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Message From The Editor
Environment versus commerce
This past week was a black one for Canada as record numbers of wildfires from coast to coast, blanketed large parts of North America in smoke and fumes. Video of dark orange skies over New York city were carried on news outlets world-wide.
The boat business is a major gateway to the pristine world of lakes and countryside that city dwellers dream of visiting but this year, the tension between the environment and the demands of commerce seem to be in really sharp focus.
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
Lakefront Promenade Marina Completes 2-Year Infrastructure Project with Kropf Industrial
Lakefront Promenade Marina is located on Lake Ontario in a large, protected harbour on Mississauga’s waterfront. They have recently completed a two-year infrastructure project leaving seasonal and transient boaters with a beautiful modern 175-slip facility. The City of Mississauga completed a condition assessment on the marina in 2017. The previous docks and infrastructure were approximately 25 years old.
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Feature
BICEOC Employer of Choice Award Program
“The attraction and retention of talent is key for the future and the success of Princecraft. The employer of choice award is a great tool for Princecraft to keep developing our relations with our employees.” Rodier Grondin – President, Princecraft. The recreational marine industry in Canada is vibrant, vast and innovative. It is a tremendous economic driver in the communities where boating is enjoyed.
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Changing Scene
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BRP reports First Quarter Revenues up 34%
June 1, 2023, BRP Inc., reported its financial results for the three-month period ended April 30, 2023. “Fiscal 2024 is off to a good start for BRP. We delivered a solid first-quarter performance with record revenue for that period and a 43% increase in Normalized EPS.
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Events
ACBS – Toronto 42nd Annual Vintage Boat Show, July 8, 2023 in Gravenhurst
This year’s show is a judged event that guarantees that the best of the best will be on display. • Showcase of Classic Glass boats that will be judged for the first time at any show in North America.
• We anticipate 120+ vintage boats on land and in water.
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Boating BC Conference 2023 - Save the Date
Be sure to save the date for Boating BC’s 2023 conference set for November 21-22 at the brand-new Delta Hotels by Marriott (6005 Highway 17A, Delta, British Columbia, Canada, V4K 5B8). The event will have world class speakers, great discussions and amazing entertainment at the Cascades Casino.
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Events
National Marine Propeller Association invites boat industry propulsion companies to Annual Marine Propulsion Expo in Fort Lauderdale, December 7 – 10, 2023
The National Marine Propeller Association (NMPA) will host its Annual Marine Propulsion Expo, formerly named the Annual Convention, from December 7 – 10, 2023 at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. NMPA Associate Member and non-member companies are invited to exhibit their boat propeller and propulsion...
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Education
IBEX Show Education Conference Information
From the Pre-Conference Sessions and Seminar Series to Speakers and Tech Talk Workshops, the educational offerings at IBEX are second to none. Now is the time to review their education schedule and start planning your time at IBEX, October 3 to 5, 2023 in Tampa, Fla.
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AMI’s Basic Marina Management Course is Virtual - August 2-23, 2023
AMI’s virtual Basic Marina Management Course meets 2x per week (via Zoom) from 1pm - 4pm EST on Wednesdays and Thursdays for 4 weeks. This course is designed for individuals looking to get into marina management or managers and owners with early or limited experience in running a marina.
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Research
Canadian national pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of May 2023
The following charts gives the Canadian pleasure craft licensing statistics for the month of May 2023.
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People
BRP announces leadership change in its marine group
BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO; NASDAQ:DOOO) is proud to announce that long-standing BRP executive Bernard Guy is appointed to the position of President, Marine Group, effective today. Mr. Guy also keeps his current leadership responsibilities for global product strategy for both the Powersports and Marine groups.
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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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