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CANADIAN WORLD CHAMPION RETIRES
Competitive waterskiing world champion Susi Graham of Kitchener,
ON, has announced her retirement after 16 years on the Canadian
National Water Ski Team. Graham was a member of Team Canada's 1999,
1993 and 1991 World Championship gold medal teams. She has also
earned three bronze medals, one silver medal, five U.S. Master titles,
two World Cup titles and two World Professional Championship titles
in the slalom event.
During her career, Graham has held the World record
in women's slalom four times and is the current Canadian record
holder in the slalom event.
UK SHOW EUROPE'S BIGGEST
England's 32nd Southampton Boat Show, September 15 to 24, will showcase
over 800 boats. Considered to be Europe's largest on-water boat
show, the event also features 600 exhibitors displaying the latest
marine accessories, services and apparel.
Visitors will have the opportunity to witness on-water
boat demonstrations as well as try out a number of dinghies, yachts
and powerboats. A specially built pool will enable some to experience
SCUBA diving.
Special attractions will include two World War
II boats and racing events featuring the finals of the RYA Motor
Cruiser Challenge, Dragon Boat and Ultra 30s racing.
DMC LAUNCHES LATEST HIGH-TECH, HIGH PERFORMANCE TWO-STROKES
The world-class facilities of Indian River Plantation in Stuart,
Florida, set the stage for a sneak peek at Outboard Marine Corporation's
newest technology. The exclusive media event, which attracted marine
journalists from all corners of the continent and OMC's top brass,
introduced the company's new Evinrude Ficht V-6 engines with Ram
Injection direct fuel injection, including the powerful 250 hp saltwater
and 225 high-output "RUDE" Ram engines.
Emphasizing a dramatic decrease in fuel consumption,
the new Evinrude DFI (direct fuel injection) two-stroke outboards
are also among the cleanest engines on the market, reducing hydrocarbon
emissions by up to 88 percent and cutting oil usage in half. The
majority of these outboards also meet US EPA air emission standards
for 2006 and California Air Resources Board requirements for 2004.
They have also been chosen by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
to power a patrol boat on the pristine waters of Lake Tahoe.
Credentials aside, the question first and foremost
on this writer's mind reflected the concerns of most boaters. Not
to worry. Performance hasn't been sacrificed. OMC's Evinrude DFI
outboard lineup, now available from 75 to 250 horsepower, touts
a highly advanced fuel delivery system that delivers the goods.
Watch upcoming issues of Power Boating Canada for
an in-depth report on OMC's new power packages, which also includes
a late-year introduction of a new 3.0-litre Johnson.
FIRST LOOK
Power Boating Canada magazine photographers at Toronto's Canada
Day festival weekend came up with a surprise exclusive. Bob Gossling,
district sales manager for Bombardier Sport Boats and Sea-Doo, was
seen driving the all-new 2001 Sea-Doo Challenger 1800. This sleek
17'11" boat, powered by a 2.5L V-6 Mercury M2 Jet Drive, features
electronic fuel injection, stainless steel cleats, a CD player upgrade,
a new performance-style steering wheel and gel-coated hull band.
PROMOTING SAFETY IN BOATING
With summer at its peak, keep an eye out for the Labatt WaterWise
Boat Pro Safety Team which is currently visiting boaters on the
water providing demonstrations and explaining techniques on proper
boating safety.
The team is part of a province-wide annual campaign
that promotes boating safety and the consequences of drinking and
boating throughout Ontario's many beaches, docks and marinas.
"Many people still don't recognize the dire consequences
of drinking and boating," said the Honourable David Tsubouchi, Solicitor
General of Ontario.
Boaters are also invited to participate in a special
contest that tests each participant's boating safety knowledge for
a chance to win a variety of prizes.
"With almost half of the Ontario population enjoying
summer boating each year, we are fully committed to delivering safety
messages through the Labatt WaterWise Boat Pro Safety Team," said
Jeff Newton, director of public affairs for Labatt Breweries Ontario.
"Each summer, the safe boating message strikes a chord with more
and more boaters and we see 2000 as being our most successful season
yet."
In its fifth year, the Labatt WaterWise Boat Pro
Safety Team was named Best Boating and Safety Campaign at this year's
annual Canadian Safe Boating Awards.
BRIEFS
Twin Anchors Marine, Canada's largest houseboat manufacturer, recently
took over operations at Holiday Mansion Coastal Cruisers. "We are
impressed with the high level of quality incorporated throughout
the entire manufacturing process and will strive to further refine
the quality of future Holiday Mansion boats with the development
and implementation of the Internal Quality Assurance program - ISO
9002," said Les Lacey, managing director of Twin Anchors Marine.
Initial production has already begun in Salina, Kansas.
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Joe McGuire, Member of Parliament for Egmont, recently announced
that the Federal Government has approved the final stage of a three-phase
multi-million dollar breakwater reconstruction project at the Tignish
Run/Judes Point fishing harbour in P.E.I. The completion of the
project will provide local fisherman with safer access to their
harbour. The project is expected to be completed in the Fall of
2000.
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Charles Hubbard, Member of Parliament for the constituency of Miramichi,
recently announced that the Federal Government will invest $1.3
million in harbour improvements at the fishing harbours of Escuminac
and McEacherns Point, NB. The projects are proposed to be finished
by March 31, 2001.
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The 10th annual Monaco Yacht Show will be hosted along the shores
of Port Hercule September 20 to September 23, 2000. A collection
of various yachts will be on site and approximately 200 exhibitors
will be in attendance showcasing several facets of the yachting
industry. For more information call +377 93 10 41 70 or visit www.monacoyachtshow.org
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