MARITIME
BOATING GUIDE

 

 


Nov 2009 Members of the Atlantic Marine Trades Association will converge on Charlottetown on November 26th for their annual meeting and industry dinner.  It's a great opportunity to share stories, give and get advice and tips, and work together to plan for success in 2010.
            July 2009

The members and Directors of AMTA are pleased to welcome new Executive Director Hannah Munday to the organization.  Hannah brings a decade of experience promoting Maritime boatbuilding to her new post.


Nov 2009

For nearly four decades, the Halifax International Boat Show has been a highly successful event, drawing exhibitors from the Atlantic Provinces and from as far away as Vancouver. It is the largest boat show in the region. The show incorporates all aspects of the boating lifestyle including sailboats, runabouts, cruisers, motor yachts, sail boats, sailing dinghies, pontoon boats, bass boats, inflatables, RIBS, canoes, kayaks, and personal watercrafts, marine equipment and services.

A great Boat Show is all about the lifestyle… and at the Halifax International Boat Show, whether it is sailing, fishing, cruising or kayaking… etc, the passion for life on the water is Maritime born and bred.

Join us for the 2010 Halifax International Boat Show and have boat, have summer!  Check back for updates on the show schedule and great features.


June 2008

Winner: Discover Boating Contest

A regional Discover Boating Contest consisting of one Grand Prize of a summer weekend stay at Oak Island Resort and Spa for the contest winner and one friend, including an introductory weekend sailing class with Sou’Wester Adventures plus boating accessories with an estimated retail value of $1,000, was held during the Halifax International Boat Show, the Moncton Boat Show and the Saltscapes Expo at Discover Boating Centers. Winner of the contest is Ron Profitt of Charlottetown PEI. He will be accompanied by Norma Profitt
April 2008 NEW DISCOVER BOATING WEBSITE
The NEW DiscoverBoating.ca website was launched successfully in 2007 and was supported by a strong, visible national advertising campaign that saw unprecedented traffic levels, achieving triple digit increases across the board. The 2008 national advertising campaign started at the end of March and will go through the long weekend in May.

DiscoverBoating.ca is a key resource and one-stop information guide for owners and especially those who are new to boating. Alongside feature areas such as the Beginner's Guide, Boat Selector Tool and Destination Information to name a few, DiscoverBoating will be launching the Boater's Marketplace, a NEW online boating resource centre. Featuring listings organized by category (e.g. Dealer, Marina, Accessories Retailer, etc.), consumers will be able to use this guide to find everything they need to Discover Boating.

Follow this link to make sure your company receives a free listing: www.discover-boating.ca/marketplace/en/form2.cfm

April 2008 DISCOVER BOATING CENTRES
AMTA has hosted two Discover Boating centers so far in 2008, at the Halifax International Boat Show and at the Moncton Boat Show. The next scheduled Discover Boating centre is at Saltscapes Expo, taking place April 25 – 27, 2008 at Exhibition Park in Halifax, NS.
For more information about the 2008 Saltscapes Expo, visit www.saltscapesexpo.com

October 31

MARINE REPAIR TECHNICIAN SURVEY

Dear Marine Industry Business:

We have asked for your attention before regarding your interest in the designation of a new trade: THE MARINE REPAIR TECHNICIAN (MRT)

We have attempted to make it easier for you to complete our survey by putting it on-line. Please click here to be connected directly to the survey and when you are finished, please press DONE.

June 2008 Pleasure Craft Licenses
Service Canada reported the following statistics for the months of April and May 2008. There were 1198 pleasure boat license transactions in the four Atlantic Provinces. Approximately 50% are new boat licenses. Service Canada will continue to send the statistical information and copies are available from the AMTA office. The on-line licensing pilot project is still on hold by Service Canada and Transport Canada.
April 2008 NEW NMMA CANADA VP of GOVERNMENT
RELATIONS NMMA

Canada has appointed a brand new Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs, Sara Anghel. With past experience in the private sector corporate environment and familiarity with the process of government in Canada, Sara has an extensive network of contacts in government and will be working with regional marine associations to represent and promote the interests of the recreational boating industry. Sara’s responsibilities include working to gather intelligence, advise senior management, represent and promote NMMA Canada and educate government officials regarding industry activities.

NMMA Canada, formerly the CMMA is committed to being a leader; in promoting boating, advocacy with government and providing value added services to foster the financial success of the marine industry. For more information, visit www.cmma.ca

Aug 22/05 Industry News
May 17/04 Industry Newsletter (PDF)
Oct 9/03 Industry Newsletter
Aug 18/03

Executive Summary of the Economic Impact Analysis
of Recreational Boating in Canada: 2001
(PDF)


April 2008 Notice of Spring Canadian Marine
Advisory Council Meetings

Regional CMAC: April 15, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Moncton, NB
starting 8: 00 AM

National CMAC: April 28 – May 1, Ottawa

April 2008 Greywater update
Click To Read News
April 2008 The Canada Shipping Act, CSA 2001
Click To Read News

April 2008 The 2008 North American Safe Boating Awareness Week campaign will take place across Canada from May 17th to 23rd. Once again, it is also being promoted and celebrated in the United States during the same week. Last year’s campaign was a great success thanks to the invaluable contributions of volunteers. (The 2007 results are on the Canadian Safe Boating Council’s website www.csbc.ca) The goal of this year’s campaign continues to be to ensure that the millions of Canadians who head out on the waters in canoes and kayaks, sailboards and sailboats, fishing boats, personal watercraft, power boats and cruisers are equipped with the knowledge necessary for a safe day on the water.

The CSBC invites you to once again participate as a key player in the campaign by contacting your local media and encouraging them to use the Safe Boating Awareness Week Radio, TV and Print public service announcements we will provide you. Offering to give an interview or host your own activities to promote safe boating will also provide an opportunity for you to showcase the products and services your organization provides.

Among other campaign enhancements for 2008, the planning committee has developed a Volunteer eGuide as a step-by-step tool to assist volunteers through every stage of the local media contact process.

Please email your name, company/organization name, mailing address and phone number to CSBC Co-coordinator Ian Gilson at sbaw@csbc.ca as soon as possible. Also, please indicate if you would be willing to participate should a media outlet contact us wishing to interview a boating expert in your area.


Oct 31/08 CONFERENCE AND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Takes Place On FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2008
At The SARAGUAY HOUSE, ROYAL NOVA SCOTIA YACHT SQUADRON
PURCELL'S COVE ROAD, HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA
Start Time 10:30 AM

FOR THOSE THAT COMING FROM OUT OF TOWN, AN EXCELLENT ROOM RATE OF $89.00 AS BEEN ARRANGED AT THE CHOCOLATE LAKE HOTEL ON ST MARGARET'S BAY ROAD, HALIFAX FOR THE NIGHTS OF NOV 27 AND 28. CALL THE HOTEL AT 902-477-5611 AND ASK FOR THE ATLANTIC MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION ROOM RATE.

Best Western Chocolate Lake Hotel
20 St.Margaret's Bay Rd.
Halifax, NS B3N 1J4
Phone:(902)477-5611 www.chocolatelakehotel.com

for more information please contact:
Patricia Nelder
Executive Director
ATLANTIC MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION
Phone 877-595-2682
pat.nelder@ns.sympatico.ca

Conference program (PDF)  |  Registration Form (PDF)

June 2008 Conference dates
Mark your calendars with the date of the AMTA Conference and Annual General Meeting to be held; November 27, 28 2008. Information about the location and schedule will be up-coming
April 2008 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
AMTA would like to welcome its newest member:
Textron Financial
Providing Distribution Financing for the industry
Contact John Bird
Ph: 1-506-862-8199
Fax: 1-506-382-9374
Email: jbird@textronfinancial.com 

Welcome aboard!

April 2008 AMTA MEMBERS ON THE MOVE

The Nova Scotia Boat Builders Association (NSBA)
has relocated its offices to:

Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association
1496 Lower Water Street, Suite 330
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3R5
Phone 902-423-2378
Fax 902-423-2379
www.nsboats.com 

Saltscapes has relocated its offices to:
30 Damascus Road, Suite 209
Bedford, NS B4A 0C1
Phone: 902-464-7258
Toll Free: 1-877-311-5877
Fax: 902-464-3755
www.saltscapes.com
 


June 2008 The Maritime Boating Guide to Destinations and
Marinas is creating a New Maritime Boating Website... Coming Summer 2008

Boaters, marinas and the recreational boating industry will have a powerful new marketing tool available to them later this summer. Under the direction of the Atlantic Marine Trades Association, Word Architect & Associates, publishers the annual Maritime Boating guide, will soon launch a new online version of the boating guide. The new user friendly website, created in association with Eclipse Media Group Inc., will allow boaters to view the printed guide online, region-by-region, and will include new features that will allow marinas to upload information, photographs and events anytime they want.

The website will be accessible at maritimeboating.ca and maritimeboating.com by Sept. 1, 2008 and will boast very attractive advertising rates. The website and the annual guide will continue to be marketed throughout Eastern Canada and New England.

For more information:
Contact: Rob Gorham
Word Architect & Associates
(902) 443-0999
rob@maritimeboating.ca

April 2008 2008 MARITIME GUIDE
The 2008 Maritime Guide to Destinations and Marinas is available for members who would like to have a supply on hand for their customers. To order copies (no charge), please e-mail Pat Nelder at pat.nelder@ns.sympatico.ca or phone 877-595-2682

Feb 2004 On the water in style on Canada's East Coast 2004
Mar 2003 Phenomenal Fabulous Fundy
Summer '02 Reprinted from Boat Guide Canada: "Seafaring Tradition" 
Maritimers share their rich multicultural heritage

News Archives 2006-2007

 

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