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Editor's Message
Managing uncertainty
Canada always seems to come out alright – we don’t often boom, but we rarely seem to bust. For the past two years, the boat business has been on fire in the US but supply constraints here seem to have moderated our business results. I think the industry has done pretty well but I suspect we could have sold a lot more. Now I’m hearing from some people that we are heading into a new period of uncertainty.
Inflation, recession, rising interest rates and falling real estate prices are just a few of the headwinds the general economy is facing. On top of those factors, we are getting hit with the new luxury tax on boats.
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
Marine Industry Career Path: Greg Smith
The third graduate in our Canadian marine education series is an Ontario resident, Greg Smith. After graduating from Georgian College, Greg has come full circle and now instructs part-time for the same marine program he graduated from. In this interview, Greg speaks to his incredible experience at Georgian College...
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Feature
It’s official – Campion Marine shuts down on August 31
Canada’s largest fibreglass boat builder closes the door on its Kelowna plant while owners explore contract manufacturing options for future operations. Kelowna, British Columbia-based Campion Marine has issued a letter to dealers confirming the company will wind down all boat production at its central British Columbia manufacturing facility...
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Changing Scene
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Zero plastics in packaging: a catalyst for design and process improvement
The DAME Awards are part of the METSTRADE show and they are intended to promote excellent design practice, even in how equipment is protected and presented. An incremental step is usually made at the individual item level, but METSTRADE exhibitor Navico is well down the path of transforming the packaging on every B&G, Lowrance and Simrad® product...
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Events
The Bateaux à flot de Montréal and Québec City are back in force in September 2022!
The Nautisme Québec team is pleased to announce that the docks are full of boats, both at the Old Port of Montreal and at the Port of Quebec! Never seen before to attract boating enthusiasts! In Montreal, nearly 100 boats on the water can be visited with 30 boats over 30 feet, 16 boats over 40 feet, including 5 over 50 feet, and even one over 60 feet!
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Education
ABBRA’s Annual MSM will be held virtually in November 2022.
The American Boat Builders and Repairers Association’s (ABBRA) annual Marine Service Managers Course will be held virtually in November 2022. ABBRA offers the only extensive leadership training for boatyard operators that provides an industry-recognized credential (Certified Marine Service Manager) for qualified applicants.
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Education
AMI’S Marina & Boatyard Study Tour - Oct. 24-25, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
AMI's Marina and Boatyard Study Tour is a mobile training course that takes participants on exclusive tours of marinas to provide an in-depth look at the operations of different types of facilities. At the end of each day, attendees participate in a facilitated roundtable discussion and SWOT (strength, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis of each marina.
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Education
Improve your fabrication skills - register now for MFA's Southeast Marine Workshop
Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) invites you to attend the upcoming Southeast Marine Workshop happening Sept. 16–17 at Canvas Designers in Riviera Beach, FL. This workshop offers exclusive educational opportunities as well as hands-on training in a shop setting. View the full schedule below and register today.
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Education
IBEX 2022 Seminar Series discounted pricing ends Aug 25
Tuesday - Thursday, September 27 - 29, Seminar Hall - The Seminar Series offers fundamental skills to cutting-edge advanced training for the boatbuilding, design, and repair industry. Brought to you by IBEX and working alongside the show’s education partners...
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Product Focus
SailTimer Testing a New Ordering Method for 2023
Long-time customers of the SailTimer Wind Instrument, the Halifax-based manufacturer, will know that the company is often sold out of new inventory in the spring. For 2023, the company is going to do an experiment, which gives customers a reduced price and helps to ensure sufficient inventory.
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C-1004 SOS Distress Signal Light enhances boating safety
Sirius Signal has announced that its latest next-generation electronic visual distress signaling device (eVDSD) — the C-1004 SOS eVDSD — is available to boaters around the world. Featuring infrared and white light, the SOS distress light is a legal replacement for pyrotechnic flares.
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Product Focus
Talos Lightning Detector - All Sovereign Boat Club Boats have them for safety
Through our relationship with BoatTest.com, we bring you this product story about the Talos lightning detector. It’s been an active summer in Florida for lightning strikes. That's why the Sovereign Boat Club, a sister company to BoatTEST, has recently installed the Talos system on its boats.
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Product Focus
Atlantes Freedom toilet provides residential comfort
Many boat toilets have dimensions similar to a five-gallon bucket—and are nearly as uncomfortable. The Atlantes Freedom™ from Raritan Engineering offers residential-style comfort in both full household and elongated bowls, and the option for the familiarity of a traditional stainless steel flush handle.
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Calendar
After two years of COVID-19 disruption, in-person events are finally returning.
Check the Calendar for the latest Event Listings and their websites for details.
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