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Message From The Editor
Admirable environmental progress
If my friends are any example of a group who cares deeply about the marine environment, (and they certainly are) it seems to me that we should be more vocal about our progress in the boat business and our stewardship of the environment.
In their latest Member Newsletter, NMMA Canada laid out an impressive agenda of activities including organizing a new Day on the Hill lobby session in Ottawa. Executive Director Marie-France MacKinnon shared their agenda of issues that we will be bringing to the Government. In that, she writes that our industry is committed to reducing Green House Gas emissions and that since 2000, we have reduced engine emissions by 75% to 95% and improved fuel efficiency by 40%.
Do our customers realize that?
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
Freedom Marine named 2024 Employer of Choice Award Winner by Boating Industry Canada
Freedom Marine International Yacht Sales has been named a 2024 Employer of Choice Award winner by Boating Industry Canada, the leading industry trade journal in the Canadian boating circle. With the opinions of actual team members collected from the evaluation process, the award reflects Freedom Marine’s long-time dedication to employee satisfaction.
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Feature
Vote for Dorothy, BC’s Iconic Sailing Yacht, in the Classic Boat Awards 2024
You are invited to support an historic, recently restored and refitted BC sailboat, Dorothy, by voting for her in a contest, the Classic Boat Awards 2024, run by the UK’s prestigious Classic Boat Magazine. The Maritime Museum of BC (MMBC), owner of this sleek, wooden vessel built in 1897, believes she’s the oldest sailboat in Canada.
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Feature
"Don't Throw Away Paper Navigation Charts Just Yet"
Boaters should take heed that various experts keep advising that while global navigation systems are commonplace — “paper charts are still and always will be relevant.” Plus many agree that to help in avoiding on-water incidents, a balance between new and ‘old’ i.e. traditional systems, and including physical observations, can be key even in this digital age.
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Events
2024 ACBS-Toronto Vintage Boat Show Cancelled
The Antique & Classic Boat Society – Toronto has announced the cancellation of their traditional Antique Boat Show held in Gravenhurst every July. Mike Gridley, Show Chair announced to ACBS-Toronto members that due to circumstances beyond our control, the Board of Directors have decided to cancel the ACBS-Toronto Vintage Boat Show for 2024.
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Research
Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of January 2024
The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of January 2024.
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Product Focus
Furuno's New FCV600/FCV800 TruEcho CHIRP™ & CW Fish Finders offer the best of both worlds
Furuno is proud to introduce two new stand-alone Fish Finders that include all-new features that fishermen will love, built on the foundation of award-winning Furuno features that fishermen rely on. The 5.7” FCV600 and NMEA “2023 Best New Product” award-winning 8.4” FCV800 can drive either a CHIRP or dual-frequency CW...
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Keep rain out, let sunshine & fresh air in
Opening port lights are great for filling a cabin with sunshine and fresh air. But above all else, they need to keep water outside. Few do this better than Newport self-draining ports from Beckson Marine. Equally ideal for DIY and OEM use, they’re designed for ease of installation and built for harsh marine environments.
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Just Launched
Highfield Boats collaborates with BRP to launch the new Velox 420 Aluminum-Hull RIB with Rotax Jet Propulsion
Highfield Boats, the leading supplier of rigid inflatable boats (RIBS) in America, announced the launch of its all-new recreational jet boat series, Velox, during a well-attended press conference at the 2024 Miami International Boat Show. Designed and engineered in collaboration with BRP, Highfield Velox RIBs feature Highfield’s signature aluminum hull and heavy-duty tubes...
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People
Indmar Marine Engines announces leadership changes
Indmar Marine Engines announced Tim Maher, who previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Indmar, as the company’s President. As President, Maher will oversee the worldwide operations of the company and will report directly to Mark McKinney, the President of Liberty Technologies, a Correct Craft subsidiary that oversees Indmar Marine Engines, Pleasurecraft Engine Group...
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TACO Marine Marketing Lead Zoe Rawitz receives Marine Marketers of America Rising Star Award
TACO Marine® Marketing Lead Zoe Rawitz received the 2024 Marine Marketers of America (MMA) Industry Rising Star Award. The award was presented during MMA’s annual Neptune Awards reception at the 2024 Discover Boating™ Miami International Boat Show® last week. Zoe joined the marine industry with TACO in 2018 as the Marketing Assistant and was quickly promoted to Marketing Lead in 2020.
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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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