Logbook - Dec 2012

NEWSLETTER

December 2012

LOGBOOK

The official newsletter of the Boating Industry Association of NSW & SA

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The official newsletter of the Boating Industry Association of NSW Ltd PO Box 1204 CROWS NEST NSW 1585 Australia 53 Hume Street CROWS NEST NSW 2065 Australia

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Sixteen years of Try Sailing success

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Improving your enterprise’s sustainability

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BIASA River Murray survey

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The Ron Marks legacy

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SA General Manager Glen Jones Administration & Finance Manager Joy How Logbook gratefully acknowledges all that have contributed to this edition. In particular;

Board of Directors NSW

Please send editorial contributions to President Darren Vaux Domenic Genua at genua@bia.org.au Vice-President Simon Cook For advertising rates contact the BIA (02) 9438 2077 Treasurer Alan Blake

BOARD: Bill Breakspear, Paul Burgess, Matt Hundleby, Jon Hunt, Michael Jarvin, Ken Bullen, Alan Steber, James Tsacalos, Terry Wise

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Marine13 – Boating for the Future

NSW General Manager Roy Privett Marketing & Events Manager Domenic Genua Financial Controller Simon Hazelbrook Manager BIA Divisions Alan Barrett Event Operations Manager Belinda Close Secretary Linda English Member Support & Development Aaron McKenna Education & Training Coordinator Corrina McMillan Marketing & Events Support Megan Robson

Roy Privett Editorial Bob Wonders Media Service (07) 5562 2867 Glen Jones Editorial Trevor Gill The Lighthouse Public Relations 0418 821 948 Robin Copeland SPINS 0414 266 768

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December 2012

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Woolgoolga rescue vessel commissioned

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Hot tips for boaties

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Honey, let’s buy a BOAT!

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TAFE unveil new AutoCel facility

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Industry news

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Education, Training & Development

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Front cover Artist: Steve Panozzo – www.noz.com.au

Board of Directors SA President Andrew Hayes Vice-President Rob Cuming Hon.Treasurer Peter Tucker COMMITTEE David Binks, George Bolton, Andrew Craddock, Craig Evans, Peter Heinrich, John Milham, Terry Reilly, Mark Flanagan

Please send editorial contributions to Domenic Genua at genua@bia.org.au For advertising rates contact the BIA (02) 9438 2077 © Copyright 2012 BIA of NSW. The opinions, advice and information contained herein have not been sought by any member or any other person but are offered as an information service and should not be relied upon as a substitute for detailed advice or as a basis for formulating business decisions. BIA intends by this statement to exclude any liability for any such opinions, advice or information within this publication.

General Manager’s Catch-Up

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work closely together on matters of mutual interest but remain independent and operate different business models.

The state associations are members of a federal body, Boating Industries Alliance of Australia.

Industry representation is further fragmented with a national Marina Industries Association (MIA) and a national export group (AIMEX). In recent years, the BIAs have discussed whether having six state associations is the most efficient and effective way to provide member services and advocacy needed by the industry. While the discussions regarding a restructure across Australia have gained varying levels of support no national course of action has been put into place.

During the course of 2011-12, two alternatives were considered, an all-in-one merger of all BIAs, a more efficient outcome but difficult to execute or on a state by state approach and whilst slower it involves a more measured approach with less risk. BIANSW and BIASA have positively discussed a merger process with the knowledge of the other State BIAs and the BIAA. This process and bilateral merger model will be available for other associations to consider as we move forward.

During the course of 2013 a suitable consultant will be

ur last edition of Logbook for the year introduces a new platform of collaboration between BIANSW and BIASA, and the commencement of a process that may lead to a bilateral merger of the two Boating Industry Associations. This process will involve a full and transparent engagement with members at AGM’s and special general meetings seeking members support for this initiative.

For Logbook our Official Newsletter this process starts with this edition by including SA editorial and articles to give us an insight into issues and initiatives facing the recreational boating industry in that State. We can certainly learn a great deal and support each other as we strive to advocate and promote recreational boating to the general public and Government at all levels. In this issue the importance of the Murray-Darling Basin is highlighted for SA and this also has huge importance for inland waterways of NSW and other States.

For the first time Logbook will be distributed outside NSW borders to BIASA members to commence the process of informing all members of industry issues and activities as we develop a much closer mutual relationship.

Welcome, Welcome to all BIASA members. We will certainly refine this publication to meet the requirements of members in both states. Your comments on Logbook, issues and BIA activities and services are always welcome.

Gee where did this proposal come from? It may surprise some, however it has been under serious consideration for a considerable time in looking at the advantages of a single entity boating industry association. As our members are all aware the recreational and light commercial boating industry in Australia is represented by separate state based organisations that

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engaged to facilitate and assist with the management of this complicated and legal process. Member briefings are an essential part of the process with the ultimate decision resting with the members of both associations.

In addition to our new SA coverage, Nik Parker, General Manager BIAA presents an update on national activities.

The countdown is on to Marine13 National Conference – Boating for the Future. Attendance at this event is a must for the industry.

The program has something for everyone. Secure your place now and take advantage of the BIA member early-bird discount offer by going to www.marine13.com.au Throughout 2012 we have been coming to grips with National WorkCover Laws and National Consumer Laws. 2013 will see the introduction of a new National System for Commercial Vessels. While BIAA and BIANSW have been at the forefront of advocating the industries position and endeavouring to minimise impacts, there will certainly be changes that members need to be aware: Fact Sheets will be developed when the new requirements are finalised.

As we move towards 2013 it will certainly be a challenging year as the recreational boating industry strives to overcome the effects of extremely difficult trading conditions. Building of consumer confidence holds the key. We certainly need a big dose of confidence to maintain our existing customers and encourage new participants into boating and marine tourism.

For the Sydney International Boat Show 2013 will be a defining year with our last Show at Darling Harbour and preparing for temporary land based facilities at Glebe Island and marina in Cockle Bay during the Darling Harbour reconstruction period 2014-2016. BIA has been engaged all year in the planning process and 2013 will see the development of the finer detail and the delivery of a fit for purpose temporary facility which we envisage will have minimum disruption to our showcase event.

The success of the NSW Marine Card for Contractors is highlighted in this issue. This valuable assistance training program and identification system for marine businesses is being further advanced by MarineCard.org.au – an online profile of every MarineCard holder with their detailed documentation.

It also includes details on participating marine sites. The system will make businesses, contractors and services easier to locate and cut down on administration time when a contractor arrives at your doorstep to carry out work for a third party.

This year BIANSW secured a NSW Government grant to assist in the development and expansion of a Boat Smart Safe Boating Program for high school students in partnership with Roads and Maritime Services and the Marine Teachers Association of NSW. It is pleasing to report that equipment purchases have commenced and allocation of funds for teacher support. It is intended to supply equipment and launch educational hubs for access by regional high schools in the following areas – Ballina, Port Macquarie, Central Coast, Menai High and Port Kembla to serve the Illawarra region.

In addition, BIA is consulting with RMS to develop the Watsons Bay Pilot Station into a Boating and Water Safety Training Centre for Sydney Harbour.

As we approach the festive season our Directors and BIA Staff extend to all our members and readers of Logbook a safe and enjoyable Christmas and New Year. We trust you will find plenty of time with family and friends and of course grab every opportunity to enjoy some boating and importantly let’s hope the economy picks up and trading conditions greatly improve for all members.

Roy Privett, BIANSW, General Manager

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BIASA General Manager’s Report

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s is the usual way, the BIASA Board considered a wide range of issues at its most recent meeting at Marine House in Adelaide.

The following agenda items in particular triggered lengthy discussion.

Marine Parks

Public consultation relating to the introduction of marine parks in South Australia was finalised at the end of October 2012.

Negotiations on marine parks have continued for more than a decade with a succession of State Government Ministers, Departments and Agencies. The parks will impact along 4,000km of the South Australian coastline, including the Adelaide metropolitan area.

Thirty-three Local Government areas embracing communities in nearly 200 towns and regional centres will be affected by the introduction of 19 proposed parks.

It has been a long and at times controversial process, but the BIASA believes satisfactory compromises have been reached. The industry has acted on behalf of its stakeholders while being recognised for its environmentally responsible approach to this issue.

Following are some of the key outcomes from the negotiations with Government: • the number of red zones/no-go/sanctuary zones has been halved; • areas covering these red zones/no-go/sanctuary zones have been substantially reduced; • from-the-beach fishing has been reinstated in all but a handful of very remote areas; • packages being developed to compensate commercial fishers for displaced effort now appear to be almost acceptable; and • offsets for the recreational sector are under construction Meanwhile, the Legislative Council is continuing its deliberations on a number of ‘hotspots’ affected by marine parks at the head of Gulf St Vincent and Spencer Gulf and at the eastern end of Kangaroo Island.

Encouraging ‘new faces’ into boating

The BIASA, along with its sister organisations interstate, recognises that new initiatives must be developed to encourage growth in recreational boating.

Attendances at the Adelaide Boat Show in recent years

Joy How, BIASA office manager, with Glen Jones.

have been less than desirable as the industry strives to overcome the effects of very difficult economic conditions.

Similar events in other Australian cities have been affected by reduced spending on leisure and recreation.

The BIASA has committed to far reaching marketing and advertising initiatives and the appointment of a professional event organiser to present the annual boat show in Adelaide in the most dynamic way.

We know that a significant number of those attending the show are intended buyers into the boating market, but many are delaying their purchases until consumer confidence returns.

Meanwhile, the BIASA will continue to develop and share initiatives that promote the enjoyment of recreational boating and the value of attending boat shows to see the diversity and affordability of products.

The BIASA Board congratulates the BIANSW Board on its outstanding initiative in the launch of ‘My Boating Life’ and also the BIAA Board on its Marine 13 project.

National strategies promoting sailing and ‘Come and Try’ days in kayaks, powered craft and under sail are also of great merit. Real progress will come from embracing these and other concepts while sharing good ideas as a united and progressive nationwide industry.

Glen Jones, General Manager, BIASA

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Looking ahead to summer ... and beyond

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he boating season will be well underway by the time members are reading this edition of Logbook, and it is hoped that the season is a long and successful one.

Summer is prime time for boaters getting out and about on the water, and naturally provides the best opportunity to show off boating and the lifestyle that owning or simply being on a boat affords, particularly to potential new boaters.

One of the most eye catching of boating activities is of course sailing, providing a colourful, (sometimes) fast-moving display of all shapes and sizes of sailing dinghies, cruisers, performance racers and out-and-out speed machines.

Earlier in the year, the years of preparation and dedication to the pursuit of excellence paid off in magnificent style with the Australian Olympic Sailing Team becoming one of the most successful Olympic teams ever, with an array of gold, silver and bronze medals that will – and already is – inspire a new generation of sailors.

Taking advantage of all these factors, in early December (11th) the International Sailing Summit will be held at Sandringham Yacht Club, just south of Melbourne’s CBD, bringing together all sectors of the sailing industry, from boat builders to yacht club managers, training schools to equipment manufacturers.

The objective of the ISS, now in its third decade, is to generate greater interest in sailing, at every level. This means raising the profile of sailing, to promote it as not only the preserve of elite, world-leading Olympians, or those able to tear up those proverbial dollar bills under a cold shower, but rather the perfect family entry to boating, with some of the easiest to use and most affordable of boats.

The ISS fits very well with the BIAA objective of promoting boating and growing participation and BIAA is supporting the summit, along with Yachting Australia.

BIAA is also working with YA to harmonise and collaborate on various sailing and boating promotion programmes, recognising the same objectives of each association can be best served by partnering on experiential activities, coordinated marketing and a consistent message to would-be-boaters that there’s nothing in the world like being afloat.

Raising the profile of boating has also been an important part of representations over many years to the Murray Darling Basin Authority, and particularly so as part of the Basin Plan consultation earlier in the year.

While the big issue of the long-term management of the Murray Darling system as a sustainable waterway, vital to so many Australian’s way of life is still not completely settled, the unstinting work of the BIASA to engage the MBDA and a myriad of other stakeholders over this period has delivered a vital recognition of the scale and value – both economic and social/wellbeing – of boating on the inland waterways.

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The recent MDBA repor t assessing the benefits of the Basin Plan to recreational boating on the MurrayDarling suggests that the combined value of recreational boating, fishing and related tourism on the waterway is now worth close to $4bn.

This is a significant sum that must say to policy makers the boating and fishing sector is a serious enterprise that must be supported. It is also a sizeable proportion of the total value of boating in Australia and provides one of the first up to date profiles of the sector since the last exercise to assess the boating industry and participation in several years.

BIAA continues to work with various stakeholders to develop a complete national picture of the value of the industry and will release the first full update since 2007 at Marine13 in April 2013.

Marine13 is featured elsewhere in this edition of Logbook, with profiles of some of the keynote and international speakers now signed up to present at the conference, but worthy of mention here is the reminder to members to register soon for this unmissable event.

Marine13 is the inaugural marine industry conference for Australia, combining all aspects of the sector, including boating business, marinas and boating safety, into one major event, and with interest and registrations growing rapidly, members should take a look at www.marine13.com soon to take advantage of the early-bird member discounts and find out more about the programme and speakers.

Presented under the strapline of ‘boating for the future’, Marine13 is focused on business improvement, international best practice and tackling major industry issues, providing information, education and inspiration to Australian marine businesses about how to adapt and thrive into the future.

Be sure to register by 15 February to secure your early-bird registration .

Before we get to April and Marine13, there are a number of issues facing the industry right now that need to be tackled.

The steady move toward national legislation and regulation in many areas of everyday and business life is starting to reach the boating industry.

Already in 2012 members have been dealing with the introduction of the Australian Consumer Law and the Personal Property Securities Register, and from 2013 there will be the addition of, at least, the National System for Commercial Vessels. While most members will not consider they will be affected by this, and equally while the lobbying efforts to

Canberra of BIANSW and BIAA have produced some good outcomes with changes to the draft legislation, there are potentially still a number of areas which may catch out some operations.

Of particular concern is the need to ensure sailing schools, training establishments and the like, plus syndicated or shared boat ownership programmes are not adversely affected: these parts of the boating industry are considered very important to the long term growth of boating and the survival of the industry as we look to introduce more people to boating, and adapt to new forms of boat ownership.

The enjoyment of the boating season of course demands safe boats and safe boating, and as part of the industry’s continuous push to deliver quality products, the recent day of boat testing at Southport on Queensland’s Gold Coast, organised by Marine Queensland and supported by BIANSW provided an excellent insight into the lengths builders go to ensure their vessels perform properly.

A full report on this, and the issues relating to standards and ABP compliance is within other pages of Logbook and it is hoped that builders and dealers will take note of the discussions and the work the BIAs are doing to ensure everyone’s boating season is safe, enjoyable and free from further regulation.

A response from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority on how they propose to modify their proposals to not inadvertently impact the industry is expected before the summer, but summer is fast approaching and, this being where we came in, will be upon us by the time you read this update of national issues. Time to go boating …

Nik Parker, BIAA General Manager

Marine13 helping industry achieve new heights One of the keynote speakers confirmed for Marine13 in April 2013 is Catherine De Vrye, past winner of an Australian Public Speaker of the Year and Australian Executive Woman of the Year, an accomplished motivational author, explorer, climber and marathon runner with a passion for challenging seemingly impossible feats.

Catherine will be kick-starting the conference with an inspirational session in Achieving New Heights and guarantees that the full house of more than 500 delegates will leave the session with practical and inspiring information to manage changing customer expectations and turn obstacles to opportunities in your personal & professional life as you navigate boating for the future.

Boating safety floats at Marine13 Marine13 will see a focus on a wide range of topics, but none more important to the safe enjoyment of boating than the correct and responsible use of lifejackets.

Peter Chennell, a world-leading expert on lifejackets from

Catherine De Vrye Past winner of the Australian Executive Woman of the Year Award and #1 best selling author of Good Service is Good Business, Hot Lemon & Honey and Hope Happens!

Catherine has proven international management experience in business and government; and now runs her own small business.

With books translated into over a dozen languages and now one of Asia-Pacific’s most popular speakers, she previously held executive roles with IBM in Australia and Japan. Now an Australia Day Ambassador, she has completed marathons, cycled over the Andes and trekked to Timbuktu. No wonder her memoir, nominated for the National Biography Prize is titled Who Says I Can’t?

You’ll leave the sessions some practical & inspiring information to manage changing customer expectations and turn obstacles to opportunities in your personal & professional life as you navigate boating for the future.

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the UK’s Royal National Lifeboat Institution will present on the global challenge facing the boating safety sector to encourage greater rates of wear of lifejackets, regularly shown to be one of the most important pieces of safety equipment on a boat.

NSW Roads and Maritime Services is a key partner in the worldwide programme of events and safety education messages promoting lifejacket wear and is currently working with the boating industry to develop innovative solutions to increase wearing of lifejackets and appropriate maintenance/ servicing.

Peter Chennell will also lead an international workshop on lifejackets following the main conference and Marine13 is delighted to have secured his support for the events in April 2013.

Online boating education Getting more people afloat is a key objective of the BIAA and BIANSW and one of the most important aspects of this is ensuring new boaters are properly trained and understand not only the rules and regulations, but also are educated about boating and how to boat safely.

A novel approach to this has been pioneered by Kerry Moher’s Fresh Air Eductors programme, which has seen over one million boaters in North America undertake online education and training as part of their recreational boat licensing requirements.

Kerry will be explaining how this works and how it can be adopted in Australia at Marine13 in April 2013, and is sure to attract the attention of boat dealers wanting to ensure their customers have ready access to safety education, as well as regulatory agencies looking to get boating safety messages out more effectively.

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Peter Chennell Peter Chennell joined the RNLI in 1995 as Managing Director of its trading division. In 2000 he took over the management of the RNLI Supply Chain, being responsible for all aspects of purchasing, storage, distribution, manufacturing, and boatyard activities.

For the last ten years Peter has been coordinating and steering the RNLI’s preventative activities, particularly amongst the leisure boating community. He is a member of the National Water Safety Forum, and Chairs its Sea Advisory Group. He is a founder member of the Maritime Casualty Review Panel. He also sits on the Irish Marine Safety Working Group, and is a member of two BSI/CEN/ISO committees, one on Lifejackets, the other on Small Craft.

Latterly he has also taken on responsibility for the RNLI’s Commercial Fishing safety activities, and is a member of the Fishing Industries Safety Group.

A key element of his focus is that of Lifejacket wear amongst the Leisure Boating community, working with prominent authorities on survival at sea, to bring awareness of the implications of not wearing a Lifejacket to the fore, and to try to understand the psychology of resistance to lifejacket wear.

A core belief is to freely share the RNLI’s experiences with other SAR and Safety organisations round the world, with some of its resources being adopted in whole or in part, and has presented his experiences at conferences and seminars in many parts of the globe.

Prior to joining the RNLI Peter’s career was primarily in the direct marketing industry, though he did start life as a pilot, then hovercraft engineer.

When not involved with the leisure boating community through his work, Peter is involved with the leisure boating community as a participant – he first took the helm of a boat at the age of five. Now an enthusiastic sailor, he spends as much leisure time as possible with his wife on board their boat, which is kept in France. He has also written a book on Passage Planning.

Exhibiting at Marine13 Marine13 will provide an excellent opportunity to showcase your latest products and services for the boating industry to an audience of over 500 key decision makers across the industry from retailers and dealers, to marina managers, safety agencies and other government stakeholders.

Exhibiting at Marine13 will increase your brand recognition locally and internationally and provide the arena to capture and secure new prospects whilst enhancing your relationships with existing clients.

High visibility on the official Marine13 conference website

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and in conference m a r k e t i n g materials will be complemented by a detailed and comprehensive marketing plan, creating a high level of awareness amongst delegates of exhibiting companies, their products and services and commitment to the boating industry.

Full information is available at www.marine13.com or contact the Marine13 Exhibition Manager Kirsty O’Brien on 02 9265 0700, or email to kobrien@arinex.com.au

Kerry Moher Kerry Moher, VP of Business Development at Fresh Air Educators, is one of the driving forces behind the evolution of online education as the solution for educating millions of North Americans about boating safety – and doing so responsibly, affordably and conveniently.

The author of the leading NASBLA-approved online boating safety course BOATERexam.com, a member of the NASBLA National Education Standards Panel, a passionate advocate of mandatory boating safety education, and a lifelong boater, Kerry works tirelessly with government agencies to develop education partnerships and programs that offer engaging, interactive safety education for citizens and accountability for governments.

Secure your place for Marine13 – Boating for the Future April 2013 will see the inaugural Australian marine industry conference and exhibition presented at Sydney’s SCEC to an audience of 500-plus delegates and 60-plus exhibitors.

Billed as an international event, with speakers from Canada, New Zealand, UK, USA and of course closer to home, Marine13 will provide an unprecedented platform for collaboration, innovation, education and understanding between key stakeholders in the marine industries in Australia and abroad and lay the foundations for a safe and prosperous boating future.

Attendance at this event is a must for industry and government leaders alike who drive change and are interested in innovation, technology, management, risk management and pathways to success in the boating and marina industries in Australia and beyond.

Secure your place now and take advantage of the BIA member early-bird offer by going to www.marine13.com or see the Marine13 registration brochure included with this edition of Logbook for full information.

Marine Manufacturers Forum – version 1.0

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he visit to Huskisson & Nowra by the Boat Manufacturers Association of NSW in March 2012 left a few lasting impressions, one of which was the willingness of manufacturers to engage at a national level.

As such, the bi-annual meeting of the NSW group was organized to support the first National Marine Manufacturers Forum – intended as a gathering of boat manufacturers and supply-chain from across the country and with the intent of stimulating relationships between industry players, collaboration & cooperation between same, and sparking awareness of important dynamics in the regulatory and commercial environment.

Representatives of all eastern states attended and by way of preliminaries, these were treated to an eye-opening exposé of South East Queensland’s manufacturing muscle with visits to the facilities of Cruise Craft, Maritimo, and Telwater.

These tours highlighted just how good – in terms of product and process – the Australian boat manufacturer has to be in order to remain competitive in this day and age. Ranging from 50-years of continuous production at Cruise Craft, to the consolidation of four sites into one at the ‘streamlined’ Maritimo, to the awesome purpose-built ‘tinnie’ and plateboat factory of Telwater – here are three boat companies on a mission.

Market-leaders all, each exemplifies commitment and tenacity, but also the ‘nimbleness’ that has enabled them to keep their product both viable, and desirable in the post-GFC market.

Convened at the Southport VMR Base, the afternoon General Meeting flushed out some hairy topics and inspired robust and constructive discussion. As expected, the state borders were found to be mainly irrelevant as the Australian manufacturer faces down his international competitor, irrespective of his place of manufacture. Inconsistencies between regulatory jurisdictions remain however, but key issues will be worked through over the coming months, and the tri-lateral (QLD/ NSW/ VIC) awareness of these will be an important benefit moving forward.

Industry specialist-insurers IC Frith presented on the emerging importance of Codes of Practice under the national Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) system, after which the group relocated to the deck of the Southport Yacht Club for sundowners.

The post-meeting discourse was superb, and the multi-state mix of manufacturers, supply-chain, and BIA Directors and staff were soon comfortably seated for a boisterous long-table dinner with the kind support of sponsors IC Frith.

The following day featured a very worthwhile workshop on Australian Builders Plate (ABP) compliance, followed by an on-water testing session aimed to assist manufacturers to assess & demonstrate compliance. These two exercises shed light on the widespread concerns of regulators and industry concerning the ABP, and the health & safety challenges faced by manufacturers in trialing and testing vessels for compliance.

A healthy atmosphere of cooperation and empathy was evident on the day, and the experience will certainly serve to promote increased partnership between industry and government on matters of compliance.

As a first-time exercise, the boxes were generally ticked.

All present relished the opportunity to air and workshop concerns, establish or refresh relationships, and share the odd ray of sunshine. With no detail confirmed as Logbook goes to press, we expect that the National Marine Manufacturers Forum will feature again in 2013 – watch this space.

BIA NSW extends our thanks to BIAA, BIA VIC, and Marine QLD for their assistance in bringing this event together, and to VMR Southport, Maritime Safety QLD, and IC Frith for their support of Australian marine manufacturing.

BIA NSW Office Christmas Closedown

The BIA of NSW will close from Friday 21 December and re-open on Monday 7 January 2013.

For urgent matters during this time please contact: Roy Privett on 0414 382 077 Domenic Genua on 0412 642 357 Simon Hazelbrook on 0412 605 071 BIA of NSW & SA LOGBOOK December 2012 - 9

Sixteen years of success under sail for BIA

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t’s become known across NSW as the annual Try Sailing Day and since its inception in 1997 it has introduced up to 40,000 people, many of them youngsters, to the exciting sport.

This year on Sunday, 4 November, 39 clubs across the State and Australian Capital Territory backed the popular plan and as usual reports received from many of the clubs involved were nothing but positive.

The Try Sailing Day is an initiative of the peak marine industry body, the Boating Industry Association (BIA) of NSW, with valuable support from its own sub-group the Sailing Industry Association and from Yachting NSW. Naturally, a primary aim of the establishment of Try Sailing Day was to offer an opportunity to enjoy the state’s fabulous waterways to people who otherwise may never have had such access.

“To that end, Try Sailing Day has been a tremendous success,” Mr Roy Privett, General Manager of the BIA declared.

“I cannot speak too highly of the backing we receive from the clubs and their members, for let’s face it, without their involvement there would be no such day.

“Following Australia’s yachting successes in the recent London Olympic Games I would imagine quite a few would-be gold medallists might be turning up,” he added.

Certainly the clubs play an important role in Try Sailing Day, but it’s the members who give of their time and their equipment and in this case ‘equipment’ often means Expensive boats!

Club members actually play dual roles as ‘guest skipper’ and ‘sailing teacher’ on board their various vessels.

A huge advantage in having so many clubs involved is the broad array of craft available, from deep keel yachts to sailing dinghies and super quick catamarans.

Rules and regulations have been deliberately kept low key to encourage participation.

In fact, the only ‘hard and fast rule’ is that those under 18-years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

In addition to providing vessels and tutors, the clubs also assist the annual day’s success by advertising and even attracting interest from their local radio stations.

LIFEJACKETS

You must have an approved lifejacket for each person on board.

Check that they are in good condition and everyone knows where they are stored.

It is recommended that children wear a lifejacket whenever in a boat. Make sure it is the right size and properly fitted.

Be prepared - have a drill so people know what to do if there is an accident.

It is compulsory to wear a lifejacket when crossing a coastal bar.

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For employment in the marine industry log onto www.bia.org.au and click on ‘Employment ... Jobs Vacant/Jobs Wanted’ For boating weather log onto www.bom.gov.au/marine

Mr Phil Yeomans, of DeckHardware, a committee member representing the BIA, checked out a number of participating clubs north of Sydney.

“I visited the South Lake Macquarie Sailing Club at Sunshine, a club I had sailed by in the past, but had never previously visited,” he said.

“Last year only a small number turned up at this club, but when I left there on Sunday after noon more than 60 had registered for the day.

“The club promoted the event at local schools and plenty of signs were posted on major routes informing passers by of the event and directions.

“Enthusiasm was obvious at every club visited and certainly shows Try Sailing Day is meeting a tremendous need,” he added.

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Daniel Scifleet – Fleetwood Marine Services Pty Ltd T/as Onboard Marine Services Arnold le Rutte – Nold Trading Pty Ltd T/as Arnold’s Boat Shop, Marine LED Solutions Australia Phil Mineo – All Marine Boat Services Pty Ltd Richard Hayden – Superior Marine Services Pty Ltd

The ‘new dimensions’ of MarineCard

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he MarineCard initiative of the BIA has been a great success to date, with over 1500 workers in the boating industry participating in an industry-specific WHS induction, and marinas and yards across the state enjoying the ability to ‘lean’ on the program to meet their compliance management obligations.

The MarineCard has raised the bar in Workplace Health & Safety awareness and performance in our industry, and has spawned other WHS-focused training options for the industry, as well as improved relations and engagement with WorkCover – in turn allowing us to leverage further training & research opportunities.

Good stuff. But, we started to look at what else the little blue card could do, and particularly how the program could make life easier for all concerned. In considering this, we looked at the complexity for site-controllers, business owners, contractors and staff, of simply managing risk. What we found was a practical but painful system of paper documents which, we are told, gobbles up time, energy, and patience.

We thought we could move much of that practical but painful system onto the web, in doing so making it real-time, accessed from anywhere 24/ 7, and removing the photo-copier, scanner, fax machine, document case, ring-binder, and filing cabinet from the equation.

Welcome to Marinecard.org.au!

Online now, the MarineCard website hosts a simple “profile” for every MarineCard holder, and participating Marine Sites.

The profiles for Card-holders and Marine Sites are designed to do different things, but they interact to simplify the transfer of information between the two – this being the reason behind all that photocopying/ faxing/ scanning/ emailing … and filing of bits of paper.

Simple MarineCard Holder profiles are created for each person completing the MarineCard induction. If you have a Marinecard, your simple profile is already online. This simple profile can be updated easily to incorporate details about you and your business or service, including contact details, the type of service that you offer, and the area(s) in which you offer it.

This allows users (essentially anyone with a web-connected computer or device) to search for you on the system by name or MarineCard number, or to search for MarineCard Holders who provide the services they need, in the place that they need them.

This system will make businesses, people, and services more ‘findable’.

Additionally, MarineCard Holders are able to securely upload PDF documents to their profiles, and categorise these into ‘families’ for simple reference. Examples include insurance (Certificates of Currency etc), Licences & Permits, Safe Work Method Statements and the like, and professional or personal references. These can be viewed online by users, and downloaded for printing or electronic filing.

The adding of detail and relevant, valid documents to your MarineCard profile will not only make this a place to view docs and detail, but this info can also be used to create a Contractors Package at the push of a button – more about that soon.

As mentioned, Marine Sites also have their profiles.

Designed for use mainly by marinas and yards, these sites host info about the site – such as location, key contacts, rules and guidelines for those working at or visiting the site – as well as useful documents such as Terms & Conditions of Entry, sample forms, or site-induction tools used by the site.

An up-to-date Marine Site profile will help businesses/ staff/ contractors visiting the site to find or contact the site, and to understand the site-rules and requirements of management (such as documentation required prior to access) before they arrive at the office. PDF documents can also be uploaded, allowing potential visitors to download and complete these ahead of their arrival at the site.

Again, the Marine Site profile can input details to a Contractors Package at the push of a button, and details and forms can be viewed by anyone, anytime, therefore removing the potential for surprises and hold-ups in the marina office – something we’re told can be a royal pain for everyone involved!

So there we have two types of profile where Marine Sites and those who work at them, can easily exchange information.

After a bit of set-up, keeping your profile and documents fresh is quick and easy – the system can even remind you via email when important documents (eg: insurances) are heading for expiry.

The Contractors Package

Logged on users – being those who ‘own’ a profile of either kind – can view the profile of the ‘other’ kind (ie: Marine Site views Card-holder, or vice-versa) – and by clicking on the ‘Prepare Contractors Package’ button, a full document incorporating details of each party to the arrangement will be prepared for viewing, and exported in PDF format for print, emailing, or saving in soft format.

Sound simple? It’s even simpler when you go to www. marinecard.org.au and poke around for yourself!

MarineCard Holders will have received (where we have email records provided at time of induction), log-in details via email. Others with an interest should use the contact form on the MarineCard website to inquire about getting involved, or how it all works. Feel free also to contact us at the BIA, and we’ll be happy to talk you through.

Feedback – both good and bad – will be very welcome as we roll out the MarineCard website over this summer. We look forward to helping the boating industry to spend less time and energy pushing paper. Here’s hoping we’ve hit the mark. h Alan Barrett

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How to improve your enterprise’s reputation with sustainability Why is it important?

Enterprises need to think more strategically about how they manage their reputations and how their sustainability efforts can play an important part.

The reputation of a company is vital to its performance.

Indeed, it is often forgotten that reputation plays a part not only in how your enterprise is perceived externally, but also internally.

External reputation can become a competitive advantage, facilitating enterprises selling more of their product or service than competitors, attracting new staff in an era of skills shortage or building trust with the communities in which they operate.

Internally, a good reputation improves staff morale and retention. It also improves productivity as people work harder for a company they believe in.

And reputation plays such an important part when overcoming a breach of legislation or offending a community. In the case of enterprises with a poor reputation, the costs in the short- to long-term to win back the trust of a community will be significant and may have ripple effects into other geographical parts of your operation. In the case of an enterprise with a good reputation, communities are on the most part forgiving, resulting in these businesses faring much better.

The downfall of sustainability

Yet, the sustainability programs developed by enterprises (from tree planting to holding morning teas to raising funds for great causes to energy efficiency) often don’t add as much to enterprise reputation in their current form as many think.

Why? Because: • energy efficiency and compliance are taken as a given by the community; • sponsorship programs are often viewed by communities as nothing more than ‘greenwash’, a means by which to simply to buy favours; and • generally enterprises are trying too much and generating little in the way of results; to put it simply, they have little to show in their attempts to do good.

What to do?

You need to review your current sustainability activities and ask yourself, from the point of view of your stakeholders, “How do these activities contribute to our reputation?” It is important to not only consider your “flagship programs”, those that give your marketing the most mileage inside or outside your enterprise, but also those day-to-day activities

you must do to comply with environmental legislation. To answer this question, you may also wish to consider whether you are trying to do too much. Have you got results to show for your efforts?

Flagship activities

And most importantly, you need to consider if your activities are even relevant. Are the activities relevant to: • your market? (are you working on causes that aren’t even within your market?)

• what you produce or the service you offer • the unique skills or other capabilities that makes your enterprise competitive (what is the point of getting managers with amazing skills simply planting trees?)

• the social or environmental impacts and opportunities your enterprise is exposed to?

This is not to suggest that your energy and water efficiency programs should be stopped. As prices continue to increase, such programs make business sense. They will save you money. But sponsorships, in particular, are a good example of how sustainability can be ineffective. As well meaning as it may be to spread $20,000 across countless causes, will anyone really here about it? Two better options to consider are: • Volunteering your enterprise’s expertise rather than just the time of staff; or • If you really want to sponsor causes, get key members of the communities in which you operate involved in deciding what causes to target.

Both of these ways will get your enterprise noticed – and respected – a lot more.

Day to day legal compliance

And there is certainly no suggestion that your enterprise should cut back its efforts towards complying with legislation.

While greenwash may be met with cynicism and suspicion, lack of compliance can be met with outrage. And that will have a devastating effect on your enterprise’s reputation. So, you need to be sure that: • Your enterprise has the right systems – and that they are adhered to; • Everyone has appropriate training in environmental and/or health protection and systems; • Managers are talking up the importance of compliance.

Where to go for help

Consulting advice: there are several consultants who can help you strategically improve your reputation through sustainability, some of whom can be found through NSW Business Chamber.

The HUB sustainability site aims to raise awareness about issues relating to responsible business practice for SMEs and it includes some helpful tools for small to medium-sized enterprises.

h Source: David Ross, Phoenix Strategic Management (valued member of the NSW Business Chamber) http://www. phoenixstrategic.com.au/

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For a limited time only, we are waiving the $395 standard documentation fee for Boating Industry Association NSW members on new car finance arrangements of $30,000 or more with the Commonwealth Bank. Finance must be quoted and accepted by 31/01/13.

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Positive and progressive engagement with all levels of Government

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he BIASA represents the interests of its members, the boating industry and the public through the maintenance of close and cooperative relationships with all levels of Government.

In this advocacy and advisory role, the BIASA has presented its position professionally and effectively on a wide range of issues of State, national and global importance.

BIASA General Manager, Glen Jones, said the Association engaged regularly with Federal and State Ministers and their departments and agencies, along with 40 Local Government Councils and representatives of hundreds of communities.

“In doing so, we present South Australia’s perspective on matters of national priority and significance, along with issues that are unique to the industry and the boating sector within the State,” Glen explained.

“The BIASA continues to present a solid case on behalf of commercial and recreational boat owners in the controversial debate about marine parks and reserves.

“We are building public awareness about potential risks of grey and parallel imports, particularly in terms of compliance with Australian standards, while highlighting the quality and reliability of craft built and serviced within our own country.

“The BIASA is advocating at State and Local Government levels for expanded and enhanced boating infrastructure and services based on income generated from the boating facilities levy, a tax that is unique to South Australia. This is balanced by our efforts to ensure access to marina berths and hardstand areas is affordable, particularly in terms of Council rates.

“Our hot list of issues includes regulation of personal water craft, personal flotation devices and no wash zones.

“It is our consistent view that empowering the industry and communities to self-regulate is almost always more effective than the Government imposing its will.

“Importantly, the BIASA works hard to protect the rights of boating families to have access to the State’s marine and inland water assets in an environmentally responsible manner. In recent times, we have been particularly active in regard to the River Murray.

“Ensuring sustainable flows in the River Murray and into its lower lakes, including the internationally recognised Coorong National Park, is critical for the environment and the enjoyment of around 50 per cent of registered boat owners in South Australia.

“On-going monitoring of the health of the river and the

lower lakes is a priority along with efforts to ensure boat owners have safe access to quality facilities and services.”

BIASA River Murray survey The Murray Darling Basin drains one seventh of Australia and it sustains millions of Australians. In the eastern States, too little is known about the importance of the 700 km of the River Murray that is within South Australia, and the 700 square kilometres comprising Lakes Albert and Alexandrina and the Coorong.

Water from the River Murray helps to sustain much of the South Australian population, along with vital agricultural and manufacturing industries.

Houseboat Desert Rose on the River Murray.

Protection of the river is also vital because it is a significant contributor to the tourism and leisure industry and the hundreds of million of dollars – approaching one billion dollars – that this sector injects into the national economy each year. Boating enjoyment on the river and lakes is pivotal to well-being in the tourism and recreation sector.

Eight years of devastating drought – the worst since Federation in 1901 – were brought to an end in late 2010 with flows into the Darling and Murray from vast catchments in Queensland and New South Wales.

At the request of State and Federal Governments, the BIASA acted at its own expense on behalf of numerous industry sectors and communities to:

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A showcase example of the BIASA’s efforts in this regard was the recent River Murray survey to provide up-to-date information on the environmental health of the river and impacts on tourism, boating safety, bank stability and economic growth in the Murraylands and Riverland regions.

The BIASA partnered with the South Australian Environment Protection Authority and other Government agencies in a 700km survey of the river from the Lower Lakes to the New South Wales border.

The study was conducted from aboard a BIASA member’s houseboat Desert Rose, accompanied by a number of smaller Government craft.

Along the way, data was collected on water quality, safety and environmental issues and key locations for operators of river craft to maximise their tourism experiences. The voyage allowed participants to engage with Councils, industry and community representatives about a wide range of issues.

“The outcomes have provided a foundation for Government planning and action on the future of the River Murray and Lower Lakes,” Glen said.

“This voyage again illustrated that industry and Government can act creatively and harmoniously together for the benefit of our community.

“Partly as a result of this study, the BIASA is presently awaiting the outcome of a bid to the South Australian and Federal Governments for a most significant level of grant funding that will help secure the future of three vast regions and their many dependent industries and communities.

“A key focus of this project is to stimulate economic activity and employment and diversify the economic base within the Murray Darling Basin as a response to the Murray Darling Basin Plan.

“In our funding bid, we have strongly asserted that boating is good for the economy. This is underpinned by studies recently conducted on behalf of the Australian Government

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confirming that boating, leisure, tourism and fishing within the Murray Darling Basin deliver around $4 billion annually to the national economy.

“At the same time, the BIASA continues to identify areas of need and support positive investment in facilities and services for boating enjoyment along our coastline and marine environment.

“Over the past six years, more than $20 million has been generated from the State’s Recreational Boating Levy for the establishment and upgrading of boating facilities.”

Environmental award to Ron Greening

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on Greening, owner and manager of Greening’s Landing and Marina at Mannum, has been honoured for his dedication to environmental care of the River Murray.

At the 2012 Adelaide Boat Show, Dr Campbell Gemmell, Chief Executive Officer of the Environment Protection Authority (EPA), presented Ron with the EPA/BIASA’s Environmental Award.

The award is presented on an annual basis as a joint Industry/Government initiative. This year, it recognised Ron’s outstanding commitment to environmental management practices within the South Australian boating industry.

Ron has dedicated his life to protection of the river’s natural assets. He has been a leading advocate for the introduction of grey water regulations for vessels operating on inland waters, and he continues to promote no wash zones to reduce the impact of wakes from boats on the banks and other craft on the river.

The impact of wash became a hot topic at the height of the drought as people looked to boats as a possible cause of river bank collapses.

No wash signs have been installed around Mannum, Murray Bridge and Blanchetown.

Ron Greening (centre) with Dr Campbell Gemmell and River Murray ambassador Bazza The Bunyip.

The trial program, supported by the BIASA, the South Australian Murray Darling Basin Natural Resources Management Board, Keep South Australia Beautiful and the Mid Murray Council, advises people to reduce speed as they enter the zones and remain mindful of the wash created by their vessels.

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Looking back on 50-years ...

The Ron Marks legacy

by Bob Wonders

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t’s nearly 50-years since water skiing legend Ron Marks wound up his glittering career as one of the finest exponents of water skiing Australia has ever produced.

Ron ended his water ski competition in 1966, two-years after he had established his original company, Ron Marks Water Skis Pty Ltd. It was certainly to be the start of something big; Ron Marks Distributing Pty Ltd, quickly followed, then came Ron Marks International, Superstar Australia and, when Ron’s two sons David (now 44-years-old) and Ben (now 42) came aboard, it led to the formation of Dynamic Products Corporation.

David Marks has since pursued his own career path, initially as an earth moving contractor (a business he still operates) and a diversification into two retail liquor stores.

Ben Marks is now totally engrossed in the ‘family’ business and is a co-director of Dynamic Products together with Ron. He takes a major role in administrative matters, although his primary responsibility is the nationwide sales of the company’s extensive range of water ski, wake board and associated products to the marine industry.

During his competitive career, Ron Marks dominated his chosen sport like no other.

He went on to claim 15 Australian championships, was chosen in the Australian Water Ski Team five times, won the

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Ron Marks, world champion on land and water.

Australian Masters Championship five times and was regularly crowned South Pacific Zone champion.

In 1965, at Surfers Paradise Ski Gardens, Ron set the World Slalom Record confirming his status as one of the best of the best on the world water ski scene.

During his Australian title domination, Ron showed his class by delivering record breaking results across the board in all three skiing events:- slalom, tricks and jump.

His diversified skills earned him the Australian Men’s Overall Championship on five occasions; four of them in consecutive years.

Lest you think that’s about all; Ron Marks also proved himself rather handy at the wheel of high-performance motor vehicles, claiming a line-honours victory on Mount Panorama and competing in national and international rally championships for the Italian manufacturer, Lancia and subsequently for the French firm, Renault.

When he found time away from water skiing, plus the rigours of running a highly successful business and rally driving career, Ron, a self confessed “car nut” collected vintage and classic cars, restoring many in his own workshop.

I dare say the pride of his collection at one time had to have been a truly magnificent 1937 supercharged V8 Cord Berline Saloon. It was one of only four known to exist in the world !

The Cord was a clear cut class winner in an Australian Concours d’Elegance.

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During his competitive career, Ron Marks dominated his chosen sport like no other.

Ron eventually sold the stunning vehicle to a Western Australian collector; “I was simply made an offer too good to refuse,” he reminisced.

These days, Ron owns only one truly unique car and there’s a story in that as well.

It’s the 1976 ‘works’ Lancia Stratos in which Ron won many events for the company. Along the way he and his Team developed a new induction system for the rear engined rear wheel drive power house; an innovation which solved many problems caused by the dusty forestry roads in Australia and which the factory subsequently adopted for its East African Safari cars.

In campaigning the Stratos, Lancia won the World Rally Championships in 1975, 1976 and 1977.

At the conclusion of the Stratos campaign Ron’s car was completely restored to pristine condition and now rests very proudly in his garage. From time to time he ventures out to car club and reunion functions but of course now driving it without the fury of full blooded rally pursuit.

The action-packed life of Ron Marks really takes some telling.

Perhaps the place to start is the north-western Sydney suburb of Baulkham Hills. It seems that Ron’s father was curious at the number of water ski boats being towed along the Windsor Road every weekend.

“He decided to follow them one day and we ended up at Wilberforce, on the Hawkesbury River.

“A week later my Dad bought a boat,” Ron remembers, with glee.

Ron Marks began water skiing at the tender age of seven.

Five years later he began competing.

The rest, as they say, is history. The seven-year-old was destined to become one of the best of all time.

As proud as he is of his achievements, these days Ron is content to talk business and with a full line up of water skis, wake boards, ski tubes and backed up by a score of associated action water sports equipment, the business of Dynamic Products Corp. is intricately entwined with the boating industry.

Dynamic Products is no small potatoes either. They employ a staff of 10 to cover their Australian operations, with a further nine in Thailand, two in South Africa, and, wait for it, 120-plus in China.

All designs and product development takes place in Australia.

Production of the company’s mid-range and high perfoRMance models is undertaken at the Dynamic Products factory in Bangkok, Thailand.

The 1976 ‘works’ Lancia Stratos in which Ron won many events.

Entry level skis as well as some of the mid-range models are produced at the company’s premises in Chang An, China.

In addition to owning the Thailand and China production facilities outright, Dynamic Products also has a 30 percent equity in another company in China where all of the ‘soft goods’ items are produced.

Such is the reputation of the Ron Marks designed water skis, wake boards and associated equipment that Dynamic Products now exports to 63 nations world wide.

Ron is justly proud to be accorded winner of a coveted Export Award presented by the Federal Government for outstanding export sales achievement. The year was 1971 and Ron Marks Water Skis Pty Ltd became the first ever company in the marine industry to be so awarded.

Australia remains the company’s strongest market, but on the international scene, and this will surprise many, their number one market is Sweden.

For reasons he explains, Ron does not market his products in the United States.

“Dynamic Products is the only major water ski and wake board manufacturer in the world that is not American,” he says.

“So to us the USA is an export market, but to the American manufacturers it is their domestic market. In effect, the American companies fight tooth and nail for their share of that market and as it is their ‘home turf’ that alone makes it very difficult for us.

“Furthermore, we are in business to make a profit and having spent four to five years building a foothold in the USA, we finally resolved that the potential loss was greater than the potential profit.

“Thus we strategically withdrew,” Ron added.

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Australia’s greatest water skier proves he’s ‘only human’. “It didn’t always work out perfectly,” he admitted.

In addition to operating a successful business, Ron Marks has also “done his bit” for the boating industry.

He has been a member of the BIA of NSW for more than 40 years and in 1988, when serving on the association’s Board of Directors, he played a major role in structuring, organising and implementing the move into Darling Harbour of the Sydney International Boat Show.

“I believe that decision taken by the board at the time has proved, to say the least, to be most successful,” he said.

To finish up on the Ron Marks story, I should point out that Ron is virtually ‘married’ to the water ski world and the boating industry in an even more important way.

His beautiful wife of some 46-years, Denise, herself a former Moomba Masters Champion, is the sister of Graham Barclay who likewise is a former water ski champion and perhaps better known these days as the man behind Graham Barclay Marine, one of the largest dealerships on the NSW mid north coast.

Graham is also somewhat famous for his ability to arrange an “oyster feast” at the drop of a hat (and with pleasure I speak from personal experience). It is not without coincidence that oyster farming is Graham’s primary business; he is renowned to be the largest producer in Australia of the famous Sydney Rock Oyster.

Don’t tell him I said so, but Ron Marks has now long ago attained retirement age, but the ‘R’ word is yet to come into his vocabulary.

“No doubt there will come a time, I know that, but while ever I’m enjoying my role and can genuinely contribute to the company’s success, then I prefer to stick around,” he says.

“I am particularly fortunate to have my son Ben alongside of me as co-director of our company activities. He is a very

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Ben Marks, heir apparent and co-director of Dynamic Products Corp.

competent and energetic person with extraordinary ‘people skills’.

“Dedicated and loyal, Ben possesses the type of business nous that is hard to find and he backs it up with a ‘truck load’ of ethics and integrity that all others should wish for. “‘Dad talk’, I know, but it’s true,” Ron added with pride.

When the time comes for Ron to relax, Ben will no doubt readily slide into the chair and assume command of the ship.

The sensational 1937 Cord Berline saloon and Concours d’Elegance winner. Ron Marks, a long-time motor vehicle enthusiast, collected and restored many valuable cars in his own workshop.

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YOUR INVITATION The Boating Industry Association of NSW invites you to participate in the Rosehill Trailer Boat Show in March 2013.

The show has been held at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse since 2003, moving from its original home at Silverwater Park. To grow visitation, in 2009 the BIA rebranded the show, reduced it to 2 days and abolished visitor entry fees.

Following on from the success of the past 4 years, the show will once again have free entry for the public, free parking and will be open Saturday and Sunday.

The event will showcase trailer boats, new and second-hand, as well as products and accessories, kayaks and fishing goods. Held towards the end of the summer boating season, the show allows for dealers to clear stock and as such the show has a tagline of ‘Race into Rosehill for a boating bargain’.

The BIA substantially subsidies this event for the benefit of the industry. Whilst the revenue generating elements (gate and exhibitor income) have been greatly reduced, the BIA will not reduce its advertising and marketing efforts.

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Outdoor Covered Space Betting Ring, area between Grandstand & Exhibition Hall Price per square metre (min 50m2)

$18.70

$22.44

$26.18

$29.92

$33.66

$37.40

3

Indoor space Exhibition Hall & Grandstand Price per square metre (min 80m2)

$22.00

$26.40

$30.80

$35.20

$39.60

$44.00

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BOOTHS AND PAGODAS TYPE

Stand

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3m x 3m Shell Scheme Booth Indoor Grandstand Includes 2.4m high black booth walls, fascia, stand sign, 1 x light, 1 x power point, carpet

$935.00

$1122.00

5

3m x 6m Shell Scheme Booth Indoor Grandstand Includes 2.4m high black booth walls, fascia, stand sign, 2 x light, 2 x power point, carpet.

$1330.00

$1596.00

3m x 9m Shell Scheme Booth Indoor Grandstand Includes 2.4m high black booth walls, fascia, stand sign, 3 x light, 3 x power point, carpet.

$1730.00

$2076.00

3m x 12m Shell Scheme Booth Indoor Grandstand Includes 2.4m high black booth walls, fascia, stand sign, 4 x light, 4 x power point, carpet.

$2130.00

$2556.00

3m x 3m Pagoda Outdoor undercover space (Betting Ring, between Grandstand and Exhibition Hall) Includes pagoda with 4 retractable walls, 1 x light, 1 x power point

$850.00

$1020.00

3m x 3m Pagoda Outdoor open air space (Forecourt) Includes pagoda with 4 retractable walls, 1 x light, 1 x power point

$800.00

$960.00

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8

9

All prices listed exclude GST

LOCATION Rosehill Gardens Racecourse James Ruse Drive, Rosehill

DATES Saturday 16 March & Sunday 17 March 2013

OPEN

9am – 5pm FREE entry, FREE parking Move-in:

Friday 15 March 2013

Move-out:

From 5.30pm Sunday 17 March & Monday 18 March 2013

Exact times to be advised in move-in schedule Space allocation is at the discretion of BIA. A floor plan will be designed on receipt of applications and the mix of stands will depend on exhibitor demand.

Exhibitors may not receive the amount of space applied for.

Please note boats in the Grandstand must remain on trailers.

Some sites have height restrictions & access points for hydrants – if you have any questions, please discuss with Belinda Close, Operations Manager.

MARKETING: It is planned to run a comprehensive public relations and advertising campaign utilising radio, newspapers, magazine and web to ensure that the target audience is reached. The exact composition will be determined closer to the event.

SECURITY: Security guards will be onsite but no responsibility will be taken for exhibitor stock. This is your responsibility.

SITE SHARING: Exhibitors must not allow any individual, company or organisation to share part of their site without written permission from the BIA. INSURANCE: Public Liability Insurance is compulsory for this event. A current Certificate of Currency with a minimum $10 million coverage must be supplied with your application, for 15-18 March 2013 inclusive. If you require insurance, we have retained the services of an insurance broker to provide cover, arranged with QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited, for a cost of $260 plus $26 GST.

BOAT SHOW CONTACTS Belinda Close Event Operations Manager Email: belinda@bia.org.au Direct: (02) 8197 4755 Domenic Genua Marketing & Events Manager Email: genua@bia.org.au Direct: 8197 4752 BIA Office (02) 9438 2077

ROSEHILL

TRAILER BOAT SHOW

APPLICATION TO EXHIBIT Please read the Terms & Conditions of Exhibiting prior to applying for space.

The Terms & Conditions of Exhibiting can be viewed at www.bia.org.au/biatc or telephone the BIA office on (02) 9438 2077 to request a copy.

DUE DATE 4TH FEBRUARY

Company/Business Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Boat Show coordinator: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ NB. All communication regarding this event will be sent to the Boat Show coordinator via email.

Postal Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Postcode: ________________________ State: ________________________ Phone: _________________________________________________________ Fax: ______________________________________________ Mobile: _______________________________________________________Email: ______________________________________________ Website: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ BIA Member: SPACE STANDS ONLY

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Year of Membership ______________________ TICK BOX

Type 1 (Min 50m2)

m2 _________________ =

$______________________

Type 2 (Min 50m2)

m2 _________________ =

$______________________

Type 3 (Min 80m2)

m2 _________________ =

$______________________

Size ________________ =

$______________________

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BOOTHS Shell scheme booth PAGODAS

2 6 0 . 00

Public Liability Insurance (Delete if certificate of currency is submitted with application form)

$

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$______________________

GST (10% of sub total)

$______________________

Total

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25% deposit enclosed with Application to Exhibit form Final payment due on receipt of invoice

$______________________

Description of products/brands/services to be displayed: _______________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The above Company/Business (“applicant”) hereby applies to the Boating Industry Association of NSW Ltd (“BIA”) for a licence to occupy the space indicated in the Rosehill Trailer Boat Show (“Show”). The applicant acknowledges that it has read, and agrees to be bound by, the Terms and Conditions of Exhibiting that can be found at www.bia.org.au/biatc Signed: ________________________________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________ Payment can be made by cheque, direct deposit or money order.

Cheques: payable to the Boating Industry Association of NSW Ltd. Direct deposits: please note your company/business name as the customer reference.

Bank: St George Account name: Boating Industry Association of NSW Ltd BSB: 332 027 Account No.: 552 004 720 Credit card payments: MasterCard, Visa or AMEX add 2.2%.

Please fax your remittance advice to (02) 9439 3983 or email simon@bia.org.au

Boating Industry Association of NSW Ltd ABN 61 000 618 468 53 Hume Street CROWS NEST NSW 2065 PO Box 1204 CROWS NEST NSW 1585 Phone: (02) 9438 2077 Fax: (02) 9439 3983 Email: info@bia.org.au • www.bia.org.au

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Gas cylinder decanting warning issued to industry

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orkCover NSW has issued a warning to all businesses using LPG cylinders to make safety a priority after two recent fires at Sydney service stations.

General Manager of WorkCover’s Work Health and Safety Division, John Watson, said the service station fires at Newtown and Hoxton Park were the result of suspected unsafe practices when decanting LPG into smaller cylinders, such as those used in barbeques.

“Working with LPG cylinders can be dangerous due to the risk of fire and explosion when cylinders are over-filled or potential ignition sources, such as static electricity, are not controlled,” Mr Watson said.

“In the five years to June 2011, there have been 782 claims for incidents involving gas cylinders.

“There are many things that can go wrong during the decanting process and under NSW work health and safety laws businesses are expected to take all reasonable and practicable precautions to prevent the risk of injury.

“Businesses need to provide workers with appropriate information, instruction, training and supervision so that the work is carried out in a suitable and safe manner.

“LPG cylinders should be ‘earthed’ while being filled, by placing them on the ground on an electrically conducive stand to limit the risk of static electricity build up from the flow of gas.

“They should also never be left unattended while being filled as this can lead to overfilling and gas escaping.

“Although no-one was injured in these incidents, significant damage was caused to both properties highlighting the potential for serious injury to workers or the public and damage to surrounding residential and commercial properties.

“There are a number of risks that businesses need

SBA Tools Auction

S

hipwright & Boatbuilders Association (SBA) members & guests gathered at Woolwich Marina in late October for an unusual event – an auction of shipwright trade-tools.

The collection of tools was purchased by the BIA on the advice of the SBA Committee. The owner had built up this collection over a life-time plying his trade and, having hung up his caulking-irons, advised us that he would rather see his tools in active and qualified service rather than sitting in a garage (or on a table at a garage sale!).

to address when decanting LPG into cylinders, such as not using cylinders that are damaged or corroded, not using cylinders with damaged attachments or leaking hoses, and decanting a safe distance from fuel dispensers, flammable materials, tanks containing dangerous goods, public places, and building entries and exits.”

Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner Greg Mullins said since 1 June, firefighters had responded to 64 barbecue fires and 67 leaking or damaged LPG cylinders and hoses, the majority of which were BBQ cylinders.

“By following some simple precautions you can protect yourself and keep other people, properties and bushland safe when firing up the barbecue,” Commissioner Mullins said.

“With the warmer months coming on, check your LPG cylinders and the hoses and if they look old or perished, have them checked by a specialist at your local BBQ, camping or caravan store.

“For less than $50 you can buy a new hose and regulator and the experts there will ensure your fittings and cylinders are in good order.

“If your BBQ or LPG cylinder does catch fire, call Triple Zero (000) immediately and ensure everyone gets away and stays away from the fire until fire-fighters have attended and rendered it safe.”

WorkCover has published a safety alert for the decanting of LPG cylinders. Businesses and workers seeking further information on LPG cylinder safety should visit www.workcover. nsw.gov.au or call 13 10 50. h Michael ‘Wally’ Bartley (Michael Bartley Shipwrights) and Greg Newton (Woolwich Marina) agreed to an open house for the evening, SBA committee members scrambled to relocate the gear to Woolwich, a sausage-sizzle took shape alongside a wheelbarrow-esky, and the concept became a reality.

Rules were cobbled together to give the many apprentices present a buying advantage, and with the ‘mentorship’ of tradesmen & Meadowbank TAFE Head Teacher Mitch Spooner, the youngsters were primed & turned out to be by far the most prolific bidders.

On the day, local yacht broker Jonathon Frearson (Regatta Sailing) was drafted as chief auctioneer, and under his enthusiastic guidance and with the support of many characters amongst the shipwright community, the sale was lively & entertaining.

The range on offer was broad, including cutting, banging, hole-making, and poking stuff – the applications of which were clearly apparent to the shipwrights in attendance, but baffling for most of us if we came across them at the aforementioned garage sale …

Hence, a great outcome. These tools – some over 100 years old – are back in working hands, many of are apprentices or young tradesmen.

It just goes to show that crazy ideas are sometimes worth pursuing, and perhaps in the future we may see another iteration of the SBA ‘tool-fest’!

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Wear your lifejacket on board this weekend – and always A s thousands of boaters took to the water for the traditional start of the summer boating season at the beginning of October, Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Stacey Tannos urged skippers to always ensure everyone on board wears a lifejacket.

Commissioner Tannos said this was the simplest safety measure to help protect lives in the unfortunate event of a boating emergency.

“Between mid-1999 and December 2011, 206 of the 221 people killed in boating accidents in NSW were not wearing lifejackets. This is a terrible waste of life,” he said.

“A lifejacket can only save your life if you are wearing it.

Putting on your lifejacket should be the very first thing you do when you step on board your boat and you should not take it off till you’re back on land.

“The skipper is responsible for the safety of their boat and all passengers and should ensure everyone on board wears their lifejacket at all times.

“Many accidents and mishaps are not foreseeable and conditions can change rapidly on the water. It’s not worth risking your life or those of your family and friends. You don’t want to spend the rest of your life wishing you’d been safe, not sorry.

“A range of modern, light-weight jackets that are comfortable and allow for a full range of movement is now available on the market. If you find your old-model jacket bulky and cumbersome to wear for extended periods, it’s worth considering investing in a new model.”

Marine Rescue NSW units along the coastline from Point Danger to Eden and on the Alpine Lakes are standing by for a potential spike in boating breakdowns over the long weekend and coming weeks as many skippers launch their boats again after the winter layoff.

“The October long weekend is the traditional start to the boating season in NSW and no doubt some skippers will discover, to their dismay, that something on their boat or trailer doesn’t work as it should after spending the winter months idle,” Commissioner Tannos said.

At night, it is a completely different world on the water.

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Slow down and keep a good lookout.

Make sure you have the correct navigational lights visible between sunset and sunrise and at times of reduced visibility.

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“It can take as little as three months for fuel to become contaminated so old petrol in your tank is almost certainly off.

Electrical connections can corrode and there is every chance the battery will be flat.

“Over the past three years, about 50 per cent of rescue calls to MRNSW have been the result of mechanical problems, often caused by contaminated fuel. Electrical or flat battery problems cause an average of 10 per cent of calls, followed by people running out of fuel in six per cent of cases.

“This means two-thirds of all breakdowns to which our volunteers respond are caused by problems that could possibly have been prevented by thorough maintenance checks and proper preparation.

“All skippers should check their boat’s mechanics, electrical systems and trailer and have any essential maintenance work carried out before heading out for another summer on the water.

“Most importantly, check all your safety equipment. Are the lifejackets due for servicing? Check your flares and EPIRBS if you’re carrying them and replace your torch batteries. This equipment could save your life.”

Skippers should always Log On with their nearest MRNSW unit whenever they head out on the water and Log Off when they return so someone responsible knows where they’re headed and when they’re safely back on shore. If a boater does not Log Out as scheduled, MRNSW volunteers can start work to locate them.

To find your nearest MRNSW unit, visit www. marinerescuensw.com.au

$337,000 rescue vessel commissioned at Woolgoolga

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new $337,000 offshore rescue vessel was officially commissioned at Woolgoolga on 5 October, boosting the emergency capability of Marine Rescue NSW volunteers on the State’s Mid-North Coast.

Parliamentary Secretary to the Police and Emergency Services Minister Geoff Provest commissioned Woolgoolga 30 in a ceremony attended by Coffs Harbour MP Andrew Fraser, MRNSW Commissioner Stacey Tannos, Board members John Lynch and Peter Campton and volunteers.

Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Stacey Tannos said the 9 metre vessel was a valuable addition to marine search and rescue resources on the Mid North Coast.

“Woolgoolga 30 forms an important part of Marine Rescue’s strategic safety net of offshore rescue vessels covering the NSW coastline,” Commissioner Tannos said.

“This rapid response vessel is the latest to be delivered as part of our ongoing project to upgrade our rescue fleet along the coastline through the financial support of the NSW Government and the boating community.

“Woolgoolga 30 is a significant investment in the safety of local and visiting boaters and also of our volunteers.”

The vessel, featuring an Ellis alloy hull, fibreglass cabin

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network and education service for safer boating.

“Even with this funding support, as a community-based organisation, we still need to rely on our volunteers’ energetic fundraising to contribute towards the $14 million we need to provide our valuable services.

“I’d encourage members of the community to support their local Marine Rescue unit’s summer raffle. First prize in each raffle is an AnglaPro MR384 runabout, fitted with a 9.9HP 4-stroke Suzuki outboard, on a Dunbier trailer, valued at almost $9000.”

Commissioner Tannos reminded boaters to always log on and log off with their local Marine Rescue radio base whenever they are on the water. To find your local base, visit www.marinerescuensw.com.au

Woolgoolga 30 on sea trials.

and solid buoyant collars, can travel up to 30 nautical miles offshore. It replaces the unit’s previous 11-year-old vessel, Woolgoolga 20, a 7.7m aluminium monohull, which was restricted to travelling 15nm offshore.

In 2011, Woolgoolga unit members assisted 18 people aboard 11 vessels, worth $116,000. So far this year, the unit has gone to the aid of another 17 people on eight vessels valued at $113,000.

Woolgoolga Unit Commander Ken Heath said Woolgoolga 30 provided the unit’s volunteers with a light-weight, speedy and highly-manoeuvrable vessel.

“Our rescue crew has been enthusiastically training on this vessel, which is well equipped to ensure that our volunteers can work efficiently, safely and swiftly to help boaters in trouble on the water,” he said.

“This boat is a significant upgrade over our previous vessel, with new radar and navigation equipment, as well as radios and electrical systems.”

State of the art electronics installed on MRNSW vessels include Raymarine navigation, Icom marine radios, Furuno AIS (Automatic Identification System) and FLIR night vision, along with advanced first aid equipment including cardiac defibrillator and oxygen.

Commissioner Tannos paid tribute to the unit’s volunteers for their dedication to serving the region’s boating community.

“The Woolgoolga members are tremendously committed to saving lives on the water, giving their time selflessly to respond to emergencies, attend regular training and conduct education and fundraising activities,” he said.

“This is a busy fishing and boating region, with visiting boaters swelling the local population over summer to take advantage of the favourable weather and boating conditions along this stretch of the Northern NSW coastline.”

Commissioner Tannos acknowledged the vital support of the State Government and the boating community for Marine Rescue’s essential services.

“Our number one priority is safety on the water for both our volunteers and the boating community,” he said.

“The financial support we receive from the Government and through boaters’ registration and licence fees provides about 50 per cent of the annual budget we need to provide NSW with a world-class marine search and rescue, radio

New Gold Anchor Accreditation for Marinas

The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has announced an extension to its well established Gold Anchor International Rating Scheme that provides customer service accreditation for marinas. The extension to the scheme will give marinas the option to be Gold Anchor accredited but without a specific 3–5 Gold Anchor rating.

This non-rated option is called the Gold Anchor International General Scheme. Participation in the General Scheme is based on a marina meeting six core customer service criteria and a commitment to abide by a customer code of ethics.

MIA Gold Anchor Committee member and a key architect of the Gold Anchor Rating Scheme Ian McAndrew said the addition to the scheme will provide more marinas with the opportunity to achieve Gold Anchor customer service accreditation.

“This general scheme does not pretend to be as detailed as the 110 point rated scheme criteria that includes independent auditing,” Ian McAndrew said. “However it is the ideal option for marinas that do not want to be rated but desire Gold Anchor customer service accreditation. We also anticipate the general scheme will result in an extensive network of Gold Anchor marinas across the globe with many subsequently moving through to participate in Gold Anchor rating.”

MIA President Andrew Chapman said the extension to the Gold Anchor Scheme was a logical move to enable more marinas to benefit from the value of the well-known Gold Anchor brand.

“Customer service is at the forefront of any successfully run marina. This new initiative enables these marinas to achieve an industry customer service accreditation based on sound foundations and linked to MIA’s well-established Gold Anchor International Rating Scheme.”

Full details of the Gold Anchor International General Scheme are available on the MIA web site.

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Mercury Marine maintains its links with the lands down under

by Bob Wonders

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he marine industry market place within Australia and New Zealand and, for that matter, across the Pacific Rim, may not hold the proverbial candle to the massive US and European regions.

Nevertheless, industry giant Mercury Marine, along with its parent company, the Brunswick Corporation, recognises the importance of the South Pacific and it has retained close connections with the area for decades.

Those fortunate enough to have attended the Marine Industry Breakfast held during the Sydney International Boat Show earlier this year would have enjoyed one of the best guest speakers ever engaged in the form of Brunswick Corporation chairman and CEO Dustan McCoy. ‘Dusty’, as he’s known across the boating world, impressed all with his knowledge of the industry and his superb presentation.

For me, attending the breakfast was a bonus, for I had previously caught up with Mr McCoy at both the Miami and Sanctuary Cove International Boat Shows.

Following that breakfast at Darling Harbour, many commented that in Dustan McCoy Brunswick Corporation definitely had the right man in the job.

Perhaps that is a Brunswick (or Mercury Marine) requirement, for I was able to cross paths with another of the company’s executives who proved equally that he appeared ‘up for the job’ in every sense.

Mark Schwabero is President, Mercury Marine, and if ever there’s a position that places a man directly in the ‘line of fire’ of the world’s recreational boating, then this is surely it.

Mark Schwabero joined Mercury Marine as President, Outboard Business, in April, 2004; his performance in that role obviously impressed those who matter and just over four-years later (November ’08) he was named President, Mercury Marine.

A resident of Chicago, Mark’s heavy workload is such that his office in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, about 220km north of the city, only sees him about 12 days each month.

He rates the land down under as one of his favourite destinations and makes the effort to cross the Pacific at least

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Mercury Marine President, Mark Schwabero (right) with local identity John Temple, Director and General Manager, Mercury Marine Australia, New Zealand and Pacific.

every second year. Generally on these trips he covers most of Australia’s east coast, usually starting at Mercury Marine local HQ in Melbourne and visiting the company’s major regional offices in Sydney and on the Gold Coast.

It’s not only engines that Mark concentrates on during a normal working day.

“Obviously the state of play with Mercury engines is always prominent on the agenda, but the importance of the parts and accessories business cannot be overlooked,” he pointed out.

Like everyone associated with the boating industry across the world, Mark Schwabero had to watch as recreational boating and its ‘star players’ were hammered by the financial meltdown that hit in ’08.

Looking now towards a more settled situation, Mark says the company is “confident” when looking ahead.

“We’re certainly confident when it comes to our product, our distribution and our employees,” he declared.

To describe Mark Schwabero’s background as impressive is perhaps a gross understatement.

He not only holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in industrial and systems engineering from Ohio State University, he has also been honoured by the same university with its Distinguished Alumnus Award (1991) and Meritorious Service Award (2008).

Mark tells me he thoroughly enjoys getting out on a boat and is very fond of a game of golf.

What I don’t know is how he ever finds time to do either (or anything else, for that matter).

Somehow, in between what must surely be a ‘pressure cooker’ job, Mark also finds time to serve on the Board of Directors of the 1st Source Corporation and the National Exchange Bank.

If that’s not enough he is also a trustee at Marian University, which has one campus in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

Prior to joining Mercury Marine, Mark Schwabero spent 28-years as a senior executive in the automotive and commercial vehicle industries, all roles which have served him well in his current task.

Mark Schwabero’s rise through the ranks of business has been impressive, to say the least.

There’s no doubt in my mind that those who suggested Brunswick chairman Dusty McCoy was the “right man” for the job would reveal similar sentiments in relation to Mark Schwabero.

www.bia.org.au Ph: (02) 9438 2077 For boating weather, log onto www.bom.gov.au/marine

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SBM provides hot tips for boaties

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e’d all love to brush up on our boating skills, but how do you get expert advice and sound knowledge from people you can trust? Thankfully, one innovative Sydney boat dealer recently provided a solution.

On a sunny Saturday in September, SBM Sales Sydney held a boating clinic which wasn’t reserved exclusively for the dealership’s own customers but open to anyone who loves boating. Given the turnout of over 80 people, this is obviously the sort of event that boat owners, and aspiring owners, are crying out for.

The SBM Boating Clinic ran over the course of a full day and even included a gourmet lunch. Industry experts were on hand to conduct a series of workshops on specific topics, then provide answers to all the hard questions.

There was a Navigation workshop conducted by representatives from Simrad and Raymarine who ran through their latest systems and gave boaties a glimpse into what the future holds. There were even some special deals exclusive to those attending the event, making the day even more worthwhile.

The morning also covered how to read a synoptic chart and interpret weather patterns, a section on safety at sea, boat handling tips, fishing tips and more.

It wasn’t all for seasoned boaties, the information was presented in plain English to suit novices and experts alike.

One highlight of the morning was the Ladies Driving Clinic that saw a few female skippers displaying some impressive manoeuvring skills.

After an informative morning, lunch was a gourmet affair which included chilli crab, prepared by chef extraordinaire Stefan Batton (aka dealer principal Steve Batton).

For the afternoon, SBM’s head of servicing Jon Dodds covered a few home truths on engine room maintenance, caring for marine batteries, servicing generators, changing filters and more. This was all good practical stuff that practically every boat owner needs to know. Then as the sun went down, so did a few liquid refreshments.

The SBM Boating Clinic was billed as essential for all those planning to participate in SBM’s inaugural Lord Howe

SBM Sales workshop.

Island trip, though in reality it provided vital information for anyone who owns a boat.

The thinking behind the event was simple. In dealer principal Steve Batton’s words, “the aim was to encourage more people into boating and encourage them to get more enjoyment from their pride and joy.”

This is something that will benefit not only Maritimo and Mustang owners, but the entire boating community. Such an

Lunch was a gourmet affair which included chilli crab.

event is symptomatic of innovative thinking that’s alive and well at SBM Sydney.

Running these sorts of events enables more people to get maximum enjoyment from their boats, while also attracting newcomers, which indirectly benefits the entire boating industry.

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New book is a common sense guide to boat buying

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he lure of boating in its myriad forms has touched most Australians at one time or another. Many succumb; in fact, there are currently about 800,000 registered recreational boat owners in Australia. Some resist. Many wish they could take the plunge but are wary of the challenges of buying and operating their own boat.

We have all seen the terror on the faces of people trying to climb into an unstable small boat or watched at a marina as an unfortunate skipper caught by wind or tide struggles to park his sleek new million-dollar toy.

Boat ownership and handling appears so difficult and boating terminology seems both archaic and bewildering.

There is port and starboard instead of a simple left and right.

Cleats and lines and galleys and heads, cockpits and bilges; it is an occupation seemingly designed to intimidate.

Darren Finkelstein has been messing about in boats for most of his life. For the past 10 years he has earned his living in the industry as Dealer Principal of St Kilda Boat Sales in Melbourne.

Recently he took to a computer keyboard with the single and simple aim of demystifying a process that is his passion.

“I wanted to let everyone know that buying and owning a boat is not a massive hurdle,” said Darren. “If you apply some common sense and seek good advice, you and your family can be out on the water enjoying the boating lifestyle.”

The result is Honey, let’s buy a BOAT!, a straightforward guide through the seeming maze of power boat purchasing.

Typically, Darren began by attending a writers’ workshop with best-selling business author Andrew Griffiths.

According to Griffiths, “Darren’s mission is to help people find that zest for life, to get families spending time outdoors, to be more active, healthy, laughing out loud and having a blast.”

Honey, let’s buy a BOAT! is a 360-page book packed with information both general and comprehensive.

It includes a detailed description of 20 different kinds of power boats, from the simple tinnie and the personal water craft – motorbikes on water - to massive flybridge cruisers. Each includes a pricing guide as well as engine and accommodation options.

Darren has devoted six pages to what, for him, are the “coolest” boats in the world; the oddly named Wally brand.

There is a section on hull construction types – aluminium or fibreglass – along with the positive and negative points of each, a guide to the plethora of engine options and a straightforward

explanation of berthing options. Do you store it in your shed or your yard, rent a garage or rent a berth at a marina? What is a dry-stack or a hard stand?

Each chapter is illustrated with photographs and Darren has added useful tips throughout the narrative, from a warning about trailer brakes to a tip on flushing an outboard engine.

He has provided tables for working out the full cost of boat ownership and an entire chapter each on the process for buying a boat at the best price and value (they are not necessarily the same) and selling your boat for the best price.

Inevitably, Darren includes a list of his Top 10 reasons for owning a boat: quality of life, affordable recreation, water access is close, bonding with family and friends, stress reduction, convenience, reward, exercise, ease and FUN. The book is completed with lists of boating authorities around Australia, a dictionary of boating terminology and even a suite of sample forms used in buying or selling a boat.

Andrew Griffiths concludes: “The fact that after you read this book you will want to buy a boat, and you will be much better equipped to do so, goes without saying.”

Honey, let’s buy a BOAT! is available online at www. letsbuyaboat.com.au for $29.95 plus postage and handling or direct from St Kilda Boat Sales in Melbourne.

It will also be available toward the end of October both as an Darren Finkelstein. eBook and by print-on-demand.

The eBook will be available from Amazon for Kindle and from iTunes for the iPad, iPhone and for Android devices.

The print-on-demand book will be available through a range of international distributors including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Ingram Book Co, Baker & Taylor, The Book Depository and Blackwell. For more details about print-on-demand availability, go to the web site www.letsbuyaboat.com.au.

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Club Marine announces America’s Cup Tour 2013

Australian sailor, James Spithill skippering for the defending Oracle Team USA.

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ustralia’s largest provider of recreational boat insurance, Club Marine, has announced it is partnering with group tour specialist, Ticket2Ride Global Adventures, to present the Club Marine America’s Cup Tour to the 34th running of sailing’s premier contest, the America’s Cup, to be held in San Francisco from September 7 to 22, 2013.

The tour will put participants right in the heart of the action as the two rival America’s Cup teams join battle on the spectacular and beautiful amphitheatre that is San Francisco Bay. The format for America’s Cup 2013 promises to be the most exciting, dynamic and action-packed ever, with giant 72ft high-tech catamarans clashing in head-to-head encounters that will see both craft pushed to their limits as teams race on a razor’s edge.

It will be a contest pitting the world’s most advanced racing yachts and most experienced crews against each other for yachting’s most sacred prize. And all the action will be right on the doorstep of one of the world’s most beautiful and welcoming cities.

While there may not be an Australian team in next year’s Cup final, there is a strong Aussie connection, with accomplished Australian sailor, James Spithill skippering for the defending Oracle Team USA. There are also likely to be many other prominent Australian sailors involved, once both the defending and challenging teams have been announced.

Club Marine CEO, Greg Fisher, says he is delighted to announce the tour.

“The 2013 America’s Cup promises to be the most exciting yet. The level of anticipation and the excitement of the leadup regattas have been unprecedented,” he said.

“We believe the tour is a great opportunity for Australian and New Zealand yachting and sporting enthusiasts to witness one of the world’s iconic sporting contests at one of the world’s most spectacular cities.”

San Francisco is a city known for its diverse and welcoming culture. It is a city rich in history, boasting beautiful architecture and an eclectic and artistic population.

It also rests on one of the world’s most iconic harbours, framed by the beautiful Golden Gate Bridge and offers many

other famous attractions, including world famous Fisherman’s Wharf and the daunting for mer island prison of Alcatraz.

And in September 2013, this will be the scene for one of the most enduring contests in world sport.

The Club Marine 2013 America’s Cup Tour will include special features, such as a welcoming reception hosted by leading sail identities.

The tour also aims to present a couple of ‘surprise’ highlights that will be announced as the tour departure date gets closer.

And in addition to being right next to all the racing action, tour members will also have the opportunity to explore other exciting attractions in and around San Francisco, including a special tour of Alcatraz, a walk across the Golden Gate Bridge, and a day tour to one of the world’s most spectacular natural attractions, Yosemite National Park.

There will also be a day trip to the charming seaside town of Monterey and nearby Carmel, with other exciting tour features to be announced.

Preliminary Tour Itinerary All dates and inclusions are based on current available information and may be changed or updated without notice.

The tour will depart Australia on September 6 and return on September 23, following the Cup final race and presentations on September 22.

Friday, September 6, 2013 Depart Australia, arrive San Francisco. Coach transfer to hotel Evening special welcoming reception.

Saturday, Sept 7 Coach transfer to viewing area for first day of 34th America’s Cup Finals.

The remainder of the itinerary is subject to the release of the final race schedule for the America’s Cup Finals.

The tour will attend all race days throughout the regatta and in addition there will be the opportunity to take part in the following day tours on regatta lay days: • San Francisco day tour • Alcatraz cruise and tour • Yosemite National Park day tour • Golden Gate Bridge walk • Monterey and Carmel day tour.

Other tour features and highlights will be announced as the tour departure date draws closer.

For more information, go to: www.clubmarine.com.au or www.wodongatravel.com.au or call Susanne Sharp on 1800 247 946.

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IA Director Alan Blake and his wife and business partner Anne were recently guests of TAFE who unveiled their new AutoCel facility.

During their ‘Sydney Institute End of Year Industry Thank You’ event, guests were treated to a sneak peak prior to its official launch next year.

AutoCel is a purpose built new technology centre, which enables Sydney Institute to respond to rapidly shifting transport industry needs. AutoCel will significantly enhance Sydney Institute’s capacity to deliver innovative training in the light automotive, spare parts, marine, motorcycle, outdoor power equipment and related transport sectors.

AutoCel contains state-of-the-art online simulation training equipment which will allow students to study onsite or remotely.

It provides and facilitates new ways of training delivery for students and industry.

The existing (circa 1950) three story automotive building was completely gutted and has been transformed into a light, open, purpose designed training environment, capable of being easily modified to suit future technology changes in the transport servicing industry.

The facility features environmental best practice through lighting and water efficient devices, and effective waste reduction practice, with the inclusion of reclamation, recycling and reuse systems for oil, coolant and water.

Training will cover the sectors of; automotive light vehicles, marine, motorcycle, spare parts, alternative fuels, hybrid technology, diesel common rail fuel systems, electric vehicles and related trades. Higher level Certificate IV and Diploma courses as well as specific up skilling programs are also planned.

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Boat Registrations and License for NSW 2012 Jan-12 Feb-12 Mar-12 Apr-12 May-12 Jun-12 Jul-12 Aug-12 Sep-12

Initial Rego < 6m 966 636 682 577 492 394 410 605 732 Initial Rego 6m - 12m 177 158 165 121 125 78 86 131 158 Initial Rego 12m - 20m 25 20 20 28 17 17 13 19 23 Initial Rego 20m + 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 1 3 Total 1168 814 867 726 636 489 511 756 916 Change on previous year -8.0% -23.7% -19.3% -21.7% -3.6% -13.1% 1.2% -8.0% -14.9%

Total Rego PWC 8,762 8,863 8,989 9,065 9,113 9,123 9,120 9,068 9,082 Total Rego General 214,383 215,685 216,781 216,358 217,315 217,511 217,525 216,960 216,826 Total Rego 223,145 224,548 225,770 225,423 226,428 226,634 226,645 226,028 225,908

Initial Licence PWC 635 358 288 225 141 80 117 147 312 Initial Licence General 2564 1766 1659 1303 973 780 843 1022 1392 Total Initial Licence 3199 2124 1947 1528 1114 860 960 1169 1704

Total Licence PWC 41,483 41,545 41,605 41,624 41,446 41,369 41,376 41,319 41,432 Total Licence General 445,270 445,193 445,568 444,779 444,939 445,436 445,791 445,969 445,530 Total Licence 486,753 486,738 487,173 486,403 486,385 486,805 487,167 487,288 486,962 Data supplied by

Don’t go overboard with alcohol.

The blood alcohol limit on the water is the same as on the roads – 0.05%. Be careful as the wind, waves and the sun multiply the effects of alcohol and if there is an accident, your chances of disorientation and drowning are increased. This goes for everyone – the skipper, the passengers and the crew.

CHECK THE WEATHER GO EASY ON Always check the weather before and during boating.

THE DRINK

Weather reports are readily available. Log onto www.bom.gov.au or call NSW Maritime on 13 12 56 for up-to-date reports.

A marine band radio helps you keep in touch with weather updates. Out on the water monitor the weather reports regularly, especially if changes are predicted.

Be aware, random breath testing now applies to the skipper of a boat in NSW.

ENJOY SAFE BOATING

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Rosehill Trailer Boat Show dates confirmed

The dates for the show have been confirmed as the 16-17 March. The show will again feature a comprehensive media campaign and will offer visitors free entry and parking.

The show is one of the BIA’s oldest and dates back to the early sixties, having originally run as the Silverwater Boat Show.

The show has of recent years had visitors numbering of around 10,000, with most originating from across Sydney.

Information about how you can exhibit can be found in this issue of Logbook, or by calling the BIA on (02) 9438 2077.

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Glebe Island Expo The NSW Government recently announced Glebe Island as the venue for the interim show facility during the re-development of Darling Harbour, 2014 to 2016.

This facility, only minutes away by water from our marina displays in Darling Harbour will give the BIA a great opportunity to maintain a first class show with the added opportunity of using our natural waterways as a feature of the show and the lifestyle we all so much wish to promote.

Details will become clearer during November & December as the winning tenderers will be announced for both the interim and new facility that is planned to open in 2017.

The BIA team have been kindly included by Infrastructure NSW during the planning process and kept our team informed along the way.

In the meantime, it’s all systems go for the planning of the 2013 Sydney International Boat Show that will be held in the existing facility for the last time before construction commences.

The show dates are August 1-5, with the invitation for members to exhibit due out on schedule in early February 2013.

South Australian Marine Parks initiative

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After 11 years of arguments and negotiations with a series of Ministers for the Environment, with various South Australian Government Agencies: the State’s Marine Parks initiative, which will deliver levels of impact along the 4000 kms of the South Australian coast, in the Adelaide Metro Area and across 33 Local Government Areas which contain nearly 200 regional communities were finalised when the consultative periods came to a close at the end of October 2012.

The BIASA and its industry have been recognised as being environmentally responsible.

The BIASA’s negotiations and those of hundreds of other organisations and individuals found a number of compromises across 19 proposed parks • The number of “red zones/no-go/ sanctuary zones” have been halved

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• The areas occupied by these “red zones/no-go sanctuary zones” have been substantially reduced • ‘From the beach fishing’ has been reinstated in all but a handful of very remote areas • The packages being developed to compensate for displaced effort for commercial fishers now appear to be “almost acceptable” • A level of “offsets” for the recreational sector are under construction • South Australia’s Legislative Council will continue its deliberations into a number of final hotspots at the head of both Spencer and St Vincent Gulfs and at the eastern end of Kangaroo Island

Workplace Advice Line – 13 29 59 Industrial Relations Assistance for BIA Members, now only a phone call away!

For Boating Industry Association members in South Australia, Western Australia and New South Wales, Industrial Relations support for your business, has now been secured delivering further value to your membership.

The Workplace Advice Line is your assurance and guarantee that you are making the right workplace decisions.

If you have a question, need clarification or need to talk through a workplace relations matter in confidence, BIA members have an exclusive direct line they can call – 13 29 59.

The Workplace Advice Line is run by a team of specialised workplace relations experts who are on hand to help answer your questions across a range of areas including: • National Employment Standards (NES) • Wage rates • Fair Work legislation • Workplace policies • Superannuation • Redundancy • Leave (including sick leave, maternity leave, paternity leave and carers leave) The Workplace Advice Line is backed

by Australian Business Lawyers and Advisors (Australian Business Lawyers and Advisors – www.australianbusiness. com.au) your assurance that the advice provided is up to date with the latest changes in government legislation.

Outstanding water Looking for bonus $5,000 tax deduction for time to buy and claim the additional safety efforts recognised your business?

Greg McNeil (left) accepts the award on behalf of the Marine Teachers Association of NSW with TV Presenter Tim Gilbert.

On Friday 31 August 2012, AUSTSWIM hosted the 2012 NSW Water Safety Awards in conjunction with the NSW AUSTSWIM Awards of Excellence. Over 140 members of the aquatic industry gathered with colleagues, friends and family to recognise individuals and organisations that have made a contribution to water safety and education in NSW. The AUSTSWIM Awards of Excellence recognise brilliance, commitment and innovation in the teaching of swimming and water safety. Covering aspects such as teacher effectiveness, contribution to developing peers and commitment to quality teacher training.

The evening also celebrated the 2012 NSW Water Safety Awards.

These awards recognise individuals and organisations that have assisted to improve water safety or have helped reduce drowning and water related injuries in their community within NSW. Winning the Category for Most Significant Contribution to Water Safety by an Organisation was The Marine Teachers Association of NSW. The BIA of NSW is proud to be associated with the NSW School Teachers Association having supported the Boat Smart program and assisted them in receiving a substantial government grant this year to help their programs along.

If you are a small business owner, you may qualify for a $5,000 bonus tax deduction!

From 1 July, 2012, the Federal Government introduced an additional tax deduction for small businesses that purchase a new motor vehicle.

If you have an annual turnover of less than $2 million, and you purchase a new motor vehicle for your business, you could qualify to claim an additional $5,000 in the financial year you purchased.

This is an exciting opportunity for businesses. A new vehicle could bring additional efficiencies and support growth. To have a bonus tax incentive has got to be good for small businesses.

There are some great deals out there at the moment so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely a good

$5,000 deduction.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to note that the deduction is limited to any motor powered road vehicle whose primary function is to travel on public roads.

This includes cars, trucks, vans, utes, motorbikes and scooters but excludes road rollers, graders, tractors, combine harvesters, earthmoving equipment and trailers.

With this in mind, make sure you get advice from your accountant or financial planner on how you may be able to apply the deduction to benefit your business.

As a part of our partnership with the Commonwealth Bank, the Bank is waiving the Documentation Fee for Business Vehicle Finance of $30,000 or more for BIA NSW members until 31/12/2012.

To find out more contact BIA NSW on (02) 9438 2077.

Natalie Walker leaves It was with great sadness last month when the team at the BIA NSW farewelled Natalie Walker. Whilst Natalie was not with the team for long, during her time she contributed greatly bringing fresh ideas, creativity and implementing some great systems.

Natalie has joined another association in a management role.

The BIA wishes Natalie their best in her new venture and looks forward to meeting up again soon.

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Education, Training & Development Who can believe it’s December already? Now the boating season is in full swing, BIA training courses can wrap up and take a well-earned breather.

Rest assured – there is still plenty of activity going on in the background to make sure we hit the ground running with the education and training program for 2013. In the meantime, check out what’s been going on since we last spoke, and celebrate our successes!

New-look for an old favourite

Brett Bolton delivers the new look course.

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he new sleek and stream-lined version of Managing Environmental Health & Safety course rolled out this September, in the familiar setting of the Middle Harbour Yacht club in Mosman.

Extensively revised to bring it bang up to date with the new WHS Act 2011 that was introduced at the start of this year in NSW, the course has been reduced to an efficient two days from the original three. Make no mistake though – this doesn’t mean that the content has been reduced in its effectiveness to deliver high quality training with user-friendly guides and templates to assist you in building your EHS policies and procedures.

Brett Bolton of Coriolis Marine was once again in the driving seat delivering this popular course, having revised and developed the material to its current format. Brett’s extensive

experience in operating and managing marine tourism and marina businesses across Australia and New Zealand meant he was the perfect facilitator for the course – his vast experience made him ideally placed to handle the variety of questions and situations thrown up by the group, and to assist in solving problems and finding solutions.

Principal Investigator Joe Nosti and Inspector Trevor Savage from WorkCover NSW, were once again on hand to discuss safety issues in the marine environment and advise on the numerous ways that WorkCover can assist small business with compliance. In addition, all of this year’s attendees may also be eligible to apply for WorkCovers Small Business Rebate of up to $500 to assist with the implementation of a safety solution in the workplace.

Attendee’s feedback has been positive.

“I found the course to be excellent and have taken a lot away from it,” said Dustin Kent, Manager at Burraneer Bay Marina.

“Good content. Relevant topics,” said Luke Dwyer, Operations Manager at Fenwicks Marina.

This course runs every year, and anyone who has the responsibility for the environment, health and safety in their marine workplace is encouraged and welcome to attend. Keep an eye on the BIA website and enews to find next year’s dates, or call Corrina on 9438 2077 to find out more. h

We like our Roast … well done

LIFEJACKETS

You must have an approved lifejacket for each person on board.

Check that they are in good condition and everyone knows where they are stored.

It is recommended that children wear a lifejacket whenever in a boat. Make sure it is the right size and properly fitted.

Be prepared - have a drill so people know what to do if there is an accident.

It is compulsory to wear a lifejacket when crossing a coastal bar.

Craig James from CommSec.

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alk about getting bang for your buck … BIA pulled out all the stops for a fantastic line up of speakers and an outstanding opportunity to network, at the inaugural ‘Roast’ held at Deckhouse in Woolwich Dock on 18 October.

A superb location, quality food and an open bar sponsored

by Nautilus Marine provided the backdrop for some serious topics, lively discussion, and a bit of entertainment to wrap it all up.

Richard Pym was MC and wicket keeper, with Darren Vaux President of BIA NSW opening the proceedings with a warm welcome and an overview of next year’s Marine Industry Conference, Marine13.

Leading the guest speakers into the main course was Chief

A colourful panel provides the entertainment.

Economist for CommSec Craig James. Well known for his media commentaries on financial and economic trends, Craig treated the room to a lively and positive global perspective on the year to come.

Next up, Operations Manager Steve Brown from Maritime

Division of Roads & Maritime Services (RMS) gave a frank presentation on what has been happening in the transition from NSW Maritime to RMS, what’s being done to bring everyone involved up to speed, and the need for two-way communication between RMS and the industry.

Topping off the presentations were Director Solicitor Graham Fullick and Lawyer Mark Yum of Consolidated Lawyers, delving into the complex world of the Personal Properties Security Act 2009 and the Australian Consumer Law – in particular Consumer Guarantees.

Plenty of interesting and thought provoking questions kept Graham on stage for longer than anticipated, but demonstrated how vital it is for businesses to be completely on top of these important topics.

Entertainment was provided by the colourful and noisy ‘Great Debate’ about a subject that seems to be on everyone lips – Grey Imports.

With our two mad Dutchmen grilling the ‘onshore’ and ‘offshore’ teams on where they should buy their boat, and audience participation actively encouraged by the police helmet wearing umpire, the debate proved to be a spicy ending for the ‘Roast’.

The networking and socialising went long into the evening and, with everyone well fed and watered, the first ‘Roast’ came to a satisfying and successful close.

Our thanks to all contributors, guests and attendees.

The Roast will be firing up again in 2013, so keep an eye on e-news, Logbook and your letter box for what’s in store and how to secure your seat. h

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BIA Cadetship Program draws to a close for 2012 In the last edition of Logbook we saw Jake Mitchell, cadet at Fenwicks Marina, make his successful transition from boating cadet to apprentice mechanic, completing his journey from school to a job he loves.

Following hot on his heels is cadet Troy Burai, currently with host employer Sydney Marine Electrical (SME).

Troy is very close to completing his own journey, with his TAFE qualification nearly in his hands, and his 12 month placement due to finish.

During his time Troy has not only continually grown his knowledge and skills base, but has also become a valuable and productive member of the team. Wade Pidduck of SME is so pleased with Troy he will be taking Troy on full time as a Marine Electrician on completion of the cadetship.

“The program has been great as it has aligned me with what will be an invaluable staff member hopefully for years to come,” Wade said. “It has been a good reward for the business to find and try out a cadet. It is hard economically to hold a cadet for a year … but the benefits definitely outweigh this”.

Congratulations to Troy; we wish him every success with the start of a promising long career in the industry.

It’s not too late to take part in this fantastic program that encourages and supports school leavers into our industry.

Call Corrina at BIA on 9438 2077, or email Corrina@bia. org.au to get involved.

Fire Training

We can help BIA offer a variety of training courses for the marine industry: Marine Card WHS General Induction Managing Environment, Health & Safety Fire Training Fire Warden Training Apply First Aid Marina Fire Safety Management Service & Repair Trailers (AURT237271A) Plus, find out about our fantastic networking events Call BIA on 9438 2077 Email training@bia.org.au Visit www.bia.org.au/training

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2013 Important Dates to Remember SHOW DATES

Melbourne Summer Boat Show 1 - 3 February 2013 Brisbane Tinnie and Tackle Show 15 - 17 March 2013 Rosehill Trailer Boat Show 16 - 17 March 2013 Hillarys Boat Show 15 - 17 March 2013 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 23 - 26 May 2013 Melbourne Boat Show 14 - 17 June 2013 Adelaide Boat Show 20 - 23 June 2013 Sydney International Boat Show 1 - 5 August 2013 Darwin Boat & Outdoor Show 31 August - 1 September 2013 Brisbane Boat Show 5 – 8 September 2013 Auckland OnSHOW Water Boat Show 26 DATES - 29 September 2013 Mandurah Boat Show 11-13 October 2013 Melbourne Summer Boat Show 1 - 3 February 2013

Brisbane Tinnie and Tackle Show 15 - 17 March 2013

Rosehill Trailer Boat Show 16 - 17 March 2013 Hillarys Boat Show 15 - 17 March 2013 School Holidays NSW SA Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 23 - 26 May 2013 Summer Holidays End Monday, 28 Jan End Monday, 28 Jan Melbourne Boat Show 14 - 17 June 2013 Autumn Holidays Monday, 15 2013 Apr - Friday, 26 Apr Monday, 15 Apr - Friday, 26 Apr Adelaide Boat Show 20 - 23 June Sydney International Boat Show 1 - 5 August Winter Holidays Monday, 01 2013 Jul - Friday, 12 Jul Monday, 08 Jul - Friday, 19 Jul Darwin Boat & Outdoor Show 31 August - 1 September 2013 Spring Holidays Monday, 23 Sep Monday, 07 Oct Monday, 30 Sep - Friday, 11 Oct Brisbane Boat Show 5 – 8 September 2013 Summer Holidays Monday, 23 Dec -2013 Monday, 27 Jan ’14 Monday, 15 Dec - Monday, 27 Jan ’14 Auckland On Water Boat Show 26 - 29 September Mandurah Boat Show 11-13 October 2013

Public Holidays NSW SA School Holidays NSW SA Summer Holidays End Monday, 28 Jan End Monday, 28 Jan 1 January New Year’s Day Tuesday, 1 January Tuesday, Autumn Holidays Monday, 15 Apr - Friday, 26 Apr Monday, 15 Apr - Friday, 26 Apr Australia DayWinter Public Holiday Monday, 28 January Monday, 2819January Holidays Monday, 01 Jul - Friday, 12 Jul Monday, 08 Jul - Friday, Jul Adelaide CupSpring Day Monday, 11 March Holidays Monday, 23 Sep - Monday, 07 Oct Monday, 30 Sep - Friday, 11 Oct Monday, Dec - Monday, 27 Jan '14 Monday,Friday, 15 Dec - Monday, 27 Jan '14 Good Friday Summer Holidays Friday, 29 23 March 29 March Easter Saturday Saturday, 30 March Saturday, 30 March Easter Sunday Sunday, Public Holidays NSW 31 March SA New Year's Day Tuesday,11 April January Tuesday,Monday, 1 January 1 April Easter Monday Monday, Australia Day Public Holiday Monday, 28 January Monday, 28 January ANZAC Day Adelaide Cup Day Thursday, 25 April Thursday, 25 April Monday, 11 March Queen’s Birthday Monday, 10 June Monday, 10 June Good Friday Friday, 29 March Friday, 29 March Easter Saturday Saturday,530 March Saturday, 30 March Bank Holiday* Monday, August Easter Sunday Sunday, 31 March Labour Day Easter Monday Monday, 7 October Monday, 7 October Monday, 1 April Monday, 1 April Christmas Day Public Holiday Wednesday, 25 December Wednesday, 25 December ANZAC Day Thursday, 25 April Thursday, 25 April Monday, 10 Monday,Thursday, 10 June Boxing Day Queen's Birthday Thursday, 26June December 26 December Bank Holiday* Monday, 5 August * applies to banks and certain financial institutions Labour Day Monday, 7 October Monday, 7 October

Christmas Day Public Holiday Wednesday, 25 December Wednesday, 25 December Boxing Day Thursday, 26 December Thursday, 26 December

applies to banks and certain financial institutions Other Dates*of Interest NSW SA Australia Day Saturday, 26 January Saturday, 26 January OtherEnds Dates of Interest NSW 7 April SA Daylight Savings Sunday, Sunday, 7 April Day Saturday, 26 January Saturday, 26 January Marine 13 Australia Sunday, 28 April Tuesday, 30 April Sunday, 28 April - Tuesday, 30 April Daylight Savings Ends Sunday, 7 April Sunday, 7 April Mothers Day Marine 13 Sunday, 12 May Sunday, 12 May Sunday, 28 April - Tuesday, 30 April Sunday, 28 April - Tuesday, 30 April Sunday,112September May Sunday, 12 May Fathers Day Mothers Day Sunday, Sunday, 1 September Fathers Day Sunday, 1 September Sunday, 1 September Daylight Savings Begins Sunday, 6 October Sunday, 6 October Daylight Savings Begins Sunday, 6 October Sunday, 6 October Melbourne Cup Day Tuesday, 5 November Melbourne Cup Day Tuesday, 5 November Tuesday,Tuesday, 5 November5 November

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Insurance brokers of choice to the marine industry for over 20 years We offer state-of-the-art insurance for the following specialist areas: • Repairers (Exclusive Ship Repairers Liability Programme) • Commercial Hull, yacht and pleasurecraft • Marinas • Importers / Exporters • Boat Dealers / Retailers • Yacht and Boat Clubs • Marine Surveyors • Boat and Yacht Builders

Our tailored solutions protect against the following: • Material damage to assets • Business Interruption • Theft Cover • Liabilities arising from your activities • Directors’ & Officers’ liabilities • Exhibitions / Demonstrations • Transit • Motor Vehicle

For more information please contact our dedicated marine team on

marine@icfrith.com.au or tel: 02 8853 9100