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SUMMER 2004: POWER AND EXCITEMENT! (19-3)
  William E. TaylorWith the warmer weather finally sweeping across the country, the boating spirit is as strong as ever! From what we have heard so far, several action-packed events are taking place all summer long to enhance your boating lifestyle.

Starting June 18, the In-Water Spring Boat Show in Orillia, Ontario will be showcasing some of the most popular models while marine manufacturers will display an assortment of the hottest boat gear. Or check out the Port Credit Boat Show in Mississauga, Ontario, from August 27-29 and the Toronto In-Water Boat Show at Ontario Place from September 16-19.

The beautiful city of Victoria, British Columbia will be hosting the Classic Boat Festival from September 16-19 while Kelowna is the hot spot for wakeboarding with the Extreme Sport Series Wakefest from July 9-11. Additional events on this scene include Wakeboarders Welcome at Head Lake, Haliburton, Ontario from June 12-13 and the Wakestock World Cup 2004 in Wasaga Beach, Ontario, from August 5-8. Be sure to attend any one of Power Boating Canada's action-packed poker runs for a glimpse of the fastest and hottest craft on the water. This year, events will be held throughout Ontario, Quebec and the United States, so check out the poker run calendar in this issue to see which event suits your summer schedule.

While the 2004 boating season is shaping up to be an exciting one, the staff at Power Boating Canada have been busier than ever. Our editorial team just returned from Bombardier's invitation-only press event in Stuart, Florida, with the hot news about Evinrude's all-new V-6 E-TEC outboard. Be sure to look for a test on this powerhouse in the next issue.

In the mean time, check out the following pages to learn about the latest runabouts, cruisers, and exciting destinations. Don't miss our special wakeboard boat reviews, our vast selection of handy boat gear plus the insightful report on onboard satellite systems.

After all, the mandate of Power Boating Canada is to ensure you're up to date on all the latest happenings of the year and enhance your boating lifestyle to the fullest extent. The season never seems to be long enough, so enjoy it!

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