Canadian Marine Industry Represents at METS 2014

METS 2014 describes itself as being "the only international B2B exhibition for the marine leisure industry. It's the perfect place to forge profitable relationships and it showcases new product launches by 1,345 exhibitors from over 40 countries. Far more than just an exhibition, METS combines new products, seminars and unrivalled networking opportunities for visitors to connect across countries, technologies and industry sectors." Held in Amsterdam the show can be a valuable event for the global marine industry. As our industry here in Canada has been fighting its way back from the 2008 economic decline, the healthy amount of Canadian exhibitors and guests at this year's METS indicates a strengthening of business and an optimistic future. BIC's Publisher, Greg Nicoll, made the trek and reports that business was booming at METS. Visit www.BoatingIndustry.ca for photos and more information about how you can attend METS in 2015.

Meanwhile at home as winter has hit us early, I hope your winterizing is complete and that you are reading this from a nice, warm spot with a view of the water.
thodgson@kerrwil.com

Waterways

TRENT SEVERN AND RIDEAU CANAL - OUR READERS OFFER INPUT

At Boating Industry Canada we often ask our readers to share their experiences out on Canada's waterways. Recently in our Newsweek e-newsletter we asked for your experiences and suggestions for making the Trent Severn and Rideau Canals vibrant and sustainable moving forward in light of the changes to the system in the recent past. As both boaters and business owners on the Trent Severn and Rideau waterways, many of our readers had valuable feedback on their personal take on how the system has changed and needs to change further. What follows is a sample of what they had to say. ... Read More

Awards

JEFA STEERING WINS DAME 2014 - DESIGN AWARD METS

Bill Dixon, Chairman of the Jury, presented the prestigious DAME Award 2014 at the commencement of METS to the Steering Traveller from Jefa Steering ApS of Denmark. The jury praised the product for the way it offers a genuine solution to chain/wiresteering. ... Read More

86 VOTED BEST MOTOR YACHT OF THE YEAR

The AIM Marine Group Editors' Choice Awards were announced on Friday 31 October, at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. During the evening event, held at the Tranquilo Hotel, the Monte Carlo Yachts 86 won in the Best Motor Yacht (80-89 feet) category. This was the crowning moment of the success of the US debut of this over 26-metre long yacht. ... Read More

Occasions

DEALERS MAKE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF RAYMARINE IN CANADA WITH CMC A SUCCESS

CMC had better than expected attendance at its office to celebrate the company's 20th anniversary representing Raymarine in Canada.The many dealers who took the opportunity to visit the CMC office to meet the CMC staff that work with them every day also had an opportunity to see all the latest products that will be available for 2015. ... Read More

Passings

GORDON OF GORDON MARINE

At age 63, a talented businessman of the former Gordon Marine Ltd., a passionate motorcyclist, reader, snowboarder, hockey player and sailor, Sandy lived his life well and honorably. Sandy leaves behind his beloved wife Sheila, cherished children Meghan (Mike), George (Ana) and best friend Don MacPhail. Survived by dear parents Jean and Ken, siblings and families of Jan (Paul), Don (Penny), Neil (Debbie), Ross (Susie), affectionate brothers-in-laws Joe (Maire) and Brian (Bonnie) Yule. Cremation has taken place. ... Read More

Boat Shows

SNEAK PEAK AT BOATS OF NOTE AT SEATTLE BOAT SHOW

Unique to the show is the wide range of boats and accessories on display. At other shows, you may find yourself in a sea of bass boats and wakeboard boats. Or find only luxury yachts on display. At the Seattle show, the boats on display are representative of the abundance of boating options available in the region. So whether you choose to wakeboard, waterski, pontoon boat, fish, kayak, SUP, cruise or race, under power or sail, on boats small or large, this show's for you. And if you already own the boat of your dreams, there are three acres of the latest gear and technologies and 235 free seminars. ... Read More

NEWS FROM 2014 PORT CREDIT BOAT SHOW

We are looking for feedback on our show, as we realize that attendance was down because of the rain on Saturday. We did however get quality opposed to quantity, but nonetheless, more attendance would have been better!! ... Read More

Expansion

FABRIC SYSTEMS DOUBLES SIZE OF UPPER MIDWEST FACILITY

Ameritex Fabric Systems, a member of the Taylor Made Group and the leading supplier of engineered canvas enclosures, tops and covers for OEM boatbuilders, is expanding its Indiana facility to better serve the large number of pontoon and sport boat manufacturers in the upper Midwest. ... Read More