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Inventory Optimization Webinar Available in July
Inventory Optimization Webinar Available in July
Marine business operators seeking suggestions on inventory management may benefit from the Optimizing Inventory webinar on July 25. The webinar is being offered by the Amercian Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) and American Boat Builders and Repairers Association (ABBRA). Read More
NMMA Conducts Biofuel Testing Funded by Department of Energy
NMMA Conducts Biofuel Testing Funded by Department of Energy
The National Marine Manufacturers Association is holding the tests in conjunction with the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) and Evinrude at the Washington Marina in Washington, DC. Read More
BRP to Hold Q1 Results Conference Call on June 13
BRP to Hold Q1 Results Conference Call on June 13
BRP, Valcourt, Québec, will present its FY14 first quarter financial results for the period ended April 30, 2013 on June 13. Read More
 
Navionics Surpasses One Million App Downloads
Navionics Surpasses One Million App Downloads
The electronic charting and navigation data producer says downloads of its mobile app has surpassed one million. Read More
Suzuki Marine Appoints New Vice President of Marine Operations
Suzuki Marine Appoints New Vice President of Marine Operations
Suzuki Motor of America has appointed Toru Muraki President Suzuki Motor of America Inc. (SMAI). The company has also named Takuyo Sato its Executive Vice President of Marine Operations for SMAI. Sato will report directly to Muraki. Read More
Discover Boating Introduces Accessory Coupon Book
Discover Boating Introduces Accessory Coupon Book
Discover Boating's Welcome to the Water marketing campaign in the US has introduced its first-ever coupon book. The new tool is designed to help raise marine companies' profile with new qualified boating consumers. Read More
Toronto Boat Show's Special Preview Night Raises Over $47,000 for Charity
Toronto Boat Show's Special Preview Night Raises Over $47,000 for Charity
Canadian Boat Shows Inc. (CBSI), organizers of the Toronto International Boat Show, announced that the show's Special Preview Night charity gala raised $47,352. Read More
Register Now for Boating Business' 8th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Register Now for Boating Business' 8th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Enjoy an exciting (and hopefully sunny) day of best-ball golf alongside your marine industry friends. The 8th Annual Boating Business Charity Golf Tournament returns to Shawneeki Golf and Country Club in Sharon, Ontario on Tuesday June 11. Read More
BC MP Mentions NMMA Canada in House of Commons During Trade Barriers Discussion
BC MP Mentions NMMA Canada in House of Commons During Trade Barriers Discussion
Dan Albas, Member of Parliament (MP) for Okanagan-Coquihalla, BC made reference to his meetings with members of NMMA in the House of Commons during a debate on Bill S-12. Read More
BRP Announces IPO Pricing
BRP Announces IPO Pricing
BRP says it intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to repay indebtedness under the company's term facility. Read More
Marketing Campaign Launched for Marine Five Star Dealer Certification
Marketing Campaign Launched for Marine Five Star Dealer Certification
The marketing efforts are designed to raise consumer awareness of the benefits of buying from Marine Five Star Certified Dealers. Read More
Mercury Marine Hosts Special Media Event
Mercury Marine Hosts Special Media Event
Recreational marine media, from countries including Canada, the US and the Dominican Republic, were present to test Mercury's latest power options and technologies incorporated into a dozen Brunswick boat brand models. Read More
Government of Canada Completes Two Infrastructure Projects Along the Rideau Canal
Government of Canada Completes Two Infrastructure Projects Along the Rideau Canal
Final repairs to two lock stations along the 181-year-old Rideau Canal National Historic Site and UNESCO World Heritage Site are now complete. Read More
IBEX to Rotate Between Kentucky and Tampa Venues Annually
IBEX to Rotate Between Kentucky and Tampa Venues Annually
Organizers of the International Boat Builders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) have announced that the show will alternate annually between venues in Louisville, Kentucky and Tampa, Florida. Read More
Yamaha Motor Co. Releases First Quarter Summary
Yamaha Motor Co. Releases First Quarter Summary
Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. released its first quarter net sales for the consolidated accounting period of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013. The company reported 327.6 billion yen in net sales (approximately $3.25 billion CAN), an increase of 3.7 percent compared with the same quarter the previous fiscal year. Read More
Harper Government Freezes Lockage Fees for Three Years
Harper Government Freezes Lockage Fees for Three Years
Parks Canada has announced that recreational lockage fees along Canada's historic canals will remain frozen for the next three years at 2008 rates. Peter Kent, Canada's Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, made the announcement. Read More
Campion Marine Acquires Reinell and Bluewater Boats
Campion Marine Acquires Reinell and Bluewater Boats
Kelowna, BC-based Campion Marine has acquired Reinell and Bluewater Boats from Kal Kustom Enterprises, Fremont, California. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Read More
NMMA Releases New U.S. Economic Impact Report at American Boating Congress
NMMA Releases New U.S. Economic Impact Report at American Boating Congress
Last week, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released updated economic impact data for the recreational boating industry in 2012 at its American Boating Congress event in Washington, D.C. Read More
ABYC Electrical Certification Course Coming to North Vancouver in June
ABYC Electrical Certification Course Coming to North Vancouver in June
Raven Marine, Mosquito Creek Marina, in North Vancouver, BC will host an American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Electric Certification Course from June 11 to 14. Read More
Corsair 32 Wins Best Sport Boat Award at Shanghai Boat Show
Corsair 32 Wins Best Sport Boat Award at Shanghai Boat Show
Chris-Craft's Corsair 32 received the Best Sport Boat award at the Shanghai International Boat Show held in Shanghai, China in April. Read More
Mercury Announces 16 New North American Dealers
Mercury Announces 16 New North American Dealers
Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, has announced the addition of 16 dealers to its North American network. Five of the new dealers are based in Canada. Read More
2013 PORTS Trent-Severn & Lake Simcoe Released
2013 PORTS Trent-Severn & Lake Simcoe Released
Updated for 2013, the fifth installment of PORTS Trent-Severn & Lake Simcoe is now available for order. Read More