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Message From The Editor
Blowing Our Own Horn
In a recent conversation with Pride Marine Group, I learned that they had produced their own recruitment video and they have kindly offered to share it with the industry in News Week this week.
We've often talked about our chronic shortage of skilled technicians and it seems that the shortages are at least continuing, if not getting worse. Georgian College, Quadrant Marine Institute, Nova Scotia BoatBuilders Association and a few others in Canada are offering training, but the first step has to be to attract an applicant. What I really liked about the video that Pride Marine created is that they focused on glamour shots of the boats, running out on the water on a sunny day with Pride Marine staff driving, and that starts the process of selling the lifestyle of being in this industry.
Several different Pride Marine employees were used as spokespeople. Everybody was well-dressed, the facilities were clean and brightly lit and they hit on several very important points; paying competitive wages, offering year-round employment, offering additional training and in particular, the lifestyle opportunities. The visuals were focusing on the lifestyle and talking about water testing all different kinds of boats. It looks really attractive.
I think a lot more companies in our industry should be blowing their own horn this way.
The Pride Marine Group video certainly sets the bar high, but I think many of the top marinas should have a video of this sort on their website landing page with a headline like, "Join our team of marine professionals - click here to see our video"
Have a look at what the Pride Marine Group has done. I think it might inspire your efforts: https://vimeo.com/291578169
Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Feature
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BOATING INDUSTRY CANADA WELCOMES YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR NATIONAL SURVEY
Boating Industry Canada wants your help in shaping the future of our industry by sharing your plans for your retirement and/or business succession. This brief 13-question survey allows us to learn about our boating industry members current and future plans.
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Feature
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CANADIAN MECHANIC WINS THE YAMAHA WORLD TECH GRAND PRIX IN JAPAN
For the first time ever, a Canadian representative was crowned champion at the Yamaha World Technician Grand Prix, held at Yamaha Motor Corporation's headquarters in Iwata, Japan on October 17. Brett Hart, a master technician at Blackfoot Motorsports (Calgary, AB)…
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BRUNSWICK CEO MARK SCHWABERO TO RETIRE, NEW CEO DAVID FOULKES ANNOUNCED
Brunswick Corporation has announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mark Schwabero will retire at the end of 2018, and will be succeeded by David Foulkes, president - Brunswick Marine Consumer Solutions and Chief Technology Officer.
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Changing Scene
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BAVARIA YACHTS IS RELYING ON 100 PERCENT "MADE IN GIEBELSTADT"
The future development of Bavaria is taking shape: the yacht builder will once again build its boats one hundred percent in Germany. Bearing the seal of quality "Made in Giebelstadt", both sailing and motor yachts will be manufactured and handed over to customers in Franconia.
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MARITIME MUSEUM OF BC UNVEILS PLAQUE COMMEMORATING THE SS PRINCESS SOPHIA
Join the Maritime Museum of BC for a short commemorative presentation on the sinking of the S.S. Princess Sophia, followed by the unveiling of a new plaque, which will be permanently installed in the Parade of Ships memorial wall in Victoria's Inner Harbour.
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CHAPARRAL AND ROBALO BOATS OFFER SUPPORT TO THOSE IMPACTED BY HURRICANE MICHAEL
On October 10th, 2018, Florida's Panhandle and southwest Georgia were severely impacted by a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane. Hurricane Michael is responsible for several fatalities and left major destruction in its path.
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SAILTIME CONTINUES TO GROW IN EUROPE THANKS TO THE BENETEAU BRAND NETWORK
SailTime is coming to France and will be launched by the Beneteau dealer CN Diffusion, Concarneau, at the 2018 Paris Boat Show.
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VOLVO PENTA WELCOMES THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM TO NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
Crew members of the Impossible Dream met the people who put the power in their universally accessible catamaran on Friday, October 12th, when the Volvo Penta of the Americas staff welcomed them at Cobb's Marina in Norfolk, Virginia.
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NAUTIC-ON PARTNERS WITH LAND 'N' SEA TO DISTRIBUTE ONBOARD SYSTEM FOR AFTER-MARKET BOATS
NAUTIC-ON has announced the selection of Land 'N' Sea as their wholesale distributor serving North America. Land 'N' Sea will sell NAUTIC-ON's Onboard System to dealers in its authorized region. Land 'N' Sea is a premier wholesale supplier of marine, RV, and powersports parts and accessories…
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Events
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LAST CHANCE FOR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT TO THE BOATING ONTARIO CONFERENCE
Are you registered for the annual Boating Ontario conference? Only 1 day left to get your early-bird discount! Register before the end of day on October 31st and save $50 per delegate. Don't miss out on the savings, price goes up November 1st!
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BOATING BC CONFERENCE - MARINA SEMINAR ANNOUNCED
Registration is open for the 2018 Boating BC Conference presented by Mercury Marine. If you work in the marine industry in BC, don't miss out - it's the West Coast industry's event of the year!
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Education
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ABYC STANDARDS WEEK - SHAPE THE FUTURE OF BOATING SAFETY
The ABYC 2019 Standards Week will be taking place January 7-11th, 2019, in Seattle. Standards are the core of ABYC - they are continuously researched, developed, and revised by over 400 voluntary marine professionals from all fields of the industry.
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People
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MERCURY MARINE NAMES RICH TODHUNTER DIRECTOR, CURRENT PRODUCT ENGINEERING AND PRODUCT INTEGRATION ENGINEERING
Mercury Marine has announced that Rich Todhunter has been promoted to Director, Current Product Engineering and Product Integration Engineering replacing Daniel Clarkson who transitioned to Power Products in September.
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In Case You Missed It
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BOATING ATLANTIC/ATLANTIC MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - NOVEMBER 8TH
The Boating Atlantic/Atlantic Marine Trades Association will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Thursday, November 8th, 2018 at 1PM. The meeting will be held at the Mahone Room, Oak Island Resort, 36 Treasure Dr, Western Shore in Nova Scotia.
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CHRISTOPHE LAVIGNE APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF GROUPE BENETEAU'S US BRANDS
Groupe Beneteau is announcing Christophe Lavigne's appointment as President of US brands Four Winns, Glastron, Wellcraft and Scarab. This appointment takes effect immediately. Christophe has been Vice President of Engineering and Customer Service in Cadillac (Michigan, USA)…
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Boating Stock Market
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Calendar
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Ft. Laurderdale International Boat Show
October 31 - November 4, 2018
801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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METS Trade Show
November 13 - 15, 2018
RAI Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Boating BC Conference
November 20 - 21, 2018
Pacific Gateway Hotel, Richmond, BC
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