Message From The Editor
It's Officially Spring!
We've crossed the hurdle into official Spring and boatyards across the country are in full swing readying for the 2016 season. This issue of BIC News Week brings news of BRP's Evinrude dealer expansion, a new Freedom Boat Club franchise in Vancouver, an auspicious occasion at Lagoon, a practical application of underwater lighting technology and much more. Thanks to all of our new followers on Twitter @BoatIndCan. We are enjoying interacting with all of you. Please Tweet us anytime with your news or comments.
Terri Hodgson,
Online Editor
thodgson@kerrwil.com
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Dealers
BRP ADDS A TOTAL OF 72 NEW EVINRUDE DEALERS IN 2016
BRP continues its expansion of the Evinrude sales network by signing 20 new Evinrude dealers in the final quarter of fiscal 2016. This brings the yearly total to 72 new North American dealers partnered with BRP in 2016…
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Yacht Clubs / Marinas
FREEDOM BOAT CLUB LAUNCHES FIRST CANADIAN FRANCHISE IN VANCOUVER
William ("Sandy") and Jamie Purdon are the new franchise operators, who are basing their club at Reed Point Marina in Port Moody, BC. Prior to joining the Freedom Boat Club family, the Purdons operated a highly successful string of McDonald's franchises in Manitoba for the past 21 years...
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Employment Opportunity
ASHBRIDGE'S BAY YACHT CLUB SEEKS A GENERAL MANAGER
Ashbridge's Bay Yacht Club is seeking a candidate for the position of General Manager. This full-time position will report directly to the Senior Vice-Commodore, and will work cooperatively with the Board of Directors…
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Environment
INVASIVE SPECIES TOOL SHARING
The Early Detection & Rapid Response (EDRR) Network Ontario project, co-delivered by the ISC & Ontario Invasive Plant Council, has developed a toolkit to catalyse invasive species action in Ontario…
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Launches
FLAGSHIP LAGOON 62 MARKS 100TH LAUNCH
On 25 February, the 100th Lagoon 620 left the shipyard with great ceremony. All those who contributed to the construction and success of this magnificent catamaran were present for this event...
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Product Focus
JARRETT BAY REFIT ILLUMINATED BY AQUALUMA UNDERWATER LIGHTS
Starflite is illuminated by five blue Aqualuma Gen 4 18 Series Thru-Hull LED underwater lights…
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CELLULAR BOOSTER MAKES ONBOARD LIFE MORE PRODUCTIVE
Dropped calls and marginal service are a thing of the past for users of Shakespeare®'s SuperHALO™ 5-Band Cellular Booster. The new 100+ Mbps device will increase cellular reception for 10+ users simultaneously…
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People
SAIL AMERICA PRESENTS 2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The new Sail America Directors will join Scot West (President), Ronstan and Jeff Johnstone (Treasurer/Secretary), Jboats…
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Partnerships
DIGITAL MARINE SOLUTIONS TO ACQUIRE THE MARINE DIVISION OF JEPPESEN
Under the terms of the agreement, the former Jeppesen Marine will operate as a separate entity with its own dedicated resources and will trade under the C-MAP brand name. Jeppesen will remain as part of The Boeing Company…
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Conferences
COLOMBIA INTERNATIONAL NAUTICAL CONGRESS ADDS DIGNITARIES TO SPEAKER LINE-UP
The 2016 International Nautical Congress of Colombia has confirmed an impressive roster of keynote speakers for this one-time summit, scheduled for April 27-29 in Cartagena de Indias…
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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
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Georgian Bay In-Water Boat Show
Bay Port Yachting Centre, Midland ON
June 3, 4, 5, 2016
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Port Credit Spring Boat Show
Credit Village Marina
June 3-5, 2016
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