MTAP) for schools teaching marine service. MTAP is designed to ensure quality training that is aligned with industry needs...
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Product Focus
Digital Yacht expand NMEA 2000 Cabling & Connector Range
NMEA 2000 has become the industry choice for interconnecting and interfacing onboard electronics and as all the major brands have embraced the standard which is run by the industry body National Marine Electronics Association, it allows connectivity across multiple systems and brands.
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Product Focus
Plot your paradise with new Garmin Navionics+ marine cartography
New marine cartography from Garmin delivers all-in-one inland and coastal mapping, access to daily chart updates, new Auto Guidance+ technology and more to Garmin chartplotters. Garmin® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), the world’s largest1 and most innovative marine electronics manufacturer, announced on January 19th...
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MJM 3z®: The Ultimate Family Day Yacht
The MJM 3z® is an all-weather, dual console, performance driven yacht with big water capability and big fun guaranteed. It’s the ultimate family-oriented luxury day yacht. Family Features Include: 3 distinct lushly cushioned social areas for relaxing and entertaining...
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People
Blue Guard Innovations Appoints New Product Manager, David Divjak
Blue Guard Innovations (BGI), the industry leader and innovator of smart boat monitoring and control technology, recently announced that David Divjak joined the company as Product Manager. In this role, he will be responsible for existing and new product definitions and feature enhancements to our maritime IoT remote monitoring product line.
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Calendar
Many Events have been canceled or postponed due to COVID-19.
Check the Event website for latest information.
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