Ian Bruce

This issue we celebrate the life of Ian Bruce, Canadian sailing giant and builder of the Laser together with industry legends Bruce Kirby and Hans Fogh. Ian passed away on March 21st and his legacy to the sport of sailing will be remembered and honoured. Read John Kerr's tribute to Ian Bruce and learn how Ian's family would like to mark this passing.

Terri Hodgson,
Online Editor
thodgson@kerrwil.com

People

IAN BRUCE

Ian Bruce passed away on Monday at his daughter's home on Monday March 21 2016. And his legacy to our sport, our country and his beloved Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club will be praised and honoured for years to come… Read More

Boat Shows

MONCTON BOAT SHOW: APRIL 1 TO 3, 2016

Come and discover some great ways to spend your spare time this summer - the water is waiting… Read More

Conferences

NMEA CONFERENCE RETURNS TO FLORIDA

Beginning its three-day run on Sept. 20, 2016, at the Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, Florida, the 2016 NMEA Conference will focus on education and training, a new products expo, demonstration boats, product awards, as well as networking and social events... Read More

Publications

2016 DIGITAL EDITION OF BOATING IN ATLANTIC CANADA

The 2016 Edition of Boating in Atlantic Canada, a guide to yacht clubs and marinas in Atlantic Canada is now available as a flip book online... Read More

Product Focus

STRUT BEARING MATERIAL IS QUIET, SMOOTH AND TROUBLE-FREE

A marine engine running at 4,500 rpm for 4 hours will spin its propeller shaft through the strut bearings over a million times. Vesconite Hilube is the advanced polymer that's the perfect long-lasting bearing material for this high-wear application… Read More

PORTABLE FENDER CLIPS BY QUICK CLEAT FOR PONTOON BOAT RAILS QUICKLY SECURES FENDERS - WITHOUT KNOTS

The Portable Fender Clip by Quick Cleat is the no-knot solution for easy fender adjustment for pontoon boats… Read More

Awards

WEBASTO PRESENTS TOP CUSTOMER AWARDS

To show appreciation for those that have contributed to its successful year, Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America, Inc. recently presented its 2015 Top Customer Awards… Read More

Anniversaries

SEASTAR SOLUTIONS TO CELEBRATE SIERRA'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2016

SeaStar Solutions is proud to announce the 50th Anniversary of its Sierra parts and distribution division… 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	Moncton Boat Show Moncton NB April 1 - 3, 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