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Message From The Editor
Big demographic wave floats our boats – but beware!
First, there may still be time this morning for you to register for the NMMA Canada Virtual State of the Industry session that starts at 11:00 am Eastern on February 8th.
Again this year, I am honored to be a host of this excellent (and free) session. There will be a lot of valuable information that you can use to plan your season for 2022.
Sara Anghel opens with the NMMA State of the Industry information that updates everyone on what is happening nationally and what the industry is doing to support your business. The NMMA does a wide range of things that are very valuable. For an overall view of the association, JF Rioux, NMMA’s chairman will take us through the NMMA Annual General Meeting and then he will introduce Wells Fargo’s Keynote session, featuring noted researcher Nick Bennenbroek with a wealth of valuable business data.
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice Awards announced
CCEOC and Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest are pleased to announce the 2022 Employer of Choice Award winners. The Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice (BICEOC) Award is the industry's only made-in-Canada recognition for the country's recreational marine industry.
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Feature
Still time to register! 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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Yamaha Motor Canada Announces 2022 Elite Dealers
Yamaha Motor Canada is proud to introduce its inaugural group of Yamaha Elite Dealers! After more than 20 years of awarding top dealers with Five Star status, Yamaha went back to the drawing board to revamp its dealer excellence program to ensure the best-of-the-best Yamaha dealers were truly offering today’s customers the best-of-the-best experience.
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Changing Scene
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Voltari is Set to Redefine Performance for the EV Boat Market
January 24th, Voltari (voltarielectric.com) announced the 2022 spring debut of the Voltari Lightning, a 26-foot fully-electric center console with unrivaled strength, performance and boating pedigree. Built to redefine the EV boating experience, the Voltari Lightning features a top speed of 70 mph, a cruising speed of 35 mph, a deep vee 24-degree deadrise...
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New Axopar 22 accomplishes a hat-trick by winning triple-awards
The Axopar 22 range accomplished a rare hat-trick in the boating industry in the last week of January by consecutively winning all the three renowned European independent boating awards, finalizing its hat-trick winning the 2022 Motor Boat Awards. The Axopar 22 has won the following three major awards...
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Events
Halifax International Boat Show Postponed
Boating Atlantic and Master Promotions Ltd. are announcing the postponement of the Halifax International Boat Show, which was scheduled for March 3-6, 2022. The next edition of the Halifax International Boat Show will now take place in February 2023.
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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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Education
Collaborate with Smart Fabrics leaders - expand your network at Smart Fabrics Summit
Now is the time to register for the Smart Fabrics Summit taking place Mar. 28–29, 2022 at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. Take advantage of the rare opportunity to share ideas and learn valuable information from leaders in the smart fabrics industry.
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In Case You Missed It
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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People
Your Boat Club appoints Monica Schaeberle CFO
Your Boat Club (YBC) announces that the company has named Monica Schaeberle Chief Financial Officer. As a result of the company’s recent partnership with Groupe Beneteau, an industry-leading international boat manufacturer, Schaeberle will focus on company performance, growth analysis and strategy...
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Eight bells John McLaughlin
McLaughlin, John Felix - June 1, 1941- February 3, 2022. It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of John McLaughlin at home on Mississippi Lake with family by his side. Due to his strong will and fighting spirit, we were blessed to have more time with him than his diagnosis would have predicted.
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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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