BIC Winter Issue On Its Way

If you haven't yet had an opportunity to read Boating Industry Canada magazine in its fully digital format the upcoming winter issue is an enticing issue to give it a try. Read our sneak peek into the new issue below and access your free digital version. Next week Georgian College in Midland is offering a safe lifting for marina operators course. You can also get online for some NMEA training. All training details are in this issue as well as much more. Talk to us anytime on Twitter @BoatIndCan. Happy Reading!

Terri Hodgson,
Online Editor
thodgson@kerrwil.com

BIC Winter Issue

BIC FEBRUARY ISSUE SNEAK PEEK

Don't miss the winter issue of Boating Industry Canada magazine, featuring Al Donaldson bidding bon voyage to Boating Ontario after 16 years at the helm and taking some time to reflect on some of the landmarks the association has recognized over his years there. As Janet Bauer steps onboard as the new leader she gives us a glimpse into... Read More

Education

SAFE LIFTING COURSE FOR MARINA OPERATORS AT GEORGIAN COLLEGE FEBRUARY 20 - 21

This two-day theoretical course will run from 9 am to 3:30 pm. The fee is $115 / participant. The course covers legislation and safe operation principles for lifting devices in a marina environment. It satisfies the Ontario Ministry of Labour's definition of "generic competency" in the marina environment. Site-specific practical assessment must be completed by the marina employer or supervisor... Read More

NMEA INTRODUCES ONLINE MARINE ELECTRONICS TRAINING COURSE FOR BOATERS AND TECHNICAL SALES PROFESSIONALS

The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA), known for high quality education for technicians and professionals, has introduced a new marine electronics course designed for the boating public. Read More

Statistics

AMI RELEASES ANNUAL MARINA TRENDS SURVEY REPORT

Coordinated with Marina Dock Age Magazine, the report is based on an online survey that was distributed to marinas throughout the country in the fall of 2015. Read More

Boat Shows

HALIFAX BOAT SHOW DIGITAL GUIDE DOWNLOAD

Show organizers are looking forward to the first show in the Halifax Exhibition Centre. Download your Free Digital Show Guide here… Read More

Outdoor Events

30,000+ WILL DESCEND ON TRADEX FOR BC'S BIGGEST EVENT FOR OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS

Make the great outdoors even greater with BC's largest boating and outdoors show. Taking place March 4-6, 2016 at Tradex in Abbotsford, the BC Boat & Sportsmen's Show and the BC Hunting Show will welcome well over 30,000 outdoor enthusiasts from throughout the region... Read More

Associations

ATTENDANCE WAS UP AT BOATING BC AGM

The association reported a balanced budget and increased membership from across the province. Paul Mendham from Navis Marine Insurance stepped down from the board and Dale Miller from Pacific Yachting Magazine was voted in as a new Director. Bruce White from Grand Yachts was officially acknowledged as the new liaison for the BC Yacht Brokers Association, replacing Lawrence Fronczek of Specialty Yacht Sales... Read More

Conference

SNAME PRESENTING 2016 CHESAPEAKE SAILING YACHT AND CHESAPEAKE POWERBOAT SYMPOSIUMS

The 22nd Chesapeake Sailing Yacht Symposium, sponsored by the Sailing Yacht Research Foundation, will be held March 18-19 at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. The CSYS is the world's longest running technical forum dedicated to advancing the study of the art and science of sailing yacht design technology... Read More

Trade Show

LOOKING BACK AT THE METSTRADE SHOW 2015

While they are busy preparing the 2016 edition of METSTRADE, organizers of the show invite you to look back with them at the successful 2015 show... Read More

Boat Shows

SEATTLE BOAT SHOW REPORTS INCREASED ATTENDANCE

The 69th annual Seattle Boat Show wrapped up on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 with an increase in attendance of 1.4 % over 2015. The nine day event attracted visitors from 37 states, three Canadian provinces, one Canadian territory and from as far away as Australia, Great Britain and China. Read More

Celebrations

3M CANADA CELEBRATES 70 YEARS OF SCOTCH® VINYL ELECTRICAL TAPE

During the next few years, Scotch® vinyl electrical tape set the standard in the electrical industry. Stronger and less prone to rotting and corrosion than the rubber and resin infused cloths that were commonly used at the time, Scotch® No. 33 Vinyl Electrical Tape was an invention the world was waiting for. Read More

Calendar

Check out all of the upcoming events in your Boating Industry

Halifax International Boat Show February 18 - 21, 2016 Exhibition Park	Victoria Boat Show February 19 - 21 Pearkes Recreational Centre Victoria, BC
Ottawa Boat and Sportsmen's Show February 18-21, 2016 EY Centre, Ottawa	... View All Events