Message From The Editor
TORONTO BOAT SHOW OFF TO A FLYING START
Preview Day at the 2018 Toronto International Boat Show was again well attended but the Official Opening Day, Saturday, January 13 saw a very busy show floor from opening till closing and I observed a lot of positive sights as I watched the people in the aisles.
There seemed to be a good number of young families with fathers carrying children on their shoulders while mom pushed the stroller. Also interesting was my perception that we were seeing a more diversified ethnic attendance, at least on that first Saturday and the people I spoke to at our Canadian Yachting magazine display seemed knowledgeable about boating and very engaged with the show.
I was told that by midday, the underground parking was full and that the surface lots were also close to full, suggesting that the attendance was really strong.
Line-ups at the food courts were daunting and many of the displays seemed to have a steady level of activity. One dealer I spoke to shared with me that they had sold 14 boats on the first day, double what the company had achieved in the 2017 show. The daily exhibitor newsletter reported that the Buy a Boat & Win contest, which was designed to help track the number of actual boats sold at the show, was already reporting 68 boats had been sold.
The show begins to report actual attendance numbers after the first couple of days, but my sense of it is that the 2018 Toronto International Boat Show is off to a flying start. It will be interesting to see how the week winds up in Toronto. Cold weather and some snow are in the forecast. And of course, the Vancouver International Boat Show opens Wednesday, January 17 and our people in British Columbia will be reporting on that next week.
Again this year, we are sponsors of the NMMA Canada Industry Breakfast at the Toronto show and I am privileged to be the host and moderator. Hope we see you there!
Andy Adams, Editor aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
BOATING INDUSTRY CANADA EMPLOYER OF CHOICE (BICEOC) AWARD PROGRAM PRESENTATIONS AT TIBS
On Friday, January 12th, at the Toronto International Boat Show, the Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice (BICEOC) Award program presented awards to the first winners in this important employee development program.
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Changing Scene
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CANADIAN COAST GUARD SELECTS FURUNO TO OUTFIT NEW BAY CLASS SEARCH AND RESCUE (SAR) VESSELS
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ABANDONED AND DERELICT VESSELS INVENTORY
In their Jan 10, 2018 newsletter edition, the Georgia Strait Alliance asks for boaters to assist with the problem of abandoned and derelict vessels.
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SEASTAR SOLUTIONS CELEBRATES 25 YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH DUTCH-GERMAN WHOLESALER ALLPA
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Education
ABYC MARINE EDUCATION IN CANADA
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New Products
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Ashland's solvers are making waves again. The company has launched a new white gelcoat to help boat manufacturers improve the efficacy and usability of their products in demanding marine applications.
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ELIMINATING WATER SPOTS ON BOATS IS FAST AND EASY
No matter how clean a boat is, spots left behind from soap or hard water are unsightly, and make all the hard work washing it for naught. With a few Clean-N-Simple Tips from Shurhold Industries and the right tools, it's fast and easy to get a showroom-like finish.
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People
2018 IFAI CANADA EXPO INTRODUCES THE JOHN LEE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Named for John Lee, founder ofJ J L Events and long-standing IFAI member who passed away October 2016, this new award was inspired by his legacy of service, dedication to IFAI and his willingness to share and give back.
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Calendar
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Vancouver International Boat Show
January 17-21 2018
Vancouver, BC
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Calgary Boat & Sportsmen's Show
February 8-11, 2018
Calgary, AB
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Saskatoon Sports & Leisure Show
March 2-4, 2018
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