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Message From The Editor
The price of being in a “people” business
One way or another, I see boating as a “people" business. For many boaters, it’s the boat that brings them together with their friends and family; the boat is the centre of the experience, the reason to get together. On the other hand, for some boaters, especially anglers and solo sailors, the boat gets them away from the mad whirl of humanity and into the peace and tranquility of being on the water and away from it all.
To serve all those different people, our customers, we need people. I’ve seen automated boat storage systems and there are many new apps being developed to automate delivering some services to boaters but at the end of the chain, a person is still needed…maybe several people. We continue to struggle to attract the young people we need to staff our yacht clubs, marinas and service facilities, particularly during high season. So, it was concerning to learn that according to Statistics Canada, the country added 90,000 jobs in April, far more than the roughly 20,000 that economists were expecting. The “people” competition heats up!
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
Embark Safely: Canadian Safe Boating Council Launches Annual Safe Boating Awareness Week Canada-wide: From May 18th to May 24th, 2024
As summer approaches, the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) sets sail with its annual Safe Boating Awareness Week, advocating for safe and responsible boating practices across Canada. Canada’s love affair with boating is stronger than ever, with over 16 million Canadians taking to the waterways for recreational enjoyment. The pandemic turbocharged this passion, with a surge in new boaters...
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Feature
Let us help you promote your public boating events or activities
From a family boating celebration at your lake or marina, to a major Destination Rendezvous, Canadian Boating is pleased to help you promote your publicly open events to boaters – and there is no charge! All we ask is that you send us information about your event or activity and at least one nice photograph to appear in the story.
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Written in partnership with Airmar Technology Corporation
Reviving Older Vessels with Modern Technology
Not everyone is in the market for a new boat. Take for example, the savvy customer searching for a quality brokerage vessel and refitting it to modern electronics standards. Almost all electronics overhauls include new multifunction displays, designed to display all networked vessel data including the ability to monitor third-party systems, control stereos, and operate digital switching.
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Changing Scene
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BoatUS: 5 Reasons to Thank Your Local ABYC Marine Tech
Here’s to getting boat work done right – and keeping you safe on the water! If there is one thing boaters all agree on, it’s the need for quality marine service and repair work. At the heart of any good boat maintenance program is a qualified marine technician with the necessary training, knowledge and skills to tackle the job.
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Boston Whaler 210 Vantage wins Boating Industry 2024 Top Product Award
Legendary boat manufacturer Boston Whaler has been awarded with a 2024 Boating Industry Magazine Top Product Award for the 210 Vantage. The award honors the newest and most innovative products across the recreational boating industry for 2024. “We are thrilled for the 210 Vantage to receive recognition from Boating Industry Magazine,”...
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Events
2025 AMI Conference & Expo
Host Hotel Now Accepting Reservations. Book your room by January 3, 2025 to receive $295 Conference & Expo discounted rates! If booking more than 5 rooms at a time, call 888-554-2131 and reference group code IMBC25. Save the date! Join us on January 28 – 30, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, FL for the AMI Conference & Expo...
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Festivals: The Tugs are Coming to Midland
The 2024 Georgian Bay Tugboat Festival will be held at the Midland Town Harbour 10am-5pm August 17, 2024 with free admission to the all events. This family friendly day will have lots of fun activities, including a tug race, tug demonstrations, and a tug push contest. Hundreds of visitors will join us for live music, buskers, face painting, and vendors!
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Education
The Quadrant Marine Institute announces that Marine Service Excellence Month is well underway!
The month of May is Marine Service Excellency Month! All through this month the Quadrant Marine Institute will be celebrating the work of our employer partners, training programs, and community of Marine Service Technicians. To kick us off we want to start by highlighting two organizations other than Quadrant delivering our MST program...
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Product Focus
Massivit to launch affordable large-format 3D printer at drupa 2024 International Printing show in Germany
Massivit 3D Printing Technologies, a leading provider of industrial 3D printing systems, has announced the launch of the new Massivit 3000 large-format 3D printer. The printer will be unveiled at the prestigious drupa tradeshow – the largest international printing industry exhibition that will take place in Dusseldorf, Germany on May 28th to June 7th, 2024.
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People
New Executive Director takes helm at America’s Boating Club
America’s Boating Club, America’s largest and oldest volunteer recreational boating safety noprofit, has announced that it welcomed aboard Maureen Healey as its new Executive Director, effective April 2024. An accomplished political strategist and coalition builder, Healey brings her skills and expertise in advocacy and outreach to the safe boating organization.
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Paul Beelien joins Kerrwil Media Inc., on Canadian Boating magazine, PORTS Cruising Guides and Kerrwil’s digital media properties
Jill Snider, Vice President and Publisher of Kerrwil Media Inc., and Canadian Boating magazine is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Beelien as Sales and Marketing Executive, effective May 6, 2024. Paul Beelien joins the Kerrwil Media organization after a lengthy and successful career in publishing and media with Newcom Media.
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Calendar
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