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Message From The Editor

GOT A BEEF?

Boating Industry Canada's News Week is your forum to bring the irritants and issues to light.

It only takes a moment to flip me an email [with a photo if you can] to shed light on something that may be costing you money, damaging the environment or maybe something that is annoying your customers.

If there's a problem out there, it's almost certain that others are also experiencing the pain.

Issues like whether or not your customer can build a new dock or a boathouse to accommodate the boat they are dreaming of - are there issues around your waterfront lot lease - is the paperwork for bringing in your inventory too confusing or onerous - or, maybe it's a great new program that your local tourism people developed that helps to increase your business.

Whatever it is, let us know. Boasts or beefs - News Week is your forum!

Andy Adams, Editor aadams@kerrwil.com

Feature

TOM MACNAIR

It's about time that Boating Industry Canada shone the spotlight on Tom MacNair because he continues to build on a lifetime of volunteer generosity that has led him to a fabulous career as the Vice President of the Brunswick Freshwater Boat Group... Read More

Changing Scene

	METSTRADE FIGURES ADD TO CELEBRATORY MOOD A full six months before METSTRADE 2017 opens for business in November, all signs are that the leading B2B platform for the global marine industry will enter its fourth decade with the wind in its sails. An impressive 92% of the floor space available for the 30th edition... Read More
	RARITAN MACERATOR PUMP EARNS US PATENT Anyone who has disconnected a marine sanitation macerator pump for maintenance or repair knows what a noxious and dangerous mess it can make. Raritan Engineering's 53101 Macerator Pump with Waste Valve eliminates this scenario, making servicing clean... Read More
	AMTA IS HOSTING A RETIREMENT CELEBRATION FOR BRAD FLEET Brad Fleet of MCTi has been a leader within the Atlantic Marine Trades Association. Brad served as President of the Association from 2011- 2014 and has been the Chairman of the Halifax International Boat Show Committee as well as an elected member… Read More
	STUDY SHOWS SIGNIFICANT ROI FOR MYTASKIT PRO A recent study by the independent research firm Marine Business Advisors concludes that the Coordination module of MyTaskit Pro provides a significant ROI: 15 times its cost in the first month. The integrated task coordination and business management platform launched in 2016. Read More
	SEASTAR SOLUTIONS ACQUIRES SELOC PUBLISHING COMPANY SeaStar Solutions, leading manufacturer of mechanical and electronic steering and control systems, marine engine and drive parts, and a wide range of OEM and aftermarket marine products, has announced its… Read More
	BEL-RAY COMPANY, LLC. BECOMES THE OFFICAL FACTORY FILL AND RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS FOR ALL MANITOU PONTOON BOATS Indianapolis, Ind. (May 2, 2017) - Total performance lubricant manufacturer, Bel-Ray, is excited to announce its partnership with Manitou Pontoon Boats. Through the partnership, Bel-Ray Marine products will be the factory fill and recommended lubricant… Read More
	BOATING MAGAZINE NAMES VOLVO PENTA EASY DRAIN ONE OF TOP BOATING PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR The 2017 list of the 50 top boating products appeared in the May issue of the magazine. The products were chosen by the editors from hundreds of nominations, based on their impact on the industry, innovation and how they advanced the state of the art. Read More
	WOMEN'S SAILING CONFERENCE SLATED FOR JUNE 3 MARBLEHEAD, MA MARBLEHEAD, Mass., April 26, 2017 - Lady sailors take note: the National Women's Sailing Association (NWSA) has announced the 16th Annual Women's Sailing Conference will be held Saturday, June 3, 2017, at the Corinthian Yacht Club (CYC) in Marblehead, Massachusetts. Read More
	PURSUIT BOATS BEGINS PLANT EXPANSION PROJECT Fort Pierce, Florida, May 1, 2017 - Construction is underway for a new building at the Pursuit Boats facilities in Fort Pierce, Florida. The expansion will enable Pursuit to increase production up to 50% in order to meet the growing market demands for Pursuit's luxury line... Read More
	THE MOORINGS LAUNCHES MARTINIQUE RUM EXPERIENCE TOUR The Moorings, the world's premier yacht charter company, announces the official launch of their newest Crewed Yacht Experience - an exclusive Martinique rum tour - available as an optional add-on package for all-inclusive St. Lucia charter vacations. Read More

New Products

EMERGENCY PLAN INCLUDES MANUAL BILGE PUMP

If a boat takes on water it is not unusual for the electrical system to fail, leaving standard 12-volt bilge pumps inoperable. Reliable and easy-to-use Thirsty-Mate® self-priming hand pumps from Beckson Marine quickly remove water, making them essential safety equipment... Read More

QUICK CLEAT™ HEAVY-DUTY, PORTABLE PONTOON RAIL FENDER CLIP

The Quick Cleat™ heavy-duty portable pontoon rail fender clip uses a no-knot Quick Cleat mounted on a stainless steel bracket for easy adjustment of fender height. The durable, all-metal construction is ideal for larger pontoon boats that use bigger fenders. Read More

People

CONRAD MARINE SALES & SERVICE LTD

Conrad Marine Sales and Service Ltd is pleased to announce that their associate Dan Barnhill is now a Nova Scotia Certified Marine Service Technician (MST). To become a Certified MST, Marine Service Technicians must prove that they have been working… Read More

BURRIS & STEINER HIRE RYAN HENNIG AS DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

Burris and Steiner Optics announce the hiring of Ryan Hennig as Director of Marketing. Hennig will be in charge of developing the marketing and communications strategies for the Burris and Steiner USA brands. Read More

LUCA BRANCALEON, NEW SALES DIRECTOR OF THE BÉNÉTEAU BRAND

Bénéteau announces the appointment of Luca BRANCALEON as Sales Director as of 20 March 2017. He will manage the brand's international commercial strategy. Luca, who qualified in Law at the University of Parma in 1996, has solid sales management experience... Read More

ICOMIA HONORARY MEMBER, PAUL BOOMSMA, AWARDED BY HIS MAJESTY KING WILLEM-ALEXANDER

On Wednesday 26 April 2017, Honorary Member of the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), Mr Paul Boomsma, was awarded the 'Officier in de orde van Oranje Nassau'; the civil and military Dutch order of chivalry. Read More

OLIVIA SCHLEICHER JOINS JEANNEAU AMERICA AS COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

On behalf of the expanding Annapolis-based team at Jeanneau America, we would like to welcome Olivia Schleicher to our team. Olivia has joined as a Communications Specialist and will be working closely with me supporting our Marketing and PR efforts… Read More

Boating Stock Market

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Jack Pady Marine Power & Sail Boat Show June 10 - 11, 2017 Hindson Marina, Penetanguishene, ON. on Georgian Bay	7th Annual ACBS-Toronto Vintage Boat Show July 8, 2017 Muskoka Wharf, Gravenhurst, ON
Boating Ontario Annual Conference November 26 - 28, 2017 Blue Mountain Village Conference Centre, Blue Mountains, ON	... View All Events