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Message From The Editor
THE HALFWAY POINT
I like to think of August 1st as the halfway point of the summer. I know it's not, but I feel good about the idea. I would love to see another two or three months of this fabulous weather, summer weekends, parties on the dock…you know what I mean.
The industry has been going flat out since April and for many of our readers, August might just be a last sprint to Labor Day when things finally slow down, the boats start coming in for storage, and the city folk all head back to school, their jobs and their traditionally hectic pace of the fall.
Before the young people all go, you might take a moment to think of any who seemed to take an extra interest in the boats, your marina, your shop…
It seems to me that some of the young people you have as customers, will be feeling positive about life in cottage country, about boats and boating and maybe they will be open to the idea of a career in the marine industry.
There are 21 Career Opportunity ads currently posted in News Week and some are brand new opportunities, but a few are old and still unfilled. We call the companies and check regularly. We know it's hard to find people and harder still, to find great people.
I hope this is about to change. This edition of News Week has one of the most important stories (for our industry) that we have run in years. Boating Ontario has done a salary survey among their members and they included questions about whether the work was seasonal or full time.
Take a moment to read this and let's start talking. Young people need to know that they can earn a living in this business - some can earn a very good living. They can have full time employment and they can live and work in the beautiful area they love.
There are many opportunities for marine industry job training but what we need are applicants. If more young people knew our industry offers a good wage and a great lifestyle, there would be far more students interested in the boat business.
Read the story "Boating Ontario Digs Deep Into the Career Path of a Service Technician" and share that with the young people you know. You might be doing us and them, a favour!
Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
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BOATING ONTARIO DIGS DEEP INTO THE CAREER PATH OF A SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Earlier this month, 125 Boating Ontario members took a few moments to share their company's commitments to creating meaningful career paths for service technicians. These members represent over 360 technicians in the province and have given us a robust cross section of today's opportunities in the marine business.
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Feature
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CALGARY MECHANIC WINS YAMAHA CANADIAN TECHNICIAN GRAND PRIX
Go Canada! It took four attempts spanning eight years, but persistence paid off for Calgary's Brett Hart when he was crowned champion of the 2018 Canadian Technician Grand Prix, held at Yamaha Motor Canada's head offices in Toronto on Tuesday, July 24.
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Changing Scene
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NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE BOATING ONTARIO AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
With a more streamlined approach the nomination process is now simpler than ever! The Boating Ontario Awards of Excellence provide the opportunity to recognize individuals or businesses that significantly contribute to the recreational boating industry throughout Ontario and the role that they have played...
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MERCURY MARINE CANADA PRESENTED WITH BRUNSWICK CHAIRMAN'S SAFETY AWARD
Mercury Marine Canada was presented with a Brunswick Chairman's Safety Award this week in Milton, Ontario.The facility, which has been located in Milton since 2008, recently celebrated more than one million hours of no lost time dating back to 2010.
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NMMA CANADA ANNOUNCES NEW STATISTICAL ABSTRACT
The National Marine Manufacturers Association, NMMA Canada has announced that its members can now get the latest version of the Canadian Statistical Recreational Boating Abstract.
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SEA-DOG, UFLEX USA AND GOLD EAGLE WIN 2018 NMDA SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Sea‐Dog Line, Uflex USA and Gold Eagle are winners of the 2018 National Marine Distributors Association (NMDA) Supplier of the Year Awards. The awards were announced at a luncheon last week during the NMDA's Annual Sales, Training, Education
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MARINEWORX REFERRAL DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Still have someone in mind to join the Marine Technician program at Georgian College this fall? We've got good news, the MarineWorx referral deadline has been extended to September 1st, 2018!
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Events
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SOUNDINGS TRADE ONLY TO HOST ROUNDTABLE EVENT & RECEPTION AT IBEX
Soundings Trade Only will host a roundtable event during the IBEX show at the Marriott Tampa Waterside followed by a reception.The roundtable will focus on the future of marine aftermarket, boats and components. It is being sponsored by Mercury Marine and Attwood Corporation.
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New Products
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NEW SMARTPLUG SYSTEMS SUPERFLEX50 50A
A perfect day on the water doesn't need to end with wrestling a stiff and heavy 50A power cord into place. SmartPlug Systems' innovative SUPERFLEX50 50A 125/250V Cord set lays out and coils with absolute ease, no matter the temperature.
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MASTER FENDER COVERS
Master Fender Covers are a complete solution that adds additional style and protection to a yacht or boat….
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Boating Stock Market
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Calendar
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Port Credit In-Water Boat Show
August 24 - 26, 2018
Port Credit, ON
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Victoria Classic Boat Festival
August 31 - September 2, 2018
Victoria, BC
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Montreal In-Water Boat Show
September 7,8,9, 2018
Montreal, QC
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