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

September 2014

NEWSLETTER

Carl Halvorsen

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LogBook NewsLetter

September 2014

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

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ABN: 61 000 618 468

Telephone: (02) 9438 2077 Facsimile: (02) 9439 3983 Email: info@bia.org.au Boating Industry Association of SA Inc. PO Box 10262 Adelaide Business Centre SA 5000 300 Morphett Street ADELAIDE SA 5000 ABN: 62 826 936 075

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Logbook gratefully acknowledges all that have contributed to this edition. In particular: 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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Carl Halvorsen – Boat-builder beloved by stars Opening of the Sydney International Boat Show

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SIBS Award Winners

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Boat Show pictorial

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What They Said …

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International Federation of Boat Show Organisers

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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 Co-ordinator Corrina McMillan Marketing & Events Co-ordinator Sarah Donnelley CrM & Communications Co-ordinator Ben Schionning Sa General Manager Glen Jones administration & Finance Manager Joy How

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General Managers’ Reports

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Adelaide Boat Show success

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River Murray Infrastructure Project

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Mayor’s passion for an island community

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

New Safe Harbour for Eden NSW

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Fish Friendly Marina Accreditations

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Board: Bill Breakspear, Paul Burgess, David Randall, Jon Hunt, Michael Jarvin, Ken Bullen, Alan Steber, Shannon Stocks, Terry Wise

New CEO takes the helm at d’Albora Marinas

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Board of Directors NSW Treasurer Lyndon Turner

Board of Directors SA President Andrew Hayes Vice-President Rob Cuming Hon.Treasurer Peter Tucker Board: David Binks, George Bolton, Craig Evans, Peter Heinrich, John Milham, Brenton Schahinger, Mark Flanagan, John Marini

Please send editorial contributions to Domenic Genua at genua@bia.org.au For advertising rates contact the BIA (02) 9438 2077 © Copyright 2014 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.

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BIA NSW General Manager’s Catch-Up

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elcome to the September edition of the BIA NSW & SA Logbook.

Putting this Logbook together, we’re straight out of a critical part of the year for both NSW and SA. In this issue the wrap up on the Sydney International Boat Show and the Adelaide Boat Show takes centre stage.

With regards to SIBS we are delighted and proud of the achievements of our 47th Show operating for the first time over two venues. Our staff did an excellent job with planning, marketing and execution of the boating industries showcase. Congratulations to our member/exhibitors for your co-operation and hard work.

Our move-in and move-out at both locations was the best ever and good sales results have been reported. We acknowledge the tremendous support of Transport for NSW, Sydney Exhibition Centre @ Glebe Island, Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority, NSW Premiers Department (major events) and all our contractors for a sterling job in preparing the Show.

In this issue we pay tribute to Carl Halvorsen 19122014 and record the boating industries high regard for all his contributions.

He was a true industry legend making an outstanding contribution to boatbuilding, export and promotion, training generations of apprentices and the sport of sailing with a record of distinction, boating tourism and a tremendous compassion for others through his charitable work. A true no fuss outstanding achiever.

This issue also includes SA activities report, news from our national body the Boating Industry Alliance Australia, BIA and WorkCover NSW sign a new agreement as workplace injuries sharply decline, an overview of SIBS membership and accreditation with the International Federation of Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO).

BIA NSW and SA merger activities are progressing.

With ASIC documentation lodged we are proceeding to plan.

Once formalities are formalised with the South Australian Government relating to the State’s Incorporated Bodies Act the merger process formalities will be complete and the practical integration of the two associations is already underway.

Our Government activities in NSW continue unabated. It was great to have an opportunity to discuss issues with both the Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner and Duncan Gay Minister for Ports and Freight during their visit to SIBS. Other matters under discussion include NSW Moorings Review, Draft Boating Safety and Regional Plans, parking of boat trailers, and a recently announced review of Boat Driver Licences. Issues of lease tenure continue to be pursued with Roads & Maritime Services and Crown Lands.

The Maritime Access and Infrastructure Council has been busy looking at an overview of Native Title Claims and in particular a claim from Mona Vale to Newcastle and its implications for boating access and facilities.

With the start of the Boating Season we are looking towards another active and productive season for recreational boating and all its offerings. Some real positives are arising with the Watsons Bay Education Centre under BIA Management on track to open later this year. The Boating Safety and Regional Plans are providing a road map for access and infrastructure development and modernisation across the State. Minister Duncan Gay at SIBS announced a revitalised Grants Program with increased funding. This is our boat registration and licence fees at work.

On the access and infrastructure side the positives continue with Snug Cove Eden announcements, under construction are Batemans Bay Marina and Shell Cove at Kiama, and Sydney Harbour looking at 800-plus dry stack berths coming onto the market.

This is the biggest injection into Sydney Harbour boat storage capacity ever.

It is equally exciting that Wentworth Point – Homebush Bay West re-development provides for dry stack facilities, rowing club and marina together with the Bays Precinct Urban Renewal Growth Strategy including waterfront development and facilities.

BIA’s job is to remain vigilant to ensure these projects remain and to lobby Government to ensure the highest price for the real estate is not sought and the footprint for recreational access and infrastructure does not shrink or be eliminated in favour of residential developments.

We hope you enjoy reading this September edition of Logbook as much as we have enjoyed putting it together for you and as always your comments on any topic or news from your part of the world are always welcome.

Roy Privett, General Manager, BIA NSW Division.

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BIASA General Manager’s Report

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IA Board members in South Australia considered a range of issues at their meeting at Marine House in Adelaide on Wednesday 13 August.

Considerable time was devoted to “work in progress” that will provide direct benefits to the recreational boating industry.

2014 Adelaide Boat Show The 2014 Adelaide Boat Show, held at the Adelaide Showground, Wayville from Thursday to Sunday 26 to 29 June, was one of the most successful in the past five years in terms of transacted business.

This is despite the fact that a number of South Australia’s leading dealerships chose not to exhibit at the show this year.

However, significant bookings have already been confirmed for the 2015 show to be held at the Adelaide Showground from 25-28 June.

Guests of the 2014 Adelaide Boat Show and industry breakfast were brought up to date with South Australian development initiatives by special guest speaker, the Hon Stephen Mullighan MP, the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure.

As part of his informative presentation, Minister Mullighan also recalled the fun of a family boating day with his father, Judge Mullighan, and his brothers and sisters. After a rollercoaster experience over waves at the mouth of the River Murray, the rather relieved siblings received some memorable advise from their father along the lines of “… just don’t tell your mother!”

Minister Mullighan was an exceptional speaker and after the industry breakfast he requested a tour of the Boat Show keeping his patient driver and staff waiting.

The BIA in SA was also delighted to host the June BIAA Board Meeting at the Adelaide Boat Show.

NSW and SA Merger Although formalities have been completed between the two State bodies, work continues with the South Australian Government relating to Section 42 of the State’s Incorporated Bodies Act. The BIA Board in SA is confident that all the required

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approvals of the State’s Attorney General will be in place within the next 60 days.

BIASA’s Office Accommodation: Marine House Those with good memories will recall that BIASA purchased its office accommodation at Marine House, 300 Morphett Street, Adelaide in 2003. This transaction, however, was not without a degree of drama.

The Austral-Asian Chinese Church is adjacent to Marine House several hundred metres from Adelaide’s GPO. Through an oversight, or perhaps questionable practice, the real estate agent managing the sale actually sold the property twice in a period of a month.

Firstly, the sale was to BIASA and then, for some unjustifiable reason, it was also sold to the Austral-Asian Chinese Church.

After nearly a week in the SA Courts, the judgement awarded the property, along with the legal costs incurred, to BIASA. However, it was clear to all that the church’s interest in acquiring the property remained as a high priority.

Just prior to the end of 2013, church representatives came to Marine House to make informal inquiries about purchasing the property. After prolonged discussions, the church signed our sales contract in July 2014.

The agreement means that BIASA will be rewarded with a worthwhile return on its investment with the right to remain in the building from date of settlement, expected late in August 2014, for a period of two months.

So we are on the hunt for a new office. Strategically recruited tenants at Marine House – including Yachting SA, the Houseboat Hirers’ Association, RecFishSA, and the General Manager of our national body, the BIAA – have confirmed their interest in relocating to alternative facilities with us. This is great news.

Marine Card Project The excellence of the OH&S program developed over the past several years by the BIA in NSW has been recognised nationally by industry and Governments.

The BIA in SA has been keenly interested in this program, and it has hosted experts from the NSW body at numerous training sessions in Adelaide and in more remote regional locations.

We are delighted with the results to date and look forward to extra sessions planned in the months to come.

River Murray Infrastructure Project Recent editions of Logbook have featured information on our extended quest for $12.5 million in infrastructure funding for the River Murray in South Australia from the State’s eastern border to the mouth.

This has included many meetings with representatives of the Murray Darling Basin Authority and with elected members of both Houses of the Australian Parliament.

We will continue to pursue this worthwhile initiative.

SA’s Boating Levy Fund delivered two new launch and retrieval ramps to popular tourism and leisure destinations at Moorook on the River Murray (above) and at Black Point on Yorke Peninsula (right).

predominantly free on-water and shore-based events to help visitors experience the boating lifestyle and to learn how easy it is to get involved.

Meanwhile, the BIA in SA was recently invited to adopt a parallel, multi-million dollar approach with the State Government through South Australia’s Regional Development and Infrastructure Fund. This is reported in more detail in this edition of Logbook.

Logbook will provide regular updates on this course of action.

New Boating Facilities – Coastal and Inland During the quarter, the State’s Boating Levy Fund delivered two new launch and retrieval ramps to popular tourism and leisure destinations at Moorook on the River Murray and at Black Point on Yorke Peninsula. (See photographs above).

Glen Jones, General Manager, BIASA

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BIAA General Manager’s Report

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he success of the 2014 Sydney International Boat Show, held uniquely across two venues, has demonstrated the resilience of the boating industry and the capabilities of the team at BIANSW to deal with the complex and complicated ‘opportunities’ of progress and change.

Progress and change in this instance was not necessarily of the choosing of the BIA, but the end result was another fantastic show, that provided visitors with an added attraction (of a boating experience…), provided the opportunity to reshape and refresh the layout, and from all accounts provided an excellent sales platform for almost all exhibitors.

The opportunities presented by progress and change are not always as well embraced or managed, particularly among businesses where the owners or senior managers are perhaps not ready for upheaval or where the resources of the business are stretched already, simply coping with the day-to-day business.

However, nothing ever stands still – particularly on the water – and this is why BIAA is again partnering with the Marina Industries Association and ANZSBEG to deliver marine15, the second edition of the whole-of-industry conference, to be held in May 2015 under the banner ‘boating for the future’.

The conference will provide information, education and inspiration, with the key objective to prepare businesses for the next phase of their development and ongoing success.

In the boating business stream, key sessions will be presented by leading international experts from within and outside the boating industry, including senior figures from the US boat manufacturing sector, world-renowned customer service champions and specialists in the field of sales performance analysis, demographics, economics and ultimately ‘what makes a consumer decide to buy’.

The changing way consumers, or businesses, actually do business now and in the future is driven by the progress of technology, but also the time resource of individuals. The challenge for the boating industry is to engage consumers in new ways that make use of that technology, provide easy and timely access to information, advice and experiences but don’t lose sight of the basic principle that boating is all about

a lifestyle that exudes relaxation, taking-it-easy and de-stressing. marine15 will present members with excellent guidance and advice on how to tackle these issues and attendance is a must for anyone seeking to ensure their business thrives and continues to develop. marine15 will be held at the RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast, 3-5 May 2015. Early Bird registration opens in early October with member rates being held from 2013 at $880. Discounts of up to 30% for group bookings from the same company are again available. Technical tours of the manufacturing and service precincts of Coomera and Rivergate, plus waterways and marina management tours, will be held on 6 May. Exhibition opportunities are still available but filling fast. Full information on marine15 is available at www.marine15.com.

Progress and change is also being tackled by the BIAs themselves. The merger between the BIAs in SA and NSW is now well advanced, with commitments confirmed at both the Adelaide and Sydney boat shows. Functional integration is now being worked out, which will eventually see a centralised delivery of back-office systems supporting a continued, but strengthened, local presence to support members in each state.

The BIAs in WA, Qld and Victoria are watching closely to see how the efficiency and effectiveness of each association is multiplied by the strength of a combined association, and as a fore-runner to a fully integrated national association there is a great opportunity to establish the BIA as the leading industry association for the entire marine sector in Australia.

The teams in Adelaide and Sydney are undertaking perhaps the most complex and complicated of business

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development tasks, but with an ongoing program of stakeholder communication and consultation, the support and encouragement of all members of BIAA is assured.

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This year, to add value to the survey and a member’s business, there is an opportunity for up to four members to each sponsor two questions in the survey to examine specific topics of relevance to their business.

The survey is distributed to over 1,200 active boating industry companies with an excellent response rate exceeding 25%. Members interested in sounding out their colleagues opinions – in an anonymous and controlled environment – should contact BIAA at info@biaa.com.au for further information.

Marine Manufacturing Forum The annual forum for members in the manufacturing sector – whether boats, equipment or associated services – will be held in Victoria, 29-30 October.

Following the success of previous events in Sydney, Southport and Jervis Bay, BIAA will be hosting a two-day forum to cover technical, regulatory and business development topics, including boat manufacturer endorsement program, OH&S obligations, engine emission regulations and training and education support. Details of the venue and program will be published in early October.

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State of the Industry 2014 Survey The annual national industry survey will be launched in late October, to gather data on the value, scale and scope of the boating industry in Australia.

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Members will shortly be invited to take-part via an email link to the online survey of around 30 questions and support for this important exercise is greatly appreciated.

The survey format continues to be evolved to complement protocols used in other countries and collated by ICOMIA as the global statistics. This provides an important benchmark of the performance of the local industry against international competition or colleagues, with a detailed report to be launched and presented at marine15 in May 2015.

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Boat-builder’s skills beloved by stars

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he BIA wishes to record the boating industry’s very high regard of Carl Halvorsen for all his contributions.

Many in the industry and boating public consider he is a legend and has given service in so many areas.

He made an outstanding contribution to boatbuilding, export and promotion, training generations of tradesmen, sport of Sailing with a record of distinction, boating tourism and showed a compassion for others through his charitable work. His professional conduct over a very long period of time has been to the highest order together with an ability to make a contribution without a fuss.

Carl Halvorsen often referred to as a master boat builder is much more and regarded as a legend in our industry and recognised as a great trainer of apprentice boat builders and shipwrights, mechanics and painters (in excess of 160 apprentices) who learnt their trade at a number of the Halvorsen’s locations including Neutral Bay, Ryde factory on the Parramatta River and Bobbin Head.

In 1942 Carl and family managed a wartime workforce of over 350 employees building 250 boats for the war effort. A truly outstanding effort and contribution.

The biggest contribution to recreational boating was the introduction of thousands of people to boating.

Firstly, in the 1930s Carl built and was driving Kangaroo a timber speed boat on Sydney Harbour providing an on water experience and fun for the people of Sydney and tourists.

Secondly, and more importantly, starting in 1946 where the first 25-footer was launched at the Ryde factory and destined to start a Hire Fleet at Bobbin Head.

Eventually 63 Hire Cruisers were built for the fleet which was the largest privately owned fleet of motor cruisers.

Carl’s introduction of thousands of people to boating, made available hire cruisers at an affordable price so all could experience the magnificent Hawkesbury River. This introduction to an experience on the water engendered a passion for the boating lifestyle.

People today still talk with fond memories of their weekend on a Halvo on the Hawkesbury. Many of the vessels have been restored and have become collector’s items. It is without doubt that this initiative put the Hawkesbury River and recreational boating on the Tourist Map. Another outstanding initiative for the boating industry was the design and building of the Halvorsen 60-footer Tooronga which was the first export by an Australian Boat Builder with many other export sales to follow.

Carl demonstrated Australian built boats could stand with the best of boat manufacturing from around the world.

Many builders have followed in his footsteps and Australia now has an international reputation and a billion dollar export market.

From a sailing perspective Carl was a member of the team that designed and constructed Australia’s first America’s Cup Challenge Yacht Gretel in 1962 and many other entrants in the Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race.

After such a lengthy introduction BIA is honoured to reproduce another aspect of Carl Halvorsen’s contributions and legacy a “Boat-builder’s skills beloved by the stars”.

CARL HALVORSEN 1912–2014 “One more Moscow Mule and I’d have bought your boat!,” declared the Hollywood comedian Bob Hope after an evening in 1949 drinking vodka and ginger beer with Carl Halvorsen, the Sydney shipwright, sailor and scion of the great NorwegianAustralian boatbuilding family whose elegant timber motor cruisers have now become highly collectible classics.

Last July Sydney’s leading yachtsmen and women were among many mourning the passing of a gentle and genial colleague, who raced with kings and captains of industry and mixed with Hollywood stars, but was best known for his humility and generosity, his abiding friendships, his deep love for family.

Carl Halvorsen was born in the southern Norwegian hamlet of Helle on 9 July 1912, the son of boatbuilder, Lars, and his wife, Bergithe. Carl remembered hearing the distant cannonfire of the Battle of Jutland during the Great War, but with his siblings enjoyed an idyllic childhood fishing in summer and skiing in winter.

In 1922, however, economic setbacks forced his father Lars to move the family to South Africa; two years later, the Halvorsens settled in Sydney, which became the family’s permanent home.

After two years at school in Sydney, Carl, then 14, joined his father and brother Harold at the harbourside family enterprise

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Harold and Carl in the Norwegian hamlet of Helle. c1915.

building the timber work and leisure craft that would make the Halvorsen name an Australian byword for both quality and style. He showed a talent for woodwork and, at 16, was entrusted by his father to fashion the 71-foot (21.6 m) mast for a magnificent Sydney yacht, Harold Nossiter’s Utiekah II – by hand, using an axe, an adze and a plane.

When Lars died in 1936, Carl and his brothers formed Lars Halvorsen Sons Pty Ltd and expanded from their Neutral Bay yard to build a state-of-the-art boatbuilding facility on the Parramatta River at Ryde.

While the family enterprise was becoming known for the stylish luxury motor yachts they designed and built, the Second World War heralded a frenetic few years with the production of more than 250 boats for the Australian, United States and Dutch forces. One of Carl’s duties during time – on that he loved – was test-driving the boats and he was an active member of the Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol which guarded the waters of Sydney on small armed craft.

It was in the period before the war that Carl met the love of his life Glenagh Brown, and they married in 1939. To complete the family, a daughter, Verity, was born in 1945.

Carl’s marriage was a long and joyous one, until Glenagh’s death in 1997.

After the war, Carl became marketing director of Lars Halvorsen Sons as it expanded to Bobbin Head and the booming business of renting out a fleet of the family’s practical and attractive timber cruisers – providing generations of Australians with memories of floating holidays on the Hawkesbury and Broken Bay.

Carl and Glenagh in dinghy.

As marketing director Carl’s Carl with Verity many brushes and Glenagh. with fame were the stuff of legend. He was seen with visiting international celebrities such as Alfred Hitchcock, Burl Ives, John Mills, Ernest Borgnine and Ronnie Barker.

In 1949, Carl travelled to Los Angeles to try the lucrative US market, taking with him the 60-foot (18.28 m) luxury motor cruiser Tooronga.

Her fine lines and workmanship attracted attention, and Carl found himself socialising with Hollywood stars.

A treasured family snapshot shows Humphrey Bogart on Tooronga – the Australian flag behind him – and another shows Carl on Tooronga’s foredeck with Bob Hope.

Salt water certainly ran through Carl’s veins, and he enjoyed occasional adventures during the delivery of familybuilt workboats to clients including Pacific Island missionaries.

Apart from a little speedboat racing in the 1940s, competitive sailing was Carl’s passion.

Not many yachtsmen can lay claim to having competed in a world championship at the age of 80. Carl represented Australia in the 1993 Hanko 5.5-Metre World Championships.

Carl’s first yacht was built Humphrey Bogart on Tooronga.

by Lars for his sons when the family lived in Cape Town. Later in Sydney, Lars and the boys built the little sloop Maud in which Carl and his elder brother, Harold, soon won the Sydney Amateur Sailing Club’s point score and their first sailing gold medal.

After a decade of racing Dragons with Harold, Carl’s long career in 5.5-Metre yacht racing began in 1967 in the Halvorsen-built Crest which, with crew Rob Antill and John Rosenthall, Carl steered to win the Australian Championships on Botany Bay. Narrowly missing out on selection for the 1968 Olympic Games, Carl sportingly lent his state-of-the-art sails to Bill Northam who won Australia’s first Olympic Gold Medal in Barranjoey, which was skippered by Bill Solomons. When the 1970 5.5-Metre World Championships were held off Palm Beach in Sydney, with characteristic generosity Carl lent Crest

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Carl with picture wall.

Carl with Bob Hope on Tooronga 1949.

to Crown Prince Harald of Norway, thereby relegating himself to the sidelines.

In 1973 Carl replaced Crest with the newly built Skagerak, beginning a partnership lasting nearly 30 years. Carl and Skagerak were Australian Skagerak. champions in 1982 and 1991.

In the Royal Prince Alfred Club’s 2001-02 Division 1 series, Carl – then aged 89 –won first place on Skagerak. He raced her well into his 90s.

Fifty years after handcrafting the huge mast for Utiekah II, Carl built new spars for the famous yacht Kathleen Gillett – in 1988 at the age of 76, using only hand tools.

This veteran of the first Sydney-Hobart yacht race is preserved at the Australian National Maritime Museum as a testament to Australian pioneer yachtsman, Jack Earl, who circumnavigated the world in her in the 1940s.

Built to a famously seaworthy Nor wegian design, Kathleen Gillett’s restoration was funded by the Norwegian government as its Bicentenary gift to Australia.

Carl Halvorsen was created a Knight First Class Carl at 76 building Kathleen Gillett mast. of the Royal Order

of Merit by King Harald of Norway for his efforts in the restoration; for his help in establishing a home for state wards in Sydney, Trollheim; for his contribution to sailing in Australia and Norway; and for his services to tourism.

Carl was appointed a life member of the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron in 1981. He served on the General Committee from 1958 to1965 and as Honorary Treasurer from 1965 to 1983. Also a member of the Royal Prince Tooronga loading June 1949.

Photo Scan Pacific Press.

Alfred Yacht Club, with whom he raced from the late 1960s, Carl funded the RPAYC Carl Halvorsen Scholarship, a scheme designed to encourage young people into the sport by lending them sailboats so they had time to decide whether to invest in their own.

Overseas, Carl was a life member of the Royal Norwegian Yacht Club and the Hanko Yacht Club.

As well as his involvement with the state wards’ home ‘Trollheim’, for ten years Carl was a councillor of the Australian Travel Association. Along with brothers Magnus and Trygve, Carl was awarded the 2000 Australian Sports medal.

Carl passed away peacefully one day short of his 102nd birthday, his beloved daughter Verity at his side. He left many loving nieces and nephews, and a namesake grand-nephew, ‘little Carl’, who became the fifth generation Halvorsen shipwright.

Many would think that Carl’s longevity was due to an active and interesting life but, when asked, Carl attributed it to his enjoyment of sardines and a daily glass of red wine! h Randi Svensen and Jeffrey Mellefont

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Opening of the Sydney International Boat Show with Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner

NSW Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner cuts the ribbon to officially open the 2014 Sydney International Boat Show with Jessica Watson, Andrew Ettingshausen, BIA President Alan Blake and General Manager Roy Privett.

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he Sydney International Boat Show delivers many opportunities to convey our messages to Government, Industry, and the Boating public. At this year’s show, BIA welcomed two important guests from the NSW Government.

Here is part of what Roy Privett presented to the Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner and Minister Duncan Gay. On behalf of the Boating Industry Association’s President Alan Blake and the BIA Board of Directors, Roy Privett BIA’s General Manager on Thursday 31st July, warmly welcome Andrew Stoner Deputy Premier of NSW who also has a whole raft of Ministerial responsibility for Trade & Investment, Regional Infrastructure & Services, Tourism & Major Events, Small Business, and Minister for the North Coast.

Deputy Premier thank you for all the NSW Government support in ensuring the Sydney Exhibition Centre @Glebe

BIA General Manager Roy Privett.

Island became a reality for the exhibition industry to continue presenting events to benefit the NSW and Australian economy.

The Deputy Premier in officially opening the Sydney International Boat Show spoke of the Government’s commitment to the exhibition industry and the opportunities that will arise from the re-development of Darling Harbour with new facilities open for business in 2017.

The Boating Industry Association is the peak body for the recreational and light commercial boating industry in NSW and now SA. The merger of two state associations is an initiative to create a platform for a single entity association for Australia to develop and strengthen our advocacy, and production and delivery of events and our programs.

We are working on behalf of our members to advance, promote and protect the boating industry. We do this through our marketing of the recreational boating lifestyle via: • Boat Shows • Experiential events • On-line consumer communication portals (MyBoatingLife. com.au) • Advertising and promotion, and our • Corporate Social Responsibility activities – Recreational Boating Safety Education Programs and Campaigns.

Our advocacy for recreational boaters and the industry itself requires some special attention from Government in relation to planning, infrastructure, waterways and foreshore management to focus on and streamline the processes to ensure the value of boating and related activities maximise economic and social benefit are derived.

We are a broad industry spanning many ministerial portfolios.

We face big challenges with pending legislation for the

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Marine Estate Management Authority and a shrinking foot print for waterways access, infrastructure, and boat storage and waterfront marine operations.

We certainly need a champion within Government to deliver support for the boating industry and to break down the barriers to growth and investment particularly in regional NSW. This is the first of three special events. Minister Duncan Gay, Minister for Ports and Freight will be visiting the Sydney Exhibition Centre to meet exhibitors and joining our industry members and Government agencies tomorrow morning for our annual industry breakfast and his Annual Progress Report on Transport for NSW Maritime Policy Agenda.

Our flagship event is of course the Sydney International Boat Show, now in its 47th Year. We are excited about delivering another successful Show in what has been our most challenging year of preparations since our arrival in Darling Harbour way back in 1989.

Our world has been turned upside down.

Our Show at Darling Harbour had grown to be recognised as one of the top 10 Boat Shows in the world due to its location and our ability to build a marina so close to exhibition facilities.

2013-14 has indeed been challenging

• Review of new plans for Darling Harbour • Decision to operate from two locations • Glebe Island not fit for our purpose and modifications were necessary • Extensive modification to Transport Plans and provision of an additional temporary ferry terminal • Extensive rework of operational plans and extended move-in and move-out requirements.

• Massive makeover of marketing and communication plans for two locations.

At times we felt that we were shooting at a target and if we hit something then that’s the target. But all is good. We have hit the right targets and it’s now over to the reaction of our exhibitors and the general public.

SIBS continues to evolve and has been a most successful event injecting millions of dollars into the local economy and the marine industry. Our core framework remains, showcasing products, services, education and entertainment and promoting the boating lifestyle and sporting opportunities for individuals and families.

We are without any doubt still the largest marine event in the Southern Hemisphere generating B2C and B2B opportunities both local and at an international level and an educational forum.

Deputy Premier it is certainly a privilege to have you officially open the Show and to thank you and the NSW Government for providing the means for shows such as this to continue to operate during the reconstruction of the Darling Harbour facilities.

We certainly have a great appreciation of the costs involved for the provision of this facility and acknowledge that this event and the many others that will use this facility provide important economic drivers for the state of NSW. We have received tremendous support and assistance from many sources including the NSW Government, Premier & Cabinet, Protocol for Special Events, that brought together many government agencies and transport providers, to formulate transport plans for the Sydney International Boat Show.

The team at Sydney Exhibition Centre @ Glebe Island provided support and guidance for us at our new home at Glebe Island. Likewise Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority did the same in Cockle Bay for our on-water display, our move-in this year was one of our best ever.

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Ministerial advisory group launched by united marine industry sector T he Australian Marine Industry Advisory Group (AMIAG) was launched on 9 September by the partnership of Boating Industries Alliance Australia, Australian Marine Export Group and the Marina Industries Association.

Speaking after the launch, BIAA Chairman, Darren Vaux said, “the principal objective of industry associations is to advance the interests of their members, representing these interests to all levels of government.

“Today we have strengthened the message of the three principal associations representing the marine industry in Australia by uniting to form the Australian Marine Industry Advisory Group, to provide ministers with informed, relevant and up to date advice on the issues impacting our sector.”

Joining Vaux to endorse the launch, AIMEX Chairman, Richard Chapman said, “this new group is vital to the ongoing success of the marine industry in engaging government support for the sector.

“We are pleased that the united efforts of the associations will further enhance the prospects of the marine industry, encompassing the recreational, superyacht, commercial and marine defence sectors, addressing both domestic and international business issues.”

Reflecting on the significance of the sector, MIA President, Andrew Chapman said, “the marine industry is a vibrant and important part of the Australian economy.

“Combined, our associations represent companies employing more than 40,000 Australians and delivering in excess of $12bn to the national economy,” Chapman said.

“We have worked for many years to raise the profile of the sector with governments and the launch of the Australian Marine Industry Advisory Group will firmly anchor our presence with the Minister and other agencies in Canberra and across the country.”

The Australian Marine Industry Advisory Group was established following a request from the Department for Industry for the associations to assume leadership of the intergovernmental-industry forum originally established in 2008 as an outcome of the Marine Industry Action Agenda.

The group will act in an advisory capacity to government, focusing attention on the long-term sustainability of the marine industry.

Contacts: Nik Parker – General Manager BIAA 08 8212 6207 www.biaa.com.au; Mary Anne Edwards – CEO AIMEX 03 9867 6625 www.aimex.asn.au; Colin Bransgrove – Executive Officer MIA 02 8197 4765 www.marinas.net.au

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Industry Breakfast with Duncan Gay Minister for Ports and Freight

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New Registrations for NSW

n Friday 1st August BIA’s annual gala Show breakfast was a more Harbour welcome 2008casual Jan-08 Feb-08cruise Mar-08to warmly Apr-08 May-08 Jun-08 Duncan Gay Minister for Ports and Freight. Minister Initial Rego < 6m 1209 931 906 701 589 474 Duncan Gay over a long period of197time has Initial Rego 6m - 12m 255 183 been 162 a true 147friend126 Initialrecognises Rego 12m - 20m the value and 32 40 30 of the 33 recreational 27 28 and contribution Initial Rego 20m + 3 3 1 2 0 1 boating industry.

Total 1499 1171 1120 898 763 629 Change previous welcomed yr Weon also our BIA Life Members, BIA Board 2670 4688 5451 6080 ofCummalative Directors, Committee1499members of 3790 our seven Divisions, representatives from Transport for NSW, RMS, and Members 2009 Jan-09 Feb-09 Mar-09 Apr-09 May-09 Jun-09 of the Ministerial Advisory Council, NSW Water Police Marine Initial Rego < 6m 1092 901 866 731 653 Area Command, Crown Lands-NSW Trade131 & Investment, Marine476 Initial Rego 6m - 12m 167 170 149 122 94 Rescue, associations28and waterways user groups, many of15 Initial Rego many 12m - 20m 20 40 22 26 Initial Rego 20mfrom + 1 2 0 colleagues.

2 0 our friends the marine1media and many other Total 1288 1092 1039 902 803 585 Roy Privett Duncan Gay had Change on previous yr said Minister -14.1% -6.7% -7.2% 0.4% been 5.2% very -7.0% Cummalative with his time 1288 2380 3419 4321 5124 5709 generous and presented his Annual Progress Report on Transport for NSW Maritime Policy Agenda.

2010 Jan-10 Feb-10 Mar-10 Apr-10 May-10 Jun-10 Under Minister Gay’s leadership the NSW Government has restructured Roads and Maritime Services and Transport for Initial Rego < 6m 1178 900 900 785 618 503 NSW Maritime Centre, managed Initial Rego 6m - 12m Management 183 193 179 157 by Howard 138 113 Initial Rego - 20m 18 30 policy 33 and 34 Glen has12mproduced a raft40of reviews, new policy 22 Initial Rego 20m + 1 10 1 1 0 refinements which I’m sure will be1111 to0 the1119 benefit of recreational Total 1402 976 791 638 boating in NSW. Change on previous yr 8.9% 1.7% 7.7% 8.2% -1.5% 9.1% Cummalative 1402 2513 3632 4608 5399 6037 These initiatives have covered:2011 Jan-11 Feb-11 Mar-11 Apr-11 May-11 Jun-11 • Boating Safety • Boat Storage and Safe Waterways Access Initial Rego < 6m 1047 876 847 757 512 421 Initial 6m - 12m Red Tape.

196 165 202 150 124 114 • Rego Reducing Initial Rego 12m - 20m 27 24 24 19 22 27 Of the many programs under preparation or review I would Initial Rego 20m + 0 2 2 1 2 1 Total 1270 1067 1075 927 660 563 just like to emphasise the success of the: Change on previous yr -9.4% -4.0% -3.9% -5.0% -16.6% -11.8% • Lifejacket Wear Initiative delivering a3412 strong4339 safety message Cummalative 1270 2337 4999 5562 and Transport for NSW providing assistance in developing 2012 at Jan-12 Feb-12 Mar-12 Apr-12 May-12 Jun-12 a Lifejacket Lounge the entrance of Glebe Island Sydney Exhibition to636be a 682 winner577for delivering Initial Rego < 6mCentre which proved 966 492 394 Initial Rego 6mand - 12mimproving the 177customer 158 experience 165 121visiting 125 SIBS. 78 education in Initial Rego 12m - 20m Initial Rego 20m + Total Change on previous yr Cummalative

2013 Initial Rego < 6m Initial Rego 6m - 12m Initial Rego 12m - 20m Initial Rego 20m + Total Change on previous yr Cummalative 2014 PWC * Initial Rego < 6m other Total Rego under 6m Initial Rego 6m - 12m Initial Rego 12m - 20m Initial Rego 20m + Total Change on previous yr Cummalative

17

Jul-08

Aug-08

Sep-08

Oct-08

Nov-08

Dec-08

Total

Share

529 126 44 2 701 4.6% 6781

572 137 33 2 744 -14.7% 7525

699 171 24 1 895 -18.0% 8420

965 208 30 2 1205 1.9% 9625

851 180 38 2 1071 -30.2% 10696

1364 268 39 1 1672 2.3% 12368

9790 2160 398 20 12368

79.2% 17.5% 3.2% 0.2% 100.0%

Jul-09

Aug-09

Sep-09

Oct-09

Nov-09

Dec-09

12368

Duncan Gay Minister for Ports and Freight.

• Boating Safety Plans and programs again front and centre

561 630 881 949 874 1384 81.3% • Sydney Harbour Boating Destination Plan 9998 100 126 191 203 212 262 1927 15.7% • Boat Strategy 34 Sydney 29 Harbour 26 25 Storage 41 41 347 2.8% 1 2 2 1 6 2 20 0.2% • Mooring Reviews 696 787 1100 1178 1133 1689 12292 100.0% -0.7% 5.8% 22.9% of Regional -2.2% 5.8% Safe 1.0% -0.61% Eleven • Development and boating Plans.

6405 7192 8292 9470 10603 12292 12292

plans identifying priorities and opportunities (The boating communities licensing funds at work).

Jul-10 Aug-10 registration Sep-10 Oct-10and Nov-10 Dec-10 • Watsons Bay Safe Education Centre currently under development new programs 496 645 to deliver 878 852 comprehensive 950 1532 training 10237 80.3% 150 176 176 225 295 2107 16.5% for 122 High School students.

43 26 23 30 36 48 383 3.0% Roy Privett indicated to Minister Gay it was not all plain 0 4 1 1 4 1 24 0.2% 661 825 1078 still 1059 1215 12751although 100.0% sailing.

There were many issues to1876 be resolved -5.0% 4.8% -2.0% -10.1% 7.2% 11.1% 3.73% the industry is now more confident moving forward and many 6698 7523 8601 9660 10875 12751 12751 exciting projects are about to unfold. Issues raised included:Jul-11 Aug-11 Sep-11 Nov-11 • Reduction in red Oct-11 tape still has aDec-11 long journey.

• Implementation 384 663 839 of new 731 policies 993 within 1317suitable time 9387 frames.

79.7% 93 124 205 168 212 289 2042 17.3% • Resolution of street parking for boat trailers 28 30 28 22 26 38 315 2.7% 5 4 7 0and Procedures 4 28 0.2%a •0 Maritime Property Policies remains 505 822 1076 928 1231 1648 11772 100.0% major inhibitor to growth and provision of services to the -23.6% -0.4% -0.2% -12.4% 1.3% -12.2% -7.68% community.

6067 6889 7965 8893 10124 11772 11772 Re-emphasised the message to the Deputy Premier that:Jul-12 Aug-12 Sep-12 Oct-12 Nov-12 Dec-12 • Our advocacy for recreational boaters and the industry 410 requires 605 732 801 889 1300 8484 79.9% itself some special attention from Government in 86 131 158 186 199 280 1864 17.6% relation to 19 planning, and251foreshore 13 23 infrastructure, 20 26 waterways 23 2.4%

25

20

20

28

17

0

0

0

0

2

0

1168

814

867

726

636

489

-8.0% 1168

-23.7% 1982

-19.3% 2849

Jan-13

Feb-13

Mar-13

Apr-13

May-13

Jun-13

Jul-13

Aug-13

938 133 17 1 1089

581 116 22 0 719

687 140 12 6 845

556 118 13 2 689

453 108 32 0 593

339 51 11 1 402

383 78 19 0 480

-6.8% 1089

-11.7% 1808

-2.5% 2653

-5.1% 3342

-6.8% 3935

-17.8% 4337

Jan-14

Feb-14

Mar-14

Apr-14

May-14

178 721 899 154 21 1 1075

94 541 635 136 21 0 792

67 493 560 125 19 0 704

58 530 588 112 18 2 720

51 414 465 102 18 1 586

-1.3% 1075

10.2% 1867

-16.7% 2571

4.5% 3291

-1.2% 3877

2011

2012

2013

2014*

2 511

1 756

3 916

4 1011

1 1115

1 1604

8.9% 7894

-9.4% 9009

-2.7% 10613

Sep-13

Oct-13

Nov-13

Dec-13

545 128 16 2 691

632 125 19 0 776

817 147 19 5 988

805 162 22 0

1079 193 31 5

-6.1% 4817

-8.6% 5508

-15.3% 6284

-2.3% 7272

989 -11.3% 8261

1308 -18.5% 9569

Jun-14

Jul-14

Aug-14

Sep-14

Oct-14

Nov-14

Dec-14

24 342 366 87 19 3 475

22 352 374 82 24 1 481

18.2% 4352

0.2% 4833

-21.7% -3.6% -13.1% 1.2% -8.0% -14.9% New Registrations from NSW 3575 4211 4700 5211 5967 6883

-100.0% 4833

-100.0% 4833

-100.0% 4833

-100.0% 4833

14 10613 -9.85% 10613

0.1% 100.0%

7815 1499 233 22 9569 -9.84% 9569

81.7% 15.7% 2.4% 0.2% 100.0%

494 3393 3887 798 140 8 4833 -49.5% 4833

-100.0% 4833

80.4% 16.5% 2.9% 0.2% 100.0%

* From January 2014 - PWC listed seperately

Total PWC Licences Total General Licences Total Licences

41,211 445,070 486,281

41,812 444,322 486,134

43,231 440,462 483,693

44,937 443,780 488,717

12,000

10,000 8,000

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* to end July

9,569

2,608 9,957 12,565

10,613

4,797 18,117 22,914

11,772

3,964 18,881 22,845

14,000

12,751

4,044 18,666 22,710

16,000

12,292

New PWC Licences New General Licences Total New Licences

New Regos 18,000

12,368

10,488 221,047 231,535

13,429

9,635 216,071 225,706

14,191

9,175 216,500 225,675

15,382

8,603 213,280 221,883

15,837

Total PWC registered Total General Rego Total Vessels Registered

14,844

Data supplied by: At 31st December

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

1011

2012

2013

New Regos

2,000 -

in producing the 47th Sydney International Boat Show and certainly acknowledge their support and in particular our major Partner in Safety, Transport for NSW who will ensure visitors are up to date with the latest information to help make their time on the water a better and safer experience.

Transport NSW joins many other partners including:Musto Cruising Helmsman Walcon Marine Australia The Sydney Morning Herald Sydney Harbour Boat Storage Yaffa Publishing – Marine Business Accor Hotels – Novotel & IBIS Channel 7 Sydney Weekender Program Fishing World BoatPoint.com.au & BoatSales.com.au Australian Yachting

BIA General Manager Roy Privett chats with Minister Duncan Gay.

management to focus on and streamline the processes to ensure the value of boating and related activities to ensure we maximise economic and social benefit.

• We face big challenges with pending legislation for the Marine Estate Management Authority and a shrinking foot print for waterways access, infrastructure, and boat storage and waterfront marine operations. We certainly need a champion within Government to deliver support for the boating industry and to break down the barriers to growth and investment particularly in regional NSW. Minister Duncan Gay announced a new streamlined and more efficient Ministerial Advisory Council and a new Committee to review and guide the RMS on property matters.

He indicated the development of eleven Regional and Safe Boating Plans would deliver a road map for future funding programs for waterways access and infrastructure. A new increased level of funding will be committed and a new process for delivering funds for projects will be announced shortly.

Roy Privett concluded by saying BIA had many partners

NSW Government Premier & Cabinet Protocols for Special Events Participants Sydney Exhibition Centre @ Glebe Island.

Port Authority of NSW Maritime Management Centre NSW Police – Marine Area Command Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority Transport Management Centre Transport for NSW NSW Roads and Maritime Services Infrastructure NSW Leichhardt Council Transdev Captain Cook Cruises

SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL

BOAT SHOW

DARLING HARBOUR & GLEBE ISLAND

31 JULY - 4 AUGUST

Partner in Safety

The Boating Industry Association thanks the many supporters who have assisted in making this show the largest and most respected marine event in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Sydney International Boat Show Stand Award Winners

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Mercury – Best Overall Display & Best Engine Display.

ach year awards are given to stands that have been judged as having stood out above others. This year, again the judging was very difficult with split decisions making the final call on the winner difficult.

Stands were judged using the following criteria; recognisable staff & staff presentation, signage, product or brand identification, innovative display or fresh concepts, display effort and visual appeal, lighting, access to stand and or products, having a central information point & information available, and Creative lifestyle elements.

Congratulations to this year’s winners:

TR Marine World – Best Boating Display.

Best Overall Display Mercury

Best Engine Display Mercury

Best Boating Display TR Marine World

Best Chandlery Accessory or Electronic Presentation Navico

Best Hall Display Sirroco

Best Marine Display Riviera

Displays of Excellence

Volvo Boating Safety Zone/Lifejacket Lounge Hunts Marine Sunseeker

Sunseeker – Display of Excellence.

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Sirroco – Best Hall Display.

Riviera – Best Marine Display.

Volvo – Display of Excellence.

Hunts Marine – Display of Excellence.

Navico – Best Chandlery Accessory or Electronic Presentation.

50-Point Safety Check boosted with Boat Show activity and new Promotional Partner

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he BIA 50-Point Safety Check Program has welcomed its newest promotional partner following a strong showing at the Sydney International Boat Show (SIBS). With the recent momentum and increased use of the service, the program has again featured in a standalone promotion within the Boating Safety Zone at the show.

Nautilus Marine Insurance have embraced the 50-Point Safety Check, echoing long-term supporter Club Marine Insurance in offering a policy premium-discount to proactive trailer boaters who “get the Check” in the 12-month period prior to renewing their policy, or engaging a new policy with either of the specialty insurers.

Nautilus Marine Insurance CEO Lyndon Turner said “we are all about peace of mind at Nautilus, so it was a natural fit for us to recognise and reward our insured who take the initiative in looking after their boat, their gear, and themselves.”

Nautilus Marine Insurance has also centred its used boat warranty package positioning the 50-Point Safety Check as a mark of assured quality in all boats offered under this scheme.

At the Sydney Boat Show, the 50-Point Safety Check stand was kept busy fielding enquiries from many that visited the show. BIA Director Bill

Breakspear was pleased with the interest shown by boaters.

“We had hundreds of people stop by the stand to ask questions over the course of the Show,” Breakspear said.

“Many have valuable boats with complex on-board systems, but most were just regular boaters keen to spend their leisure time doing the good stuff, not dealing with breakdowns or gear failures.

It seems more and more people are ready for the 50-Point Safety Check.”

Additionally, the BIA and Transport for NSW waved the flag in support of the 50-Point Safety Check Program with forty (40) ‘SIBS Safety Packs’ given away on the MyBoatingLife Entertainment stage. Comprising a next-generation self-inflating lifejacket, and a BIA “50 Points – 50 Bucks” creditvoucher, the Safety Pack give-aways were an hourly reminder of the little things that can make a big difference in boating safety.

Howard Glenn, General Manager, Maritime at Transport for NSW, said, “A priority for the NSW Government is to promote safe and responsible boating

through increased wearing of lifejackets, especially in small boats.

“The Maritime Management Centre was pleased to support the Boating Industry Association with the Safety Pack exercise, and involvement in support of the Sydney Boat Show. This partnership with the BIA is a strong example of this commitment, and our long-standing safety relationship with the BIA.” The 50-Point Safety Check is performed only by qualified technicians at BIA-member businesses which have been formally recognised as Authorised Service Providers. Designed for trailer boats, the Safety Check is ideal as a preseason once-over to ensure a problemfree start to the season.

For further information on the 50 Point Safety Check, visit www.50pointcheck. com.au or if your business is interested in becoming a service provider, call Aaron McKenna or Alan Barrett on (02) 9438 2077 for further information.

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Careers Day at the Show

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he BIA again hosted over 500 young adults preparing to leave school at its annual Boating Industry Careers Day. This event has become an important annual event for the industry allowing it to explain to school leavers what career opportunities exist within the recreational and associated marine industries.

Over 15 organisations and educational institutions gathered at the Maritime Museum where school leavers were able to get an insight first hand for the various institutions.

At the conclusion of their visit, students were invited to visit the Sydney International Boat Show to get a further understanding and appreciation for the sector.

Over 500 young adults along with 15 organisations and educational institutions gathered at the Maritime Museum where school leavers were able to get a first hand insight into what career opportunities exist within the recreational and associated marine industries.

NEW MEMBERS BIA Board of Directors and staff warmly welcome the following businesses into our association and look forward to your participation in association activities and services:Spiro Demopoulos – Demop Holdings Pty Ltd T/ as Blue Bottle Fishing Cooper Chapman – Chapman Yacht Management Pty Ltd Mark Chapman – Chapman Marine Group Pty Ltd Brock Rodwell – Orchid Avenue Marine T/as Ray White Marine (NSW) Jayson Smith – JD Smith T/as All Power Marine (Vic) Steve Williams & Georgina Plimmer – Williams Yachts Pty Ltd

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Adding the 50-Point Safety Check to your routine each year, will help you know more about what maintenance may be needed before you hit the water.

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Conditions apply. The 50-Point Safety Check is suitable for trailer boats under 8 metres long. The 50-Point safety check is not a pink slip or requirement of vessel registration. All observations, assessments and recommendations relate specifically to the time of inspection. The 50-Point Safety check is a product of the Boating Industry Association of NSW Ltd and carried out by authorised members of the Marine Industry Mechanical Repairers Association. $50.00 is received via a discount on the renewal of your Club Marine Insurance or Nautilus Marine Policy. The discount can be redeemed within 12 months of the date of your 50-Point Safety Check inspection. Visit www.50pointcheck.com.au for a full list of conditions that relate to this product.

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What They Said …

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ob Wonders made his annual tour of the Sydney International Boat Show, generally making a total nuisance of himself and discovering just what people, exhibitors, show visitors and, for the first time this year, his fellow journalists thought of the 2014 exhibition.

Alan Blake, Blakes Marine, Windsor, NSW: “Very happy with the attendance, although it has been difficult to gauge it against previous shows with the totally new layout. There were scores of prams and strollers and lots of kids, always a good sign. I must say our move in and move out has been the easiest in show history and a credit to the BIA and SEC Glebe Island staff. Nearly all visitors and customers I spoke with approved of the venue and the dual sites, with 98 percent ‘loving the ferry ride’.

“I am looking forward to next year already.”

Norm Petersen, Burwood, NSW, Show visitor: “I used to be a regular at the show, but this year it was sheer curiosity that prompted me, just to see how things would be handled without the Darling Harbour facility.

“Looks to me like they’ve done a fine job.”

Greg Haines, Maritimo, Queensland: “There was a noticeable increase in confidence and the quality of traffic at this year’s show. I am confident we will write solid sales of the M58 and M 50 at Sydney and that will fill for us a healthy work book through to the latter part of 2015. Overall, the results from the 2014 show have been much improved over last year and I detected a general air of confidence.”

Warren Mayes, Bondi, NSW, Show Visitor: “First show visit for probably 10-years or so. To tell the truth, I’d forgotten it was on, but had to meet a mate at Darling Harbour for lunch, so when he went back to work I jumped on the ferry and headed to Glebe Island. I have to say I was impressed, with the facility and the standard of the displays, first rate.”

Ian Tricker, Dealer Principal, TR Marine: “Well, I don’t want to upset anyone, but I prefer the new venue over the old one. Moving in and setting up was the easiest we have ever had and an absolute credit to Belinda Close and her team. We are lucky in NSW to have such a competent and caring BIA. As for the show, it was very good for TR Marine; in particular I think our sales for Quintrex could prove to be a record. Very happy with the overall result, maybe a slight adjustment here or there. I did think Glebe Island went very quiet after 6pm on most evenings, so maybe the hours could be tweaked. I’m sure our BIA will be looking at aspects like this in future planning.”

Grainger McFarlane, Poly Industries: “I think the organisers did a great job in challenging circumstances. The display at Glebe Island was fresh and interesting and overall I felt was a credit to the industry.”

Gordon Honeysett, Gosford, NSW, Show Visitor: “Well, I happened to be in Sydney for a relative’s wedding, saw the show advertised and could not help myself!

“I was here probably four five years ago, thought I’d update myself and see what the venue would be like without the big halls at Darling Harbour. I’ll certainly give the show organisers 10 out of 10 for the ferry shuttles, I’ve had a great day.”

Doug Dukeson, New Zealand, Publisher Pacific

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Powerboat and accompanying publications: “Sometimes boat show displays can star t looking very repetitive, but that has not been the case w i t h S y d n e y, 2014. The magnificent pavilion, formerly the London Olympic Games Media Centre, proved to be a winner on all fronts. I had heard rumours of lengthy queues awaiting transport between Cockle Bay and Glebe Island, but I personally never waited more than five minutes.

“The journey between the two venues was something different for the show and gave us out-of-towners to see a small piece of Sydney Harbour. This was a different show with much to see and several new product and model releases. It remains my #1 Australian boat show and I can only express a sincere well done to Domenic Genua and the BIA.” Kendall Evers, Northmead, NSW, Show Visitor: “So, Darling Harbour looks more like a war zone than a boat show venue!

Gee, they knocked the convention centre down quick smart.

I guess the boating industry will be looking forward to the new set up. Anyway, I just had a wander along those marine arms and now I’m about to hop on a ferry and peruse Glebe Island. I’m looking forward to seeing how the whole thing has been put together.”

Jonathon Hunt, Hunts Marine, Blakehurst: “We did quite well and I think the Glebe Island aspect worked very well. The facility proved a winner with the natural light and afforded the show a totally different feel. Obviously the more people we attract the more product we are likely to sell, but for such a major change to the venue I think the BIA did a great job in educating the public and getting them to the show with a minimum of fuss.

“All in all we are pleased with the result and already look forward to next year. And having that extra few days to move in was a vast improvement.”

Ken Leeton, Penshurst, NSW, Show Visitor: “I’m here to catch up with some mates and check out some new fishing tackle. One of our mates is a member of and keeps his boat at the St George Motor Boat Club, we head offshore and wet a line most weekends so I guess we all qualify as pretty keen boaters.

“Most of us have been fairly regular visitors to the Sydney show.”

Matt Hayes, Sydney by Sail: “Well, some say the visitor numbers on the Cockle Bay Marina were down, but for us the quality seemed marginally better than in previous years.

Although our display was smaller in terms of number of boats, I felt our overall set up was better and made a good impact.

We sold boats during the show and for us that can be quite unusual. All in all, the show for us was quite good.”

Derek Simpson, Newcastle, NSW, Show Visitor: “Came down to Sydney to catch up with some mates and we decided Sunday was the day to hit Darling Harbour and Glebe Island.

We’re all keen anglers and fairly competent boat crew, mostly enjoying ourselves out of the Nelson Bay area.

“We generally get to the Sydney show every couple of years, it’s the best way to keep up-to-date with the latest gear.”

John Zammit, Shipmate Directories: “I had to admit, like many people I had spoken with, I was concerned about the split venue and the effect it could have on both visitors,

exhibitors and the industry at large. However, the organisers deserve to be congratulated, for they did a first class job in organising the show and making for simple access between the two sites. In many ways the ferry ride added to the experience and enjoyment gained from visiting the show.

“Congratulations again to the organisers and let’s hope for the good of the industry that some of the interest shown flows through to firm orders. Summing up, an excellent show under challenging circumstances.”

Alan Kralovic, George’s Hall, NSW, Show Visitor. “I tend to get to the show every year or two. I don’t currently own a boat, but the eye is always open, and the ear is tuned for a good deal.

“I had no firm plans to be here this year, but the advertising and the split venue has attracted me out of curiosity, I guess.

It still looks like a boat show, still felt like a boat show and I loved the ferry ride and the lunch at the Life Jacket Lounge A great day out.”

James Hill, Editor, Trailerboat Fisherman: “I think it was a good show in light of the current state of the economy. Many of the trailer boat people I spoke with enjoyed a particularly profitable show, most covering costs, which don’t always happen.

“Feedback I received showed that people thoroughly enjoyed the ferry ride and many came early. The Glebe Island layout and the Life Jacket Lounge seemed to be better and more popular than the old exhibition centre. I did notice that when the marina closed down at 6pm, people seemed to figure the show was all over, not realising Glebe Island had another two hours to go. Perhaps this is some fine tuning the BIA needs to look at.”

Barry Horgan, Woy Woy, NSW, Show Visitor: “Mate, I’m a dead set mad boater, you can’t keep me away from the Sydney show. Not sure how many I’ve attended, but I go back to the ‘bad old days’ at the show grounds. Getting here today was a breeze – I jumped on a train at home, bailed out at Central, onto the boat show bus and here I am! I’ll be checking out both sites and catching up with some mates for a hamburger or two at the Glebe Island Life Jacket Lounge.

“Sounds like a good day out, to me.”

In conclusion, one major difference stood out for me when having a chat with show visitors.

During similar discussions with show attendees in years past, there were always complaints; tickets too expensive, public transport not always efficient, parking too hard, restaurants too busy, displays difficult to see close up, exhibitors in many cases too busy or too hard to speak with.

Well, here we are at 2014 and I can say with absolute certainty that not one single complaint was aimed in my direction.

It seems somewhat strange to say, but it seemed people actually wanted to be complimentary; on reflection, I think many felt the split venue would spell disaster for the Sydney International Boat Show.

The 2014 Sydney International Boat Show put that thought straight out of mind.

From a strictly personal viewpoint, I was surprised to learn an attendance figure of 48,093 for the five-day exhibition.

I have attended a lot of boat shows in my time – every one staged at Darling Harbour, several at the Sydney Showgrounds, the Pyrmont venue “forced upon the industry” while awaiting for Darling Harbour’s completion and the attendance at 2014 looked a lot larger than 48,000 to me!

Well, can’t argue, I guess, it is what it is; one point remains paramount in my book, the Sydney International Boat Show remains a vital cog in the events calendar of the ‘Harbour City.’

Sailing industry eschews boat show The majority of those that participated in this year’s show loved it. However, some disapproval was directed at the BIA for the decreasing number of sailing exhibits, when in fact the show organiser had been making concerted efforts to increase the sailing component of the show.

In his Editor’s column in September Afloat, Robin Copeland, has his thoughts on this criticism.

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n 1968 after a number of adaptations the Sydney International Boat Show (SIBS) was born. As a standalone event, the show endeavoured to do many things. Yes it was a place to see and buy boating products and it did assist the industry with its seasonality issues, but it was also a place to display to the public what is new in terms of products and services.

After 25 years solely in Darling Harbour, this year’s show saw a dramatic change. The NSW Government’s decision to rebuild the exhibition halls meant that the show was split over two locations. The in-water displays remained in Darling Harbour and the undercover exhibits went to the interim venue at Glebe island.

While this presented a challenge to the show’s organiser, the Boating Industry Association (BIA), the show was delivered under brilliant blue skies with an exhilarating free ferry service between both venues and a prodigious display of products representing a mix of the market segments.

But not all segments were represented to the degree that some visitors expected. The BIA concedes this; and visitors mostly accepted that the show is not all things to all people. But, some were less than understanding and took a firm shot at the BIA for their failings.

Nonetheless, this is where there is a fundamental misunderstanding of shows.

Show organisers are simply the conduit between businesses within the various market segments. They create the opportunity by running the show ... businesses elect whether they wish to participate.

Recently, some criticism has been directed at the BIA for the decreasing number of sailing exhibits.

“However, research shows that the number of visitors – and there were almost 50,000 this year – with a primary interest in sailing had increased to as much 30%,” says Marketing & Events Manager Domenic Genua.

“Speak to the majority of exhibitors and visitors that participated in this year’s show, and you’ll get the same story: great success, loved it and can’t wait until next year,” Genua said.

Shows endeavour to help those already active to make their boating lifestyle better and to illustrate to those that are new to it the beauty of the recreational boating.

It is the industry participants that choose whether to exhibit … not the show organisers.

For those that want to blame the organisers, and there are those that will continue to find reasons, they should ask whether there is any conceivable correlation between those market segments that religiously participate on a regular basis and the fact that those same segments seem to continuously prosper.

Next year perhaps they too should consider dipping their toes in the water and potentially prosper from the benefits that boat shows have to offer. h

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Boating Industry commences planning for 2015 Sydney International Boat Show

Crowds line-up outside the Sydney Exhibition Centre at Glebe Island.

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ith only weeks having passed since the closing of the 2014 Sydney International Boat Show, the BIA of NSW have commenced planning for the 2015 edition.

With the show held on dual locations for the first time, organiser, the Boating Industry Association say that lessons learned from this year’s show will make a good foundation for their planning moving forward.

“We went into this year’s event with so many plans and back up plans,” Roy Privett, General Manager for the Boating Industry Association of NSW said.

“Even then we experienced a number of anomalies that we were not expecting. Nevertheless, the end result by all accounts was that the majority of exhibitors were more than happy. We know that we can’t please everyone, which has been the case for the 26 years I have been involved, but given the unusual circumstances of this year, the feedback given to me personally, as well as the team has been both encouraging and rewarding.”

The show will remain in the two locations of Darling Harbour and Glebe Island while awaiting the opening in December 2016 of the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) that will be Asia Pacific’s premier business events precinct.

As for this year, the ongoing process will include a detailed analysis of the 2014 event.

Privett said the BIA were able to entice almost 50,000 visitors to the show.

“This is in-line with our forecasting and we achieved the Associations gate budget. Obviously, we would have liked more visitors, but it did not happen. Whilst it would be easy to tell you otherwise, the visitor numbers are what they are.

We believe that reporting otherwise is of no benefit to our industry or ourselves.

“On the flip side, the ongoing positive visitor and exhibitor reports are heartening. And it has to be said that recreational boating was delivered in the best possible way to both regular boaties as well as those considering the lifestyle.”

Marketing & Events Manager for the Association, Domenic

Genua said the final visitation of 48,903 was 17% down on last year.

“While our post show analysis continues, preliminary information we are getting is that the local ‘day trip’ market did not attend.

“This can be attributed to a number of reasons, including the challenging economic sentiment and perceptions that travelling and parking at the show would be difficult.

“With a positive customer experience in mind and in order to avoid localised traffic congestion, our communications weighed heavily on educating the public about transport options. Maybe that message may have been interpreted by some that people cannot drive to the show. Through our research we know that more than half of our audience do drive and our messaging may have been to our detriment. This will be something we look at closely for next year,” Genua said.

The 2015 Show is scheduled from 30th July to the 3rd August.

The Sydney International Boat Show was joined and supported by their Partner in Safety, Transport for NSW to ensure visitors were up to date on the latest information to help make their time on the water a better and safer experience. h

Visitors

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

2014

5,273

8,596

14,646

15,701

4,687

48,903

-22.4%

-17.3%

-10.4%

-20.6%

-16.9%

2013

6,693

-1,420

-21.2%

11,071 -2,475

17,720 -3,074

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17,515 -1,814

5,902

-1,215

Total

58,901 -9,998

Sydney International Boat Show IFBSO Accredited IFBSO launches new structure and new programs to enhance member Shows BIA General Manager Roy Privett elected to IFBSO Executive Committee

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nternational Federation of Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO) was founded in 1964, today bringing together more than 35 of the world’s leading boat shows and marine trade exhibitions. Members of IFBSO own or operate events in 24 countries on four continents.

IFBSO’s mission is to help member shows mount costeffective, quality exhibitions for the recreational marine industry around the world, by establishing standards and by providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and the development of co-operation between members.

As an aside it was an IFBSO initiative that led to the formation of the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) in 1966 as the international trade association representing the global marine industry of which the Boating Industry Alliance of Australia is a member and BIA Vice-President Simon Cook serves on their Board of Directors.

BIA of NSW through its major event the Sydney International Boat Show (SIBS) has been an IFBSO member since 1990. SIBS proudly promote the IFBSO logo and has been an Accredited IFBSO International Show for many years.

“SIBS as the only Australian BIA Capital City Boat Show accredited by IFBSO has been committed to an IFBSO Code of Excellence,” BIA General Manager Roy Privett said.

“This Code requires transparency of entry rules, allocation of space, waiting lists rules, appeals system which must be made available in application form.

“The Code also requires disclosure and full details of costs for technical services, contractor charges and additional compulsory costs together with published details of audited attendance figures and space sales in accordance with UFI Exhibition Standards”.

The Code of Excellence and the IFBSO Committee expects that:

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• The exhibition is well organised and professionally presented • The exhibition is of national significance • The exhibition includes a wide range of international products • The organiser takes an active part in developing the boating market and bringing new participants into boating • The main part of the exhibition must be marine goods • The exhibition must be of commercial nature • The organiser must make attendance figures available to prospective exhibitors and sponsors.

Roy Privett said “that while SIBS ticks all the above boxes and benefits from IFBSO international advertising, promoting member shows, a very real and tangible benefit has been networking with other organisers from around the world.

“Information sessions had allowed SIBS to benchmark itself against the best international events and learn from other initiatives, what worked and what does not.

“We have also been able to greatly contribute to the process from our experiences at SIBS and gained a lot from round table boat show presentations from the world’s leading shows. This type of information and ‘best practice’ ideas, you just can’t simply buy.”

At the 2014 ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress, IFBSO relaunched on its 50th anniversary with unanimous approval for a new structure, new Executive Committee, new membership categories with relevant logos, new regional groups structure and mentoring program for developing shows.

BIA’s Roy Privett was elected to the executive committee led by President Goetz Jungmichel (Director Boot Dusseldorf) and nine Directors.

Privett said he “was excited with the new structure and goals for IFBSO to further enhance its leadership role in developing shows that best serve the marine business.

“I am looking forward to working with the new IFBSO Executive Committee,” he added. “I won’t be jetting around the world on this IFBSO journey with much of the input from Australia utilising teleconference, but certainly pleased to be making a contribution.”

With a new membership structure SIBS will be aiming for the top ranking IFBSO Platinum membership being identified as an expert in the maritime show business.

IFBSO considers:

• Successful shows are not just about stand space sold and numbers of visitors. They are about facilitating good sales for the exhibitors and thus creating a good ROI. IFBSO member shows link up closely with their exhibitors in order to generate the most benefits when integrating boat show presentations into their marketing process.

• IFBSO member shows are aware of the potential of modern means of communication and multi- media prevalence to maximise customer interaction. These instruments are essential tools in the communications process in order to strengthen the show output.

• IFBSO boat shows are exercising leadership within their markets to distinguish themselves from non IFBSO members; they are providing direction and guidance for the boating industry, are influential in their business environment.

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Adelaide Boat Show success T he 2014 Adelaide Boat Show in late June demonstrated a refreshing turnaround in consumer confidence with positive sales reports and a solid attendance.

Held over four days at the Adelaide Showground, Wayville, the event featured a diverse range of exhibits attracting dedicated buyers.

The flagship event of the Boating Industry Association of SA showcased latest products from cruisers to super skiing and fishing vessels, kayaks, canoes, jet skis, wakeboards and other recreational craft plus an extensive range of boating and fishing accessories.

In a vast promotion of fun afloat, the show for the first time included quality pre-owned boats on sale from leading dealers. Exhibitors and buyers alike welcomed this initiative as an affordable way for some show visitors to enter the market for the first time or buy into a bigger boat.

BIASA General Manager, Glen Jones, said sales had exceeded expectations generating renewed confidence among members and consolidating the position of the annual show at Adelaide’s premier exhibition venue.

“We will be building on innovations and embracing positive outcomes from this year’s show as we turn our attention to planning for the 2015 event,” he added.

BIASA’s industry partner, Kym Jones, Managing Director of Kym

Jones Exhibitions, said feedback from participating businesses in the 2014 show was very encouraging.

Jason Deckers, Director of Pelican Marine, said it was “our best show in seven years.”

Peter Heinrich, owner of Sports Marine, said: “Our strong connections with customers was rewarded with very satisfying sales results. It was a pleasure to share with our customers new models from our range, and to offer the best available packages.”

Bronny Walsh, a partner of Tackle Busters, said the show allowed the business to premiere in Adelaide its spectacular Rod Train, a pantech truck that combines a presentation stage with a huge mobile fishing tackle store.

“It was a big venture for us, but the show proved to be very successful,” she added.

At the industry breakfast held on the Friday of the show, a merger of BIASA with its New South Wales sister organisation was formally announced.

BIASA President, Andrew Hayes, said the merger would significantly strengthen the ability of the industry to advocate on behalf of one million Australian boat owners and four million regular crewmembers.

Stephen Mullighan, the South Australian Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, was guest speaker at the boat show industry breakfast, which also

attracted a broad range of politicians, including two former Premiers, and departmental heads.

Minister Mullighan congratulated BIASA and BIANSW on the merger announcement saying it was an encouraging move to consolidate the industry and help it to grow.

Award Winners

The industry breakfast held during the Adelaide Boat Show provided the opportunity to present special awards.

The Cruising Yacht Club of SA was the recipient of the EPA Environment Award.

The award recognised the Cruising Yacht Club’s on-going commitment to the provision of sustainable facilities, including alternative energy.

The BIA Industry Excellence Award was jointly presented to Max Harrop and Peter Farley recognising their combined 70 years of service to the boating public in South Australia. Show award winners were: Best Booth Scheme – GME (Standard Communications) Best Community Agency – Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Best Stand up to 200 square metres – Arno’s Marine Services Best Stand Over 200 square metres – Elite Ski Boats Best Interactive Presence – Tacklebusters Best Overall Stand – Hobie Cat Australasia Pty Ltd

S.A. Marina Day launched at Adelaide Boat Show

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outh Australian residents are being invited to discover the joys of boating on Sunday 12 October 2014 as the focus of South Australia (S.A.) Marina Day, launched at the Adelaide Boat Show.

Participating marinas and yacht clubs include the Cruising Yacht Club of SA (CYCSA), The Marina Hindmarsh Island, Marina Adelaide and Cape Jaffa Anchorage, with a total of 15 marinas across the State expected to participate.

S.A marinas are planning a full day of predominantly free on-water and land side events so people can experience the boating lifestyle first-hand and learn how easy it is to get involved.

Craig Evans, General Manager of the CYCSA said, “The industry is looking forward to introducing people to the fun and social benefits of boating in a safe and friendly way with activities planned for all ages.

“There will be opportunities to learn about boats, accessories and related equipment with walk-throughs and demonstrations on boat maintenance, boating safety and management, as well as the basic skills of sailing.”

“Other activities planned will include sailing races and tours of the various marina facilities, nature and environmental activities and demonstrations, fishing events, live music, charity fundraisers, children’s activities and ‘build-a-boat’ projects,” he said.

Generously supported by IC Frith & Associate Insurance Brokers, the S.A. Marina Day is also expected to attract existing and lapsed boaters to rediscover the joys of boating by connecting with boating enthusiasts and new boating experiences.

All facilities will have food and refreshments available for sale plus local

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The Hon. Stephen Mullighan MP, SA Minister for Transport & Infrastructure; Andrew Hays, President SA BIA; Tony Circelli, Chief Executive, SA EPA and Craig Evans, (CYCSA General Manager) at the Adelaide Boat Show.

business are expected to join in the fun and ply their wares.

More details including the growing list of participating marinas will be available on the www.myboatinglife.com.au website as well as at www.marinas.net. au and on the participating marinas’ individual websites.

BE OUR GUEST AND DISCOVER THE FUN OF BOATING What is S.A. Marina Day? South Australian marinas are rolling out the mat to everyone in the state to come and experience the fun of boating. Each participating marina will be offering a range of predominantly free on-water and land side events so you can experience first-hand the boating lifestyle and learn how easy it is to get involved.

What to expect?

Be introduced to the fun and social benefits of boating in a safe and friendly waterside environment. Learn about boats, accessories and related equipment. Experience the social and recreational amenity of the marina. For existing and lapsed boaters rediscover the joy of boating by connecting with boating enthusiasts and new boating experiences.

Who should come? Couples, singles, families, young and old A sample of the activities at S.A. Marina Day: • • • • • • • • • • •

Boat walk throughs and boat demonstrations Sailing basic skills e.g. putting up the sail Boat management and maintenance Boating safety demonstrations and displays Sailing races and parades Tours of the marina facility Nature and environmental activities and demonstrations Fishing events Live music Food/Drink including BBQ’s Children’s activities and events, such as scavenger hunts and ‘build a boat’ projects • Raffles and charity fundraisers • Booths of items for sale from local businesses

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For more details including the list of participating marinas go to www.myboatinglife.com.au

River Murray Infrastructure Project R

ecent editions of Logbook have featured information on the long-term effort by BIASA to secure infrastructure funding to improve boating facilities and services along the length of the River Murray in South Australia, through the Lower Lakes and into the Coorong.

Total funding of $12.5 million, excluding GST, has been sought recognising that years of drought delivered severe consequences to economic sectors beyond the primary industry sector.

For more than a decade, BIASA has been deeply involved in deliberations of: • the Murray Darling Basin Authority; • elected members of the South Australian and Australian Governments; • agencies of both the State and Australian Governments; and • Local Government to reinstate boating, leisure and tourism infrastructure that was seriously damaged through the loss of water, and then the rapid refilling of the river and Lower Lakes. This has impacted on local economies and the well-being of communities.

In August 2012, BIASA responded to a request from the South Australian Premier, the Hon. Jay Weatherill, to develop a range of strategies to help offset negative social and economic impacts created by the introduction of the Murray Darling Basin Plan.

Specifically, the plan required irrigators to reduce the level of water extracted from the River Murray and Lower Lakes.

The Premier’s request recognised that the BIA is deeply involved in all forms of leisure, tourism and recreational industries operating within the River Murray corridor.

Discussions with the Premier and his staff over eleven months precipitated the formulation of a bid document formally seeking funding support from the Australian Government. The document outlined a plan to support economic development through improvement of employment diversification opportunities.

With the assistance of nationally regarded consulting economists and financiers, the BIASA was able to deliver the funding bid to the Australian Government before the end of June last year.

Glen Jones, General Manager of BIASA, said a private company was established to manage the project. The Management Board is headed by former South Australian Premier, the Hon. Dean Brown AO, Tom Chapman, Andrew Hayes, George Bolton and Glen Jones, each of whom represents the interests of BIASA and of the industry.

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“Despite the fact that the funding bid has not been formally recognised by the Federal Government, we continue to pursue discussions with representatives of the Australian Parliament,” Glen said.

“In July this year, representatives of the BIA attended a briefing by a State Government Agency on a new budget initiative within the Regional Development and Innovation Fund (RDIF), a sub-program of the $265 million SA River Murray Sustainability Program.

“After taking advice, our preliminary intent is to ask for a figure of $4 million through the RDIF initiative.

“After a review of papers distributed at the briefing, and from our study of the RDIF Guidelines and Application Forms, we plan to rework the very extensive funding document sent to the Federal Government last year.

“This means we will not have to ‘re-invent the wheel’ and commit further funding for consultancy services.

“However, the RDIF bidding round comes with a new requirement. Before we can become involved in the competitive bidding process, we must arrive at an agreement with one or a number of funding partners to allow us to accumulate funding guarantees to equal the sum being sought as a grant.

“It means the BIA in SA is now seeking to raise $4 million to match the grant money. This will create a working budget of $8 million, plus GST, for boating works and services.

“Discussions with the RDIF, and with our independent funding prospects, are now at an advanced stage.

“We will know the results by Christmas – three months after the ‘cut-off date’ for our RDIF submission on 19 September 2014. Please wish us well.”

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Mayor’s passion helps maintain a buoyant economy for an island community

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angaroo Island is known around the world as a sparkling jewel in the crown of Australian tourism destinations.

Its pristine environment, spectacular scenery, diverse native wildlife, naturally grown food and wines, memorable boating and rewarding fishing experiences have elevated the island to iconic status among travellers seeking solace from big cities and bright lights.

While it is only 45 minutes by ferry from the South Australian mainland and less than half an hour flight time from Adelaide, Kangaroo Island remains isolated and, in a sense, insulated from the pace and pressures of modern life.

The narrow, and at times turbulent stretch of water known as Backstairs Passage that separates the island from more populated shores, is conversely an asset and a threat to the 4,500 people who call the island home.

Yet, one of its most prominent residents – Mayor Jayne Bates – says this isolation has created a community that over generations has built its character on resilience, an unwavering willingness to help each other, and a genuine warmth in its welcome to visitors.

“Nobody should feel a stranger on Kangaroo Island,” Jane proudly declares.

About 40 years ago, Jayne came to the island from Adelaide for a holiday and fell in love with the people, the environment and the farmer she was to marry.

“From the beginning I was impressed with the special affinity that local people had with their surroundings and their can do attitude,” she said.

So for the past four decades the island has been home to Jayne. She and husband, Ashleigh, a fifth generation islander, run a farm on the Dudley Peninsula where they have raised their three children – Megan, Shane and Kellie.

While the island beckons travellers from around the world, it faces particular challenges that Jayne has been so willing to tackle.

From being a member of her local kindergarten committee to the Penneshaw Progress Association, Jayne has committed countless hours to the community.

In 2000 she was elected to the Kangaroo Island Council and became

Mayor six years later.

Jayne has been a member of the Local Government Association of SA, the SA Regional Organisation of Councils, SA Native Vegetation Council, Tourism Kangaroo Island, the local Natural Resource Management committee, the KI Country Education Fund committee, KI Development Assessment Panel and KI Ports Management Group.

In 2013, Jayne was honoured with a Medal of the Order of Australia recognising her long service to local government and to the community of Kangaroo Island.

She has also worked closely with the Boating Industry Association in SA as a member of the SA Boating Facilities Advisory Committee, which assesses funding applications for boating facilities financed through levies collected at the time of boat registration.

The committee then makes recommendations to the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure on the allocation of funds for specific projects.

“Commercial and recreational fishing are vitally important to the economy of the island,” Jayne explained.

“But in recent times there have been issues that threaten the future of these sectors including the introduction of marine parks and “no go” zones, along with the spectre of oil and gas exploration off the coastline.

“An island community faces quite unique challenges in terms of infrastructure, energy supply and government services.

“On a positive note, the South Australian Government is considering legislation that will lead to the appointment of a dedicated Commissioner for Kangaroo Island.

“This appointment would recognise the particular challenges we face and the opportunities that exist to better coordinate services that will help the island’s economy to grow. As a community, we are really excited about this concept.

“The island has so much to offer.

The mainstays in our economy are agriculture and tourism. Yet, so many innovative and diverse enterprises are emerging and growing, including our amazing food and wine culture.”

Preserving the natural assets of Kangaroo Island while supporting its prosperity has been a focus of Glen

Jayne Bates Mayor of Kangaroo Island.

Jones, General Manager of the Boating Industry Association in SA. “Boating is one of the key leisure and tourism pursuits for five million people in Australia and this provides particular opportunities to support economic development on the island,” he said.

“Excellent launching and retrieval facilities for boats and a variety of safe moorings for larger visiting craft are vital aspects to help people access and enjoy the beautiful, unspoiled environment of the island.

“Jayne and her Council work very hard to preserve the natural benefits of the island, but the relatively small population faces larger competing interests for services and infrastructure development.

“This has not deterred Jayne in her support of local leisure and tourism operators. Utilising every form of external funding available, the Council has delivered some of the best boating infrastructure in this country.

“The BIASA, with its successful advocacy arrangements at all levels of Government in Australia, but in particular with the SA Recreational Boating Fund, managed by Hon. Stephen Mullighan MP for Minister for Transport, will continue to do all that it can to support the island.

“This includes the provision of excellent tourism services supported by state-of-the-art capital assets.”

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Workcover NSW and Boating Industry Association of NSW sign new partnership agreement New Partnership Agreement signed at Sydney International Boat Show Success from previous Partnership Agreement 25 per cent fall in injuries in the Boating Industry over past five years

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orkplace injuries in the NSW boating industry have fallen by almost a quarter since the signing of a safety partnership between WorkCover NSW and the Boating Industry Association of NSW (BIA).

The partnership, which was first signed in 2009, sees WorkCover and the BIA work together to improve work health and safety and injury management within the boating industry.

As a sign of their ongoing commitment to ensuring continued improvement in safety and injury management within the industry, both parties agreed to renew the partnership for a further two years at the Sydney International Boat Show.

The renewed partnership will focus on the prevention of workplace injury and illness and sustainable return to work programs which contribute to lower workers compensation premiums for boating industry businesses.

The BIA represents more than 800 businesses involved in the manufacture, service, retail and mooring of recreational and light commercial boats in an industry that employs more than 9,000 workers across the State.

Acting General Manager of WorkCover NSW’s Work Health and Safety Division, Peter Dunphy said there had been several achievements since the partnership was signed in 2009.

“WorkCover and the BIA have taken a proactive role towards improving safety and injury management within the boating industry,” Mr Dunphy said.

“Since the commencement of the partnership there has been an almost 25 per cent fall in injuries compared to the corresponding four year period, resulting in approximately $2.2 million less in workers compensation claims.

“These savings are passed on to boating industry businesses through reduced workers compensation premiums, meaning they have more money to spend on day-today operations. “ O t h e r achievements of the partnership include safety training, support and advice to small boating businesses on how to access Wo r k C o v e r ’ s safety programs and ser vices, including financial rebates.”

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Peter Dunphy, Acting General Manager of WorkCover NSW’s Work Health & Safety Division, with BIA General Manager Roy Privett.

timely, consistent and targeted information, assistance and advice had played a significant role in improving safety and productivity within the industry.

“The BIA and WorkCover have taken a leadership role in promoting improved work health and safety and injury management in the NSW boating industry so that we have productive, healthy and safe workplaces where everyone comes home at the end of the working day.”

“The significant fall in injuries since the commencement of the partnership demonstrates the success of this approach,” Privett said.

Mr Dunphy said WorkCover would continue its customerfocused approach, providing timely and accurate information and advice.

“Through this partnership we aim to build the safety capability of the NSW boating industry,” he said.

Alan Barrett, Manager – BIA Divisions added “our partnership with WorkCover has enabled us to get good highlevel engagement on health & safety matters as and when needed, which has been invaluable.

“Over the course of the partnership we have also been awarded more than $200K in WorkCover grants toward research & education projects, as well fee-sponsorship support for a number of members to attend our Managing Environment Health & Safety courses.

“Our research project funded under the 2010 WorkCover Assist program resulted in the publishing of comprehensive WHS Guidance Documents supporting the boating industry in its management of key areas of risk and challenging compliance. These are freely accessible through the BIA website, and have been picked up by boating interests around the country.”

In 2011, the BIA was the sole recipient of the WorkCover NSW “Leadership in Safety” Award.

“What won’t be lost on many,” Barrett said, “is that the period over which workplace injury in our industry has dropped by 25% also coincides with the full-scale operation of the Marine Card Program (which has recently clocked its 2,000th participant!), and the development of other WHS training & information resources by the BIA. “Particularly on the basis that our initiatives and programs have made a significant contribution to the well-being of our people, I’m proud of what we’ve achieved.”

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New Safe Harbour finally coming to Eden NSW

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espite the Port of Eden’s many advantages as a deep, well located port with excellent facilities, it has a dubious reputation among cruise skippers.

Although the Snug Cove port area is well protected against ocean storms, the NSW Maritime website describes it as unsafe for small vessels. This description is borne out whenever a south west gale comes across Twofold Bay and creates havoc among vessels on the jetties and moorings.

But not for much longer …

After years of studies and lobbying, the NSW Government has allocated $10 million for a safe harbour in Snug Cove.

The funding will provide for a panel breakwater wave attenuator. Private investment will then be sought for a marina with about 200 berths, probably to be built in 2 stages.

Details of the project, its background and a link to the Bega Valley Shire Council’s overall Masterplan for Snug Cove can be found at www. portofedenmarina.org.au.

A great deal of the work required to get the project to this stage has been carried out by Port of Eden Marina Inc (POEM), a local not for profit association. We welcome enquiries and new members. Our contacts are on our website.

It is not possible to travel from southern Australia to the north or vice versa by sea without passing Eden.

With Merimbula airport nearby, and daily flights to Melbourne and Sydney, Eden is an ideal place for a crew change.

Also, some “R&R” is often a good idea before or after tackling Bass Strait.

The Twofold Bay Yacht Club and the entire Eden community look forward to welcoming visitors for a safe, secure and enjoyable stay for as long as they wish. h Dr. Robert Bain, Secretary POEM Inc. Eden.

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NSW Environment Minister awards three “Fish Friendly” Marina Accreditations Suzanne Davies, RPAYC General Manager and MIA Director

Stephen Hosking, The Quays Marina; Hon. Rob Stokes MP, Member for Pittwater, NSW Minister for the Environment; Suzanne Davies, Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club; Darren Vaux, Vice President MIA & Empire Marina Bobbin Head; Colin Bransgrove, MIA Executive Officer.

Three marinas in Sydney’s north have today been awarded ‘Fish Friendly’ accreditation by The Hon. Rob Stokes, Member for Pittwater and NSW Minister for the Environment.

The presentation was held at The Quays Marina, Church Point which together with the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC), Newport and Empire Marina Bobbin Head, located in the Ku-ring-gai National Park was recognised with the accreditation.

Fish Friendly accreditation is an information campaign and accreditation system focusing on marina fish habits and developed by the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) in collaboration with the Marina Industries Association (MIA) and the NSW Boating Industry Association (BIA).

The initiative is attached to MIA’s International Clean Marinas Program and is available to marinas across the Asia Pacific region. Additional fish friendly criteria and an audit are requirements to achieve Fish Friendly Marina accreditation.

There are now 11 marinas recognised as ‘Fish Friendly’ in Australia with several more in the process of accreditation at present. The initiative has received positive support from numerous government departments and authorities across Australia.

“Marinas can provide important habitat for fish. The Fish Friendly Marinas program has been developed to inform marina managers on how to maximise benefits for fish, and recognise those operators actively working to improve fish habitat,” Mr Stokes said.

“I congratulate these three facilities today which all hold Level 3 International Clean Marina status on their significant commitment to protecting and preserving their valuable marine habitat and communicating their efforts to customers and visitors.”

MIA Vice President and Director of Empire Marina, Darren Vaux said the initiative is an important development.

“It is essential marinas continue to set the highest environmental standards. Marinas are the ideal location for many community members to see and learn about native fish and the aquatic environment,” Vaux said. “Clean Marinas and the Fish Friendly accreditation add-on demonstrate that industry, with support from government, is best able to set the standards that meet and exceed community and government expectations.”

commented, “The RPAYC will continue to support the MIA in these very important programs which demonstrate the industry’s commitment to sustainable practices. The MIA leads the industry in developing consistent best practice management of the waterways in which marinas operate and the RPAYC is very proud to uphold such practices.”

Stephen Hosking, Marina Manager at The Quays Marina said, “We are proud to be accredited with this exciting new environmental initiative at The Quays and along with RPAYC and Empire Marina, are committed to ensuring our marinas are of the highest environmental standard through participation in programs such as Clean Marinas. We have all fully embraced the opportunity to meet the Fish Friendly criteria,” Mr Hosking said. h

Marine fish stocking – more reasons to fish in NSW Fish stocks along the coastline will receive a major boost says Minister for Primary Industries, Katrina Hodgkinson, with the NSW Liberals & Nationals Government implementing a new marine fish stocking program to enhance recreational fishing opportunities.

Ms Hodgkinson said the NSW Marine Fish Stocking Program will see about four million juvenile Eastern king prawns stocked in 10 locations along the coast during 201415, starting this summer.

“This program will see widely sought-after Eastern king prawns stocked up and down the NSW coast, from Eden in the south up to Old Bar near Myall Lakes,” Ms Hodgkinson said.

“Plans are also underway to initiate Mulloway stockings in the future. This will require collecting wild caught broodstock and acclimating the fish to hatchery conditions before being ready to spawn.

“This program of stocking of fish and prawns in estuarine environments follows on from previous research trials of stocking mulloway and prawns, which evaluated ecological aspects and effectiveness of marine stockings.

“These successful stockings provided essential information for a comprehensive environmental assessment and development of a management strategy for implementation of an ongoing marine stocking program.

“This new program will build on the successful freshwater native fish and trout stocking initiatives in rivers and impoundments which have been boosting recreational fishing opportunities during the last 50 years.

“The NSW Government is proud to support the recreational fishing industry, which generates about $1.6 billion in expenditure to the NSW economy each year and creates about 14,000 jobs.

“This marine stocking project is another great example of how money raised through the sale of the recreational fishing fee is being invested back into projects and initiatives that directly benefit recreational anglers.”

The following 10 locations have been identified as potential stocking locations for Eastern king prawns this summer: Curalo Lagoon, Wallagoot Lake, Nelson Lake, Lake Tabourie, Burrill Lake, Lake Conjola, Swan Lake, Narrabeen Lagoon, Wamberal Lagoon and Khappinghat Creek. h

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NSW EPA supports marina industry environmental accreditation The Marina Industries Association (MIA)’s International Clean Marina program has been recognised as an innovative and proactive initiative by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), following the introduction of a new risk based licensing system.

The system is aimed at improving environmental performance and outcomes of licenced operators and will also allow the EPA to better target regulatory efforts towards high risk and poor performing licensees.

The E PA thanked MIA in writing for par ticipating in the consultation process for the risk based licensing system.

“The E PA supports the MIA’s Clean Marina Program and agrees that it is an innovative and proactive initiative that contributes to best practice by raising industry standards for environmental operation and management,” Acting Director of Reform and Compliance, Ann-Louise Crotty said.

Typically in NSW an average sized marina with 150 berths and an operational boat yard is currently paying between $4,500 and $5,500 pa to the EPA for an environmental protection license.

MarineX@Marine15 The Organising Committee of Marine15 is pleased to announce the launch of MarineX@Marine15.

This exciting marketing initiative highlights the scope of the Marine15 tradeshow to develop as the premier marine business to business (B to B) trade exhibition in the Southern Hemisphere.

MarineX@Marine15 will be held 3-5 May 2015 as part of the Marine15 International Conference and Trade Exhibition. According to the Organising Committee MarineX@Marine15 will build on the back of the successful Trade Exhibition at Marine13 that attracted 43 business exhibitors to promote face to face to over 450 Marine13 delegates.

The Committee is expecting at least 65 businesses to exhibit in 2015 with a capacity of 75 exhibitors at the RACV Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast.

Darren Vaux, Organising Committee member and

As a result of these EPA changes to the licensing system, marinas that are MIA accredited level 3 or level 4 may be eligible for up to a 5% reduction in the license administrative fee.

MIA Vice Chairman Darren Vaux said the MIA welcomes this announcement as a positive step towards removing green tape from businesses that implement best practice.

“The MIA appreciates EPA’s changes and its support for the Clean Marinas program.

“We look forward to working cooperatively with the EPA to continue the process to effectively reward good environmental practices by further reductions to license fees and moving more of the (green tape) financial burden to non-compliant businesses.”

Chairman of the NSW Boating Industry Association Marinas Association David Randall CMM said the EPA change was very positively received at its recent committee meeting.

“This is a significant breakthrough in the EPA’s approach to marinas and we want to build on this benefit going forward,” Randall said.

MIA has 61 marinas participating in the International Clean Marina program across regions extending from the United Arab Emirates to Victoria.

There are 22 accredited Clean Marinas in NSW. Details on the Clean Marina program may be found on the MIA website.

Chairman of the Boating Industries Alliance Australia said the International Conference and Trade Exhibition is expected to attract 550 plus delegates from across Australia, New Zealand and the wider region.

“The delegate profile is owners, senior managers and staff of businesses across the spectrum of boating businesses including retailers, manufacturers and associated goods and service providers,” Vaux said.

“The marina stream attracts all the key decision makers and the conference safety stream attracts the senior government agency and corporation officials involved with boating safety and marina operations. With the increased focus on industry B to B opportunities as highlighted by the launch of MarineX@Marine15 we expect the event to be a sellout.”

The prospectus for exhibitors and sponsors is now available on the Marine15 website.

The Organising Committee note that the rates for exhibiting at MarineX@ Marine15 have been held at 2013 prices and additional benefits have been included.

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Premier Marine – where else but in the premier state?

by Bob Wonders

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t’s only been six-years since Steve Hannes and Lee Poulsen established Premier Marine, yet in that relatively brief period they have formed the dealership into one of Sydney’s most high-profile boating outlets.

Situated on the waterfront at Rose Bay, in Sydney’s prime eastern suburbs, Premier Marine now stocks six worldrenowned brand names, with the very first franchise granted the company, Regal Boats, still prominent; Premier Marine is responsible for Regal sales for all of Australia except Queensland.

The Hannes/Poulsen team is obviously doing something right, for this year the dealership was named #1 Regal dealer in the world outside the United States!

Not a bad wrap for a six-year-old company.

Legendary US builder Chris-Craft quickly followed the Regal appointment and Premier Marine remains the authorised Chris-Craft distributor for all of Australia.

The dealerships remaining four franchises, all classic powerboats, have Premier Marine responsible for Australiawide import and distribution for Absolute Yachts, Frauscher, Baia and ZAR Inflatables.

A BIA member “since day one” as Steve put it, Premier Marine has exhibited its product range at every Sydney International Boat Show since 2008 and has also been a regular attendee at the prime trailerboat shows formerly held at Rosehill and now at Sydney Olympic Park.

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Steve Hannes outside Premier Marine office at the Rose Bay Marina.

The dealership has made appearances at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show and has displayed its products at the Mandurah (W.A.) show last year for the first time.

“We plan on doing Mandurah again this year, but in reality our major efforts go into the two Sydney events (SIBS and Olympic Park), they have proven to be the most successful for us over the years,” Lee Poulsen explained.

In case you’re wondering, Steve Hannes is Premier Marine’s Dealer Principal and the glamorous Lee Poulsen is the dealership’s Brand Manager.

I could not help myself and threw a question at Lee which produced a hearty laugh and a brief explanation; “No, we are not a couple, just very close friends and business partners.

“You would not believe how many times I’ve been asked that question,” she explained.

Steve and Lee make no bones about what they claim is their “absolute passion” for boating and generally living the boating lifestyle.

That’s also one reason why despite a busy schedule Premier Marine does not boast a large personnel list.

“We have three others apart from Steve and I, we are very particular with our approach to our practices and prefer a direct hands-on situation wherever possible,” Lee said.

Back in 2008 when the company was initially established, Steve and Lee recognised their lack of boat sales experience and vowed to extend their ‘boating passion’ to give their customers the very best focused buying experience.

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to the fact that we are not typical boat salespeople, we simply offer our honest and genuine advice and the feedback we receive is that our clients like it this way,” Lee explained.

In 2008 Premier Marine had a secondary facility at Birkenhead Point Marina, but after 12 months they re-evaluated the dealership’s situation and decided sole operation from the Rose Bay headquarters was the way to go.

Currently the entire Premier Marine operation is run from the Rose Bay Marina facility.

However, the dealership has appointed sub-dealers for Chris-Craft and Regal in Melbourne and Canberra and plans are in hand to add additional sub-dealers throughout Australia as the business expands.

“This is not something we take lightly,” Lee said. “We are extremely particular about who we allow to represent our business brands.”

Both Steve and Lee have broadened their horizons visiting the manufacturing plants of the companies they represent.

“I personally found the Regal and Chris-Craft manufacturing plants (in Orlando and Sarasota, Florida respectively) absolute standouts,” Lee declared.

“Being able to meet the men and women behind the boats proved quite inspiring and the cleanliness of the production lines, the positive attitudes exhibited among the staff and the attention to detail really stood out for me,” she added.

It’s worth pointing out that while Premier Marine is simply “another dealer” on each manufacturer’s network, such has been the hands-on effect portrayed by Steve and Lee that they have become close personal friends with Chris-Craft President Steve Heese and Regal Marine’s International Sales Director Bonnie Frenkel.

Both Americans make regular visits to Australia primarily to “touch base” with Premier Marine.

Steve Hannes recently visited the Absolute plant in Italy, just an hour south of Milan, and described himself as being “beyond impressed”.

“The design elements, the team behind the technology and innovation and the forward thinking made it clear to me that Absolute has a very clear focus on the future of boat building,” Steve said.

To date, 2014 has been a particularly busy year for the Premier Marine crew; Steve and Lee were quick to embrace the all-new Sydney Trailerboat Show when it was staged for the first time at Olympic Park, and like many BIA members they were not about to allow the re-development of Darling Harbour to affect their SIBS attendance.

In fact, Premier Marine was at SIBS in a big way, with displays on the Cockle Bay Marina and within the Glebe Island Exhibition Centre.

“It was full on for us with two venues operating, but it has been tremendous for us,” Lee Poulsen said.

“We’ve been completely inundated with follow-up post boat show and we’ve had a series of Open Days scheduled for specific brands since the show’s end.

“The response to date has been fantastic and we’ll continue our Open Day strategy over ensuing weekends,” she added.

“As far as the split venue at SIBS was concerned, I don’t think it had any affect on SIBS at all and if there was we certainly did not notice it.

“I can say without fear of contradiction while Premier Marine thrives in business we will be exhibiting at the Sydney International Boat Show, take my word for that,” Lee declared.

For further information contact Premier Marine, Rose Bay Marina, 594 New South Head Road, Rose Bay, NSW 2029, telephone (02) 9328 0999. h

Steber International

Alan Steber and Dr Robert Done at the recent Sydney International Boat Show.

NSW Business Awards – Boat Show success

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teber International has reached the Mid North Coast Finals of the NSW Business Chamber Awards following two category wins at the recent Manning Valley Gloucester Great Lakes Business Awards. Steber took out not one, but two Manning Valley award categories – Excellence in Innovation and Excellence in Export. The Mid-North Coast judging will take place later this year, followed by the State finals in November. The SSS Bluebottle, an unmanned surface vessel, was the main focus of the award nominations.

At the May 2014 Sanctuary Cove Boat Show Steber International picked up the Australian Marine Industry Export Award for the Most Innovative Export Product for the SSS Bluebottle series. The Steber Solar Sailor Bluebottle (SSS) are a highly efficient unmanned surface vessel capable of gathering intelligence and data in the marine environment. In addition to innovation projects Steber International manufacture a full range of commercial and recreational boats ranging from 20ft to 65ft.

Managing Director, Alan Steber said “Steber International experienced another successful Sydney International Boat Show, with one confirmed sale and plenty of inquiries to follow up on. Two new models, the 38ft Super Long Rescue and Super Sports, were released and attracted plenty of attention.”

During the show, Alan met with representatives of The Media Shop Group to plan the company’s next foray into the South East Asian market based around attendance at the next Shanghai International Boat Show.

The Northern Territory Government has just taken delivery of a new fisheries research vessel, MV Mallarra custom-built

by Steber at our Taree factory. The Mallarra is powered by two 380hp Yanmar diesel motors with a top speed of 30 knots and range of 400 nautical miles. Main role of the new vessel is to monitor the health of coastal reef stocks off Darwin and research in the barramundi fishery.

“Steber International also re-powering and refurbish existing craft, manufacture a wide range of customised fibreglass components, and carry out survey work and valuation reports. Re-powering vessels with more modern electronic engines is very popular.

“Our refit and repair facility continues its success with a popular Coffs Harbour charter vessel arriving for an upgrade.

The award-winning Steber 38 has completed around 1,000 engine hours in two years and will be back to pristine condition following its visit,” said Alan Steber. h

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New CEO takes the helm at d’Albora Marinas

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fter four years leading d’Albora Marinas and an 8 year career at Ardent Leisure, Marcus Anketell leaves the business.

The new leader with strong experience in marina operations and management, Brett Bolton takes the helm as CEO on 1st September 2014 with a month long transition prior.

Brett Bolton has over 15 years’ experience in operating and managing marine tourism and marina facilities in Queensland, New South Wales and New Zealand.

Brett’s experience includes industry specific training as well as master planning and tender management for several medium to large marina waterfront projects in Australasia and in the Mediterranean.

His diverse experience, business management capabilities and visionary planning abilities provide invaluable experience in the management and development of marina assets.

Already Australia’s largest marina group with seven properties accommodating over 1,400 boats along the east coast, d’Albora Marinas is owned by the ASX-listed Ardent Leisure Group and is operated by Ardent Leisure Limited.

Ardent Leisure is one of Australia’s most successful owners and operators of premium leisure assets including the Dreamworld, WhiteWater World & SkyPoint theme parks and attractions. AMF and Kingpin Bowling, d’Albora Marinas, Goodlife Health Clubs, as well as Main Event, which is a growing portfolio of family entertainment assets in the United States.

Brett Bolton new CEO of d’Albora Marinas.

John Temple to retire; Will Sangster appointed General Manager

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ohn Temple, General Manager of Mercury Marine’s Australia, New Zealand and Pacific region business will be retiring after 35 years with the company at the end of December 2014.

At the same time, it was announced that Will Sangster, Director of Sales will be appointed as General Manager to replace Temple on his retirement.

Will has recently completed a five month assignment at Mercury’s world headquarters as part of his transition into this new role. Over the next few weeks, John and Will will be working together closely to achieve smooth transition of regional leadership responsibilities.

Temple joined Mercury in January 1979 progressing through various roles of greater responsibility until his appointment to the leadership role of the ANZP business in December 2006.

During his tenure as GM, Temple has served as Director for a number of Brunswick companies as well as with several marine industry associations / boards throughout his career.

He has also held responsibilities for various boat brands within the Brunswick portfolio.

Will Sangster began his career with Mercury in 2008 beginning as Regional Manager for the Queensland region, then relocating to Melbourne to accept the position of Director

Will Sangster (left) has taken over the reins of Mercury ANZP from John Temple.

of Sales for all the company’s products in June 2009.

Prior to joining Mercury, Will held several business development and marketing roles more recently for Intelematics & the Special vehicles division of General Motors (HSV). Will received a B.Com degree in 2003 from Deakin University.

While thanking John Temple for his contribution and leadership provided to the ANZP business, Kevin Grodzki, Vice President of Global Sales & Marketing said that John had steered the business that is continuously recognised as one of the best performing business units in Mercury’s global network of operations.

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