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Message From The Editor
Crazy times ahead
Last week the stock markets sank again in the US and Canada on expectations that the Fed would continue raising interest rates. The reason for those expectations was a reading that the rate of inflation rose in January and we continue getting data suggesting that the labour market is very tight.
When companies need people but can’t find the labour they need at the wages they are offering, the logical solution is to offer higher wages. But then your costs rise so you need to increase your selling prices. Rising wages and prices are inflationary and so on.
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
ABYC Announces 2nd Annual International Marine Service Technician Week
April 24-29, 2023 is dedicated to the recognition and celebration of marine service technicians. To bring awareness and recognition to the hard-working marine service professionals who keep boats safe, reliable, and enjoyable, the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced a save the date for “International Marine Service Technician Week,”...
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Changing Scene
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Ontario Place Boaters Left Scrambling
For the former tenants of Ontario Place’ 240 slips, this will be a stressful summer searching for accommodation for their craft after receiving news that the marina will not be open this summer. According to CTV, boat owners were informed last Tuesday that their slips would not be available for 2023 during what Ontario Place refers to in this brief statement...
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Leisure Days RV Group acquires Pirate Cove Marina
On February 22, 2023, Canada’s largest RV dealership group announced the acquisition of the Pirate Cove Marina Inc. Including the RV dealerships, the group now operates 32 RV stores, 3 Trailer Pro’s Canada, 3 RV campgrounds and 1 boat dealership. “In 1994 Pirate Cove Marina was started by my family and in 2019 I purchased the business myself”...
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Events
Strong attendance greeted the return of the Vancouver International Boat Show
After a three-year pause, attendance for the 60th edition of the Vancouver International Boat Show was strong – with almost 28,000 visitors to the BC Place and Granville Island locations over the five-day event. The Vancouver Boat Show took place Feb 1-5, during which a total attendance of 27,895 was recorded – slightly more than 27,650 recorded in 2020...
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2023 Calgary Boat and Outdoors Show Attracts Thousands
The Calgary Boat and Outdoors Show returned after a 3-year hiatus last weekend as over 12,700 outdoor enthusiasts from across the province gathered to the BMO Centre to express their excitement for the show’s return. Sales were strong at this event, due to its impressive retail component.
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Education
ABYC offers Online Learning Bundles
ABYC Online Learning is rolling out a new way of registering for courses that can save you up to 20%. By bundling similar courses together, you can get more of what you need and save. Bundles are a great way to set up training packages for on-boarding new employees or shifting seasoned technicians into new roles.
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NMEA March 2023 Marine Electronics Installer Trainings
NMEA is excited to offer the following marine electronics installer training certification classes in the month of March. There will be a mixed offering of virtual and in person classes. Students are encouraged to sign up early as classes may sell out.
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Education
ABYC Online Interactive Courses
*ABYC instructor leads LIVE online sessions with Q&A
*Recordings of each session available the next day
*Online proctored certification exam
Gasoline Engines Certification
March 7 - March 16 (3 days/week for 3 weeks, 3:00pm-4:30pm ET each day)
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Product Focus
ABYC compliant Lithium Power Systems made possible with new products from Battle Born Batteries
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. (“Dragonfly Energy” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: DFLI), maker of Battle Born Batteries and an industry leader in energy storage, brings a new level of reliability, safety and innovation to the marine industry with the announcement of its new Dragonfly IntelLigence™ product line...
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Product Focus
Baitwell drain won't clog or restrict water flow
It's one thing to reach in and unclog a baitwell drain screen and quite another to discover something is stuck deep within a thru-hull hose. The Baitwell Gravity Drain Assembly model G-2 from Beckson Marine prevents both scenarios. Uniquely designed, it protects against clogging without restricting water flow.
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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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