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NEWSLETTER
December 2012
LOGBOOK
The official newsletter of the Boating Industry Association of NSW & SA
Print Post Approved PP2411613/00057&8 ACN 000 618 468
The official newsletter of the
Boating Industry Association of NSW Ltd
PO Box 1204 CROWS NEST NSW 1585 Australia
53 Hume Street CROWS NEST NSW 2065 Australia
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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
Telephone: (08) 8212 6000 Facsimile: (08) 8410 0688
Email: info@boatingsa.com.au
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Sixteen years of Try Sailing success
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Improving your enterprise’s sustainability
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BIASA River Murray survey
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The Ron Marks legacy
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Gas cylinder decanting warning
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SA General Manager Glen Jones
Administration & Finance Manager Joy How
Logbook gratefully acknowledges all that have
contributed to this edition. In particular;
Board of Directors NSW
Please send editorial contributions to
President
Darren
Vaux
Domenic
Genua at
genua@bia.org.au
Vice-President Simon Cook
For advertising rates contact the BIA (02) 9438 2077
Treasurer Alan Blake
BOARD: Bill Breakspear, Paul Burgess, Matt Hundleby,
Jon Hunt, Michael Jarvin, Ken Bullen,
Alan Steber, James Tsacalos, Terry Wise
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Marine13 – Boating for the Future
NSW General Manager Roy Privett
Marketing & Events Manager Domenic Genua
Financial Controller Simon Hazelbrook
Manager BIA Divisions Alan Barrett
Event Operations Manager Belinda Close
Secretary Linda English
Member Support & Development Aaron McKenna
Education & Training Coordinator Corrina McMillan
Marketing & Events Support Megan Robson
Roy Privett Editorial
Bob Wonders Media Service (07) 5562 2867
Glen Jones Editorial
Trevor Gill The Lighthouse Public Relations 0418 821 948
Robin Copeland SPINS 0414 266 768
contents
December 2012
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Woolgoolga rescue vessel commissioned
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Hot tips for boaties
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Honey, let’s buy a BOAT!
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TAFE unveil new AutoCel facility
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Industry news
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Education, Training & Development
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Front cover Artist: Steve Panozzo – www.noz.com.au
Board of Directors SA
President Andrew Hayes
Vice-President Rob Cuming
Hon.Treasurer Peter Tucker
COMMITTEE David Binks, George Bolton,
Andrew Craddock, Craig Evans, Peter Heinrich,
John Milham, Terry Reilly, Mark Flanagan
Please send editorial contributions to
Domenic Genua at genua@bia.org.au
For advertising rates contact the BIA (02) 9438 2077
© Copyright 2012 BIA of NSW. The opinions, advice and information contained herein have not been sought by any member or any other person
but are offered as an information service and should not be relied upon as a substitute for detailed advice or as a basis for formulating business
decisions. BIA intends by this statement to exclude any liability for any such opinions, advice or information within this publication.
General Manager’s Catch-Up
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work closely together on
matters of mutual interest
but remain independent
and operate different
business models.
The state associations
are members of a federal
body, Boating Industries
Alliance of Australia.
Industry representation
is further fragmented
with a national Marina
Industries Association
(MIA) and a national
export group (AIMEX). In recent years, the BIAs have discussed
whether having six state associations is the most efficient
and effective way to provide member services and advocacy
needed by the industry. While the discussions regarding a
restructure across Australia have gained varying levels of
support no national course of action has been put into place.
During the course of 2011-12, two alternatives were
considered, an all-in-one merger of all BIAs, a more efficient
outcome but difficult to execute or on a state by state approach
and whilst slower it involves a more measured approach with
less risk. BIANSW and BIASA have positively discussed a
merger process with the knowledge of the other State BIAs
and the BIAA. This process and bilateral merger model will
be available for other associations to consider as we move
forward.
During the course of 2013 a suitable consultant will be
ur last edition of Logbook for the year introduces a
new platform of collaboration between BIANSW and
BIASA, and the commencement of a process that
may lead to a bilateral merger of the two Boating Industry
Associations. This process will involve a full and transparent
engagement with members at AGM’s and special general
meetings seeking members support for this initiative.
For Logbook our Official Newsletter this process starts with
this edition by including SA editorial and articles to give us an
insight into issues and initiatives facing the recreational boating
industry in that State. We can certainly learn a great deal and
support each other as we strive to advocate and promote
recreational boating to the general public and Government at
all levels. In this issue the importance of the Murray-Darling
Basin is highlighted for SA and this also has huge importance
for inland waterways of NSW and other States.
For the first time Logbook will be distributed outside NSW
borders to BIASA members to commence the process of
informing all members of industry issues and activities as we
develop a much closer mutual relationship.
Welcome, Welcome to all BIASA members. We will
certainly refine this publication to meet the requirements of
members in both states. Your comments on Logbook, issues
and BIA activities and services are always welcome.
Gee where did this proposal come from? It may surprise
some, however it has been under serious consideration for a
considerable time in looking at the advantages of a single entity
boating industry association. As our members are all aware the
recreational and light commercial boating industry in Australia
is represented by separate state based organisations that
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engaged to facilitate and assist with the management of this
complicated and legal process. Member briefings are an
essential part of the process with the ultimate decision resting
with the members of both associations.
In addition to our new SA coverage, Nik Parker, General
Manager BIAA presents an update on national activities.
The countdown is on to Marine13 National Conference –
Boating for the Future. Attendance at this event is a must
for the industry.
The program has something for everyone. Secure your
place now and take advantage of the BIA member early-bird
discount offer by going to www.marine13.com.au Throughout
2012 we have been coming to grips with National WorkCover
Laws and National Consumer Laws. 2013 will see the
introduction of a new National System for Commercial
Vessels. While BIAA and BIANSW have been at the forefront
of advocating the industries position and endeavouring to
minimise impacts, there will certainly be changes that members
need to be aware: Fact Sheets will be developed when the
new requirements are finalised.
As we move towards 2013 it will certainly be a challenging
year as the recreational boating industry strives to overcome
the effects of extremely difficult trading conditions. Building of
consumer confidence holds the key. We certainly need a big
dose of confidence to maintain our existing customers and
encourage new participants into boating and marine tourism.
For the Sydney International Boat Show 2013 will
be a defining year with our last Show at Darling Harbour
and preparing for temporary land based facilities at Glebe
Island and marina in Cockle Bay during the Darling Harbour
reconstruction period 2014-2016. BIA has been engaged all
year in the planning process and 2013 will see the development
of the finer detail and the delivery of a fit for purpose temporary
facility which we envisage will have minimum disruption to
our showcase event.
The success of the NSW Marine Card for Contractors is
highlighted in this issue. This valuable assistance training
program and identification system for marine businesses is
being further advanced by MarineCard.org.au – an online profile
of every MarineCard holder with their detailed documentation.
It also includes details on participating marine sites. The
system will make businesses, contractors and services easier to
locate and cut down on administration time when a contractor
arrives at your doorstep to carry out work for a third party.
This year BIANSW secured a NSW Government grant to
assist in the development and expansion of a Boat Smart
Safe Boating Program for high school students in partnership
with Roads and Maritime Services and the Marine Teachers
Association of NSW. It is pleasing to report that equipment
purchases have commenced and allocation of funds for
teacher support. It is intended to supply equipment and launch
educational hubs for access by regional high schools in the
following areas – Ballina, Port Macquarie, Central Coast,
Menai High and Port Kembla to serve the Illawarra region.
In addition, BIA is consulting with RMS to develop the
Watsons Bay Pilot Station into a Boating and Water Safety
Training Centre for Sydney Harbour.
As we approach the festive season our Directors and
BIA Staff extend to all our members and readers of Logbook
a safe and enjoyable Christmas and New Year. We trust
you will find plenty of time with family and friends and of
course grab every opportunity to enjoy some boating and
importantly let’s hope the economy picks up and trading
conditions greatly improve for all members.
Roy Privett,
BIANSW, General Manager
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BIASA General Manager’s Report
A
s is the usual way, the BIASA Board considered a wide
range of issues at its most recent meeting at Marine
House in Adelaide.
The following agenda items in particular triggered lengthy
discussion.
Marine Parks
Public consultation relating to the introduction of marine
parks in South Australia was finalised at the end of October
2012.
Negotiations on marine parks have continued for more than
a decade with a succession of State Government Ministers,
Departments and Agencies. The parks will impact along
4,000km of the South Australian coastline, including the
Adelaide metropolitan area.
Thirty-three Local Government areas embracing
communities in nearly 200 towns and regional centres will be
affected by the introduction of 19 proposed parks.
It has been a long and at times controversial process,
but the BIASA believes satisfactory compromises have been
reached. The industry has acted on behalf of its stakeholders
while being recognised for its environmentally responsible
approach to this issue.
Following are some of the key outcomes from the
negotiations with Government:
• the number of red zones/no-go/sanctuary zones has
been halved;
• areas covering these red zones/no-go/sanctuary zones
have been substantially reduced;
• from-the-beach fishing has been reinstated in all but a
handful of very remote areas;
• packages being developed to compensate commercial
fishers for displaced effort now appear to be almost acceptable;
and
• offsets for the recreational sector are under construction
Meanwhile, the Legislative Council is continuing its
deliberations on a number of ‘hotspots’ affected by marine
parks at the head of Gulf St Vincent and Spencer Gulf and at
the eastern end of Kangaroo Island.
Encouraging ‘new faces’ into boating
The BIASA, along with its sister organisations interstate,
recognises that new initiatives must be developed to encourage
growth in recreational boating.
Attendances at the Adelaide Boat Show in recent years
Joy How, BIASA office manager, with Glen Jones.
have been less than
desirable as the industry
strives to overcome the
effects of very difficult
economic conditions.
Similar events in other
Australian cities have
been affected by reduced
spending on leisure and
recreation.
The BIASA has
committed to far
reaching marketing and
advertising initiatives and
the appointment of a professional event organiser to present
the annual boat show in Adelaide in the most dynamic way.
We know that a significant number of those attending the
show are intended buyers into the boating market, but many
are delaying their purchases until consumer confidence returns.
Meanwhile, the BIASA will continue to develop and share
initiatives that promote the enjoyment of recreational boating
and the value of attending boat shows to see the diversity and
affordability of products.
The BIASA Board congratulates the BIANSW Board on its
outstanding initiative in the launch of ‘My Boating Life’ and
also the BIAA Board on its Marine 13 project.
National strategies promoting sailing and ‘Come and
Try’ days in kayaks, powered craft and under sail are also of
great merit. Real progress will come from embracing these
and other concepts while sharing good ideas as a united and
progressive nationwide industry.
Glen Jones,
General Manager, BIASA
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Looking ahead
to summer ... and
beyond
T
he boating season will be well underway by the time
members are reading this edition of Logbook, and it is
hoped that the season is a long and successful one.
Summer is prime time for boaters getting out and about on
the water, and naturally provides the best opportunity to show
off boating and the lifestyle that owning or simply being on a
boat affords, particularly to potential new boaters.
One of the most eye catching of boating activities is of
course sailing, providing a colourful, (sometimes) fast-moving
display of all shapes and sizes of sailing dinghies, cruisers,
performance racers and out-and-out speed machines.
Earlier in the year, the years of preparation and dedication
to the pursuit of excellence paid off in magnificent style with
the Australian Olympic Sailing Team becoming one of the
most successful Olympic teams ever, with an array of gold,
silver and bronze medals that will – and already is – inspire
a new generation of sailors.
Taking advantage of all these factors, in early December
(11th) the International Sailing Summit will be held at
Sandringham Yacht Club, just south of Melbourne’s CBD,
bringing together all sectors of the sailing industry, from
boat builders to yacht club managers, training schools to
equipment manufacturers.
The objective of the ISS, now in its third decade, is to
generate greater interest in sailing, at every level. This means
raising the profile of sailing, to promote it as not only the
preserve of elite, world-leading Olympians, or those able to
tear up those proverbial dollar bills under a cold shower, but
rather the perfect family entry to boating, with some of the
easiest to use and most affordable of boats.
The ISS fits very well with the BIAA objective of promoting
boating and growing participation and BIAA is supporting the
summit, along with Yachting Australia.
BIAA is also working with YA to harmonise and collaborate
on various sailing and boating promotion programmes,
recognising the same objectives of each association can be
best served by partnering on experiential activities, coordinated
marketing and a consistent message to would-be-boaters that
there’s nothing in the world like being afloat.
Raising the profile of boating has also been an important
part of representations over many years to the Murray Darling
Basin Authority, and particularly so as part of the Basin Plan
consultation earlier in the year.
While the big issue of the long-term management of the
Murray Darling system as a sustainable waterway, vital to so
many Australian’s way of life is still not completely settled,
the unstinting work of the BIASA to engage the MBDA and a
myriad of other stakeholders over this period has delivered
a vital recognition of the scale and value – both economic
and social/wellbeing – of boating on the inland waterways.
The recent MDBA
repor t assessing the
benefits of the Basin
Plan to recreational
boating on the MurrayDarling suggests that
the combined value of
recreational boating,
fishing and related tourism on the waterway is now worth
close to $4bn.
This is a significant sum that must say to policy makers
the boating and fishing sector is a serious enterprise that
must be supported. It is also a sizeable proportion of the total
value of boating in Australia and provides one of the first up
to date profiles of the sector since the last exercise to assess
the boating industry and participation in several years.
BIAA continues to work with various stakeholders to
develop a complete national picture of the value of the industry
and will release the first full update since 2007 at Marine13
in April 2013.
Marine13 is featured elsewhere in this edition of Logbook,
with profiles of some of the keynote and international speakers
now signed up to present at the conference, but worthy of
mention here is the reminder to members to register soon for
this unmissable event.
Marine13 is the inaugural marine industry conference
for Australia, combining all aspects of the sector, including
boating business, marinas and boating safety, into one major
event, and with interest and registrations growing rapidly,
members should take a look at www.marine13.com soon to
take advantage of the early-bird member discounts and find
out more about the programme and speakers.
Presented under the strapline of ‘boating for the future’,
Marine13 is focused on business improvement, international
best practice and tackling major industry issues, providing
information, education and inspiration to Australian marine
businesses about how to adapt and thrive into the future.
Be sure to register by 15 February to secure your early-bird
registration .
Before we get to April and Marine13, there are a number
of issues facing the industry right now that need to be tackled.
The steady move toward national legislation and regulation in
many areas of everyday and business life is starting to reach
the boating industry.
Already in 2012 members have been dealing with the
introduction of the Australian Consumer Law and the Personal
Property Securities Register, and from 2013 there will be the
addition of, at least, the National System for Commercial
Vessels. While most members will not consider they will be
affected by this, and equally while the lobbying efforts to
Canberra of BIANSW and BIAA have produced some good
outcomes with changes to the draft legislation, there are
potentially still a number of areas which may catch out some
operations.
Of particular concern is the need to ensure sailing schools,
training establishments and the like, plus syndicated or shared
boat ownership programmes are not adversely affected: these
parts of the boating industry are considered very important
to the long term growth of boating and the survival of the
industry as we look to introduce more people to boating, and
adapt to new forms of boat ownership.
The enjoyment of the boating season of course demands
safe boats and safe boating, and as part of the industry’s
continuous push to deliver quality products, the recent day
of boat testing at Southport on Queensland’s Gold Coast,
organised by Marine Queensland and supported by BIANSW
provided an excellent insight into the lengths builders go to
ensure their vessels perform properly.
A full report on this, and the issues relating to standards
and ABP compliance is within other pages of Logbook and it is
hoped that builders and dealers will take note of the discussions
and the work the BIAs are doing to ensure everyone’s boating
season is safe, enjoyable and free from further regulation.
A response from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority
on how they propose to modify their proposals to not
inadvertently impact the industry is expected before the
summer, but summer is fast approaching and, this being
where we came in, will be upon us by the time you read this
update of national issues. Time to go boating …
Nik Parker,
BIAA General Manager
Marine13 helping industry
achieve new heights
One of the keynote speakers confirmed for Marine13 in
April 2013 is Catherine De Vrye, past winner of an Australian
Public Speaker of the Year and Australian Executive Woman
of the Year, an accomplished motivational author, explorer,
climber and marathon runner with a passion for challenging
seemingly impossible feats.
Catherine will be kick-starting the conference with an
inspirational session in Achieving New Heights and guarantees
that the full house of more than 500 delegates will leave the
session with practical and inspiring information to manage
changing customer expectations and turn obstacles to
opportunities in your personal & professional life as you
navigate boating for the future.
Boating safety floats at
Marine13
Marine13 will see a focus on a wide range of topics, but
none more important to the safe enjoyment of boating than
the correct and responsible use of lifejackets.
Peter Chennell, a world-leading expert on lifejackets from
Catherine De
Vrye
Past winner of the
Australian Executive
Woman of the Year
Award and #1 best
selling author of
Good Service is
Good Business, Hot
Lemon & Honey
and Hope Happens!
Catherine has
proven international
management
experience in business and government; and now runs
her own small business.
With books translated into over a dozen languages
and now one of Asia-Pacific’s most popular speakers,
she previously held executive roles with IBM in Australia
and Japan. Now an Australia Day Ambassador, she
has completed marathons, cycled over the Andes
and trekked to Timbuktu. No wonder her memoir,
nominated for the National Biography Prize is titled Who
Says I Can’t?
You’ll leave the sessions some practical & inspiring
information to manage changing customer expectations
and turn obstacles to opportunities in your personal &
professional life as you navigate boating for the future.
More info on www.greatmotivation.com
the UK’s Royal National Lifeboat Institution will present on the
global challenge facing the boating safety sector to encourage
greater rates of wear of lifejackets, regularly shown to be one
of the most important pieces of safety equipment on a boat.
NSW Roads and Maritime Services is a key partner in
the worldwide programme of events and safety education
messages promoting lifejacket wear and is currently working
with the boating industry to develop innovative solutions to
increase wearing of lifejackets and appropriate maintenance/
servicing.
Peter Chennell will also lead an international workshop
on lifejackets following the main conference and Marine13
is delighted to have secured his support for the events in
April 2013.
Online boating education
Getting more people afloat is a key objective of the BIAA
and BIANSW and one of the most important aspects of this
is ensuring new boaters are properly trained and understand
not only the rules and regulations, but also are educated about
boating and how to boat safely.
A novel approach to this has been pioneered by Kerry
Moher’s Fresh Air Eductors programme, which has seen
over one million boaters in North America undertake online
education and training as part of their recreational boat
licensing requirements.
Kerry will be explaining how this works and how it can be
adopted in Australia at Marine13 in April 2013, and is sure to
attract the attention of boat dealers wanting to ensure their
customers have ready access to safety education, as well as
regulatory agencies looking to get boating safety messages
out more effectively.
Peter
Chennell
Peter
Chennell
joined the
RNLI in 1995
as Managing
Director of
its trading
division. In
2000 he took over the management of the RNLI Supply
Chain, being responsible for all aspects of purchasing,
storage, distribution, manufacturing, and boatyard
activities.
For the last ten years Peter has been coordinating
and steering the RNLI’s preventative activities,
particularly amongst the leisure boating community. He
is a member of the National Water Safety Forum, and
Chairs its Sea Advisory Group. He is a founder member
of the Maritime Casualty Review Panel. He also sits on
the Irish Marine Safety Working Group, and is a member
of two BSI/CEN/ISO committees, one on Lifejackets,
the other on Small Craft.
Latterly he has also taken on responsibility for the
RNLI’s Commercial Fishing safety activities, and is a
member of the Fishing Industries Safety Group.
A key element of his focus is that of Lifejacket wear
amongst the Leisure Boating community, working
with prominent authorities on survival at sea, to
bring awareness of the implications of not wearing
a Lifejacket to the fore, and to try to understand the
psychology of resistance to lifejacket wear.
A core belief is to freely share the RNLI’s
experiences with other SAR and Safety organisations
round the world, with some of its resources being
adopted in whole or in part, and has presented his
experiences at conferences and seminars in many parts
of the globe.
Prior to joining the RNLI Peter’s career was primarily
in the direct marketing industry, though he did start life
as a pilot, then hovercraft engineer.
When not involved with the leisure boating
community through his work, Peter is involved with
the leisure boating community as a participant – he
first took the helm of a boat at the age of five. Now
an enthusiastic sailor, he spends as much leisure time
as possible with his wife on board their boat, which is
kept in France. He has also written a book on Passage
Planning.
Exhibiting at Marine13
Marine13 will provide an excellent opportunity to showcase
your latest products and services for the boating industry
to an audience of over 500 key decision makers across the
industry from retailers and dealers, to marina managers, safety
agencies and other government stakeholders.
Exhibiting at Marine13 will increase your brand recognition
locally and internationally and provide the arena to capture
and secure new prospects whilst enhancing your relationships
with existing clients.
High visibility on the official Marine13 conference website
and in conference
m a r k e t i n g
materials will be
complemented
by a detailed and
comprehensive
marketing plan,
creating a high
level of awareness
amongst delegates of exhibiting companies, their products
and services and commitment to the boating industry.
Full information is available at www.marine13.com or
contact the Marine13 Exhibition Manager Kirsty O’Brien on
02 9265 0700, or email to kobrien@arinex.com.au
Kerry Moher
Kerry Moher,
VP of Business
Development at
Fresh Air Educators,
is one of the driving
forces behind the
evolution of online
education as the
solution for educating
millions of North
Americans about
boating safety – and
doing so responsibly,
affordably and
conveniently.
The author of the leading NASBLA-approved
online boating safety course BOATERexam.com, a
member of the NASBLA National Education Standards
Panel, a passionate advocate of mandatory boating
safety education, and a lifelong boater, Kerry works
tirelessly with government agencies to develop
education partnerships and programs that offer
engaging, interactive safety education for citizens and
accountability for governments.
Secure your place for Marine13
– Boating for the Future
April 2013 will see the inaugural Australian marine industry
conference and exhibition presented at Sydney’s SCEC to
an audience of 500-plus delegates and 60-plus exhibitors.
Billed as an international event, with speakers from
Canada, New Zealand, UK, USA and of course closer to
home, Marine13 will provide an unprecedented platform
for collaboration, innovation, education and understanding
between key stakeholders in the marine industries in Australia
and abroad and lay the foundations for a safe and prosperous
boating future.
Attendance at this event is a must for industry and
government leaders alike who drive change and are interested
in innovation, technology, management, risk management and
pathways to success in the boating and marina industries in
Australia and beyond.
Secure your place now and take advantage of the BIA
member early-bird offer by going to www.marine13.com or
see the Marine13 registration brochure included with this
edition of Logbook for full information.
Marine Manufacturers Forum – version 1.0
T
he visit to Huskisson & Nowra by the Boat Manufacturers
Association of NSW in March 2012 left a few lasting
impressions, one of which was the willingness of
manufacturers to engage at a national level.
As such, the bi-annual meeting of the NSW group was
organized to support the first National Marine Manufacturers
Forum – intended as a gathering of boat manufacturers
and supply-chain from across the country and with the
intent of stimulating relationships between industry players,
collaboration & cooperation between same, and sparking
awareness of important dynamics in the regulatory and
commercial environment.
Representatives of all eastern states attended and by way
of preliminaries, these were treated to an eye-opening exposé
of South East Queensland’s manufacturing muscle with visits
to the facilities of Cruise Craft, Maritimo, and Telwater.
These tours highlighted just how good – in terms of product
and process – the Australian boat manufacturer has to be in
order to remain competitive in this day and age. Ranging
from 50-years of continuous production at Cruise Craft, to
the consolidation of four sites into one at the ‘streamlined’
Maritimo, to the awesome purpose-built ‘tinnie’ and plateboat factory of Telwater – here are three boat companies on
a mission.
Market-leaders all, each exemplifies commitment and
tenacity, but also the ‘nimbleness’ that has enabled them to
keep their product both viable, and desirable in the post-GFC
market.
Convened at the Southport VMR Base, the afternoon
General Meeting flushed out some hairy topics and inspired
robust and constructive discussion. As expected, the state
borders were found to be mainly irrelevant as the Australian
manufacturer faces down his international competitor,
irrespective of his place of manufacture. Inconsistencies
between regulatory jurisdictions remain however, but key
issues will be worked through over the coming months, and
the tri-lateral (QLD/ NSW/ VIC) awareness of these will be
an important benefit moving forward.
Industry specialist-insurers IC Frith presented on the
emerging importance of Codes of Practice under the national
Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) system, after which the
group relocated to the deck of the Southport Yacht Club for
sundowners.
The post-meeting discourse was superb, and the multi-state
mix of manufacturers, supply-chain, and BIA Directors and
staff were soon comfortably seated for a boisterous long-table
dinner with the kind support of sponsors IC Frith.
The following day featured a very worthwhile workshop
on Australian Builders Plate (ABP) compliance, followed by
an on-water testing session aimed to assist manufacturers to
assess & demonstrate compliance. These two exercises shed
light on the widespread concerns of regulators and industry
concerning the ABP, and the health & safety challenges faced
by manufacturers in trialing and testing vessels for compliance.
A healthy atmosphere of cooperation and empathy was
evident on the day, and the experience will certainly serve
to promote increased partnership between industry and
government on matters of compliance.
As a first-time exercise, the boxes were generally ticked.
All present relished the opportunity to air and workshop
concerns, establish or refresh relationships, and share the odd
ray of sunshine. With no detail confirmed as Logbook goes
to press, we expect that the National Marine Manufacturers
Forum will feature again in 2013 – watch this space.
BIA NSW extends our thanks to BIAA, BIA VIC, and Marine
QLD for their assistance in bringing this event together, and
to VMR Southport, Maritime Safety QLD, and IC Frith for their
support of Australian marine manufacturing.
BIA NSW Office
Christmas Closedown
The BIA of NSW will close from
Friday 21 December and re-open on
Monday 7 January 2013.
For urgent matters during this time
please contact:
Roy Privett on 0414 382 077
Domenic Genua on 0412 642 357
Simon Hazelbrook on 0412 605 071
Sixteen years of success under sail for BIA
I
t’s become known across NSW as the annual Try Sailing
Day and since its inception in 1997 it has introduced up to
40,000 people, many of them youngsters, to the exciting
sport.
This year on Sunday, 4 November, 39 clubs across the
State and Australian Capital Territory backed the popular
plan and as usual reports received from many of the clubs
involved were nothing but positive.
The Try Sailing Day is an initiative of the peak marine
industry body, the Boating Industry Association (BIA) of NSW,
with valuable support from its own sub-group the Sailing
Industry Association and from Yachting NSW.
Naturally, a primary aim of the establishment of Try
Sailing Day was to offer an opportunity to enjoy the state’s
fabulous waterways to people who otherwise may never have
had such access.
“To that end, Try Sailing Day has been a tremendous
success,” Mr Roy Privett, General Manager of the BIA declared.
“I cannot speak too highly of the backing we receive from
the clubs and their members, for let’s face it, without their
involvement there would be no such day.
“Following Australia’s yachting successes in the recent
London Olympic Games I would imagine quite a few would-be
gold medallists might be turning up,” he added.
Certainly the clubs play an important role in Try Sailing Day,
but it’s the members who give of their time and their equipment
and in this case ‘equipment’ often means Expensive boats!
Club members actually play dual roles as ‘guest skipper’
and ‘sailing teacher’ on board their various vessels.
A huge advantage in having so many clubs involved is
the broad array of craft available, from deep keel yachts to
sailing dinghies and super quick catamarans.
Rules and regulations have been deliberately kept low key
to encourage participation.
In fact, the only ‘hard and fast rule’ is that those under
18-years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
In addition to providing vessels and tutors, the clubs also
assist the annual day’s success by advertising and even
attracting interest from their local radio stations.
LIFEJACKETS
You must have an approved
lifejacket for each person on
board.
Check that they are in good
condition and everyone knows
where they are stored.
It is recommended that
children wear a lifejacket
whenever in a boat. Make sure
it is the right size and properly
fitted.
Be prepared - have a drill so
people know what to do if there is
an accident.
It is compulsory to wear a lifejacket when crossing a coastal bar.
NEW MEMBERS
The BIA Board of Directors welcome the following
new members:
ENJOY SAFE BOATING
www.bia.org.au Ph: 02 9438 2077
For employment in the marine industry log onto www.bia.org.au and
click on ‘Employment ... Jobs Vacant/Jobs Wanted’
For boating weather log onto www.bom.gov.au/marine
Mr Phil Yeomans, of DeckHardware, a committee member
representing the BIA, checked out a number of participating
clubs north of Sydney.
“I visited the South Lake Macquarie Sailing Club at
Sunshine, a club I had sailed by in the past, but had never
previously visited,” he said.
“Last year only a small number turned up at this club,
but when I left there on Sunday after noon more than 60 had
registered for the day.
“The club promoted the event at local schools and plenty
of signs were posted on major routes informing passers by of
the event and directions.
“Enthusiasm was obvious at every club visited and
certainly shows Try Sailing Day is meeting a tremendous
need,” he added.
Do not despair if you missed out in 2012-2013 is only a
tack or two away.
Daniel Scifleet – Fleetwood Marine Services Pty Ltd
T/as Onboard Marine Services
Arnold le Rutte – Nold Trading Pty Ltd T/as Arnold’s
Boat Shop, Marine LED Solutions Australia
Phil Mineo – All Marine Boat Services Pty Ltd
Richard Hayden – Superior Marine Services Pty Ltd
The ‘new dimensions’ of MarineCard
T
he MarineCard initiative of the BIA has been a great
success to date, with over 1500 workers in the boating
industry participating in an industry-specific WHS
induction, and marinas and yards across the state enjoying
the ability to ‘lean’ on the program to meet their compliance
management obligations.
The MarineCard has raised the bar in Workplace Health
& Safety awareness and performance in our industry, and
has spawned other WHS-focused training options for the
industry, as well as improved relations and engagement with
WorkCover – in turn allowing us to leverage further training
& research opportunities.
Good stuff. But, we started to look at what else the little
blue card could do, and particularly how the program could
make life easier for all concerned. In considering this, we
looked at the complexity for site-controllers, business owners,
contractors and staff, of simply managing risk. What we found
was a practical but painful system of paper documents which,
we are told, gobbles up time, energy, and patience.
We thought we could move much of that practical but
painful system onto the web, in doing so making it real-time,
accessed from anywhere 24/ 7, and removing the photo-copier,
scanner, fax machine, document case, ring-binder, and filing
cabinet from the equation.
Welcome to Marinecard.org.au!
Online now, the MarineCard website hosts a simple “profile”
for every MarineCard holder, and participating Marine Sites.
The profiles for Card-holders and Marine Sites are designed
to do different things, but they interact to simplify the transfer
of information between the two – this being the reason behind
all that photocopying/ faxing/ scanning/ emailing … and
filing of bits of paper.
Simple MarineCard Holder profiles are created for each
person completing the MarineCard induction. If you have a
Marinecard, your simple profile is already online. This simple
profile can be updated easily to incorporate details about you
and your business or service, including contact details, the type
of service that you offer, and the area(s) in which you offer it.
This allows users (essentially anyone with a web-connected
computer or device) to search for you on the system by name
or MarineCard number, or to search for MarineCard Holders
who provide the services they need, in the place that they
need them.
This system will make businesses, people, and services
more ‘findable’.
Additionally, MarineCard Holders are able to securely
upload PDF documents to their profiles, and categorise
these into ‘families’ for simple reference. Examples include
insurance (Certificates of Currency etc), Licences & Permits,
Safe Work Method Statements and the like, and professional
or personal references. These can be viewed online by users,
and downloaded for printing or electronic filing.
The adding of detail and relevant, valid documents to
your MarineCard profile will not only make this a place to
view docs and detail, but this info can also be used to create
a Contractors Package at the push of a button – more about
that soon.
As mentioned, Marine Sites also have their profiles.
Designed for use mainly by marinas and yards, these sites
host info about the site – such as location, key contacts,
rules and guidelines for those working at or visiting the
site – as well as useful documents such as Terms &
Conditions of Entry, sample forms, or site-induction tools
used by the site.
An up-to-date Marine Site profile will help businesses/ staff/
contractors visiting the site to find or contact the site, and to
understand the site-rules and requirements of management
(such as documentation required prior to access) before they
arrive at the office. PDF documents can also be uploaded,
allowing potential visitors to download and complete these
ahead of their arrival at the site.
Again, the Marine Site profile can input details to a
Contractors Package at the push of a button, and details
and forms can be viewed by anyone, anytime, therefore
removing the potential for surprises and hold-ups in the
marina office – something we’re told can be a royal pain
for everyone involved!
So there we have two types of profile where Marine Sites
and those who work at them, can easily exchange information.
After a bit of set-up, keeping your profile and documents
fresh is quick and easy – the system can even remind you
via email when important documents (eg: insurances) are
heading for expiry.
The Contractors Package
Logged on users – being those who ‘own’ a profile of
either kind – can view the profile of the ‘other’ kind (ie: Marine
Site views Card-holder, or vice-versa) – and by clicking on
the ‘Prepare Contractors Package’ button, a full document
incorporating details of each party to the arrangement will be
prepared for viewing, and exported in PDF format for print,
emailing, or saving in soft format.
Sound simple? It’s even simpler when you go to www.
marinecard.org.au and poke around for yourself!
MarineCard Holders will have received (where we have
email records provided at time of induction), log-in details via
email. Others with an interest should use the contact form on
the MarineCard website to inquire about getting involved, or
how it all works. Feel free also to contact us at the BIA, and
we’ll be happy to talk you through.
Feedback – both good and bad – will be very welcome as
we roll out the MarineCard website over this summer. We look
forward to helping the boating industry to spend less time
and energy pushing paper. Here’s hoping we’ve hit the mark.
h Alan Barrett
How to improve your
enterprise’s reputation with
sustainability
Why is it important?
Enterprises need to think more strategically about how
they manage their reputations and how their sustainability
efforts can play an important part.
The reputation of a company is vital to its performance.
Indeed, it is often forgotten that reputation plays a part not
only in how your enterprise is perceived externally, but also
internally.
External reputation can become a competitive advantage,
facilitating enterprises selling more of their product or service
than competitors, attracting new staff in an era of skills shortage
or building trust with the communities in which they operate.
Internally, a good reputation improves staff morale and
retention. It also improves productivity as people work harder
for a company they believe in.
And reputation plays such an important part when
overcoming a breach of legislation or offending a community. In
the case of enterprises with a poor reputation, the costs in the
short- to long-term to win back the trust of a community will be
significant and may have ripple effects into other geographical
parts of your operation. In the case of an enterprise with a
good reputation, communities are on the most part forgiving,
resulting in these businesses faring much better.
The downfall of sustainability
Yet, the sustainability programs developed by enterprises
(from tree planting to holding morning teas to raising funds
for great causes to energy efficiency) often don’t add as much
to enterprise reputation in their current form as many think.
Why? Because:
• energy efficiency and compliance are taken as a given
by the community;
• sponsorship programs are often viewed by communities
as nothing more than ‘greenwash’, a means by which to simply
to buy favours; and
• generally enterprises are trying too much and generating
little in the way of results; to put it simply, they have little to
show in their attempts to do good.
What to do?
You need to review your current sustainability activities
and ask yourself, from the point of view of your stakeholders,
“How do these activities contribute to our reputation?” It is
important to not only consider your “flagship programs”,
those that give your marketing the most mileage inside or
outside your enterprise, but also those day-to-day activities
you must do to comply with environmental legislation. To
answer this question, you may also wish to consider whether
you are trying to do too much. Have you got results to show
for your efforts?
Flagship activities
And most importantly, you need to consider if your activities
are even relevant. Are the activities relevant to:
• your market? (are you working on causes that aren’t
even within your market?)
• what you produce or the service you offer
• the unique skills or other capabilities that makes your
enterprise competitive (what is the point of getting managers
with amazing skills simply planting trees?)
• the social or environmental impacts and opportunities
your enterprise is exposed to?
This is not to suggest that your energy and water efficiency
programs should be stopped. As prices continue to increase,
such programs make business sense. They will save you
money. But sponsorships, in particular, are a good example
of how sustainability can be ineffective. As well meaning as
it may be to spread $20,000 across countless causes, will
anyone really here about it? Two better options to consider are:
• Volunteering your enterprise’s expertise rather than just
the time of staff; or
• If you really want to sponsor causes, get key members
of the communities in which you operate involved in deciding
what causes to target.
Both of these ways will get your enterprise noticed – and
respected – a lot more.
Day to day legal compliance
And there is certainly no suggestion that your enterprise
should cut back its efforts towards complying with legislation.
While greenwash may be met with cynicism and suspicion,
lack of compliance can be met with outrage. And that will
have a devastating effect on your enterprise’s reputation. So,
you need to be sure that:
• Your enterprise has the right systems – and that they
are adhered to;
• Everyone has appropriate training in environmental
and/or health protection and systems;
• Managers are talking up the importance of compliance.
Where to go for help
Consulting advice: there are several consultants who
can help you strategically improve your reputation through
sustainability, some of whom can be found through NSW
Business Chamber.
The HUB sustainability site aims to raise awareness about
issues relating to responsible business practice for SMEs
and it includes some helpful tools for small to medium-sized
enterprises.
h Source: David Ross, Phoenix Strategic Management
(valued member of the NSW Business Chamber) http://www.
phoenixstrategic.com.au/
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Positive and progressive engagement with all
levels of Government
T
he BIASA represents the interests of its members, the
boating industry and the public through the maintenance
of close and cooperative relationships with all levels of
Government.
In this advocacy and advisory role, the BIASA has presented
its position professionally and effectively on a wide range of
issues of State, national and global importance.
BIASA General Manager, Glen Jones, said the Association
engaged regularly with Federal and State Ministers and their
departments and agencies, along with 40 Local Government
Councils and representatives of hundreds of communities.
“In doing so, we present South Australia’s perspective on
matters of national priority and significance, along with issues
that are unique to the industry and the boating sector within
the State,” Glen explained.
“The BIASA continues to present a solid case on behalf of
commercial and recreational boat owners in the controversial
debate about marine parks and reserves.
“We are building public awareness about potential risks of
grey and parallel imports, particularly in terms of compliance
with Australian standards, while highlighting the quality and
reliability of craft built and serviced within our own country.
“The BIASA is advocating at State and Local Government
levels for expanded and enhanced boating infrastructure and
services based on income generated from the boating facilities
levy, a tax that is unique to South Australia. This is balanced
by our efforts to ensure access to marina berths and hardstand
areas is affordable, particularly in terms of Council rates.
“Our hot list of issues includes regulation of personal water
craft, personal flotation devices and no wash zones.
“It is our consistent view that empowering the industry and
communities to self-regulate is almost always more effective
than the Government imposing its will.
“Importantly, the BIASA works hard to protect the rights of boating
families to have access to the State’s marine and inland water assets
in an environmentally responsible manner. In recent times, we have
been particularly active in regard to the River Murray.
“Ensuring sustainable flows in the River Murray and
into its lower lakes, including the internationally recognised
Coorong National Park, is critical for the environment and the
enjoyment of around 50 per cent of registered boat owners
in South Australia.
“On-going monitoring of the health of the river and the
lower lakes is a priority along with efforts to ensure boat
owners have safe access to quality facilities and services.”
BIASA River Murray survey
The Murray Darling Basin drains one seventh of Australia
and it sustains millions of Australians. In the eastern States,
too little is known about the importance of the 700 km of
the River Murray that is within South Australia, and the 700
square kilometres comprising Lakes Albert and Alexandrina
and the Coorong.
Water from the River Murray helps to sustain much of the
South Australian population, along with vital agricultural and
manufacturing industries.
Houseboat Desert Rose on the River Murray.
Protection of the river is also vital because it is a significant
contributor to the tourism and leisure industry and the hundreds
of million of dollars – approaching one billion dollars – that this
sector injects into the national economy each year. Boating
enjoyment on the river and lakes is pivotal to well-being in
the tourism and recreation sector.
Eight years of devastating drought – the worst since
Federation in 1901 – were brought to an end in late 2010
with flows into the Darling and Murray from vast catchments
in Queensland and New South Wales.
At the request of State and Federal Governments, the
BIASA acted at its own expense on behalf of numerous
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• support action aimed at ensuring the State will never
again be so threatened by the effects of drought; and
• maximise the benefits from good environmental flows.
A showcase example of the BIASA’s efforts in this regard
was the recent River Murray survey to provide up-to-date
information on the environmental health of the river and
impacts on tourism, boating safety, bank stability and economic
growth in the Murraylands and Riverland regions.
The BIASA partnered with the South Australian
Environment Protection Authority and other Government
agencies in a 700km survey of the river from the Lower Lakes
to the New South Wales border.
The study was conducted from aboard a BIASA member’s
houseboat Desert Rose, accompanied by a number of smaller
Government craft.
Along the way, data was collected on water quality, safety
and environmental issues and key locations for operators of
river craft to maximise their tourism experiences. The voyage
allowed participants to engage with Councils, industry and
community representatives about a wide range of issues.
“The outcomes have provided a foundation for Government
planning and action on the future of the River Murray and
Lower Lakes,” Glen said.
“This voyage again illustrated that industry and Government
can act creatively and harmoniously together for the benefit
of our community.
“Partly as a result of this study, the BIASA is presently
awaiting the outcome of a bid to the South Australian and
Federal Governments for a most significant level of grant
funding that will help secure the future of three vast regions
and their many dependent industries and communities.
“A key focus of this project is to stimulate economic
activity and employment and diversify the economic base
within the Murray Darling Basin as a response to the Murray
Darling Basin Plan.
“In our funding bid, we have strongly asserted that boating
is good for the economy. This is underpinned by studies
recently conducted on behalf of the Australian Government
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confirming that boating, leisure, tourism and fishing within
the Murray Darling Basin deliver around $4 billion annually
to the national economy.
“At the same time, the BIASA continues to identify
areas of need and support positive investment in facilities
and services for boating enjoyment along our coastline and
marine environment.
“Over the past six years, more than $20 million has been
generated from the State’s Recreational Boating Levy for the
establishment and upgrading of boating facilities.”
Environmental award to Ron
Greening
R
on Greening, owner and manager of Greening’s Landing and
Marina at Mannum, has been honoured for his dedication
to environmental care of the River Murray.
At the 2012 Adelaide Boat Show, Dr Campbell Gemmell,
Chief Executive Officer of the Environment Protection Authority
(EPA), presented Ron with the EPA/BIASA’s Environmental
Award.
The award is presented on an annual basis as a joint
Industry/Government initiative. This year, it recognised Ron’s
outstanding commitment to environmental management
practices within the South Australian boating industry.
Ron has dedicated his life to protection of the river’s natural
assets. He has been a leading advocate for the introduction of
grey water regulations for vessels operating on inland waters,
and he continues to promote no wash zones to reduce the
impact of wakes from boats on the banks and other craft on
the river.
The impact of wash became a hot topic at the height of
the drought as people looked to boats as a possible cause of
river bank collapses.
No wash signs have been installed around Mannum, Murray
Bridge and Blanchetown.
Ron Greening (centre) with Dr Campbell Gemmell and River
Murray ambassador Bazza The Bunyip.
The trial program, supported by the BIASA, the South
Australian Murray Darling Basin Natural Resources
Management Board, Keep South Australia Beautiful and the
Mid Murray Council, advises people to reduce speed as they
enter the zones and remain mindful of the wash created by
their vessels.
Looking back on 50-years ...
The Ron Marks legacy
by Bob Wonders
I
t’s nearly 50-years since water skiing legend Ron Marks
wound up his glittering career as one of the finest exponents
of water skiing Australia has ever produced.
Ron ended his water ski competition in 1966, two-years
after he had established his original company, Ron Marks
Water Skis Pty Ltd.
It was certainly to be the start of something big; Ron Marks
Distributing Pty Ltd, quickly followed, then came Ron Marks
International, Superstar Australia and, when Ron’s two sons
David (now 44-years-old) and Ben (now 42) came aboard, it
led to the formation of Dynamic Products Corporation.
David Marks has since pursued his own career path, initially
as an earth moving contractor (a business he still operates)
and a diversification into two retail liquor stores.
Ben Marks is now totally engrossed in the ‘family’ business
and is a co-director of Dynamic Products together with Ron.
He takes a major role in administrative matters, although his
primary responsibility is the nationwide sales of the company’s
extensive range of water ski, wake board and associated
products to the marine industry.
During his competitive career, Ron Marks dominated his
chosen sport like no other.
He went on to claim 15 Australian championships, was
chosen in the Australian Water Ski Team five times, won the
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Ron Marks, world champion on land and water.
Australian Masters Championship five times and was regularly
crowned South Pacific Zone champion.
In 1965, at Surfers Paradise Ski Gardens, Ron set the World
Slalom Record confirming his status as one of the best of the
best on the world water ski scene.
During his Australian title domination, Ron showed his
class by delivering record breaking results across the board
in all three skiing events:- slalom, tricks and jump.
His diversified skills earned him the Australian Men’s
Overall Championship on five occasions; four of them in
consecutive years.
Lest you think that’s about all; Ron Marks also proved
himself rather handy at the wheel of high-performance
motor vehicles, claiming a line-honours victory on Mount
Panorama and competing in national and international rally
championships for the Italian manufacturer, Lancia and
subsequently for the French firm, Renault.
When he found time away from water skiing, plus the
rigours of running a highly successful business and rally driving
career, Ron, a self confessed “car nut” collected vintage and
classic cars, restoring many in his own workshop.
I dare say the pride of his collection at one time had to have
been a truly magnificent 1937 supercharged V8 Cord Berline
Saloon. It was one of only four known to exist in the world !
The Cord was a clear cut class winner in an Australian
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During his competitive career, Ron Marks dominated his chosen
sport like no other.
Ron eventually sold the stunning vehicle to a Western
Australian collector; “I was simply made an offer too good
to refuse,” he reminisced.
These days, Ron owns only one truly unique car and there’s
a story in that as well.
It’s the 1976 ‘works’ Lancia Stratos in which Ron won many
events for the company. Along the way he and his Team developed
a new induction system for the rear engined rear wheel drive
power house; an innovation which solved many problems caused
by the dusty forestry roads in Australia and which the factory
subsequently adopted for its East African Safari cars.
In campaigning the Stratos, Lancia won the World Rally
Championships in 1975, 1976 and 1977.
At the conclusion of the Stratos campaign Ron’s car was
completely restored to pristine condition and now rests very
proudly in his garage. From time to time he ventures out to
car club and reunion functions but of course now driving it
without the fury of full blooded rally pursuit.
The action-packed life of Ron Marks really takes some
telling.
Perhaps the place to start is the north-western Sydney
suburb of Baulkham Hills. It seems that Ron’s father was
curious at the number of water ski boats being towed along
the Windsor Road every weekend.
“He decided to follow them one day and we ended up at
Wilberforce, on the Hawkesbury River.
“A week later my Dad bought a boat,” Ron remembers,
with glee.
Ron Marks began water skiing at the tender age of seven.
Five years later he began competing.
The rest, as they say, is history. The seven-year-old was
destined to become one of the best of all time.
As proud as he is of his achievements, these days Ron
is content to talk business and with a full line up of water
skis, wake boards, ski tubes and backed up by a score of
associated action water sports equipment, the business of
Dynamic Products Corp. is intricately entwined with the
boating industry.
Dynamic Products is no small potatoes either. They
employ a staff of 10 to cover their Australian operations, with
a further nine in Thailand, two in South Africa, and, wait for
it, 120-plus in China.
All designs and product development takes place in
Australia.
Production of the company’s mid-range and high
perfoRMance models is undertaken at the Dynamic Products
factory in Bangkok, Thailand.
The 1976 ‘works’ Lancia Stratos in which Ron won many events.
Entry level skis as well as some of the mid-range
models are produced at the company’s premises in Chang
An, China.
In addition to owning the Thailand and China production
facilities outright, Dynamic Products also has a 30 percent
equity in another company in China where all of the ‘soft
goods’ items are produced.
Such is the reputation of the Ron Marks designed water
skis, wake boards and associated equipment that Dynamic
Products now exports to 63 nations world wide.
Ron is justly proud to be accorded winner of a coveted
Export Award presented by the Federal Government for
outstanding export sales achievement. The year was 1971 and
Ron Marks Water Skis Pty Ltd became the first ever company
in the marine industry to be so awarded.
Australia remains the company’s strongest market, but
on the international scene, and this will surprise many, their
number one market is Sweden.
For reasons he explains, Ron does not market his products
in the United States.
“Dynamic Products is the only major water ski and wake
board manufacturer in the world that is not American,”
he says.
“So to us the USA is an export market, but to the American
manufacturers it is their domestic market. In effect, the
American companies fight tooth and nail for their share of
that market and as it is their ‘home turf’ that alone makes it
very difficult for us.
“Furthermore, we are in business to make a profit and
having spent four to five years building a foothold in the USA,
we finally resolved that the potential loss was greater than
the potential profit.
“Thus we strategically withdrew,” Ron added.
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Australia’s greatest water skier proves he’s ‘only human’. “It didn’t
always work out perfectly,” he admitted.
In addition to operating a successful business, Ron Marks
has also “done his bit” for the boating industry.
He has been a member of the BIA of NSW for more than
40 years and in 1988, when serving on the association’s
Board of Directors, he played a major role in structuring,
organising and implementing the move into Darling Harbour
of the Sydney International Boat Show.
“I believe that decision taken by the board at the time
has proved, to say the least, to be most successful,” he said.
To finish up on the Ron Marks story, I should point out
that Ron is virtually ‘married’ to the water ski world and the
boating industry in an even more important way.
His beautiful wife of some 46-years, Denise, herself a
former Moomba Masters Champion, is the sister of Graham
Barclay who likewise is a former water ski champion and
perhaps better known these days as the man behind Graham
Barclay Marine, one of the largest dealerships on the NSW
mid north coast.
Graham is also somewhat famous for his ability to arrange
an “oyster feast” at the drop of a hat (and with pleasure I speak
from personal experience). It is not without coincidence that
oyster farming is Graham’s primary business; he is renowned
to be the largest producer in Australia of the famous Sydney
Rock Oyster.
Don’t tell him I said so, but Ron Marks has now long ago
attained retirement age, but the ‘R’ word is yet to come into
his vocabulary.
“No doubt there will come a time, I know that, but while
ever I’m enjoying my role and can genuinely contribute
to the company’s success, then I prefer to stick around,”
he says.
“I am particularly fortunate to have my son Ben alongside
of me as co-director of our company activities. He is a very
Ben Marks, heir apparent and co-director of Dynamic Products
Corp.
competent and energetic person with extraordinary ‘people
skills’.
“Dedicated and loyal, Ben possesses the type of business
nous that is hard to find and he backs it up with a ‘truck load’
of ethics and integrity that all others should wish for.
“‘Dad talk’, I know, but it’s true,” Ron added with pride.
When the time comes for Ron to relax, Ben will no
doubt readily slide into the chair and assume command
of the ship.
The sensational 1937 Cord Berline saloon and Concours d’Elegance
winner. Ron Marks, a long-time motor vehicle enthusiast, collected
and restored many valuable cars in his own workshop.
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visitation, in 2009 the BIA rebranded the show, reduced it to 2
days and abolished visitor entry fees.
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once again have free entry for the public, free parking and will be
open Saturday and Sunday.
The event will showcase trailer boats, new and second-hand, as
wellasproductsandaccessories,kayaksandfishinggoods.Held
towards the end of the summer boating season, the show allows
for dealers to clear stock and as such the show has a tagline of
‘Race into Rosehill for a boating bargain’.
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industry. Whilst the revenue generating elements (gate and
exhibitor income) have been greatly reduced, the BIA will not
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Move-in:
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Exact times to be advised in move-in schedule
Space allocation is at the discretion of BIA. A floor
plan will be designed on receipt of applications and
the mix of stands will depend on exhibitor demand.
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applied for.
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on trailers.
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for hydrants – if you have any questions, please
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SITE SHARING: Exhibitors must not allow any
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INSURANCE: Public Liability Insurance is
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Currency with a minimum $10 million coverage
must be supplied with your application, for 15-18
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BOAT SHOW CONTACTS
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Direct: (02) 8197 4755
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BIA Office
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APPLICATION TO EXHIBIT
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Boating For the Future
Marine13 is Australia’s first ever International Marine Conference and Exhibition, bringing together over 500 representatives of
marinas, recreational boating businesses and boating safety to the one international event.
Darren Vaux, Chairman of the Boating Industries Alliance Australia and Andrew Chapman, President of the Marina Industries
Association, invite you to participate at this inaugural event which will prove to be a must do event for industry and government
stakeholders.
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Program
The two-day Marine13 program will feature a panel of experienced and knowledgeable Australian and international speakers
who will offer their insights for the marina, boating business and boating safety sectors. Marine13 is a three-stream conference
providing you and your colleagues with a broad range of topics covering all aspects of the industry and doing business, whether
private or public sector, small or large companies, start-up or long-established. An exhibition of the latest business-to-business
services and products will complement the conference sessions to provide you with the very latest information, advice and
inspiration you need in your organisation.
SPonSorShiP
There are a limited number of attractive and high-value sponsorship and advertising opportunities still available to ensure your
organisation stands out at this premier event, which will attract a qualified audience of 500-plus key decision makers and
senior industry and government representatives. Sponsorship packages and commitment levels vary and can be tailored to suit
your marketing strategies.
Whatever your business, the Marine13 International Conference and Exhibition has a sponsorship package that will help you
achieve your brand and networking objectives. To discuss your sponsorship needs and secure a prominent exposure at Marine13,
CaLL Kirsty o’Brien on +61 2 9265 0776 or ViSit www.marine13.com to view the Sponsorship & exhibition Prospectus.
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The Marine13 Exhibition will be the key interface between specialist suppliers, influential buyers and the boating industry. As a
targeted showcase for the industry, you will interact with a receptive and focused national and international audience. Located
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Delegates, exhibitors and sponsors will have the opportunity to unwind and relax at social and networking functions at
Marine13, while partners will enjoy a program of dedicated tours. The Welcome Reception, on Sunday 28 April, to be held within
the exhibition, will kick off the conference. The highlight of the social program will be the Marine13 Conference and Awards
Dinner to be held at Doltone House, a premier harbourside location, on Monday 29 April.
To wrap up Marine13, a field trip will explore Sydney Harbour on Wednesday 1 May, visiting a number of industry best practice
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Gas cylinder decanting
warning issued to industry
W
orkCover NSW has issued a warning to all businesses
using LPG cylinders to make safety a priority after two
recent fires at Sydney service stations.
General Manager of WorkCover’s Work Health and Safety
Division, John Watson, said the service station fires at Newtown
and Hoxton Park were the result of suspected unsafe practices
when decanting LPG into smaller cylinders, such as those
used in barbeques.
“Working with LPG cylinders can be dangerous due to
the risk of fire and explosion when cylinders are over-filled
or potential ignition sources, such as static electricity, are not
controlled,” Mr Watson said.
“In the five years to June 2011, there have been 782 claims
for incidents involving gas cylinders.
“There are many things that can go wrong during the
decanting process and under NSW work health and safety
laws businesses are expected to take all reasonable and
practicable precautions to prevent the risk of injury.
“Businesses need to provide workers with appropriate
information, instruction, training and supervision so that the
work is carried out in a suitable and safe manner.
“LPG cylinders should be ‘earthed’ while being filled, by
placing them on the ground on an electrically conducive stand
to limit the risk of static electricity build up from the flow of gas.
“They should also never be left unattended while being
filled as this can lead to overfilling and gas escaping.
“Although no-one was injured in these incidents, significant
damage was caused to both properties highlighting the
potential for serious injury to workers or the public and damage
to surrounding residential and commercial properties.
“There are a number of risks that businesses need
SBA Tools Auction
S
hipwright & Boatbuilders Association (SBA) members &
guests gathered at Woolwich Marina in late October for an
unusual event – an auction of shipwright trade-tools.
The collection of tools was purchased by the BIA on the
advice of the SBA Committee. The owner had built up this
collection over a life-time plying his trade and, having hung
up his caulking-irons, advised us that he would rather see
his tools in active and qualified service rather than sitting in
a garage (or on a table at a garage sale!).
to address when decanting
LPG into cylinders, such as
not using cylinders that are
damaged or corroded, not
using cylinders with damaged
attachments or leaking hoses,
and decanting a safe distance
from fuel dispensers, flammable
materials, tanks containing
dangerous goods, public places,
and building entries and exits.”
Fire and Rescue NSW
Commissioner Greg Mullins
said since 1 June, firefighters
had responded to 64 barbecue
fires and 67 leaking or damaged LPG cylinders and hoses,
the majority of which were BBQ cylinders.
“By following some simple precautions you can protect
yourself and keep other people, properties and bushland safe
when firing up the barbecue,” Commissioner Mullins said.
“With the warmer months coming on, check your LPG
cylinders and the hoses and if they look old or perished, have
them checked by a specialist at your local BBQ, camping
or caravan store.
“For less than $50 you can buy a new hose and regulator
and the experts there will ensure your fittings and cylinders
are in good order.
“If your BBQ or LPG cylinder does catch fire, call Triple
Zero (000) immediately and ensure everyone gets away and
stays away from the fire until fire-fighters have attended and
rendered it safe.”
WorkCover has published a safety alert for the decanting
of LPG cylinders. Businesses and workers seeking further
information on LPG cylinder safety should visit www.workcover.
nsw.gov.au or call 13 10 50. h
Michael ‘Wally’ Bartley (Michael
Bartley Shipwrights) and Greg Newton
(Woolwich Marina) agreed to an open
house for the evening, SBA committee
members scrambled to relocate the gear
to Woolwich, a sausage-sizzle took shape
alongside a wheelbarrow-esky, and the concept became a
reality.
Rules were cobbled together to give the many apprentices
present a buying advantage, and with the ‘mentorship’ of
tradesmen & Meadowbank TAFE Head Teacher Mitch Spooner,
the youngsters were primed & turned out to be by far the
most prolific bidders.
On the day, local yacht broker Jonathon Frearson
(Regatta Sailing) was drafted as chief auctioneer, and under
his enthusiastic guidance and with the support of many
characters amongst the shipwright community, the sale was
lively & entertaining.
The range on offer was broad, including cutting, banging,
hole-making, and poking stuff – the applications of which were
clearly apparent to the shipwrights in attendance, but baffling
for most of us if we came across them at the aforementioned
garage sale …
Hence, a great outcome. These tools – some over 100 years
old – are back in working hands, many of are apprentices or
young tradesmen.
It just goes to show that crazy ideas are sometimes worth
pursuing, and perhaps in the future we may see another
iteration of the SBA ‘tool-fest’!
Wear your lifejacket on board
this weekend – and always
A
s thousands of boaters took to the water for the traditional
start of the summer boating season at the beginning of
October, Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Stacey Tannos
urged skippers to always ensure everyone on board wears
a lifejacket.
Commissioner Tannos said this was the simplest safety
measure to help protect lives in the unfortunate event of a
boating emergency.
“Between mid-1999 and December 2011, 206 of the 221
people killed in boating accidents in NSW were not wearing
lifejackets. This is a terrible waste of life,” he said.
“A lifejacket can only save your life if you are wearing it.
Putting on your lifejacket should be the very first thing you do
when you step on board your boat and you should not take
it off till you’re back on land.
“The skipper is responsible for the safety of their boat and
all passengers and should ensure everyone on board wears
their lifejacket at all times.
“Many accidents and mishaps are not foreseeable and
conditions can change rapidly on the water. It’s not worth
risking your life or those of your family and friends. You don’t
want to spend the rest of your life wishing you’d been safe,
not sorry.
“A range of modern, light-weight jackets that are
comfortable and allow for a full range of movement is now
available on the market. If you find your old-model jacket
bulky and cumbersome to wear for extended periods, it’s
worth considering investing in a new model.”
Marine Rescue NSW units along the coastline from Point
Danger to Eden and on the Alpine Lakes are standing by for a
potential spike in boating breakdowns over the long weekend
and coming weeks as many skippers launch their boats again
after the winter layoff.
“The October long weekend is the traditional start to the
boating season in NSW and no doubt some skippers will
discover, to their dismay, that something on their boat or trailer
doesn’t work as it should after spending the winter months
idle,” Commissioner Tannos said.
At night, it is a
completely different
world on the water.
BE BRIGHT,
THINK SAFETY
AT NIGHT
Slow down and keep
a good lookout.
Make sure you
have the correct
navigational lights
visible between
sunset and sunrise
and at times of reduced
visibility.
ENJOY SAFE BOATING
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“It can take as little
as three months for fuel
to become contaminated
so old petrol in your tank
is almost certainly off.
Electrical connections can
corrode and there is every
chance the battery will be flat.
“Over the past three years, about 50 per cent of rescue
calls to MRNSW have been the result of mechanical problems,
often caused by contaminated fuel. Electrical or flat battery
problems cause an average of 10 per cent of calls, followed
by people running out of fuel in six per cent of cases.
“This means two-thirds of all breakdowns to which our
volunteers respond are caused by problems that could possibly
have been prevented by thorough maintenance checks and
proper preparation.
“All skippers should check their boat’s mechanics, electrical
systems and trailer and have any essential maintenance work
carried out before heading out for another summer on the water.
“Most importantly, check all your safety equipment. Are the
lifejackets due for servicing? Check your flares and EPIRBS
if you’re carrying them and replace your torch batteries. This
equipment could save your life.”
Skippers should always Log On with their nearest MRNSW
unit whenever they head out on the water and Log Off when
they return so someone responsible knows where they’re
headed and when they’re safely back on shore. If a boater
does not Log Out as scheduled, MRNSW volunteers can start
work to locate them.
To find your nearest MRNSW unit, visit www.
marinerescuensw.com.au
$337,000 rescue vessel
commissioned at Woolgoolga
A
new $337,000 offshore rescue vessel was officially
commissioned at Woolgoolga on 5 October, boosting the
emergency capability of Marine Rescue NSW volunteers on
the State’s Mid-North Coast.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Police and Emergency
Services Minister Geoff Provest commissioned Woolgoolga 30
in a ceremony attended by Coffs Harbour MP Andrew Fraser,
MRNSW Commissioner Stacey Tannos, Board members John
Lynch and Peter Campton and volunteers.
Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Stacey Tannos said
the 9 metre vessel was a valuable addition to marine search
and rescue resources on the Mid North Coast.
“Woolgoolga 30 forms an important part of Marine Rescue’s
strategic safety net of offshore rescue vessels covering the
NSW coastline,” Commissioner Tannos said.
“This rapid response vessel is the latest to be delivered
as part of our ongoing project to upgrade our rescue fleet
along the coastline through the financial support of the NSW
Government and the boating community.
“Woolgoolga 30 is a significant investment in the safety of
local and visiting boaters and also of our volunteers.”
The vessel, featuring an Ellis alloy hull, fibreglass cabin
network and education service for safer boating.
“Even with this funding support, as a community-based
organisation, we still need to rely on our volunteers’ energetic
fundraising to contribute towards the $14 million we need to
provide our valuable services.
“I’d encourage members of the community to support
their local Marine Rescue unit’s summer raffle. First prize
in each raffle is an AnglaPro MR384 runabout, fitted with a
9.9HP 4-stroke Suzuki outboard, on a Dunbier trailer, valued
at almost $9000.”
Commissioner Tannos reminded boaters to always log
on and log off with their local Marine Rescue radio base
whenever they are on the water. To find your local base, visit
www.marinerescuensw.com.au
Woolgoolga 30 on sea trials.
and solid buoyant collars, can travel up to 30 nautical miles
offshore. It replaces the unit’s previous 11-year-old vessel,
Woolgoolga 20, a 7.7m aluminium monohull, which was
restricted to travelling 15nm offshore.
In 2011, Woolgoolga unit members assisted 18 people
aboard 11 vessels, worth $116,000. So far this year, the unit
has gone to the aid of another 17 people on eight vessels
valued at $113,000.
Woolgoolga Unit Commander Ken Heath said Woolgoolga
30 provided the unit’s volunteers with a light-weight, speedy
and highly-manoeuvrable vessel.
“Our rescue crew has been enthusiastically training on this
vessel, which is well equipped to ensure that our volunteers
can work efficiently, safely and swiftly to help boaters in trouble
on the water,” he said.
“This boat is a significant upgrade over our previous vessel,
with new radar and navigation equipment, as well as radios
and electrical systems.”
State of the art electronics installed
on MRNSW vessels include Raymarine
navigation, Icom marine radios, Furuno
AIS (Automatic Identification System)
and FLIR night vision, along with
advanced first aid equipment including
cardiac defibrillator and oxygen.
Commissioner Tannos paid tribute
to the unit’s volunteers for their dedication
to serving the region’s boating community.
“The Woolgoolga members are tremendously committed
to saving lives on the water, giving their time selflessly to
respond to emergencies, attend regular training and conduct
education and fundraising activities,” he said.
“This is a busy fishing and boating region, with visiting
boaters swelling the local population over summer to take
advantage of the favourable weather and boating conditions
along this stretch of the Northern NSW coastline.”
Commissioner Tannos acknowledged the vital support of
the State Government and the boating community for Marine
Rescue’s essential services.
“Our number one priority is safety on the water for both
our volunteers and the boating community,” he said.
“The financial support we receive from the Government
and through boaters’ registration and licence fees provides
about 50 per cent of the annual budget we need to provide
NSW with a world-class marine search and rescue, radio
New Gold Anchor
Accreditation for
Marinas
The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has announced
an extension to its well established Gold Anchor International
Rating Scheme that provides customer service accreditation
for marinas. The extension to the scheme will give marinas
the option to be Gold Anchor accredited but without a specific
3–5 Gold Anchor rating.
This non-rated option is called the Gold Anchor International
General Scheme. Participation in the General Scheme is based
on a marina meeting six core customer service criteria and a
commitment to abide by a customer code of ethics.
MIA Gold Anchor Committee member and a key architect
of the Gold Anchor Rating Scheme Ian McAndrew said the
addition to the scheme will provide more marinas with
the opportunity to achieve Gold Anchor customer service
accreditation.
“This general scheme does not pretend to be as detailed as
the 110 point rated scheme criteria that includes independent
auditing,” Ian McAndrew said. “However it is the ideal option
for marinas that do not want to be rated but desire Gold Anchor
customer service accreditation. We also anticipate the general
scheme will result in an extensive network of Gold Anchor
marinas across the globe with many subsequently moving
through to participate in Gold Anchor rating.”
MIA President Andrew Chapman said the extension to
the Gold Anchor Scheme was a logical move to enable more
marinas to benefit from the value of the well-known Gold
Anchor brand.
“Customer service is at the forefront of any successfully run
marina. This new initiative enables these marinas to achieve
an industry customer service accreditation based on sound
foundations and linked to MIA’s well-established Gold Anchor
International Rating Scheme.”
Full details of the Gold Anchor International General
Scheme are available on the MIA web site.
Mercury Marine maintains its links with the
lands down under
by Bob Wonders
T
he marine industry market place within Australia and
New Zealand and, for that matter, across the Pacific
Rim, may not hold the proverbial candle to the massive
US and European regions.
Nevertheless, industry giant Mercury Marine, along with
its parent company, the Brunswick Corporation, recognises
the importance of the South Pacific and it has retained close
connections with the area for decades.
Those fortunate enough to have attended the Marine
Industry Breakfast held during the Sydney International Boat
Show earlier this year would have enjoyed one of the best guest
speakers ever engaged in the form of Brunswick Corporation
chairman and CEO Dustan McCoy.
‘Dusty’, as he’s known across the boating world, impressed
all with his knowledge of the industry and his superb
presentation.
For me, attending the breakfast was a bonus, for I had
previously caught up with Mr McCoy at both the Miami and
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Shows.
Following that breakfast at Darling Harbour, many
commented that in Dustan McCoy Brunswick Corporation
definitely had the right man in the job.
Perhaps that is a Brunswick (or Mercury Marine)
requirement, for I was able to cross paths with another of the
company’s executives who proved equally that he appeared
‘up for the job’ in every sense.
Mark Schwabero is President, Mercury Marine, and if ever
there’s a position that places a man directly in the ‘line of
fire’ of the world’s recreational boating, then this is surely it.
Mark Schwabero joined Mercury Marine as President,
Outboard Business, in April, 2004; his performance in that
role obviously impressed those who matter and just over
four-years later (November ’08) he was named President,
Mercury Marine.
A resident of Chicago, Mark’s heavy workload is such that
his office in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, about 220km north of
the city, only sees him about 12 days each month.
He rates the land down under as one of his favourite
destinations and makes the effort to cross the Pacific at least
WHEN TOWING
A BOAT,
TAKE IT EASY.
DON’T
RUSH!
When towing a boat this long weekend
to your favourite waterway, make sure
that your trailer is in roadworthy condition.
• Don't overload the trailer with excessive
luggage.
• Don't drive if you are tired. Take a break during the journey.
• Don't speed or drink drive. Be patient with other travellers.
PRACTICE COMMONSENSE, CARE & COURTESY
ON THE ROAD & THE WATER
Mercury Marine President, Mark Schwabero (right) with local
identity John Temple, Director and General Manager, Mercury
Marine Australia, New Zealand and Pacific.
every second year. Generally on these trips he covers most of
Australia’s east coast, usually starting at Mercury Marine local
HQ in Melbourne and visiting the company’s major regional
offices in Sydney and on the Gold Coast.
It’s not only engines that Mark concentrates on during a
normal working day.
“Obviously the state of play with Mercury engines is always
prominent on the agenda, but the importance of the parts and
accessories business cannot be overlooked,” he pointed out.
Like everyone associated with the boating industry across
the world, Mark Schwabero had to watch as recreational
boating and its ‘star players’ were hammered by the financial
meltdown that hit in ’08.
Looking now towards a more settled situation, Mark says
the company is “confident” when looking ahead.
“We’re certainly confident when it comes to our product,
our distribution and our employees,” he declared.
To describe Mark Schwabero’s background as impressive
is perhaps a gross understatement.
He not only holds Bachelor of Science and Master of
Science degrees in industrial and systems engineering from
Ohio State University, he has also been honoured by the same
university with its Distinguished Alumnus Award (1991) and
Meritorious Service Award (2008).
Mark tells me he thoroughly enjoys getting out on a boat
and is very fond of a game of golf.
What I don’t know is how he ever finds time to do either
(or anything else, for that matter).
Somehow, in between what must surely be a ‘pressure
cooker’ job, Mark also finds time to serve on the Board of
Directors of the 1st Source Corporation and the National
Exchange Bank.
If that’s not enough he is also a trustee at Marian University,
which has one campus in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
Prior to joining Mercury Marine, Mark Schwabero spent
28-years as a senior executive in the automotive and
commercial vehicle industries, all roles which have served
him well in his current task.
Mark Schwabero’s rise through the ranks of business has
been impressive, to say the least.
There’s no doubt in my mind that those who suggested
Brunswick chairman Dusty McCoy was the “right man” for
the job would reveal similar sentiments in relation to Mark
Schwabero.
www.bia.org.au Ph: (02) 9438 2077
For boating weather, log onto www.bom.gov.au/marine
SBM provides hot tips
for boaties
W
e’d all love to brush up on our boating skills, but how
do you get expert advice and sound knowledge from
people you can trust? Thankfully, one innovative
Sydney boat dealer recently provided a solution.
On a sunny Saturday in September, SBM Sales Sydney
held a boating clinic which wasn’t reserved exclusively for the
dealership’s own customers but open to anyone who loves
boating. Given the turnout of over 80 people, this is obviously
the sort of event that boat owners, and aspiring owners, are
crying out for.
The SBM Boating Clinic ran over the course of a full day
and even included a gourmet lunch. Industry experts were
on hand to conduct a series of workshops on specific topics,
then provide answers to all the hard questions.
There was a Navigation workshop conducted by
representatives from Simrad and Raymarine who ran through
their latest systems and gave boaties a glimpse into what the
future holds. There were even some special deals exclusive
to those attending the event, making the day even more
worthwhile.
The morning also covered how to read a synoptic chart
and interpret weather patterns, a section on safety at sea,
boat handling tips, fishing tips and more.
It wasn’t all for seasoned boaties, the information was
presented in plain English to suit novices and experts alike.
One highlight of the morning was the Ladies Driving Clinic
that saw a few female skippers displaying some impressive
manoeuvring skills.
After an informative morning, lunch was a gourmet affair
which included chilli crab, prepared by chef extraordinaire
Stefan Batton (aka dealer principal Steve Batton).
For the afternoon, SBM’s head of servicing Jon Dodds
covered a few home truths on engine room maintenance, caring
for marine batteries, servicing generators, changing filters and
more. This was all good practical stuff that practically every
boat owner needs to know. Then as the sun went down, so
did a few liquid refreshments.
The SBM Boating Clinic was billed as essential for all
those planning to participate in SBM’s inaugural Lord Howe
SBM Sales workshop.
Island trip, though in reality it provided vital information for
anyone who owns a boat.
The thinking behind the event was simple. In dealer
principal Steve Batton’s words, “the aim was to encourage
more people into boating and encourage them to get more
enjoyment from their pride and joy.”
This is something that will benefit not only Maritimo and
Mustang owners, but the entire boating community. Such an
Lunch was a gourmet affair which included chilli crab.
event is symptomatic of innovative thinking that’s alive and
well at SBM Sydney.
Running these sorts of events enables more people to get
maximum enjoyment from their boats, while also attracting
newcomers, which indirectly benefits the entire boating
industry.
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New book is a
common sense
guide to boat buying
T
he lure of boating in its myriad forms has touched most
Australians at one time or another. Many succumb;
in fact, there are currently about 800,000 registered
recreational boat owners in Australia. Some resist. Many wish
they could take the plunge but are wary of the challenges of
buying and operating their own boat.
We have all seen the terror on the faces of people trying
to climb into an unstable small boat or watched at a marina
as an unfortunate skipper caught by wind or tide struggles
to park his sleek new million-dollar toy.
Boat ownership and handling appears so difficult and
boating terminology seems both archaic and bewildering.
There is port and starboard instead of a simple left and right.
Cleats and lines and galleys and heads, cockpits and bilges;
it is an occupation seemingly designed to intimidate.
Darren Finkelstein has been messing about in boats for
most of his life. For the past 10 years he has earned his living
in the industry as Dealer Principal of St Kilda Boat Sales in
Melbourne.
Recently he took to a computer keyboard with the single
and simple aim of demystifying a process that is his passion.
“I wanted to let everyone know that buying and owning
a boat is not a massive hurdle,” said Darren. “If you apply
some common sense and seek good advice, you and your
family can be out on the water enjoying the boating lifestyle.”
The result is Honey, let’s buy a BOAT!, a straightforward
guide through the seeming maze of power boat purchasing.
Typically, Darren began by attending a writers’ workshop
with best-selling business author Andrew Griffiths.
According to Griffiths, “Darren’s mission is to help people
find that zest for life, to get families spending time outdoors, to
be more active, healthy, laughing out loud and having a blast.”
Honey, let’s buy a BOAT! is a 360-page book packed with
information both general and comprehensive.
It includes a detailed description of 20 different kinds
of power boats, from the simple tinnie and the personal
water craft – motorbikes on water - to massive flybridge
cruisers. Each includes a pricing guide as well as engine and
accommodation options.
Darren has devoted six pages to what, for him, are the
“coolest” boats in the world; the oddly named Wally brand.
There is a section on hull construction types – aluminium or
fibreglass – along with the positive and negative points of each,
a guide to the plethora of engine options and a straightforward
explanation of berthing
options. Do you store it
in your shed or your yard,
rent a garage or rent a
berth at a marina? What
is a dry-stack or a hard
stand?
Each
chapter
is illustrated with
photographs and Darren
has added useful tips
throughout the narrative,
from a warning about
trailer brakes to a tip
on flushing an outboard
engine.
He has provided
tables for working out
the full cost of boat
ownership and an entire
chapter each on the process for buying a boat at the best price
and value (they are not necessarily the same) and selling your
boat for the best price.
Inevitably, Darren includes a list of his Top 10 reasons
for owning a boat: quality of life, affordable recreation, water
access is close, bonding with family and friends, stress
reduction, convenience, reward, exercise, ease and FUN.
The book is completed with lists of boating authorities
around Australia, a dictionary of boating terminology and
even a suite of sample forms
used in buying or selling a boat.
Andrew Griffiths concludes:
“The fact that after you read
this book you will want to buy
a boat, and you will be much
better equipped to do so, goes
without saying.”
Honey, let’s buy a BOAT!
is available online at www.
letsbuyaboat.com.au for $29.95
plus postage and handling or
direct from St Kilda Boat Sales
in Melbourne.
It will also be available toward
the end of October both as an
Darren Finkelstein.
eBook and by print-on-demand.
The eBook will be available from Amazon for Kindle and
from iTunes for the iPad, iPhone and for Android devices.
The print-on-demand book will be available through a range
of international distributors including Amazon, Barnes & Noble,
Ingram Book Co, Baker & Taylor, The Book Depository and
Blackwell. For more details about print-on-demand availability,
go to the web site www.letsbuyaboat.com.au.
&
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easier
with BIA Marine Insurance
For further details concerning BIA Marine Insurance please call 02 8853 9100 www.icfrith.com.au
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Club Marine announces America’s Cup
Tour 2013
Australian sailor, James Spithill skippering for the defending
Oracle Team USA.
A
ustralia’s largest provider of recreational boat insurance,
Club Marine, has announced it is partnering with
group tour specialist, Ticket2Ride Global Adventures,
to present the Club Marine America’s Cup Tour to the 34th
running of sailing’s premier contest, the America’s Cup, to be
held in San Francisco from September 7 to 22, 2013.
The tour will put participants right in the heart of the
action as the two rival America’s Cup teams join battle
on the spectacular and beautiful amphitheatre that is San
Francisco Bay.
The format for America’s Cup 2013 promises to be the
most exciting, dynamic and action-packed ever, with giant 72ft
high-tech catamarans clashing in head-to-head encounters
that will see both craft pushed to their limits as teams race
on a razor’s edge.
It will be a contest pitting the world’s most advanced
racing yachts and most experienced crews against each
other for yachting’s most sacred prize. And all the action will
be right on the doorstep of one of the world’s most beautiful
and welcoming cities.
While there may not be an Australian team in next
year’s Cup final, there is a strong Aussie connection, with
accomplished Australian sailor, James Spithill skippering for
the defending Oracle Team USA. There are also likely to be
many other prominent Australian sailors involved, once both
the defending and challenging teams have been announced.
Club Marine CEO, Greg Fisher, says he is delighted to
announce the tour.
“The 2013 America’s Cup promises to be the most exciting
yet. The level of anticipation and the excitement of the leadup regattas have been unprecedented,” he said.
“We believe the tour is a great opportunity for Australian
and New Zealand yachting and sporting enthusiasts to witness
one of the world’s iconic sporting contests at one of the world’s
most spectacular cities.”
San Francisco is a city known for its diverse and welcoming
culture. It is a city rich in history, boasting beautiful architecture
and an eclectic and artistic population.
It also rests on one of the world’s most iconic harbours,
framed by the beautiful Golden Gate Bridge and offers many
other famous attractions,
including world famous
Fisherman’s Wharf and
the daunting for mer
island prison of Alcatraz.
And in September
2013, this will be the
scene for one of the
most enduring contests
in world sport.
The Club Marine
2013 America’s Cup
Tour will include special
features, such as a
welcoming reception
hosted by leading sail
identities.
The tour also aims to
present a couple of ‘surprise’ highlights that will be announced
as the tour departure date gets closer.
And in addition to being right next to all the racing action,
tour members will also have the opportunity to explore other
exciting attractions in and around San Francisco, including a
special tour of Alcatraz, a walk across the Golden Gate Bridge,
and a day tour to one of the world’s most spectacular natural
attractions, Yosemite National Park.
There will also be a day trip to the charming seaside town
of Monterey and nearby Carmel, with other exciting tour
features to be announced.
Preliminary Tour Itinerary
All dates and inclusions are based on current available
information and may be changed or updated without notice.
The tour will depart Australia on September 6 and return on
September 23, following the Cup final race and presentations
on September 22.
Friday, September 6, 2013
Depart Australia, arrive San Francisco. Coach transfer
to hotel
Evening special welcoming reception.
Saturday, Sept 7
Coach transfer to viewing area for first day of 34th America’s
Cup Finals.
The remainder of the itinerary is subject to the release of
the final race schedule for the America’s Cup Finals.
The tour will attend all race days throughout the regatta
and in addition there will be the opportunity to take part in
the following day tours on regatta lay days:
• San Francisco day tour
• Alcatraz cruise and tour
• Yosemite National Park day tour
• Golden Gate Bridge walk
• Monterey and Carmel day tour.
Other tour features and highlights will be announced as
the tour departure date draws closer.
For more information, go to: www.clubmarine.com.au or
www.wodongatravel.com.au or call Susanne Sharp on 1800
247 946.
TAFE unveil new
AutoCel facility
Advertise in
Logbook
Logbook:
Published four times per year with a
print run of over 1,000 copies, Logbook
is distributed to BIA members, associates,
industry stakeholders and selected friends of
the BIA.
Cost:
Alan and Anne Blake with Mick McInerney, Assistant Director,
Ultimo West who is responsible for all Automotive and Marine
training delivery at the College.
B
Members Non-members
Full Page
$650.00
$1,300.00
Half Page
$450.00
$900.00
Quarter Page
$300.00
$600.00
Inserts also available
Members $300.00
Non-members $600.00
Information:
All prices are for finished artwork supplied
by the advertiser and exclude GST.
Advertising is subject to space availability
and the BIA reserves the right to reject
advertising.
For publication dates and specifications,
please email info@bia.org.au
IA Director Alan Blake and his wife and business partner
Anne were recently guests of TAFE who unveiled their
new AutoCel facility.
During their ‘Sydney Institute End of Year Industry Thank
You’ event, guests were treated to a sneak peak prior to its
official launch next year.
AutoCel is a purpose built new technology centre, which
enables Sydney Institute to respond to rapidly shifting transport
industry needs. AutoCel will significantly enhance Sydney
Institute’s capacity to deliver innovative training in the light
automotive, spare parts, marine, motorcycle, outdoor power
equipment and related transport sectors.
AutoCel contains state-of-the-art online simulation training
equipment which will allow students to study onsite or remotely.
It provides and facilitates new ways of training delivery for
students and industry.
The existing (circa 1950) three story automotive building
was completely gutted and has been transformed into a light,
open, purpose designed training environment, capable of
being easily modified to suit future technology changes in
the transport servicing industry.
The facility features environmental best practice through
lighting and water efficient devices, and effective waste
reduction practice, with the inclusion of reclamation, recycling
and reuse systems for oil, coolant and water.
Training will cover the sectors of; automotive light
vehicles, marine, motorcycle, spare parts, alternative fuels,
hybrid technology, diesel common rail fuel systems, electric
vehicles and related trades. Higher level Certificate IV and
Diploma courses as well as specific up skilling programs are
also planned.
To book advertising, contact
the BIA on 02 9438 2077
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you are a member of the BIA and
comply with the BIA’s Code of Practice
Boat Registrations and License for NSW
2012
Jan-12 Feb-12 Mar-12 Apr-12May-12 Jun-12 Jul-12Aug-12 Sep-12
Initial Rego < 6m
966636682577492394410605 732
Initial Rego 6m - 12m
177158165121125 78 86131 158
Initial Rego 12m - 20m
2520202817171319 23
Initial Rego 20m +
00002021 3
Total
1168
814
867
726
636
489
511
756
916
Change on previous year
-8.0%-23.7%-19.3%-21.7% -3.6%-13.1% 1.2% -8.0% -14.9%
Total Rego PWC 8,7628,8638,9899,0659,1139,1239,1209,068 9,082
Total Rego General 214,383215,685216,781216,358217,315217,511217,525216,960 216,826
Total Rego 223,145 224,548 225,770 225,423 226,428 226,634 226,645 226,028 225,908
Initial Licence PWC
635358288225141 80117147 312
Initial Licence General
2564176616591303 973 780 8431022 1392
Total Initial Licence
3199
2124
1947
1528
1114
860
960
1169
1704
Total Licence PWC 41,48341,54541,60541,62441,44641,36941,37641,319 41,432
Total Licence General 445,270445,193445,568444,779444,939445,436445,791445,969 445,530
Total Licence 486,753 486,738 487,173 486,403 486,385 486,805 487,167 487,288 486,962
Data supplied by
Don’t go overboard with alcohol.
The blood alcohol limit on the
water is the same as on the
roads – 0.05%. Be careful
as the wind, waves and the
sun multiply the effects of
alcohol and if there is an
accident, your chances of
disorientation and drowning
are increased. This goes for
everyone – the skipper, the
passengers and the crew.
CHECK THE
WEATHER
GO EASY ON
Always check the weather before
and during boating.
THE DRINK
Weather reports are readily
available. Log onto
www.bom.gov.au or call
NSW Maritime on 13 12 56
for up-to-date reports.
A marine band radio helps you keep in
touch with weather updates. Out on the
water monitor the weather reports regularly,
especially if changes are predicted.
Be aware, random breath testing now
applies to the skipper of a boat in NSW.
ENJOY SAFE BOATING
ENJOY SAFE BOATING
For employment in the marine industry log onto www.bia.org.au
and click on ‘Employment ... Jobs Vacant/Jobs Wanted’
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IF IN
DOUBT, DON'T
GO OUT
For employment in the marine industry visit www.bia.org.au
and click on 'Employment ... Jobs Vacant/Jobs Wanted'.
For boating weather, log onto www.bom.gov.au/marine.
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industry
news
Rosehill Trailer Boat
Show dates confirmed
The dates for the show have been
confirmed as the 16-17 March. The
show will again feature a comprehensive
media campaign and will offer visitors
free entry and parking.
The show is one of the BIA’s oldest
and dates back to the early sixties,
having originally run as the Silverwater
Boat Show.
The show has of recent years had
visitors numbering of around 10,000,
with most originating from across
Sydney.
Information about how you can
exhibit can be found in this issue of
Logbook, or by calling the BIA on (02)
9438 2077.
you’re in
good hands
Glebe Island Expo
The NSW Government recently
announced Glebe Island as the venue
for the interim show facility during the
re-development of Darling Harbour,
2014 to 2016.
This facility, only minutes away
by water from our marina displays in
Darling Harbour will give the BIA a great
opportunity to maintain a first class show
with the added opportunity of using our
natural waterways as a feature of the
show and the lifestyle we all so much
wish to promote.
Details will become clearer during
November & December as the winning
tenderers will be announced for both the
interim and new facility that is planned
to open in 2017.
The BIA team have been kindly
included by Infrastructure NSW during
the planning process and kept our team
informed along the way.
In the meantime, it’s all systems go
for the planning of the 2013 Sydney
International Boat Show that will be held
in the existing facility for the last time
before construction commences.
The show dates are August 1-5, with
the invitation for members to exhibit due
out on schedule in early February 2013.
South Australian
Marine Parks
initiative
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Associations & it’s Members
After 11 years of arguments and
negotiations with a series of Ministers
for the Environment, with various South
Australian Government Agencies: the
State’s Marine Parks initiative, which will
deliver levels of impact along the 4000
kms of the South Australian coast, in
the Adelaide Metro Area and across 33
Local Government Areas which contain
nearly 200 regional communities were
finalised when the consultative periods
came to a close at the end of October
2012.
The BIASA and its industry have been
recognised as being environmentally
responsible.
The BIASA’s negotiations and those
of hundreds of other organisations
and individuals found a number of
compromises across 19 proposed parks
• The number of “red zones/no-go/
sanctuary zones” have been halved
• The areas occupied by these “red
zones/no-go sanctuary zones” have
been substantially reduced
• ‘From the beach fishing’ has been
reinstated in all but a handful of very
remote areas
• The packages being developed
to compensate for displaced effort for
commercial fishers now appear to be
“almost acceptable”
• A level of “offsets” for the
recreational sector are under construction
• South Australia’s Legislative
Council will continue its deliberations
into a number of final hotspots at the head
of both Spencer and St Vincent Gulfs and
at the eastern end of Kangaroo Island
Workplace Advice Line
– 13 29 59
Industrial Relations Assistance for
BIA Members, now only a phone call
away!
For Boating Industry Association
members in South Australia, Western
Australia and New South Wales, Industrial
Relations support for your business, has
now been secured delivering further
value to your membership.
The Workplace Advice Line is your
assurance and guarantee that you are
making the right workplace decisions.
If you have a question, need
clarification or need to talk through a
workplace relations matter in confidence,
BIA members have an exclusive direct
line they can call – 13 29 59.
The Workplace Advice Line is run by
a team of specialised workplace relations
experts who are on hand to help answer
your questions across a range of areas
including:
• National Employment Standards
(NES)
• Wage rates
• Fair Work legislation
• Workplace policies
• Superannuation
• Redundancy
• Leave (including sick leave,
maternity leave, paternity leave and
carers leave)
The Workplace Advice Line is backed
by Australian Business Lawyers and
Advisors (Australian Business Lawyers
and Advisors – www.australianbusiness.
com.au) your assurance that the advice
provided is up to date with the latest
changes in government legislation.
Outstanding water
Looking for bonus $5,000 tax deduction for
time to buy and claim the additional
safety efforts recognised your business?
Greg McNeil (left) accepts the award on
behalf of the Marine Teachers Association
of NSW with TV Presenter Tim Gilbert.
On Friday 31 August 2012,
AUSTSWIM hosted the 2012 NSW
Water Safety Awards in conjunction
with the NSW AUSTSWIM Awards of
Excellence. Over 140 members of
the aquatic industry gathered with
colleagues, friends and family to
recognise individuals and organisations
that have made a contribution to water
safety and education in NSW.
The AUSTSWIM Awards of Excellence
recognise brilliance, commitment and
innovation in the teaching of swimming
and water safety. Covering aspects such
as teacher effectiveness, contribution to
developing peers and commitment to
quality teacher training.
The evening also celebrated the
2012 NSW Water Safety Awards.
These awards recognise individuals
and organisations that have assisted
to improve water safety or have helped
reduce drowning and water related
injuries in their community within NSW.
Winning the Category for Most
Significant Contribution to Water Safety
by an Organisation was The Marine
Teachers Association of NSW. The BIA
of NSW is proud to be associated with
the NSW School Teachers Association
having supported the Boat Smart
program and assisted them in receiving
a substantial government grant this year
to help their programs along.
If you are a small business owner,
you may qualify for a $5,000 bonus
tax deduction!
From 1 July, 2012, the Federal
Government introduced an additional
tax deduction for small businesses that
purchase a new motor vehicle.
If you have an annual turnover of
less than $2 million, and you purchase
a new motor vehicle for your business,
you could qualify to claim an additional
$5,000 in the financial year you
purchased.
This is an exciting opportunity for
businesses. A new vehicle could bring
additional efficiencies and support
growth. To have a bonus tax incentive
has got to be good for small businesses.
There are some great deals out there
at the moment so it’s definitely a good
$5,000 deduction.
It’s important to note that the
deduction is limited to any motor
powered road vehicle whose primary
function is to travel on public roads.
This includes cars, trucks, vans, utes,
motorbikes and scooters but excludes
road rollers, graders, tractors, combine
harvesters, earthmoving equipment
and trailers.
With this in mind, make sure you get
advice from your accountant or financial
planner on how you may be able to apply
the deduction to benefit your business.
As a part of our partnership with
the Commonwealth Bank, the Bank
is waiving the Documentation Fee for
Business Vehicle Finance of $30,000
or more for BIA NSW members until
31/12/2012.
To find out more contact BIA NSW
on (02) 9438 2077.
Natalie Walker leaves
It was with great sadness last
month when the team at the BIA
NSW farewelled Natalie Walker. Whilst
Natalie was not with the team for long,
during her time she contributed greatly
bringing fresh ideas, creativity and
implementing some great systems.
Natalie has joined another
association in a management role.
The BIA wishes Natalie their best in
her new venture and looks forward to
meeting up again soon.
Education, Training & Development
Who can believe it’s December already? Now the boating season is in full
swing, BIA training courses can wrap up and take a well-earned breather.
Rest assured – there is still plenty of activity going on in the background to
make sure we hit the ground running with the education and training program
for 2013. In the meantime, check out what’s been going on since we last spoke,
and celebrate our successes!
New-look for an old favourite
Brett Bolton delivers the new look course.
T
he new sleek and stream-lined version of Managing
Environmental Health & Safety course rolled out this
September, in the familiar setting of the Middle Harbour Yacht
club in Mosman.
Extensively revised to bring it bang up to date with the new
WHS Act 2011 that was introduced at the start of this year in
NSW, the course has been reduced to an efficient two days
from the original three. Make no mistake though – this doesn’t
mean that the content has been reduced in its effectiveness
to deliver high quality training with user-friendly guides and
templates to assist you in building your EHS policies and
procedures.
Brett Bolton of Coriolis Marine was once again in the
driving seat delivering this popular course, having revised and
developed the material to its current format. Brett’s extensive
experience in operating and managing marine tourism and
marina businesses across Australia and New Zealand meant he
was the perfect facilitator for the course – his vast experience
made him ideally placed to handle the variety of questions
and situations thrown up by the group, and to assist in solving
problems and finding solutions.
Principal Investigator Joe Nosti and Inspector Trevor
Savage from WorkCover NSW, were once again on hand to
discuss safety issues in the marine environment and advise on
the numerous ways that WorkCover can assist small business
with compliance. In addition, all of this year’s attendees may
also be eligible to apply for WorkCovers Small Business Rebate
of up to $500 to assist with the implementation of a safety
solution in the workplace.
Attendee’s feedback has been positive.
“I found the course to be excellent and have taken a lot
away from it,” said Dustin Kent, Manager at Burraneer Bay
Marina.
“Good content. Relevant topics,” said Luke Dwyer,
Operations Manager at Fenwicks Marina.
This course runs every year, and anyone who has the
responsibility for the environment, health and safety in their
marine workplace is encouraged and welcome to attend. Keep
an eye on the BIA website and enews to find next year’s dates,
or call Corrina on 9438 2077 to find out more. h
We like our Roast … well done
LIFEJACKETS
You must have an approved
lifejacket for each person on
board.
Check that they are in good
condition and everyone knows
where they are stored.
It is recommended that
children wear a lifejacket
whenever in a boat. Make sure
it is the right size and properly
fitted.
Be prepared - have a drill so
people know what to do if there is
an accident.
It is compulsory to wear a lifejacket when crossing a coastal bar.
Craig James from CommSec.
T
ENJOY SAFE BOATING
For employment in the marine industry log onto www.bia.org.au and
click on ‘Employment ... Jobs Vacant/Jobs Wanted’
alk about getting bang for your buck … BIA pulled out
all the stops for a fantastic line up of speakers and an
outstanding opportunity to network, at the inaugural ‘Roast’
held at Deckhouse in Woolwich Dock on 18 October.
A superb location, quality food and an open bar sponsored
by Nautilus Marine provided the backdrop for some serious
topics, lively discussion, and a bit of entertainment to wrap
it all up.
Richard Pym was MC and wicket keeper, with Darren Vaux
President of BIA NSW opening the proceedings with a warm
welcome and an overview of next year’s Marine Industry
Conference, Marine13.
Leading the guest speakers into the main course was Chief
A colourful panel provides the entertainment.
Economist for CommSec Craig James. Well known for his
media commentaries on financial and economic trends, Craig
treated the room to a lively and positive global perspective
on the year to come.
Next up, Operations Manager Steve Brown from Maritime
Division of Roads & Maritime Services (RMS) gave a frank
presentation on what has been happening in the transition
from NSW Maritime to RMS, what’s being done to bring
everyone involved up to speed, and the need for two-way
communication between RMS and the industry.
Topping off the presentations were Director Solicitor
Graham Fullick and Lawyer Mark Yum of Consolidated
Lawyers, delving into the complex world of the Personal
Properties Security Act 2009 and the Australian Consumer
Law – in particular Consumer Guarantees.
Plenty of interesting and thought provoking questions kept
Graham on stage for longer than anticipated, but demonstrated
how vital it is for businesses to be completely on top of these
important topics.
Entertainment was provided by the colourful and noisy
‘Great Debate’ about a subject that seems to be on everyone
lips – Grey Imports.
With our two mad Dutchmen grilling the ‘onshore’ and
‘offshore’ teams on where they should buy their boat, and
audience participation actively encouraged by the police
helmet wearing umpire, the debate proved to be a spicy
ending for the ‘Roast’.
The networking and socialising went long into the evening
and, with everyone well fed and watered, the first ‘Roast’ came
to a satisfying and successful close.
Our thanks to all contributors, guests and attendees.
The Roast will be firing up again in 2013, so keep an eye on
e-news, Logbook and your letter box for what’s in store and
how to secure your seat. h
Need Training?
BIA Cadetship Program draws
to a close for 2012
In the last edition of Logbook we saw Jake Mitchell,
cadet at Fenwicks Marina, make his successful transition
from boating cadet to apprentice mechanic, completing
his journey from school to a job he loves.
Following hot on his heels is cadet Troy Burai, currently
with host employer Sydney Marine Electrical (SME).
Troy is very close to completing his own journey, with his
TAFE qualification nearly in his hands, and his 12 month
placement due to finish.
During his time Troy has not only continually grown his
knowledge and skills base, but has also become a valuable
and productive member of the team. Wade Pidduck of SME
is so pleased with Troy he will be taking Troy on full time
as a Marine Electrician on completion of the cadetship.
“The program has been great as it has aligned me with
what will be an invaluable staff member hopefully for years
to come,” Wade said. “It has been a good reward for the
business to find and try out a cadet. It is hard economically
to hold a cadet for a year … but the benefits definitely
outweigh this”.
Congratulations to Troy; we wish him every success
with the start of a promising long career in the industry.
It’s not too late to take part in this fantastic program that
encourages and supports school leavers into our industry.
Call Corrina at BIA on 9438 2077, or email Corrina@bia.
org.au to get involved.
Fire Training
We can help
BIA offer a variety of training courses for the marine
industry:
Marine Card WHS General Induction
Managing Environment, Health & Safety
Fire Training
Fire Warden Training
Apply First Aid
Marina Fire Safety Management
Service & Repair Trailers (AURT237271A)
Plus, find out about our fantastic networking events
Call BIA on 9438 2077
Email training@bia.org.au
Visit www.bia.org.au/training
2013 Important Dates to Remember
SHOW
DATES
Melbourne Summer Boat Show
1 - 3 February 2013
Brisbane Tinnie and Tackle Show
15 - 17 March 2013
Rosehill Trailer Boat Show
16 - 17 March 2013
Hillarys Boat Show
15 - 17 March 2013
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 23 - 26 May 2013
Melbourne Boat Show
14 - 17 June 2013
Adelaide Boat Show
20 - 23 June 2013
Sydney International Boat Show
1 - 5 August 2013
Darwin Boat & Outdoor Show
31 August - 1 September 2013
Brisbane Boat Show
5 – 8 September 2013
Auckland OnSHOW
Water Boat Show
26 DATES
- 29 September 2013
Mandurah Boat Show
11-13 October 2013
Melbourne Summer Boat Show
1 - 3 February 2013
Brisbane Tinnie and Tackle Show
15 - 17 March 2013
Rosehill Trailer Boat Show
16 - 17 March 2013
Hillarys Boat Show
15 - 17 March 2013
School Holidays
NSW
SA
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
23 - 26 May 2013
Summer Holidays
End
Monday,
28
Jan
End Monday, 28 Jan
Melbourne Boat Show
14 - 17 June 2013
Autumn Holidays
Monday,
15 2013
Apr - Friday, 26 Apr
Monday, 15 Apr - Friday, 26 Apr
Adelaide Boat Show
20 - 23 June
Sydney International Boat Show
1 - 5 August
Winter Holidays
Monday,
01 2013
Jul - Friday, 12 Jul
Monday, 08 Jul - Friday, 19 Jul
Darwin Boat & Outdoor Show
31 August - 1 September 2013
Spring Holidays
Monday,
23
Sep
Monday,
07
Oct
Monday, 30 Sep - Friday, 11 Oct
Brisbane Boat Show
5 – 8 September 2013
Summer Holidays
Monday,
23 Dec -2013
Monday, 27 Jan ’14 Monday, 15 Dec - Monday, 27 Jan ’14
Auckland On Water Boat Show
26 - 29 September
Mandurah Boat Show
11-13 October 2013
Public Holidays
NSW
SA
School Holidays
NSW
SA
Summer Holidays
End Monday,
28 Jan
End Monday,
28 Jan 1 January
New Year’s Day
Tuesday,
1 January
Tuesday,
Autumn Holidays
Australia DayWinter
Public
Holiday
Monday,
28
January
Monday,
2819January
Holidays
Monday, 01 Jul - Friday, 12 Jul
Monday, 08 Jul - Friday,
Jul
Adelaide CupSpring
Day
Monday,
11 March
Holidays
Monday, 23 Sep - Monday, 07 Oct
Monday, 30 Sep - Friday,
11 Oct
Monday,
Dec - Monday, 27 Jan '14
Monday,Friday,
15 Dec - Monday,
27 Jan '14
Good FridaySummer Holidays
Friday,
29 23
March
29 March
Easter Saturday
Saturday, 30 March
Saturday, 30 March
Easter Sunday
Sunday,
Public Holidays
NSW 31 March
SA
New Year's Day
Tuesday,11 April
January
Tuesday,Monday,
1 January 1 April
Easter Monday
Monday,
Australia Day Public Holiday
Monday, 28 January
Monday, 28 January
ANZAC Day Adelaide Cup Day
Thursday, 25 April
Thursday,
25 April
Monday, 11 March
Queen’s Birthday
Monday,
10
June
Monday,
10
June
Good Friday
Friday, 29 March
Friday, 29 March
Easter Saturday
Saturday,530
March
Saturday, 30 March
Bank Holiday*
Monday,
August
Easter Sunday
Sunday, 31 March
Labour Day Easter Monday
Monday,
7 October
Monday, 7 October
Monday, 1 April
Monday, 1 April
Christmas Day
Public
Holiday
Wednesday,
25
December
Wednesday,
25 December
ANZAC Day
Thursday, 25 April
Thursday,
25 April
Monday, 10
Monday,Thursday,
10 June
Boxing Day Queen's Birthday
Thursday,
26June
December
26 December
Bank Holiday*
Monday, 5 August
* applies to banks
and certain financial institutions
Labour Day
Monday, 7 October
Monday, 7 October
Christmas Day Public Holiday
Wednesday, 25 December
Wednesday, 25 December
Boxing Day
Thursday, 26 December
Thursday, 26 December
applies to banks and certain financial institutions
Other Dates*of
Interest
NSW
SA
Australia Day
Saturday, 26 January
OtherEnds
Dates of Interest
NSW 7 April
SA
Daylight Savings
Sunday,
Sunday, 7 April
Day
Marine 13 Australia
Sunday,
28
April
Tuesday,
30
April
Sunday, 28 April - Tuesday, 30 April
Daylight Savings Ends
Sunday, 7 April
Sunday, 7 April
Mothers DayMarine 13
Sunday,
12
May
Sunday,
12 May
Sunday, 28 April - Tuesday, 30 April
Sunday, 28
April - Tuesday,
30 April
Sunday,112September
May
Sunday, 12
May
Fathers DayMothers Day
Sunday,
Sunday,
1 September
Fathers Day
Sunday, 1 September
Sunday, 1 September
Daylight Savings
Begins
Sunday,
6 October
Sunday, 6 October
Daylight Savings Begins
Sunday, 6 October
Sunday, 6 October
Melbourne Cup
Day
Tuesday,
5
November
Melbourne Cup Day
Tuesday, 5 November
Tuesday,Tuesday,
5 November5 November
2013 Important Dates to Remember
Walcon Marine Australia
• Marinas • Pontoons
• Yacht Harbours
• Jetties • Walkways
WALCON MARINE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
enquiries@walconmarineaustralia.com.au
www.walconmarineaustralia.com.au
BIA of NSW LOGBOOK September 2011
National: 1300 MARINA (1300 627 462)
- 31
Marine Insurance
The marine industry is highly diversified and specialised. So too are the
insurance needs of marine businesses and individuals.
As a marine industry broking specialist, IC Frith have worked closely
with the BIA to provide members with exclusive rates and Insurance
programmes that are unique to the market.
IC Frith has a national network of insurance advisers with marine
expertise and experience. Coupled with our extensive facilities and
programmes with preferred insurers, we help marine clients get
insurance placed correctly and at competitive rates.
Our demonstrated commitment to the Marine Industry is unwavering
and returns substantial benefits to industry members.
Trust IC Frith with your insurance concerns, so you can concentrate on
your business
Insurance brokers of choice
to the marine industry
for over 20 years
We offer state-of-the-art insurance for
the following specialist areas:
• Repairers (Exclusive Ship Repairers Liability Programme)
• Commercial Hull, yacht and pleasurecraft
• Marinas
• Importers / Exporters
• Boat Dealers / Retailers
• Yacht and Boat Clubs
• Marine Surveyors
• Boat and Yacht Builders
Our tailored solutions protect
against the following:
• Material damage to assets
• Business Interruption
• Theft Cover
• Liabilities arising from your activities
• Directors’ & Officers’ liabilities
• Exhibitions / Demonstrations
• Transit
• Motor Vehicle
For more information please contact
our dedicated marine team on
marine@icfrith.com.au
or tel: 02 8853 9100

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