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Message From The Editor
Marine Tech Recruitment plus, a thought-provoking reader’s letter
What are you doing to support Marine Tech Recruitment? Do you support mandatory PFD wear for all boaters?
In this edition of Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest, we are repeating the most recent four Marine Industry Career Profile stories from 2023. Another five Profiles from 2022 are available online at www.boatingindustry.ca . We love to celebrate the achievements of the clever and interesting people in our industry. If you have a suitable Profile candidate, let us know. We will reach out to them and we will interview them for a story – no-charge of course.
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Andy Adams, Editor
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Feature
Guide your customers to a better boating experience with interesting education
Let your customers know they can enjoy boating activities all year, and go further and do more with their boats next season, by taking interesting and confidence-building boating courses. Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP) offer a range of courses and seminars that cover everything from basic boat safety, handling and navigation up to advanced navigation...
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Boating Ontario is thrilled to officially announce the return of The Level Up! Career Fair
The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development, is once again launching “hands-on” career fairs to attract students from Grades 7 to 12 interested in the skilled trades. This event aims to connect talented individuals with people in various trades to help guide and answer any questions they may have.
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Feature
Marine Industry Career Path: Wendy Ramsey
Boating Industry Canada is kicking off its Marine Industry Career Path series once again. For the first installments this year, we have two subjects to highlight. Introducing Wendy and Brett Ramsey! The Ramsey’s have been working in the marine industry for many years but have both had unique paths in getting to where they are now.
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Marine Industry Career Path: Brett Ramsey
Boating Industry Canada is kicking off its Marine Industry Career Path series once again. For the first installments this year, we have two subjects to highlight. Introducing Wendy and Brett Ramsey! The Ramsey’s have been working in the marine industry for many years but have both had unique paths in getting to where they are now.
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Marine Industry Career Path: Nathanial Stabenow
Introducing the next graduate in our Boating Industry Canada News Week marine career path series, Nathanial Stabenow from the East Coast of Canada. An individual of many hats, Nathanial has had a diverse career in the marine industry taking part in commercial diving, marine navigation, rigging and boat building.
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Marine Industry Career Path: Kevin Stopp
Introducing the next individual in our marine career path series, Kevin Stopp, Design Leader at Dometic. Kevin comes from an impressive engineering background with a strong passion for boating and has advanced through his time with Dometic. Here is Kevin’s impressive hard-working interview.
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Changing Scene
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Vision Marine Technologies sets new Speed Records at the Lake of the Ozarks!
We are thrilled to announce a remarkable achievement by Vision Marine Technologies at the iconic Lake of the Ozarks recently. Amidst an atmosphere of anticipation and excitement, their cutting-edge electric powerboats shattered the existing speed records not once, but twice, solidifying their commitment to pushing...
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Mercury Marine, labor union announce new five-year collective bargaining agreement
Mercury Marine and the negotiating committee of the labor union, IAMAW Lodge 1947, announced on August 26, 2023, a new collective bargaining agreement. The new contract, which will remain in place through September 30, 2028, was voted in favor by the members of the IAMAW Lodge 1947...
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Changing Scene
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IBEX 365 NEWS - Avikus looks to the future
The growth of Avikus, HD Hyundai’s autonomous navigation in-house startup, has been explosive. Propelled by an innovative edge and a commitment to expand the industry by lowering barriers to boating, Avikus is making huge waves in the industry.
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Brunswick Corporation surpasses 10,000 Ripl members cultivating an active digital community for boaters to connect
Brunswick Corporation’s community platform, Ripl, announced on August 31st, that it has surpassed 10,000 members. The community, which launched in late 2020, is designed to create an open forum for new and experienced boaters to connect, consume boating content through Brunswick’s brand influencers and partners...
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Events
VIBS Exhibitors - don't miss the Early Bird Rate!!
Vancouver International Boat Show exhibitors are reminded to please return their Space Application and deposit by September 15th to receive the Early Bird rate and to secure your space renewal! If you were a 2023 show exhibitor then you would have received your space renewal application for the 2024 show in July.
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Education
Quadrant Marine Congratulates PEP Graduates!
With the end of Summer upon us Quadrant Marine Institute is geared up and ready for our next training cycle. We’re pleased to say this year we’ll be running the Marine Service Technician Apprenticeship program in Sidney, Vancouver, and Nanaimo; and not one, but two classes of our Pre-Employment Program in Sidney and Vancouver.
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Research
MRAA launches Service Management Study
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has launched its 2023 Service Management Survey to identify and benchmark industry averages and performance levels to help dealership service teams improve. In today’s changing market, service departments need to operate at their optimal potential.
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Product Focus
Carbon fiber wheel provides luxury look without the price
For all the hours dedicated sportfishermen spend at the helm, the savvy ones know how to do it in comfort and style. The new Schmitt Marine Primus CF delivers all the performance, reliability and looks discerning owners expect from a luxury grade carbon fiber steering wheel, at a smart price point.
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Just Launched
Polaris Marine unveils two concept demonstrator pontoons featuring high-horsepower electric propulsion
Polaris Marine has unveiled two new concept electric pontoons under its Bennington and Godfrey Pontoons brands. North America’s leading manufacturer of pontoon boats previewed these high-horsepower electric propulsion demonstrators at its annual dealer meetings in Syracuse, Indiana.
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People
Graham Toms joins Rekord Marine in Ontario
Steve Barthels of Rekord Marine is pleased to announce that Graham Toms has joined Rekord Marine to establish the business in Ontario, effective immediately. Graham Toms was brought up sailing in the Toronto area where he raced Lasers competitively then moved to larger sailboat racing in his 20‘s.
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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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