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Wednesday, January 25, 2016
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Delivered to your inbox each morning, Show-Day Exhibitor News features daily updates of what's happening during the 10 days of the show, plus important preparations for move-out.
If you have additional booth staff, etc., who would like to receive Show-Day Exhibitor News, please drop by the Show Office, Salon 103, and request that they be added to our distribution list.
- Monday Attendance Up 34%
- Toronto Police Services Reclaims Title
- $100 Dealer Draw Winner
- BRP's Denys Lapointe Honoured With Hall of Fame Award
- Mustang Survival - Promoting Safe Boating Practices
- Whetting the Appetite for Summer
- 2017 Official Toronto Boat Show Guide
- Show Dates Confirmed for 2018
- Take a Break in the Exhibitor Lounge
- First Aid Procedures
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Monday's Attendance Up 34%
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 Monday's total attendance was 4,628, an increase of 34% over 2016's Monday of 3,446. On the Monday in 2015, there were 3,545 people.
We look forward to keeping you updated as the show progresses!
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Toronto Police Services Reclaims Title
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Toronto Police Services reclaimed their title Tuesday morning in a challenging 10th annual
Anchors Aweigh Relay that pitted teams from the marine units of the Police, Toronto Fire, Toronto Paramedic Services and the Canadian Navy, represented by HMCS York.
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Click to see Toronto Police Services reclaim victory. |
Teams of four carried 20-lb. anchors a length of the world's largest indoor lake in relay through the icy waters.
In addition to bragging rights, the winning team received a trophy and a $350 donation to their charity of choice, courtesy of Toronto Boat Show.
Television cameras from CP24 and CITY TV were among the media attending the event, which kicked off Water Safety Awareness Day.
LEFT PHOTO, ABOVE: The marine unit of Toronto Police Services carried the day to reclaim their Anchors Aweigh title. Team members Dan MacNab, Rick Arseneault, Russ Hardy and Cory Smith were supported by Honourary Team Captains Staff Superintendent Don Campbell and Sergeant Gerry Klunder.
RIGHT PHOTO, ABOVE: Former OPP Sergeant (for 30+ years) Cam Woolley, now a CP24 reporter, was Honourary Race Marshall. Here, he interviews the second place Toronto Fire team.
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MARKETING - BUY/SELL A BOAT & WIN
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Monday's dealer winner, Paul Cornwall received a crisp $100 bill from Tracy Williams yesterday.
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Paul Cornwall, Lefroy Harbour Resorts, won $100 on Monday when he sold a 25-foot Ranger Tug, entered a ballot into the 2017
Buy a Boat & Win program, and his ballot was drawn.
A total of 86 boats were sold Tuesday by dealers who submitted ballots.
Wednesday's winner will be announced in the next newsletter.
Click the button below to see how you could win $100, and
your customer can win $10,000 toward his or her boat purchase - large or small - at this year's show!
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BRP's Denys Lapointe
Honoured With Hall of Fame Award
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Denys Lapointe was honoured for his "constant focus on innovation, leadership and dedication to the industry."
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The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) in Canada has inducted Denys Lapointe, executive vice-president of BRP's Design & Innovation Centre, into the NMMA Hall of Fame.
"Denys has contributed greatly to the advancement of the marine industry over the years and has propelled our industry forward through his perseverance in creating intelligently designed products that meet consumer interests," said Sara Anghel, NMMA executive director and vice-president of government relations. "We honour him with the Hall of Fame award in recognition of his constant focus on innovation, leadership and dedication to the industry."
The induction ceremony took place Tuesday, during the Boating Industry Breakfast at the Allstream Centre.
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Promoting Safe Boating Practices
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 Thank you to
Mustang Survival - the official lifejacket worn by ticket takers, show greeters, information staff, and visitors participating in activities at The Lake.
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NEW THIS YEAR - AT THE LAKE
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| Whetting the Appetite for Summer! |
 New this year, visitors to The Lake can sign up for remote-controlled boat races, or discover pedal board demos - a growing sport (and fitness craze) that's like walking on water!
Last Sunday, they also cheered on participants racing in the new stand-up paddle board competition, shown here.
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2017 Official Toronto Boat Show Guide
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Thank you to Kerrwil Publications for the excellent job they did on the 2017 Official Toronto Boat Show Guide!
Thank you, also, to the many advertisers who supported publication of this year's show guide.
The online version can be viewed here.
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Show Dates Confirmed for 2018
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Dates for the 2018 boat shows have been confirmed. Toronto International Boat Show will run January 12 - 21 in 2018, with Preview Day on January 12. Vancouver International Boat Show will run January 17 - 21.
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Take a Break in the Exhibitor Lounge
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Open 9am to 5pm, featuring daily soup, salad and sandwich specials, the Exhibitor Lounge is located in Salon 102 (just west of the Show Office).
For the convenience of exhibitors, it is equipped with computers and internet access, free of charge, courtesy of our sponsors -
Wells Fargo and
Boatdealers.ca.
NEW THIS YEAR: We have added a microwave to the Exhibitor Lounge for your use.
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Two full-time paramedics are on duty each day, circulating throughout the boat show, ready to assist in case of a medical emergency. They carry radios, and are in constant contact with boat show staff.
If an emergency requiring paramedics arises, please do one of the following:
- Contact a boat show staff member, who will radio the paramedics to come to the required location.
- Call the Show Office at 416-263-3185, who will radio the paramedics to come to the required location.
If the situation is non-urgent, you can also direct the individual to the Show Office (Salon 103), where paramedics can meet them.
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