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Message From The Editor
 Boating Ontario Regional Meetings Update Everyone
Everyone who chooses to come at least…and many Boating Ontario Members did come to their nearest Regional Meeting. This year nine sessions were held in areas spread around the province to make it as easy as possible to attend without a long drive or high cost. I attended the ninth and final session for this year in Orillia on March 27th. Fifty-nine people had registered and most were present for a fast-paced and highly informative four-hour session.
In that comparatively brief period of time, Boating Ontario’s CEO Rick Layzell covered a wide range of topics, took questions, introduced several other presenters and (including the lunch break) concluded the meeting right on time. He opened with a general session talking about the current business environment, the coming wave of home mortgage renewals, new non-current boats in inventory, consumer confidence and of course, the tariffs we will be hit with in the second phase of counter tariffs. (READ MORE) |
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Andy Adams, Editor
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Feature
Advancing Composite Expertise in the Marine Industry
 In the ever-evolving world of marine design and repair, composite materials have become a game-changer. Their strength, lightweight nature, and resistance to corrosion make them ideal for boatbuilding, repair, and maintenance. However, working with composites requires a specialized skill set that goes beyond traditional materials like wood and metal. Read More |
Kingston’s Island Queen Celebrates 50 Years On Water
 The iconic silhouette of Island Queen III is a familiar site for residents of Kingston, ON and The 1000 Islands, and for good reason. This year marks the vessel’s 50th anniversary. The Island Queen III is a triple-decker Mississippi Paddlewheeler, built from aluminum and adorned with oak and antique tin in the interior. It was constructed in 1974 in Summerstown, Ontario and began cruising the following year... Read More |
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To make room for the scheduled construction around Annapolis City Dock, the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show will be moving further into Ego Alley during the event’s run from April 25th to 27th. “We’re very excited about the move into Ego Alley,” says Annapolis Boat Shows President Mary Ewenson... Read More
Dinnteco America, an established leader in lightning protection technology, has announced its latest solution for the marine, military, energy and transportation industries – the Electromagnetic Charge Compensation Device (DDCE). The DDCE is designed to prevent direct lightning strikes by gathering positive charges... Read More
After the success of last year’s anniversary edition of the Exclusive Lagoon Days, the brand wanted to renew the experience, launching another highly successful edition. International press, Lagoon dealers, charter companies, and over 500 clients from around the world came to discover or rediscover 10 of Lagoon’s most iconic models. The star of the event was the Lagoon 38, unveiled in a world premiere! Read More
