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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.

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.

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. 

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.

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

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

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

National CMAC: April 28 – May 1, Ottawa

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.

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)

Welcome aboard!

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  

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