Marine electrical technical training keeps the industry powered up

In this week's issue we bring you Jay Leno's experience with Mercury's power, opportunities for marine electrical certification, online downloads for NMEA Standards, a game changing fishing app and a heads up on the recreational boating Day on the Hill, coming this spring. If you have something of interest you would like to share with the rest of the Canadian boating industry please send it to us for consideration. Talk to us anytime on Twitter @BoatIndCan.

Terri Hodgson, Online Editor
thodgson@kerrwil.com

Training

EARN 3 ELECTRICAL MARINE CERTIFICATIONS IN 4 DAYS

NMEA is pleased to announce a joint training venture with The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC). This four-day training event will focus two of the days on ABYC marine electrical standards and training, and two days on NMEA marine electronics standards and training... Read More

Associations

RECREATIONAL BOATING DAY ON THE HILL RETURNS MAY 2016

In October 2015, Canadians elected a new government, which brings new Members of Parliament and a whole new set of Cabinet Ministers. On May 4th, Boating BC will participate as part of a group of industry leaders in the Recreational Boating Day on Parliament Hill to advocate on behalf of BC's recreational boating industry... Read More

Relocating

MD MARINE INSURANCE IS ON THE MOVE

The growth of MD Marine Insurance is good news for their clients as it means they are able to maintain the highest level of customer service and will continue to meet clients' needs effectively … Read More

Standards

NMEA STANDARDS NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH RULEFINDER ONLINE LIBRARY

Effective immediately, NMEA standards can be purchased from either the NMEA or Rulefinder websites. NMEA member and non-member pricing are the same regardless of which site the standards are purchased from… Read More

Product Focus

GOFREE HOOKED APP MERGES GPS DATA WITH FISH CATCH DETAILS

The GoFree HOOKED app is a mobile tracking solution for anglers, with the capability to record and share every fishing trip - whether from a boat or the shore. GoFree HOOKED automatically saves the time, location and navigation track of each outing… Read More

Awards

MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE TO HONOUR VOLVO PENTA'S MARCIA KULL WITH STEP AHEAD AWARD

The Manufacturing Institute has announced that Marcia Kull, vice president of marine sales for Volvo Penta of the Americas, has been named one of the top women in U.S. manufacturing for 2016…. Read More

Power

JAY LENO TAKES A RIDE IN A MERCURY RACING POWERED DODGE CHARGER

Former Tonight Show host Jay Leno is known for his vast collection of rare automobiles. Leno is no longer on late-night television but his new show, Jay Leno's Garage, gives the long-time comedian the opportunity to test out some of the fastest muscle cars in the world... Read More

People

RUSHTON GREGORY INKS OCEAN EQUIPMENT MARKETING AGREEMENT

Rushton Gregory Communications has announced the latest addition to its industry-leading client roster, Ocean Equipment... Read More

Calendar

Check out all of the upcoming events in your Boating Industry

Victoria Inner Harbour Boat Show Ship Point, Victoria Inner Harbour April 28th - May 1st, 2016	Georgian Bay In-Water Boat Show Bay port Yachting Centre, Midland ON June 3, 4, 5, 2016
Port Credit Spring Boat Show Credit Village Marina June 3-5, 2016	... View All Events