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With Summer almost in full swing, Boater News has searched high and low for the best boating events happening in every region. Some may be close to you, while others may be somewhere you’re planning on visiting this summer, so use Boater News to help plan your trip.
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FLIR Acquires Raymarine

After many months of uncertainty and offers from various companies, Raymarine has finally reached an agreement with FLIR Systems, Inc. that will see FLIR acquiring all the outstanding shares of its wholly owned subsidiary, Raymarine Holdings Limited.
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TIBS Delivers Prize to Lucky Boater

The sky may have been grey but the smiles were big for Ian Watson, grand prize winner of a ballot contest at the Toronto International Boat Show. Thousands of aspiring, novice and seasoned boaters attend the show every year. This year, Watson’s attendance led to him being selected as the lucky winner of an awesome multi-purpose boat...
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2nd Annual Boating for the Cure June 26th

Looking to build off the momentum of its overwhelming inaugural success, Boating for the Cure will hold its second annual event on June 26 at the Muskoka Wharf. Last year saw an incredible turnout and even better weather, with sunny skies and crisp waters...
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Skyline AquaPalooza set for July 17th

AquaPalooza, the premier worldwide boating event geared to (but not limited to) Sea Ray owners, is headed to Beausoleil Island this summer. On July 17, Skyline Marina will be welcoming all boaters to Papoose Bay from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for what they describe as “a fun-filled family day with water activities, live music and great giveaways!” For more information on the event, including registration, contact info and GPS co-ordinates, visit Skyline’s AquaPalooza site.

Diary of a Looper

Morningside departed from her home port on Back Creek on Sat., June 6th at 10:00 a.m. Several of our friends showed up to send us off, including our friend, Paul, who brought along bottles of champagne. We had a couple of toasts, some laughs and, of course, some tears.

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Cruising the North Channel

Join Mike Gridley as he explores Lake Huron's popular North Channel, stopping in various communities along the way.

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2010 Bayliner 335 SB

Making decisions on what models in a lineup to continue forward is a tough job for any boat manufacturer. Bayliner made an excellent decision when they opted to carry a previous model forward as the 2010 335 Sunbridge.

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2006 Boston Whaler 240 Outrage

In 1956 a then unheard-of unsinkable boat was introduced, designed by Dick Fisher and C. Raymond Hunt and more than 50 years later the brand still flourishes today.

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