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Message From The Editor
A close call! CBSA announces over 300 Small Vessel Reporting Stations WILL BE OPEN this week
As of May 2, many of the Canada Border Services Small Vessel Reporting Stations were not scheduled to be open to serve cross-border boaters during our short and critically important summer.
This was a situation from earlier in the Government’s response to the COVID pandemic. We learned of this through the Boating Ontario association. One Boating Ontario member marina on Lake Erie had a 15-boat group of American boaters, call to cancel their planed vacation at his marina this summer because Canada Border Services had mothballed nearly 80% of previously approved ports of entry.
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Andy Adams, Editor aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
How to Improve Management/Employee Relations (BICEOC story)
It used to be, that in order to improve employee performance, managers studied the numbers, adjusted processes, applied some training, did a little coaching, patted employees on the back and hoped for the best. Let’s be honest, this isn’t the best approach. Managing by the numbers makes people feel like numbers.
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Changing Scene
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Highfield Boats names Christophe Lavigne President of Highfield USA
Highfield Boats, the world’s #1 manufacturer of aluminum-hull rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) and a global leader in its market segment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christophe Lavigne as president of Highfield USA. With over 25 years of experience in the boating industry...
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Princecraft Brio 2.0
Princecraft® Boats, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), announced today that its Brio 2.0 Electric Series has been named one of Boating Industry’s 2022 Top Products. “Every detail of the revamped Brio 2.0 Electric Series was built around our electric propulsion systems...
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Changing Scene
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Will Hurricane Season be starting earlier?
While NWS considers moving the Atlantic storm season up 2 weeks, BoatUS has the goods on how to prepare your boat now. No, you’re not going crazy. The current six-month Atlantic Hurricane Season, set in 1965, begins June 1 and runs through November 30.
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Changing Scene
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Godfrey Marine breaks ground on expanded manufacturing facility
Godfrey Marine, manufacturer of premium family Godfrey pontoon boats and Hurricane deck boats, legendary innovator in versatile deck boat designs, announced it has expanded its manufacturing facility in Elkhart, Indiana. Members of the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce joined in the celebration on May 10th with ceremonial shovels to break ground.
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Events
Queer at Sea: Tales from the 2SLGBTQ+ Community Opens at the Maritime Museum of BC
The Maritime Museum of BC is thrilled to announce that it will be home to an exhibit titled Queer at Sea: Tales from the 2SLGBTQ+ Community from 17 May, 2022 to 5 November, 2022. Queer and trans communities have long been a part of BC's maritime history. This exhibit shares the stories of some of those community members in their own words.
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Education
Quadrant Marine Institute congratulates their Level 4 MST grads!
Help us congratulate our Level 4 MST apprentices on passing their ITA Certificate of Qualification exam. They have demonstrated competency in their craft with adaptability and tenacity during the whirlwind inflicted by the pandemic. We are incredibly proud of this crew and wish everyone success and smooth seas as they continue their careers...
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Product Focus
Y-adapter gives cruisers electrical peace of mind
Serious cruising boaters know that the most interesting ports of call are often served by smaller marinas, which may not offer amenities like 100A service. The Intelligent YQ100Plus adapter from Hubbell Marine delivers electrical shore power peace of mind, whether the trip includes exploring new coastal waters or revisiting favorite destinations around the lake.
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Product Focus
ePropulsion expands its OEM capability with their first electric inboard – the H-100
ePropulsion, a market challenger in marine electric propulsion systems and services, has expanded its original equipment manufacturer (OEM) offering with the launch of a brand-new electric inboard. The H-100 will make its world debut at this year’s Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo, taking place from 21st – 23rd June, 2022 at RAI Amsterdam...
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Just Launched
Sea Ray introduces the brand-new SLX 260 and SLX 260 Outboard
Sea Ray is proud to announce two new models that will redefine the brand’s premium SLX line – the SLX 260 and SLX 260 Outboard. The new vessels offer boaters next-level luxury through elevated design aesthetics, optimized cruising comfort and a seamless command center. Available in both sterndrive and outboard propulsion from Mercury Marine®...
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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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