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Message From The Editor
Responding to Canadian Hydrographic Service cancelling Print on Demand dealers
In the January 18 Editor’s Message, I shared the news that one of our Boating Industry Canada News Week readers, a Print on Demand dealer in Ottawa, had been notified that Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) planned to cancel the Print on Demand agreements with their nautical chart dealers across Canada. It appeared that the cancellation would take effect at the end of March.
Many people responded and boater safety was cited most often as the greatest concern. In particular, John Gullick of the Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons and Pat Nelder at Boating Atlantic both reached out to their government contacts.
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
Electronic Visual Distress Signals (eVDSD) is Accepted by Transport Canada
For a number of years Sail Canada and Provincial Sailing Associations have been advocating Transport Canada in support of the approval of alternatives to the requirements for recreational boats to carry pyrotechnic distress signals. The Small Vessel Regulations were recently amended...
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Fire hits Brewers’ Marine Supply in Hamilton
On Jan 17, 2021, the Office of the Fire Marshal was called in to investigate a mid-day blaze at Brewers’ Marine Supply on Guise Street East between John and Discovery Drive in Hamilton, Ontario. Reports in the Global TV News said that the Hamilton fire department is estimating the cost of damage...
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Nourse Automotive Group Announces acquisition of Co2 Inflatables Boats and Services
The largest volume recreational inflatable boat dealer in Canada, Co2 Inflatables Boats and Service, has been purchased by the Nourse Automotive Group, owners of Kennedy Ford Sales Limited, Kennedy National Leasing and Fix Auto Oakville. The transaction was completed on December 1, 2021.
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Mercury introduces Joystick Piloting for Outboards for Single-Engine Pontoons
January 20th, Mercury Marine®, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), introduced Joystick Piloting for Outboards (JPO) for Single-Engine Pontoons. For boaters driving a pontoon powered by a single 175-600hp Mercury outboard with Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) controls...
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Sail America presents 2022 Board of Directors
Sail America, the trade association for the U.S. sailing industry, welcomed one new member to its 2022 board of directors: Charles Saville of Quantum Sails. All directors are elected through the association's standard election process. A nominating committee submits candidate names to association members...
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Yamaha Pearlescent White Outboards
As more and more boat owners are looking to customize their boats to express their individual style, Yamaha is getting onboard! Yamaha has added premium eye-catching pearlescent white colour options to select mid- and high-power outboards, along with the ever-popular traditional grey, providing more opportunities for boaters to match their motor to their hull.
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Lund Boats Wins NMMA Innovation Award at Progressive Minneapolis Boat Show
Lund Boats, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), and an industry leader in designing fishing boats with a reputation for performance and durability, has been awarded a 2022 Progressive® Insurance Minneapolis Boat Show® Innovation Award in the Aluminum Fishing Boat category for its redesigned Lund Renegade model.
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Events
ABYC sets new dates for Marine Law Symposium and Annual Meeting
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has confirmed new dates for the 2022 Marine Law Symposium and ABYC’s annual meeting, following a postponement due to mounting public health concerns. ABYC’s annual meeting will be held virtually Feb. 8, 2022, and the Marine Law Symposium will take place April 6 in Providence, Rhode Island.
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Product Focus
Navionics introduces new 2022 marine cartography
Navionics introduces new 2022 marine cartography. New marine cartography from Navionics delivers combined, all-in-one inland and coastal mapping, daily chart updates, premium content and more, to Navionics compatible chartplotters. Garmin® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN)...
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Product Focus
GFCI receptacles are simple safety solutions
In a damp and corrosion-prone onboard environment, electrical devices can short circuit to ground, creating a potentially fatal shock hazard. Installing a Hubbell Marine 15A 125V AC GFCI receptacle is a simple way to help keep people safe. Offered in Standard, Weather-Resistant and Extra Heavy-Duty models plus a wide range of colors...
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Product Focus
Pop-Up LED Nav lights enhance boat looks and safety
Protruding deck hardware—even navigation lighting—creates a trip hazard and disrupts the clean, flowing lines of a boat's sheer. The Pop-Up® LED Bow Light from Accon Marine sits cleanly flush in its base until needed. When darkness falls, a touch of the button is all it takes to extend the lamp and the day's boating excitement.
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Robust, frictionless, low-profile TACO® Seat Slides
Designed for chairs and benches from 23" to 54", frictionless, strong and low profile electric and manual seat slides from TACO Seating feature precision-machined 6000-series aluminum chassis and meet H-31 testing standards for seat applications. The electric slides are self-locking at any position and fit securely with universal mounting bolt patterns...
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People
Boating Ontario announces new Clean Marine and Special Projects Administrator Rick Legedza
Boating Ontario continues to deliver exceptional member value staying at the forefront of government issues, industry education and engagement while continuing to reimagine and evolve for every single member. At the core is the Boating Ontario team and on January 20, Rick Layzell, CEO announced an addition to the team!
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People
Staff changes kick off 2022 at Can-Am Sales Group
Outdoor Industry sales and operations professional Russ Ackerman, with 30 years management and sales success at the national, regional, and independent retailer levels, joins Can-Am as Sr. Account Manager. Russ is a former National Sales Manager at Flambeau Outdoors and brings extensive industry relationships and a wealth of experience as a retail Buyer...
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Calendar
Many Events have been canceled or postponed due to COVID-19.
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