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Message From The Editor
Running your own race
From his NMMA State of the Recreational Boating Industry address during the Miami International Boat Show earlier in February, NMMA President and CEO Frank Hugelmeyer shared some very interesting and thought provoking data. In fact, it was shared both at the Industry Breakfast session and later the NMMA provided a full video of the 20 minute presentation in their most recent edition of their member newsletter, Currents.
In the video, you hear him say that the boat industry is extremely important to the US economy and that it contributes $1 trillion US to the outdoor recreational economy every year. That industry represents a million jobs in the United States. But he made the point that along with many other sectors, we saw exponential growth during the pandemic and with any boom, we need to expect that it will end and that we will experience a period of normalization.
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
Fish for Free This Year in Ontario
Four times a year, Canadian residents can fish in Ontario for free! This means you do not need to buy a fishing license if you want to fish during these times:
Mother’s Day Weekend (May 11–12, 2024)
Father’s Day Weekend (June 15–16, 2024)
Family Fishing Week (June 29–July 7, 2024)
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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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Changing Scene
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Early Bird Sale launches for boating permits on Parks Canada’s historic canals and waterways
Parks Canada is pleased to announce its pre-season sale on select boating permits for the Trent-Severn Waterway, Rideau Canal and other National Historic Sites. Boaters can now purchase their Seasonal Lockage and Mooring permits and enjoy a discount on their visits to all the historic canals and waterways in Ontario and Quebec.
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Marine Business Opportunity
BOAT MANUFACTURING / REPAIR & STORAGE FACILITY FOR SALE
Featuring a protected harbor on The Great Lakes, this business is located at 125 Port Darlington Road, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3K3 on the North Shore of Lake Ontario. It is 33 nautical miles east of Toronto on 10 acres with 1,000 feet frontage & harbor accessing...
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Events
2024 C.C. Marine Distributors’ Trade Show dates are set for this fall
C.C. Marine Distributors is pleased to announced their 2024 Marine Trade Show to be held at Casino Rama Resort in Rama, Ontario near Orillia. The Show starts Sunday October 27th with a welcome reception and pre-show walk-through followed on Monday October 28th with breakfast, show exhibits, information, buying opportunities, lunch and refreshments.
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Product Focus
Boston Acoustics Ventures into the OEM Marine Audio Space with VOKOL Acoustics Collaboration
VOKOL Acoustics announces the debut of world-renowned Boston Acoustics into the OEM marine audio sector with an exclusive partnership. This strategic collaboration combines Boston Acoustics’ expertise in audio engineering with VOKOL Acoustics’ experience in marine audio systems to develop high performance sound solutions for the marine industry.
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Product Focus
Water heater offers dynamic heat source choices
After a long day on the water, having ample supplies of hot water for multiple showers and meal preparation is a welcome luxury. The 1700 Series Marine Water Heater from Raritan Engineering was created specifically for marine use. With a proven long-life design, it’s available with a 115V AC or 240V AC heating element...
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Holders keep gear from sliding & breaking
Rolling boats cause unsecured gear to slide, falling to the deck or floor. The extensive line of Soft-Mate™ Equipment Holders from Beckson Marine safely secures a wide range of equipment, protecting items from damage. Soft-Mate Equipment Holders are manufactured from a soft, flexible PVC compound, specially formulated for marine use.
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Just Launched
Even more BALIs at BALI
CATANA GROUP launches its 14th BALI CATAMARANS model, the BALI 5.8, for the brand’s 10th anniversary! Always bigger, always more powerful, always more… BALI! This time, the new BALI 5.8 is completing the range from the top down. The 38-foot BALI CATSMART was launched in April 2023 at last year’s International Multihull Show at La Grande Motte, and the R&D teams...
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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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