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Sail Magazine: Best Boats 2020
Boatbuilders were invited by Sail magazine to participate in its 2020 Best Boats awards program. Having just launched the program at the Newport International Boat Show, nominees were featured in the September issue of the magazine and online at... Read more
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Adult Sailing Lessons
Learn to sail through an introductory sailing program provided by the Seattle Sailing Club. The $55 (USD) program is a 3 hour training course; 1.5 hours classroom and 1.5 hours on-water sailing. Read more
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Forgotten Boat Buyers
In response to dealer input, the Indiana-based manufacturer of the Smoker Craft, Starcraft, Sylvan, Starweld and SunChaser brands introduced three new series for first-time boat buyers. The company began planning the new value series about a year... Read more
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Seabin Anti-pollution Unit
British Columbia has received its first anti-plastic and oil pollution device! The Oak Bay Marine Group has installed the first Seabin anti-pollution unit at North Saanich Marina. The device has been promising so far throughout a trial by Oak Bay... Read more
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Clean Marine BC - Kelowna Yacht Club
Clean Marine BC has awarded the Kelowna Yacht Club with Clean Marine BC eco-certification, making it the first facility in BCs interior to fly the Clean Marine BC flag. Read more
Oak Bay Marine Group
Win Vancouver International Boat Show Tickets
The first day of BC Boating Week is launching tomorrow at the Oak Bay Marina, 327 Beach Dr, Victoria. If you are in the neighbourhood, stop in to see the Boating BC Association, as they are giving away tickets to the 2020 Vancouver International... Read more
BC Boating Week
August 24-30 has been declared as BC Boating Week by the Boating BC Association and the Province. BC Boating Week recognizes the importance of the recreational boating sector and presents opportunities for those that enjoy being out on the water... Read more
C-Tow Marine Assistance Ltd
C-Tow Marine Assistance Ltd at 35
In 1984, with just one black, inflatable boat, and the drive and determination to succeed, Captain John MacDonald started a marine towing business that’s still in operation today. Though John is no longer with us, his vision for the company still... Read more
BEX - International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference
IBEX Innovation Award Entry Deadline
Entry for the IBEX Innovation Awards is open until August 30th, 2019 and winners will be announced on the IBEX opening day during the Industry Breakfast - Tuesday, October 1st. Read more
Boating BC Association
2019 BC's Top Boating Destination: Tahsis Inlet
Back in July, Boating BC Association asked you to vote for BC’s top boating destinations for 2019. The results are in and the beautiful Tahsis Inlet was voted #1 - with the remaining top destinations being Port Alice, Alert Bay, Desolation Sound and. Read more