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LOGBOOK March 2010 March NEWSLETTER The official newsletter of the Boating Industry Association of NSW Ltd 2010 29 July-2 August Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre & Cockle Bay Marina Darling Harbour www.sydneyboatshow.com.au Print Post Approved PP2411613/00057&8 ACN 000 618 468 SIBS2010 Logbook Cover.indd 1 10/2/10 2:45:22 PM LOGBOOK NEWSLETTER March 2010 The offi cial newsletter of the Boating Industry Association of NSW Ltd PO Box 1204 CROWS NEST NSW 1585 Australia 53 Hume Street CROWS NEST NSW 2065 Australia ABN: 61 000 618 468 Telephone: (02) 9438 2077 Facsimile: (02) 9439 3983 Email: [email protected] www.bia.org.au www.sydneyboatshow.com.au www.marinedirectory.com.au 6 contents www.50pointcheck.com.au SIBS – Improving on a successful formula 7 4 www.shipwrights.com.au www.boatshows.com.au Honours for Marine Rescue 6 Excalibur builder convictions quashed 8 General Manager Roy Privett Marketing & Events Manager Domenic Genua Member Services – Bigger and Better! 10 Financial Controller Simon Hazelbrook Education, training and development 12 Manager BIA Divisions Alan Barrett Event Operations Manager Belinda Close Member Profi le – Sea Tow 14 Secretary Linda English Super Advice – New Year (fi nancial) resolutions! 16 Publications Coordinator Christine Howard Member Support & Development Aaron McKenna Education & Training Coordinator Corrina McMillan Marketing & Events Coordinator Justine Merrony Logbook gratefully acknowledges all that have contributed to this edition. In particular; 1717 Roy Privett Editorial Bob Wonders Media Service (07) 5562 2867 Robin Copeland SPINS 0414 266 768 Board of Directors President Doug Olding Vice-President Richard Pym Treasurer Alan Blake 24 Board Bob Basham, Bill Breakspear, Paul Burgess, 2314 Simon Cook, Mark Hewitt, Jon Hunt, Michael Jarvin, Alan Steber, Darren Vaux Please send editorial contributions to Record Maritime Grants 18 Domenic Genua at [email protected] For advertising rates contact the BIA (02) 9438 2077 Coral Sea Conservation Zone – BCFA Comments 22 Please send editorial contributions to Domenic Genua at [email protected] Australian Boaters Survey 24 For advertising rates contact the BIA (02) 9438 2077 BIA secures WorkCover Assist Grant 26 © Copyright 2010 BIA of NSW. The opinions, advice and information contained Division News 27 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 Boat for life targets canoe and kayak safety 30 exclude any liability for any such opinions, advice or information within this publication. Divisions Products Members of Logbook contents FEB2010.indd 1 11/2/10 9:58:38 AM General Manager’s Catch-Up lready 2009 seems so long ago. Welcome to our fi rst 2010 constantly seeking to improve and Logbook. In this edition we have a good mix of information a comprehensive training calendar Awhich is supplemented by our fortnightly E-News. together with the free I.C. Frith Better We have embarked on 2010 with renewed enthusiasm Business Seminars. and there are signs that after more than a year of depressed We face a busy year in engaging trading conditions and poor consumer confi dence the tide with State and Federal Governments may be turning for the economy and the boating market. The on a range of issues with Marine key is to recognise the market always bounces back and to Parks and bio-regional planning at be prepared to gain maximum benefi ts. the forefront. In this regard our new BIA will again be operating under a defi cit budget despite National lobby group the Boating a signifi cant reversal of revenue streams and increased costs Fishing Council of Australia has been of operation. To assist members we have over three out of strongly representing boater and fi sher interests to Canberra. the last four years held our membership subscriptions with An article by national spokesman Dean Logan is included in no adjustment for 2010. The Sydney International Boat Show this edition. exhibition rates have been held for 2007, 2009 and again for Our annual Rosehill Trailer Boat Show for the fi rst time 2010. This is despite known cost increases and a pledge not incorporates Marine Industry Workshops & Trade Event. We will to diminish any of our services and benefi ts to members. report on this initiative in our next Logbook. Sydney International BIA will continue its marketing programs and events to Boat Show applications to exhibit are in the marketplace and promote the boating lifestyle. An essential ingredient here as BIAs plans are developing for what promises to be a tremendous always is the promotion of boating safety and we are proud to showcase for our industry products and services. be a safety partner with NSW Maritime in the promotion and In conclusion, we remind you of BIA’s Annual General delivery of Boat for Life website at www.boatforlife.com.au. Meeting and General meeting of members including boat The other exciting news, although BIA currently delivers show and marketing presentation will be held 11 May. Please eight websites with a mix of consumer and industry information, note this important date in your diary. the BIA Board of Directors have approved the development of On behalf of our President Doug Olding, BIA Board of a site to inspire people to want to Go Boating! This missing Directors and the BIA team, we wish you a successful 2010 link will be a web page dedicated to the promotion of the and look forward to seeing you on the soon-to-start national recreational boating lifestyle. A discover boating site with a boat show circuit. new on-line strategy will provide further effective information Roy Privett and marketing tools for the recreational boating industry, General Manager boating users and potential new boaties. In this issue we highlight Member Benefi ts that we are Vale Steve Cutting Boat t is with great for sadness that we Iadvise of the Life passing of Steve Cutting. Steve passed away on Saturday 20 March after a long battle with illness. Steve was a member of the BIA NSW team for almost 9 years, leaving in 2007. Our Safety A shipwright Ambassadors by trade, Steve for Paddle Safety: contributed Justin & James tremendously to the development of BIA membership and the services during his time with the BIA. Steve will be missed by his family and friends. Visit www.boatforlife.com.au A full obituary of Steve will appear in June Logbook. The condolences of the BIA Directors, Staff & Safety Partners Members go to the Cutting Family. BIA of NSW LOGBOOK March 2010 - 3 2010 Sydney International Boat Show – Improving on a These include our regular features: the Fishing Clinic, Better successful formula Boating Workshops, Fashion Parades and the Boat Building Competition. Those introduced in 2009 will also return with lanning for the 2010 Sydney International Boat Show enhancements that have been built from their successful is well underway with the BIA’s Board giving the plans debut. They are: the Historic Boat Displays, The Walk of Fame, Pa positive thumbs up. Photography Competition and Discover Boating Tours. Despite the event’s past success, complacency is 2010 will also see the introduction of a further drawcard completely out of the question with the Board outlining their with the Berkley Evinrude Team Series <www.bets2010.com. desire to maintain the positive momentum, build on existing au> confirming that the series grand final will coincide with event activities, improve newly introduced promotional the Sydney International Boat Show. activities and maintaining a strong media budget. The Cockle Bay Precinct will play host to the 16 grand The extra efforts in 2009 paid off with an increased finalists who will battle it out for the title of 2010 champions. attendance over the previous year despite the reduction of With over 50% of the show’s visiting audience having a primary trading days to five. interest in fishing, this will complement the existing fishing The BIA Board believe that the increased emphasis on clinic activities within the halls. entertaining and educating the shows guests, to complement To complement these activities, the show will see the our long running tag ‘it’s the best place to see boats – the return of the Marine Precinct. The precinct was introduced in best place to buy boats’ resulted in a quality audience for 2008 and its growth in 2009 delivered a hub of information the industry. and guidance for boaties to assist in making their boating Recreational boating remains one of Australia’s favourite experience easier. pastimes, and the show allows the industry to showcase the The Invitation to Exhibit has now been released and the lifestyle and assist the growth of the industry. For this reason, marine industry is invited to apply for space. Information the show is a true opportunity not only to sell products and regarding how to access these documents have been emailed services to existing boaties, but to influence ‘border-line’ and posted to members. If you require assistance in accessing and ‘non-boaties’ into this leisure activity. Selling to existing these documents, please call the office of the BIA on (02) boaties is important; exposure to new people and markets is 9438 2077 or email [email protected] vital for the industries growth and future. To get the ball rolling, the BIA Board have again decided to maintain exhibition rates at 2008 levels. This is the second year that rates have remained unchanged and all increased costs for the running of the show will be absorbed by the BIA.