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Message From The Editor
Difficult decisions
With the passing of Labour Day, high season summer 2021 has come to an end. For the moment luckily, the good weather seems to be holding and the many families who have recently invested in summer properties, boats and other purchases so they can vacation at home, are still enjoying their new lifestyles.
So much so, that boat builders and dealers continue to be sold-out. We are hearing reports that some larger boat buyers are now bracing themselves for 2023 delivery, some engines and replacement parts are in short supply and the normal functioning of the market continues to be disrupted. Supply chain problems persist, logistics issues slow down the process and one of the biggest challenges is labour.
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
Brunswick Corporation’s Advanced Systems Group acquires RELiON Battery, LLC and announces plans for Electrification Technology Center
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) continues to execute on its Next Wave strategy, announcing on September 1 that it has acquired RELiON Battery, LLC, a global provider of lithium batteries and related products to multiple industry sectors. Additionally, the Company is announcing plans for a new Electrification Technology Center to be located in Michigan.
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Feature
New Career in boating
My son, a professional animator and a gouache enthusiast found this YouTube video about painting a picture of a boat and we thought you might enjoy, and perhaps even benefit, from this tutorial.
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Changing Scene
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Douglas wins inaugural J105 Ontario Women’s Championships
On Saturday August 21 the strength of women’s sailing was on full display in the inaugural J105 Ontario Women’s Championships at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club on Lake Ontario, Canada. The event was created by J105 Fleet4’s Doug Bullock and female J105 skipper Kathy Pask to lower the barriers to women racing in the fleet.
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Changing Scene
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Boating Ontario Golf Tournament another success
The 2021 Boating Ontario Golf Tournament was again, a huge success. This year it was held at Bonaire Golf Club in Coldwater, Ontario on Tuesday August 31st. “We were overwhelmed with the eager response of members who wanted to join us for a day of networking and fun,” said Rick Layzell.
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Changing Scene
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The Maritime Museum of BC Opens at 744 Douglas St.
The Maritime Museum of BC is excited to announce that it has opened its new location at 744 Douglas St. to the public on September 3rd. The new space will feature a model display that will include returning favourites from our exhibits at our previous location, as well as...
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Staffing changes at Nautisme Québec
Marc-André Loyer, President Alliance de l’industrie nautique du Québec - Nautisme Québec has announced the departure of Mr. Sylvain Deschenes, general Manager of l’Alliance de l’industrie nautique du Québec – Nautisme Québec. Since 2019, Mr Deschenes held various positions.
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Events
The NMMA and Informa Markets have announced the merger of the Progressive® Insurance Tampa Boat Show with the St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show
The Tampa Boat Show, owned by the NMMA and managed by Informa Markets, was scheduled to take place September 10-12, 2021, and will now be held in conjunction with the 2022 St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show, January 20-23, 2022, at St. Petersburg’s Duke Energy Center for the Arts--Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin.
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Education
AMI’s Virtual Intermediate Marina Management Course
Virtual Intermediate Marina Management Course - Wednesdays & Thursdays | September 29- October 2, 2021. The journey to become a Certified Marina Manager (CMM)/Certified Marina Operator (CMO) begins with the Intermediate Marina Management (IMM) course!
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Product Focus
Protection against Lightning Strikes
For several years now, the damages caused by lightning strikes on yachts have been increasing. Reported incidents, up to and including total losses, have tripled and experts expect the numbers to continue to rise. ELNA GmbH, based near Hamburg, now offers a special lightning protection system...
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Product Focus
Spectra Watermakers Announces Remote Manual Controlled Watermakers
Spectra Watermakers, specialists in energy-efficient desalination systems designed for open ocean vessels, offshore oil platforms, military, disaster relief, emergency preparedness and distributed infrastructure, and part of the Katadyn Group, has announced the launch of a new line of controllers for their compact and ultra-efficient...
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People
Hella appoints Gary Stidham as USA Sales Manager
Hella marine has appointed Gary Stidham as its new USA sales manager. Jeff Haas, head of sales for Hella USA, made the announcement from its US headquarters near Atlanta, Georgia. A marine industry veteran, Stidham has over 30 years of proven sales, leadership and management experience.
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Calendar
Many Events have been canceled or postponed due to COVID-19.
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