Boating Industry Canada Now in Digital

At Boating Industry Canada magazine we have taken some time out to research the best way to offer our readers Canada's boating industry news in digital format. Our latest issue of BIC is now available as a fully interactive digital book, allowing you to stay current with marine issues on your mobile device of choice...iPad or other tablet, laptop, smartphone...you can read BIC on the go anytime, anywhere. Check it out and please send us your feedback!

Terri Hodgson,
Online Editor
thodgson@kerrwil.com

BIC Digital Issue

NOT ENOUGH COPIES AT WORK OF YOUR BIC MAGAZINE?

Boating Industry Canada magazine is proud to introduce our new, interactive digital magazine! Did you leave your copy on the dock when you headed out for a cruise? Need to reference an article from the recent issue but someone else has your copy of BIC? Travelling in the air and wanting to read BIC on your flight? Our fully interactive digital versions of BIC magazine will now be available every issue, 6 times a year, just by clicking a link... ... Read More

NMEA

NMEA'S 2015 CONFERENCE AND EXPO TO FEATURE NEW TRAINING, NEW SCHEDULE

The 2015 NMEA International Marine Electronics Conference & Expo will feature a new slate of training and education opportunities, along with a move to a Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday schedule. The event, North America's largest for the marine electronics industry, is set for September 29 through October 1, at the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel in Baltimore. ... Read More

Financial

GE TO CREATE SIMPLER COMPANY

GE has announced that it will create a simpler, more valuable company by reducing the size of its financial businesses through the sale of most GE Capital assets and by focusing on continued investment and growth in its world-class industrial businesses. GE and its Board of Directors have determined that market conditions are favourable to pursue disposition of most GE Capital assets over the next 24 months except the ... Read More

Careers

TRUE NORTH YACHTS BROKER OPPORTUNITY

If you're looking to join a dynamic team of boating professionals in the Western GTA, we might have the opportunity you've been looking for! Broker Wanted for our Oakville Office. We need an experienced Yacht Broker for our Bronte Outer Harbour location. ... Read More

Safety

MUSTANG SURVIVAL STATEMENT ON RECENT LEWIS SMITH LAKE INCIDENT

On Sunday, March 29, 2015, pro angler John Cox and his marshall, Bryan New, were thrown from their boat during an FLW bass fishing tournament on Lewis Smith Lake, Alabama. We are thankful both men sustained only minor injuries in this serious incident. Media reports indicated Cox's Mustang Survival Inflatable Personal Flotation Device (PFD) malfunctioned, however we have confirmed these reports were incorrect. ... Read More

Associations

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! THE 2015 BOATING BC CONFERENCE IS CONFIRMED

The 2015 Boating BC Conference will be held on Tuesday, November 24th and Wednesday, November 25th at a new location - the Pacific Gateway Hotel in Richmond, BC. Watch for early bird registration, opening soon! ... Read More

Product Focus

SMARTPLUG OFFERED ON MARLOW-HUNTER BOATS

As the ground-breaking shore power system continues to become accepted worldwide, SmartPlug Systems welcomes another OEM relationship. Marlow-Hunter will now offer SmartPlug products across its fleet of innovative and rugged sailboats. ... Read More

SOLAR LIGHT ADDS NIGHTLIGHT AMBIENCE

It's great to add lighting without drilling holes, running wires or worrying about draining batteries. The RailLight from Davis Instruments provides up to eight hours of illumination on a full charge, brightening boats, homes, decks or areas around pools and fountains. Fully marinized, it automatically turns on at night and off during the day. ... Read More

People

CRUISERS YACHTS WELCOMES ÉPIK NAUTIK TO DEALER NETWORK

KCS International, Inc., owner of Cruisers Yachts, announces a new long-term sales and service agreement with Épik Nautik, a dealer based in St-Paul-de-l'lle-aux-noix outside of Montreal. The area has one of the largest concentrations of pleasure boats in Quebec. ... Read More

ABC

YBAA & CPYB ARE CO-HOSTS FOR 2015 ABC

For the third year in a row, YBAA and CPYB are Co-Hosts for the American Boating Congress, May 11-13, 2015 in Washington DC. As Co-Hosts, we are actively involved with the planning and implementation of this extremely important legislative event and we are committed to encouraging YBAA and CPYB members to participate. ... Read More