LogBook Magazine - September 2015

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Living with Seasickness Page 18

LogBook NewsLetter

September 2015

The official newsletter of the Boating Industry Association of NSW & SA Ltd PO Box 1204 CROWS NEST NSW 1585 PO Box 10262 Adelaide Business Centre SA 5000

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ABN: 61 000 618 468

NSW: Tel: (02) 9438 2077 Fax: (02) 9439 3983 Email: info@bia.org.au SA: Tel: (08) 8340 9641 Fax: (08) 8340 7061 Email: info@boatingsa.com.au www.bia.org.au www.MyBoatingLife.com.au www.boatingsa.com.au www.SydneyBoatShow.com.au

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BIA NSW & SA Board President: Alan Blake Vice-President: Robert Cuming Treasurer: Lyndon Turner Directors: Simon Cook, Michael Jarvin, Craig Evans, Peter Tucker Company Secretary: Roy Privett

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General Managers’ Reports

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Sydney International Boat Show SIBS: What They Said ...

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SIBS: Stand Awards

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Adelaide Boat Show a winner

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Improved weather services enhances safety at sea 15 16

Brisbane Boat Show thrives

BIA Staff General Manager NSW — Roy Privett General Manager SA — George Bolton Marketing & Events Manager — Domenic Genua Financial Controller — Simon Hazelbrook Manager BIA Divisions — Alan Barrett Member Support & Development — Aaron McKenna Education & Training Coordinator — Corrina McMillan Operations Manager — James Thompson Marketing & Events Coordinator — Robyn Wingrove Marketing & Communications Coordinator — Megan Robson Secretary: Linda English

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NSW Councillors President: Alan Blake Vice-President: Simon Cook Treasurer: Lyndon Turner Councillors: Bill Breakspear, Paul Burgess, David Randall, Jon Hunt, Michael Jarvin, Ken Bullen, Alan Steber, Shannon Stocks, Terry Wise

SAeditorial Councillors Please send contributions to Domenic Genua atRob genua@bia.org.au Chairman: Cuming For advertising rates contactCraig the BIA (02) 9438 2077 Vice-Chairman: Evans Secretary: Peter Tucker Councillors: David Binks, Allen Buckley, Andrew Craddock, Trish Flaherty, Dean Forster, Peter Heinrich, John Marini Logbook gratefully acknowledges all that have contributed to this edition. In particular: Roy Privett Editorial; Bob Wonders Media Service (07) 5562 2867; Trevor Gill The Lighthouse Public Relations 0418 821 948; Robin Copeland SPINS 0414 266 768

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E-News wrap

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Living with seasickness

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WHS compliance – the complete BIA tool-kit

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Jim Theodore – esteemed surveyor and shipwright 27 Education, Training & Development

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Watsons Bay Pilot Station opening

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Front Cover: Sydney International Boat Show exhibit basking in sunshine.

Please send editorial contributions to Domenic Genua at genua@bia.org.au For advertising rates contact the BIA (02) 9438 2077 © Copyright 2015 BIA of NSW & SA. 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.

BIA NSW General Manager’s Catch-Up

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aving just completed a successful boat show period for our 2015 year the news is very positive. The Adelaide Boat Show reports many success stories at their biggest and best show since 2011 with increased and excellent dealer participation, enhanced diversity of exhibits and positive sales activity. The Sydney International Boat Show, still split between two locations, has again proved to be a success and proven its benefit to the industry. There are extensive show reviews and interviews in this edition of Logbook.

It was terrific to receive great reviews from the media regarding the Sydney International Boat Show and in particular Peter Webster in his Australian Boating Magazine where he states the 48th SIBS was “A Welcome Success”.

Peter was extremely complimentary in reporting that SIBS “was better organised, had more interesting displays thanks to the hard work of the NSW BIA. “This small team of dedicated officials always put their heart and soul into the Show, but after the disappointment of last year’s very ordinary outcome, they redoubled their efforts, said their prayers and really pushed the industry to get the support they needed to make the cracker they finally produced. Good on them! It’s this sort of initiative, vision and determination the industry needs like never before, so it was terrific to see everything fall into place so well.”

We thank Peter for this endorsement and we aim to produce a better result next year and guide the industry back to a world class exhibition facility in Darling Harbour in 2017.

In our September edition of Logbook in addition to a focus on Boat Shows you will find many reports and articles of interest from SA news of BIA SA Life Member John Milham presented

with an Environmental Award from the EPA, confirmation that the Houseboat Hirers Association endorsed a merger proposal and will become a Division of BIA NSW & SA Ltd. In a continuing series of profiles we present Ji m T h eo d o r e, o n e of Australia’s leading boatman; and launch a new event the Adelaide On-Water Boat Show at Marina Adelaide 17/18 October.

From NSW we highlight the opening of the Watsons Bay Pilot Station Education Centre and welcome Nautilus Marine as our very first Gold Sponsor of the Education Centre; and E-News wrap up on issues you may have missed.

This edition also highlights advanced weather forecasting systems are on the way to enhance boating safety. New supercomputers will become operational in 2016. “Game changing advances in technology will bring increased levels of precision to forecasting nationally to help boat operators make more informed decisions about venturing out onto the water”.

An article on “Living with Sea Sickness” offers advice on prevention, management and hints so it is not a deterrent to participation in recreational boating.

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Management Centre is no longer a stand - alone unit and has been absorbed into other parts of the Division.

A new Freight, Strategy and Planning Division in Transport for NSW officially commenced on 17th August. While this ever changing organisational structure can be frustrating it is essential for BIA that it is business as usual and our advocacy builds upon the great achievements of the previous Maritime Management Centre led by Howard Glenn.

A snapshot of a recent submission to a Review of NSW Maritime Safety Regulations & Regulatory Impact Statement illustrates the ongoing need for strong industry advocacy.

Our response covers issues such as opposing the extension of engine cut-off or kill switch cords other than PWCs, safe distance requirements in congested waterways raising complex issues of safety and management. Support for reduced infringement penalties for PWC users. Support the introduction of concession licences for young boaters and removal of young Adult class of licence.

Support for trade plates to be withdrawn, review of Boating Safety Theory requirements – in this regard BIA views that a simple basic understanding of the rules of the water and boating safety fundamentals is worthwhile in lieu of complicated theory courses and support for high quality instructional material to be made available online.

Support for the continuing logbook based approach to demonstrating practical experience enables boaters to harness the knowledge and experience and desired outcomes and opposed to training being subject to onerous and costly regulatory requirements. A copy of our submission is available on request. This of course is just one aspect and advocacy on behalf of industry over many issues is ongoing.

New legislation has been introduced on boat trailers parked on streets.

The BIA was consulted on this issue over an extended period. It is important to appreciate that following surveys it was clearly revealed that the vast majority of boat trailers parked on streets are outside the owner’s residential property and that right should be maintained.

BIA does not condone the practice of a minority of boat owners parking boat trailers near boat ramps or other convenient areas for extended periods away from their residential address causing inconvenience to other residents and road users.

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.

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

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We accept that derelict trailers parked for extended periods, on public roads is not in the best interests of the community, and that these vessels reflect badly on recreational boating.

We are of the view that boat-trailers are only one aspect of this issue, and concerned that recent media & government publications do not mention caravans, box-trailers, mobile billboards etc. In our discussions with Govt. representatives to date, we have understood that the proposed changes would not discriminate against boat trailers. The NSW Government has failed to deliver on all types of trailers and these actions may negatively impact on recreational boating.

The NSW Government and Local Government are failing to support boat owners with alternate storage solutions especially high density and congested areas.

BIA has no detail on how the proposed impoundment of vehicles will be done by Councils, and need more information on: • What method will be used to determine that a trailer has not been moved in a 3-month period • What notice will be provided to the registered owner of intent to impound the vehicle • Will a high-visibility sticker be placed on the vehicle as is the case for cars which councils propose to remove?

• What will be the process & cost to recover impounded vehicles • What contact will the Council be required to have with the owner of the impounded vehicle • How long will an impounded vehicle be kept before it is disposed of • What method of disposal is considered appropriate (noting that whereas there is a well established industry around car wrecking/recycling, the same cannot be said for boats)?

BIA Merger As previously advised the BIA NSW and BIASA is now completely merger and working harmoniously for the benefit of members and the industry. The House Boat Hirers Association SA has agreed to merge and become a Division and create a new platform of services to the Houseboat Hire Industry.

This merger process is scheduled to be complete on 1st November 2015. Marine Queensland has voted at a Special General Meeting to proceed with a merger process. This merger proposal is currently being assessed by BIA NSW & SA Ltd. and what steps must be undertaken to ensure its success.

In addition the Board of Directors of BIAWA has distributed material to members on a merger proposal. It is expected WA members will vote by the end of the year.

Success of this merger process will be best achieved on a step by step basis and any decision is in the hands of individual state members.

The progression towards a single national entity will represent the boating industry with the integration of boating industry associations to provide strength, unity and new opportunities to explore areas of growth and strengthen services to members and advocacy on their behalf. There is no doubt that in the Association business world there is a strong move away from the Federation of States model with all its political flaws to single entity organisations.

A reminder to members that BIA’s fortnightly E-News brings you the latest news and advice. As always we appreciate member and Logbook reader comments which assist the debate on many issues and are a valuable source of information.

Roy Privett, General Manager, BIANSW

BIASA General Manager’s Report

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n recent months, I have continued to travel around the country visiting current, past and prospective members to build awareness and understanding of changes within the BIA. In these discussions, I have emphasised the many advantages of membership of the BIA and the services available to help members consolidate and grow their businesses.

Effective communication with members is vital and, apart from my one-on-one meetings, I have highlighted how current and relevant information is available through the BIA’s Logbook and eNews.

Through these news streams, members can keep abreast of issues affecting our industry and also receive a subscription to Marine Business, the outstanding website featuring latest boating news, reviews, event details, video and photo galleries.

There has been very positive feedback about closer engagement with members particularly in regard to marketing opportunities available through our boat shows. My visits have also been enlightening about issues confronting businesses at the coalface.

Information Pack

After attending the BIAWA Board meeting in Perth on 9 June to discuss issues relating to the formation of a truly national association, Nik Parker and I completed a draft Member Information Pack for distribution in Western Australia.

The documentation was formally approved at the BIAWA Board meeting on 14 July and it has been circulated to all BIA members in that State for comment. Feedback to date has been very encouraging.

Waste Disposal Station

HHA Chairman Allen Buckley, and CEO Peter Tucker, Glen Jones and I attended the opening with representatives from the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources, the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and Local Government.

Seven river waste disposal stations have now been upgraded, plus one that is a complete new build, and five yet to be upgraded.

Houseboat Hirers Association

The Houseboat Hirers Association (HHA) is entering an exciting new era that will translate directly into expanded benefits for member businesses and consumers seeking quality holiday experiences afloat.

This is a direct result of the overwhelming endorsement

by HHA members to merge the Association as a division of the Boating Industry Association of NSW & SA Ltd. At a Special General Meeting on 17 June, the HHA agreed to adopt the constitution of the BIA of NSW & SA Ltd and the associated Terms of Reference. There has also been formal approval of the merger by the State Attorney General under Section 42 of the Associations Incorporation Act SA 1985.

This merger puts the HHA in a far more powerful position (… cont. over page)

List a Job Vacant List a Job Wanted for free The new Renmark River Vessel Waste Disposal Station.

The $750,000 upgrade of the Renmark River Vessel Waste Disposal Station has been completed with the official opening on 22 August by the Minister for Regional Development, the Hon. Geoff Brock MP.

www.bia.org.au The BIA website has an active Jobs Vacant or Jobs Wanted notice board.

Listing a Job Vacant or Job Wanted is simple and can be done online.

Go to the BIA home page www.bia.org.au or www.bia.org.au/employment Listings are usually loaded onto the website within 24 hours.

Minister for Regional Development, the Hon. Geoff Brock MP, opening the new Renmark River Vessel Waste Disposal Station.

For assistance, please contact Justine Merrony justine@bia.org.au or Linda English linda@bia.org.au Phone: (02) 9438 2077

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to advocate on behalf of its members on issues that will support and improve the sustainability and profitability of their businesses. It gives them more direct engagement with all levels of government to secure funding and support to improve boating facilities and for our united voice to be heard on environmental and safety issues relating to inland waterways.

Adelaide Boat Show

our industry partner Kym Jones, the principal of Kym Jones Exhibitions.

Congratulations John Milham

BIA Life Member, John Milham, is the recipient of the 2015 EPA/BIA Environment Award.

John has been honoured for his outstanding contribution over many years to the Marina and Boating Industry Environment Group Division.

Unfortunately, John was unable to attend the breakfast presentation at the Adelaide Boat Show so arrangements were made for Tony Circelli, Chief Executive Officer of the EPA, to present the award to him at the BIA SA Council meeting in August.

Seals pose a major threat

This edition of Logbook features a wrap-up of the 2015 Adelaide Boat Show. Following the show, the Retailers Division met for a debrief with positive feedback. Some excellent ideas were presented to make next year’s show even bigger and better.

There are also plans to feature an On Water Boat Show at Marina Adelaide on 17 and 18 October, an event that will be low cost for exhibitors and public gold coin entry. The concept is to stage a show with a focus on family enjoyment of boating with food and wine attractions, children’s’ activities and on water demonstrations.

We are progressing plans for the show in association with

An explosion in New Zealand (or Long Nose) Fur Seals is causing alarm in South Australia, particularly in the Coorong and River Murray.

The fur seal population in South Australia is now estimated to be more than 100,000 creating serious impacts on marine and bird life and the commercial fishing industry.

Fur seals have ventured up the River Murray past Murray Bridge creating safety issues for the boating community and threats to the environment.

There have been calls in State Parliament for an active management plan to deal with the fur seal population, which is estimated to be growing at 5.5 per cent each year.

The Liberal Member for Hammond, Adrian Pederick MP, has started a petition calling for a sustainable harvest of the fur seals as part of a management plan.

George Bolton, General Manager, BIA SA

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BIAA General Manager’s Report

One-stop-shop for regulatory matters concerning commercial vessels

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he National Law for Domestic Commercial Vessels has now been in place for over two years, following several years of work by state and federal maritime agencies to develop a single piece of legislation and suite of supporting standards to provide a one-stop-shop for all regulatory matters concerning the design, build and operation of commercial vessels.

AMSA, as the national regulator, has made good progress in communicating the requirements to industry, in many cases working to identify operators who had not previously been part of the commercial vessel regulatory sector, with different states having had a varying treatment of such.

BIAA has represented members and the broader small craft sector throughout the development of the National Law and since implementation. An important element of this representation has been to discuss with AMSA numerous scenario where an activity or boat type had not previously been considered commercial, or where the regulatory treatment under the National Law differed considerably from that in existence in various states.

In a number of instances, one-off or class-based exemptions or equivalent solutions to the specific regulatory requirements have been negotiated, but, as preferred by AMSA and of most benefit to industry more widely, has been the process of streamlining that AMSA embarked upon following the first year of operation of the National Law. As an exercise of learning from experience and being willing and able to adapt standards and regulations to assist operators, while maintaining safety, AMSA has demonstrated a strong and constructive commitment to work with industry.

BIAA is very supportive of this approach.

Over the last several months BIAA has been consulting with AMSA regarding the regulatory treatment of marina tenders, specifically in relation to the technical design and construction standards for vessels used as marina tenders and the operational and crewing requirements of such.

Solutions to all issues are expected to be formally communicated by AMSA soon – perhaps by the time of publication of Logbook – but in outline, a new definition of ‘tender’ is expected to include vessels up to 12m in length and operating within the confines of a marina or similar sheltered water mooring area, providing for such operations to carry up to 12 persons, and for the operation of such to be covered by the marina operator’s safety management plan.

However, the most impor tant element of the expected new arrangements is the provision that a marina tender may be skippered by the holder of a general boating licence who has been assessed by the marina operator against an industryagreed and AMSA-endorsed in-house training programme.

BIAA will be working to develop a suitable training programme for review with AMSA shortly: in the interim, maritime agencies have agreed to extend provisions of temporary crewing arrangements to accommodate the change.

While this option will not afford the crew member a direct route through to gaining higher qualifications, such as a Coxswains ticket, it is a very pragmatic solution to a low-risk service operation, albeit one which both industry and AMSA are keen to ensure remains safe and fit for purpose.

Non-Road Spark Ignition Engine Emissions

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n other areas, BIAA has been working with the Minister for the Environment and the Department along with outboard engine representatives and boat manufacturers to discuss proposals for new legislation and standards covering emissions from marine engines and fuel systems.

Under the snappy title of Non-Road Spark Ignition Engine Emissions, new requirements for outboard, inboard and PWC engine emissions and fuel tank and fuel system evaporative emissions will be introduced during 2016.

The proposed standards will cover only petrol engines at this stage and are being introduced also for outdoor power equipment.

Significant progress has been made in outboard engine emissions over the last 10 years, based on technology development and consumer-driven development, and BIAA is coordinating submissions from across the marine industry to reflect this and to inform the Minister’s expert working group, due to meet in late September.

Further details of the proposed standards and potential impact on boat manufacturers and related equipment and service providers will be communicated to members as the detail is confirmed.

Nik Parker, GM BIAA

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Sydney International Boat Show confirms its status as the biggest and best in the nation

by Bob Wonders

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he 2015 Sydney International Boat Show, the second staged on the split Darling Harbour/Glebe Island venue, has again proven a winner with more than 51,000 visitors streaming through the gates.

It represented an increase in attendance of 4.3% above the 2014 edition of the show and has delivered a truly positive lift to the industry at large.

While 4.3% may be viewed as a somewhat minimal lift, it must be remembered that shows worldwide, motor shows, home shows, computer shows have all been experiencing downward spirals in attendance figures.

The 2015 Sydney International Boat Show could well be described as a “gold medal result” for owner/organiser the Boating Industry Association of NSW & SA (BIA).

Brilliant weather conditions certainly played a role, for while it was essentially the middle of winter, the Harbour City delivered spring-like conditions, with blue skies and sunshine throughout the five days.

According to the General Manager of the BIA, Mr Roy Privett, the increase in visitors was a “definite benefit”, but he felt industry feedback suggesting the bulk of show visitors showed a genuine interest in taking up the boating lifestyle was an even more important factor.

He said this had been reflected in many exhibitors reporting product sales well above that achieved last year.

So what made the 2015 Sydney International Boat Show a success on all fronts?

I had the opportunity to speak with many exhibitors and I can truthfully report that I did not encounter any negativity.

Sales, inquiries and follow-up were all reported as “strong”, at Glebe Island and at Darling Harbour, where the spectacular floating marina housing the big boats was again a prime attraction.

Actually, the space available on the marina exceeded demand, which, as Mr Privett pointed out, was hardly ideal, but certainly delivered a positive outlook for the future.

The BIA plans much of the show by listening closely to exhibitor feedback and much emphasis is placed on “learning and laughter”, or, as the association puts it, education and entertainment.

It was all there for the visitors, from interesting displays of historic boats, to Club Marine’s Bart Beek and his fabulous cooking demonstrations, to Kieran Reekie and the zany crew from 2SM’s Hi-Tide, which apart from numerous guests included former ace fast bowler Lennie Pascoe, there really was something on display to interest everyone.

The MyBoatingLife precinct proved a popular hit with

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skilled anglers and experienced boating experts on hand to deliver education and entertainment in spades.

I think some of the show’s undoubted success should be credited to the many exhibitors who put major efforts into their often spectacular and interesting displays.

Many show visitors probably don’t realise (or appreciate!) the work that goes into exhibiting at a major boat show.

It’s the virtual equivalent of opening and staffing an additional facility.

The displays in the vast majority of cases were eyecatching, interesting and informative and packed with the latest examples of boats, marine engines, electronics, fishing equipment and all manner of boating-related gear.

On Glebe Island, the Life Jacket Lounge proved to be a popular destination for show visitors and often at lunchtime it proved difficult to find a seat!

Exhibitors within the sprawling display areas of the giant Glebe Island ‘marquee’ (it had formerly been used at the London Olympic Games) were delighted with the interest shown by visitors, many reporting sales of “multiple boats”.

Of course, while they may have been outside the price range for most of us, the glamour craft on the Cockle Bay Marina proved quite a drawcard.

The stunning sport fishing-style flying bridge cruisers from renowned manufacturers like Maritimo and Riviera to the magnificent motor yachts displayed by Sunseeker, the ‘dreamers’ stood in awe at the fabulous vessels.

This year’s Sydney International Boat Show marked the 48th staging of the event.

In 2017 the show faces a double celebration; it signals the move back into the all-new Darling Harbour International Convention Centre and will be the 50th ‘birthday’ for Australia’s favourite recreational boating exhibition.

The show is delivered by the BIA of NSW with strong support from its Partner in Safety, Transport for NSW through the office of the Maritime Management Centre of Roads and Maritime Services.

Show organisers are also mindful of the value of its promotional partners, Yaffa Media, Musto, Accor Hotels, Boatsales.com.au, BoatPoint.com.au, The Sydney Morning Herald, Channel 7’s Sydney Weekender and Walcon Marine Australia.

The 2016 Sydney International Boat Show is scheduled for July 28 to August 1 where it will again be staged on the Darling Harbour/Glebe Island split venue before returning to Darling Harbour in 2017 and the exhibition’s 50th anniversary.

Sydney International Boat Show wrap-up indicates industry and consumer optimism

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ith Sydney basking in sunshine for five days, the weather combined with the positive industry sentiment was instrumental in delivering what was a huge step forward for the Sydney International Boat Show and recreational marine industry.

Achieving a visitor increase of 4.3% on the previous year, 51,015 visitors streamed through the doors of the dual location event at Darling Harbour and Glebe Island.

“An increase in visitation was a definite benefit,” Boating Industry Association General Manager Roy Privett said, “but more important has been the industry feedback that the volume of visitors showed a true interest in further engaging in the recreational boating lifestyle. This was reflected in sales of products above last year’s levels for many of the participating exhibitors.”

Show organisers were pleased with the take-up of space with the interim venue filling, and demand for space on the marina exceeding that available. Whilst a shortage of space is not ideal, it has delivered the show organisers with a positive outlook for the future and a reassurance that its approach to the show is correct.

“This show was going to be critical for the industry and external factors were certainly going to influence the outcome,” Privett said. “However, there were many things within our

Visitors 2014 Visitors 2015 Visitor Difference

Thursday 30-Jul 5,273 6,061 788 14.9%

Friday 31-Jul 8,596 9,193 597 6.9%

control and decisions were made with this information at hand that we believed were right for the industry.

“The majority we got right and they were reflected in the results both in attendance and exhibitor sales. Others may have not been right and we will certainly revisit them. A post event analysis is standard practice and this year will be no different”.

With over 50,000 visitors attending and all exhibitor space occupied, the Sydney International Boat Show has remained as Australia’s premier recreational boating event. Whilst others may make various claims, the show has again proven its benefit to industry through results.

The show is delivered by the Boating Industry Association and supported by its Partner in Safety Transport for NSW, through the office of the Maritime Management Centre and its office of Roads and Maritime Services.

Organisers are also grateful to its promotional partners, Yaffa Media, Musto, Accor Hotels, Boatsales.com.au, BoatPoint.com.au, The Sydney Morning Herald, Channel 7’s Sydney Weekender and Walcon Marine Australia.

The 2016 Sydney International Boat Show is scheduled for 28 July to 1 August where it will again run a split venue before returning fully to Darling Harbour for its 50th anniversary in 2017.

Saturday 1-Aug 14,646 15,648 1,002 6.8%

Sunday 2-Aug 15,701 15,400 -301 -1.9%

Monday 3-Aug 4,687 4,713 26 0.6%

Total 48,903 51,015 2,112 4.3%

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And the Award goes to ...

Congratulations to our stand award winners for 2015. The judges had a tough time deciding the top exhibits at this year’s show, but eventually agreed on recognising the following stands:

Display of Excellence: Garmin

Display of Excellence: Hunts Marine

Display of Excellence: GRE Marine Sales

Display of Excellence: GME

Best Engine Display: Mercury

Best Boating Display: TR MarineWorld

Best Chandlery, Accessory or Electronic Presentation: Road Tech Marine

Best Marina Display: Jeanneau

Best Hall Display & Best Overall Display: Yamaha

What They Said ...

As usual, Bob Wonders has made a complete nuisance of himself pestering exhibitors and show visitors alike for their thoughts on the 2015 Sydney International Boat Show.

Alan Blake, Blakes Marine: We were very happy with the results. Move in and move out went without a hitch. Very good sales at the show, and follow up has been good.

I think the changes that were made by the organisers in relation to advertising, parking and promotion were excellent and that showed in the increased attendance.

I have not heard of an unhappy exhibitor.

George Gilchrist, East Lindfield, NSW, Show Visitor: I have quite a story to tell you.

I was born here in Sydney in 1944 and apart from the occasional holiday have never left the joint.

Yet I had never previously been to the Sydney boat show! Really, I can’t believe it.

I’ve had a wonderful day and I reckon I’m already looking forward to next year.

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Jon Hunt, Hunts Marine: At the end of the day, we were happy with the show.

It was harder this year to get money out of people and fibreglass inquiries and sales of some brands were down on last year. Nevertheless, we did very well. The level of inquiries from people at entry level thinking of getting into boating was higher than normal, which is a great sign for the industry’s future.

It was heartening also to see an increase in visitor numbers.

Wayne Kendall, Windsor, NSW, Show Visitor: Mate, I’m a fairly regular visitor, this is probably my 10th or so show. I fish regularly along the Hawkesbury River/ Broken Bay regions and I’m at the show for a specific reason. One of my mates is about to hit the big 50 so I’m out to find him a new fishing rod to mark the occasion.

Steve Hannes, Premier Marine: We had a great show with strong interest and sales inquiries. Our Chris-Craft Corsair 36, Regal 2800 and Absolute 52 FLY were standouts that impressed all who viewed them.

Peter O’Grady, Newtown, NSW, Show Visitor: I’ve been to a few of the shows, although I probably don’t qualify as a regular. I think my last visit was 2011, but I always enjoy seeing the boats, engines and all on offer. I’ve also knocked off a good hamburger at the Life Jacket Lounge, so that was breakfast.

All in all I’d rate it an enjoyable day out.

Graham Roberts, GRE Marine Malibu: Sales have again been consistent and that’s what makes me a regular exhibitor. Good to see an increase in attendance, too. This show is always good for sales and that’s what keeps us turning up. The only complaint I’ve heard from anyone is that the ferry trip is a bit slow. Can’t please everyone, I guess.

Keith Rutherford, Sans Souci, NSW, Show Visitor: Well, I don’t own a boat, but I love ‘em. I really enjoy seeing the new models and keeping up with all that’s happening around the waterfront.

I’ve probably been to a dozen or more Sydney shows and I always enjoy the day out.

Getting a free ferry ride was a bonus.

Greg Haines, Maritimo: This year’s show was the best Maritimo has exhibited at since before the Global Financial Crisis. We had wonderful response to all our new models, the M65, M48 and the world launch of our new S48.

We were delighted with the overall response right across the Maritimo and Mustang ranges. We now look forward

with confidence to our next shows in Cannes, Auckland and in November Fort Lauderdale.

James Ferrier, Miranda, NSW, Show Visitor: I’m out here to meet a few mates, just a general catch up. One of the boys owns an old Mariner and we get out and party every few weeks.

It’s always good to see the new boats, have a beer or three and catch up with like-minded people.

David Oliver, Musto: It was a good show for the company with reasonably strong sales. Sales, of course, can always be better, and it’s not like the ‘good old days’, but we did fairly well.

It was good to see an increase in visitor numbers as well.

Greg Carlisle, Paddington, NSW, Show Visitor: I’m here with the wife and kids, Darling Harbour is always a good day out for them. They’ll wander around and leave me in a bit of peace to check out the new boats and fishing equipment.

I drop a line in whenever I can and am always on the lookout for some new gear. This is always the place to pick up an angling bargain.

Brad Rodgers, Sunseeker East Coast: Sunseeker Australia and Sunseeker East Coast enjoyed an excellent show.

We showcased the Predator 57 and Manhattan 65 for the first time and both new vessels were very well received.

We have a number of good prospects we are currently working on. Also, a number of big boat buyers have expressed interest in our long-range 86 and new 95 models.

All in all, an outstanding show for us.

Maurie O’Sullivan, West Pennant Hills, NSW, Show Visitor: I guess I’m a regular visitor to the show. I can remember going out back in the bad old days to the Sydney Showgrounds.

This is a fabulous venue compared to Moore Park. Main reason I came to day was to see what’s happening with the former display place being demolished.

I guess the boating industry is looking forward to having a brand new home?

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Chris Beattie, Editor, Club Marine Magazine: The great weather really helped showcase the marina to the public and helped create a really positive feel. It was good to see a significant number of new brands and models and the industry people I spoke with were very positive.

The pavilion on Glebe Island had a great atmosphere and the feedback I had suggested most exhibitors were happy with both sales and inquiries over the weekend.

Rodney Longhurst, Chairman, Riviera: We are extremely proud to welcome new members to our growing global family of luxury motor yacht owners. Eight new models were sold at the show and I’m particularly delighted to note that the sales spanned the entire Riviera range.

It could not have been a better show for the iconic marque.

Trudi, Sydney, NSW, Show Visitor: This was the third time in the last six years that I have attended the Sydney International Boat Show with my husband. I must say this is the first time I did not enjoy it!

It seemed whenever we arrived on a stand or a display the people involved were either in discussion with colleagues or busy speaking on their cell phones.

We were regularly ignored. Some exceptions were Muir Winches, Gill and Highfield. Outstanding service! With perhaps dozen others. Maybe because my husband and I are in our sixties we did not appear interesting enough?

But we own a yacht and have sailed offshore for a few years now and we were particularly interested in some of the vessels displayed.

We came to Sydney especially to attend the show, but probably won’t return.

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Sydney International Boat Show team

One of the critical and fundamental rules when running the Sydney International Boat Show is that the BIA team gather and all chip in to achieve that desired end result for our industry and members. We are also fortunately to have a number of friends that join the team each year, each with a job to ensure the desired result is achieved.

The team took some time one evening for a photo opportunity. The show team, from left to right: Kiri Ngarotata, Robyn Wingrove, Andrew Coffey, Sam Statham, Tim Stackpool, Simon Hazelbrook, James Thompson, Roy Privett, Alan Barrett, Megan Robson, Corrina McMillan, Aaron McKenna and Domenic Genua. Missing from the picture; loyal long time photographer, Paul Ruston.

Stand Award winners for 2015

Alex Panagakis, Yamaha – Best Hall Display & Best Overall Display.

Matt Willett & Lee Condall, Jeanneau – Best Marina Display.

Stephen Troy & John Martinocic, Mercury – Best Engine Display.

Ian Tricker and his team from TR MarineWorld – Best Boating Display.

Road Tech Marine – Best Chandlery, Accessory or Electronic Presentation.

Jon Hunt, Hunts Marine – Display of Excellence.

Graham & Karin, GRE Marine Sales – Display of Excellence.

Garmin – Display of Excellence.

Ian Campbell, GME – Display of Excellence.

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2015 Adelaide Boat Show a winner

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here were many success stories from the 2015 Adelaide Boat Show including excellent dealer participation, exhibition size and diversity.

Exhibitors reported positive sales and follow-up business from the event at the Adelaide Showground in late June.

George Bolton, General Manager of the BIA SA, said the show also generated pleasing crowd numbers with dedicated buyers keeping exhibitors busy over four days.

The 2015 show has been hailed the biggest and best since its return to the Adelaide Showground in 2011 after a long involvement with the Adelaide Convention Centre.

With its industry partner, Kym Jones Exhibitions, the BIA attracted the biggest involvement of marine dealers for many years to showcase the diversity, affordability and lifestyle choices in recreational boating.

“It was an excellent opportunity for boating and fishing enthusiasts to compare the latest products and prices and to discuss options with industry experts in a huge one-stop-shop environment,” George said.

The showground pavilions were full of vessels of all types and sizes, including fishing, skiing and wakeboarding boats, jet skis, engines, trailers, accessories, kayaks and fishing gear – all at show special prices.

The show also featured a range of fishing and boating seminars and workshops, along with opportunities for people to obtain their boat operator licenses.

Members of the Classic Australian Wooden Power Boat Association also brought some of their treasures to the showground in the form of beautifully preserved and restored vessels that sped around waterways in South Australia and interstate more than half a century ago.

Exhibitor feedback illustrated the success of the 2015 Adelaide Boat Show and an indication of rising consumer confidence.

Peter Heinrich, Managing Director of Sports Marine, said: “The show generated good sales for us and there was particular interest in medium sized aluminium and fibreglass boats.

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“We also had a display of the totally new Arvor 690 and 730 diesel shaft drive boats and they created a lot of excitement.”

Rob Cuming, proprietor of Christies Beach Marine, reported encouraging sales with boats and engines.

“Overall there was an excellent presentation of new models and a wide diversity of products,” he said. “One thing I particularly noticed was that people stayed at the show longer this year because there was more to see.”

Sports Marine and Christies Beach Marine also had a joint display of MotorGuide electric trolling engines and electronic products that generated a lot of interest and good sales.

Hoop Deckers of Pelican Marine said visitors were impressed with the 2015 show.

“The middle market went particularly well along with smaller tinnies,” he said. “Sales were good and there were positive signs for the future.”

Shane O’Callaghan of Binks Marine was delighted with a best display award for the spectacular Hobie kayak range.

“It was a very full and busy show with genuine buyers,” he said. “Good deals were rewarded with good sales.”

One of the highlights of the BIA breakfast on the opening day of the 2015 Adelaide Boat Show was the presentation of the 2015 Environment Award by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA).

The honour this year went to John Milham, one of the great achievers of the industry in South Australia.

EPA Chief Executive, Tony Circelli, said: “Our objectives

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for a more sustainable future cannot be achieved without a broad commitment from industry, governments, environment and private organisations.

“The Boating Industry Association is a good example of how an organisation representing the interests of its members has been of great benefit to the marine environment.

“But like all effective organisations, their best and most desirable outcomes are often achieved through determined leadership and passion, which is ultimately reinforced and embraced by their members.

“So it is important to take these opportunities and reward exceptional ser vice and commitment from individuals.”

John Milham was a long-serving

Board member and former President of the BIA in SA. For 15 years he was Chairman of the Marina and Environment Division of the BIA and was actively involved in coastal and inland water operations.

Over a period spanning two decades, he inspected numerous South Australian Boating Facility Advisory Committee

(SABFAC) marine facilities and provided valuable advice to local councils on their construction and maintenance.

He has also been involved in surveys of the River Murray and Lower Lakes systems and has travelled extensively in Australia and overseas to inspect boating facilities.

John is a Life Member of the BIA SA.

Improved weather services to enhance safety at sea, says top meteorologist

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ew dimensions in data collection and modelling of weather and oceanographic conditions will lead to improved safety at sea for commercial and recreational boating, according to Paul Lainio, Supervising Meteorologist at the Bureau of Meteorology in Adelaide.

He said “game changing” advances in technology would bring increased levels of precision to forecasting nationally to help boat operators make more informed decisions about venturing onto the water.

Speaking at the 2015 Adelaide Boat Show, Mr Lainio said the new technology would provide far more certainty to monitoring and forecasting weather conditions around the country.

The commissioning of the Japanese Himawari-8 weather satellite allows the Bureau of Meteorology to obtain spectacular high resolution images every ten minutes.

“We will have sharper and much more frequent images of John Nairn, Paul Lainio and Rob Cuming. weather fronts, storms and sea fog,” Mr Lainio said.

“Another game changer is a new super computer that will Mr Lainio said forecasting of marine conditions could also be commissioned in 2016. be improved by incorporating community owned weather “It will have the capacity of 25,000 desk top computers stations into the Bureau’s station network. and contribute to much greater accuracy in modelling and “The Bureau welcomes expressions of interest in prediction of weather, including wind speed and direction, participating in this tiered network that in particular would rainfall and temperature as well as hydrological and contribute to improved safety for people venturing into the oceanographic conditions. marine environment,” he said.

“The new supercomputer is a powerful tool that will assist Meanwhile, Mr Lainio said access to weather information forecasters in producing more accurate forecasts and new had been significantly improved by the introduction of the probability products to help mariners make safe and effective mobile website m.bom.gov.au that has been developed decisions. specifically for smart phones and tablets.

“Advanced observations, analysis and forecasting will George Bolton, General Manager SA of the BIA, welcomed contribute to intelligence that will not only improve public the advanced weather forecasting systems to enhance boating safety, but also national security, environmental sustainability safety. and economic prosperity.

“Recreational boating is one of the nation’s most popular “Conclusions drawn from this environmental intelligence and inclusive activities enjoyed by one million boat owners will guide decisions and actions by governments, businesses and a further five million people who participate in on-water and individuals.” activities each year,” he said.

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The 55th Brisbane Boat Show thrives with quality show-goers

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he 55th Brisbane Boat Show closed on 6th September 2015 after four days of all things boating and fishing, topped off with glorious Queensland weather that provided bluebird skies as the backdrop. Energetic and passionate crowds were presented with an extensive array of recreational boats, equipment, accessories and the allimportant fishing gear.

With the show consuming two levels of the RNA Showgrounds BICC exhibition building, the plaza and the enormous marquee and outdoor display areas, visitors were treated to some of the best recreational craft Australians have available to them. Whether visitors were keen fishers, boating fanatics or just there for a fun day out with the family, there was something at the Show for everyone.

According to Marine Queensland President Matthew Hodson (John Crawford Marine) the Show is a favourite with Brisbane’s boating community and the industry is pleased it can present the latest it has to offer.

“South East Queensland is one of the world’s leading boat manufacturing hubs and the show provides a perfect opportunity to showcase the latest concepts and trends in boating. The Brisbane Boat Show is imperative for the industry as it connects the sector with the consumer and lays the foundation for development of next season’s products,” Hodson said.

While manufacturers were busy learning from their future customers, retailers were also kept busy attending to visitors’ boating needs. Exhibitor feedback suggests the show patrons included a very healthy proportion of serious, well-qualified purchasers intent on securing their new boat for the summer boating season.

“The Show is the place where we meet many of our new customers,” Aaron Goodchild (Brisbane Yamaha) said. “As well as being the perfect setting to reconnect with existing owners.

“Boaters are always looking for that little extra from their boating experience and lifestyle and between finding solutions for new customers and upgrades for old ones, the four days of the show were very busy for us.

“We never miss the show: as an active and passionate member of the boating industry we believe it is important to be there for all our customers, first-timers and returning friends” The show welcomed over 9,500 visitors over the four days with Father’s Day, Sunday 6th, having the most foot traffic.

Planning will commence immediately for next years’ show.

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Brisbane Yamaha’s Aaron Goodchild.

Extreme Sailing Series to return to Sydney Harbour Photo: Lloyd Images

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igh-speed catamaran racing is set to return to Sydney Harbour in 2015, with the NSW Government securing the final stage of this year’s Extreme Sailing Series.

Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events and Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres said the event will see high performance sailing craft racing in close proximity to the Sydney Harbour foreshore, in a new-look course bounded by Garden Island, the Sydney Opera House and Fort Denison.

The free event will take place from 10-13 December.

“The Extreme Sailing Series made its first Australian appearance in Sydney last year, and I am pleased the NSW Government has secured its return through our tourism and major events agency Destination NSW,” Mr Ayres said.

“The event is expected to attract more than 3,500 domestic and international visitors, with an estimated expenditure of almost $4 million, which will provide yet another boost to the NSW visitor economy.

“Extreme Sailing is fast, competitive and entertaining, and with the breathtaking backdrop of Sydney Harbour it promises to be a thrill for spectators and competitors alike.”

The Extreme Sailing Series was established in 2007, and has been held in a number of iconic cities around the world including Amsterdam, Venice, Hong Kong, Boston and Singapore.

The Sydney event is the final round of the 2015 competition, with the prestigious Champions trophies to be decided and presented in the Harbour City.

Destination NSW Chief Executive Officer Sandra Chipchase said Extreme Sailing would be another highlight on the NSW Summer Events Calendar.

“The Sydney round of the Extreme Sailing Series will attract thousands of visitors, and showcase our spectacular Harbour to sailing fans around the world. It will join blockbuster summer events like the V8 Supercars Sydney 500, the Sydney Festival, Tropfest and many more,” Ms Chipchase said.

Boaters urged to reduce boat wash and operate responsibly on the water “Skippers must take into account the environment in which

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oad and Maritime Services is reminding boaters of their responsibilities on the water after two separate incidents caused by vessel wash in the past month.

A Roads and Maritime spokesperson said the recent incidents act as timely reminder for boat operators to travel at a safe speed and be aware of the wash their vessels create to ensure they do not affect others using waterways or harm the natural environment.

“At around midday on Sunday 16 August at Port Hacking, near Lili Pilli, a 6.8 metre cabin runabout hit another vessel’s wash at significant force, causing the occupants to be thrown from the vessel,” a Roads and Maritime spokesperson said.

“A female passenger and child on board were injured in the incident, with the woman taken to hospital with a broken leg.

“Just a week earlier on Sunday 9 August, a 3.5 metre open runabout capsized in Burraneer Bay at Port Hacking in similar circumstances. Fortunately all involved escaped injury.

“Boat operators should be always be aware of the wash from their vessels when moving through confined waterways to reduce the risk of endangering others enjoying the water.

“The size of a boat’s wash and the effects it has depend on how the boat is driven, its hull shape and load.

“It is absolutely crucial that boaters remember to regularly look behind their vessels to see the size of the wake and are mindful of the surrounding environment and other traffic on the waterways.

“Operators must make sure their vessel is not driven any faster than the speed at which it could be safely stopped.

they are operating including proximity of other vessels and the width and depth of the waterway.

“No Wash Zones apply on some waterways where a vessel’s wash could affect others or damage the foreshore or nearby properties.

“If your wash is causing other vessels to rock, you need to slow down.

“Even if there are no signs, it is still an offence to create waves which cause danger, inconvenience or damage.”

boat safe

this weekend With high levels of boating activity over the long weekend, be prepared.

• Ensure all the required safety gear is onboard, accessible and in good condition.

• Wear a lifejacket; it won’t ruin a day on the water. Children under 12 must wear a lifejacket and adults must when on a vessel under 4.8m, when off shore, alone and at night.

• Check the engines, sails and rigging are all in good working order.

• Check the weather. Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return.

www.bia.org.au p. 02 9438 2077 For employment in the marine industry log onto the BIA website and click on “Employment & Training” For boating weather go to www.bom.gov.au/marine Be part of the boating community

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E-News wrap up

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s a BIA member or friend, you may be receiving our fortnightly E-news. This is a way of keeping you informed regarding matters arising between Logbooks. A record of past E-News is stored in the members’ area of our BIA web page.

The following is a wrap up of some important notes you may have missed.

South Australia Return to Work Scheme 1 July 2015 marked the commencement of the Return to Work Scheme and big changes to injury insurance in SA. Return To Work SA is focused on early intervention strategies for better recovery and early return to work. Over 100 mobile case managers are now on the road to provide face to face support to injured workers and their employers.

It also introduces a new era in lower work injury insurance premiums for employers which translates to a saving of around $180 million a year.

Personal Property Securities Register – PPSR The Personal Property Securities Register is the single, national online database of security interests in personal property in Australia.

PPSR can benefit your business if you: Purchase or sell goods under retention of title or consignment arrangements, Hire, rent or lease valuable goods, machinery or equipment to others Buy and sell valuable goods Are seeking to raise finance using stock or other personal property as collateral.

For sellers if you sell to your customers on terms, such as retention of title, or leasing out goods, you can register your interest in the goods on the PPSR. This can help you claim them back if your customer doesn’t pay or becomes insolvent.

PPSR is available for information, search and registration 24/7.

Free Small Business Advisory and Alert Services The Federal Government runs two useful advisory and alert services for small business. These provide regular email updates on matters of interest such as grant opportunities or advice on managing business finance, or matters of concern such as scams being run in the small business space, or common areas of non-compliance and risk.

Interested Members should consider subscribing to the email feeds of; * Business.gov.au – subscribe or learn more at http:// www.business.gov.au/news-and-updates/news-and-features * Australian Consumer & Competition Commission (ACCC) Small Business Information Network – subscribe at http://www.accc.gov.au/media/subscriptions/smallbusiness-information-network

New people at the ‘helm’ in SA Rob Cuming is the new Chairman of the BIA in South Australia succeeding Andrew Hayes, who previously held the position with distinction from 2001 to 2007 and from 2012 to 2015.

Rob was elected at the BIA SA Annual General Meeting in April.

A career leader in the boating industry, Rob has served the past five years on the BIA Board in SA including positions as Vice President and Chairman of the Retail Committee.

He is the owner of Christies Beach Marine and part-owner of Sports Marine in Adelaide and a new dealership in Victoria called Melbourne Marine Centre.

The newly-elected Council of the BIA SA comprises: • Rob Cuming (Chairman) – Christies Beach Marine • Craig Evans (Vice Chairman) – Cruising Yacht Club of SA Inc. • Peter Tucker (Secretary) – Houseboat Hirers’ Association • David Binks – Binks Marine • Allen Buckley – Riverdance Houseboat • Andrew Craddock – Marina Adelaide • Trish Flaherty – Nautilus Marine • Dean Forster – Stress Free Marine • Peter Heinrich – Sports Marine • John Marini – I.C. Frith Meanwhile, former BIA SA President (2007-2012), George Bolton, has been appointed General Manager of the Association.

George sold his business, Boltons Kawasaki, in 2012 and recently accepted an Association request to manage the BIA SA.

Registration statistics Industry members can obtain the latest available registration statistics from the Associations web page.

Members are invited to visit the Industry Data & Statistics page on the BIA web site to view the page.

Industry data in NSW is limited and what is available to the BIA is published on this page.

On the website you will find New Registrations by month as well as all vessel registrations for the state, by size and RMS description.

Further work is being done on volume of registrations by geographical area.

This will be published soon.

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Exciting News – The BIA of NSW & SA has launched a New Adelaide Event for October 2015

• Great food and wine • Family entertainment • On water displays and activities • Organised by Kym Jones Exhibitions For more information and to register your interest, please contact Kym Jones Exhibitions at info@kjex.com.au

Workplace Advice Line

The New Adelaide On-Water Boat Show presented by the BIA of NSW & SA will be staged at the world class Marina Adelaide on October 17th and 18th 2015.

This exciting outdoor lifestyle event will showcase the latest in boating and fishing with boats on the water and an extensive range of boats, accessories and fishing gear on the water’s edge.

Why exhibit at the New Adelaide On-Water Boat Show ...

• This is an official Boating Industry Association of NSW & SA event • Low exhibiting costs • Public entry by gold coin donation • Great venue, only 20 minutes from the City • Free car parking • Extensive marketing on TV, Radio, Street Signage, Social Media

NSW Boating Handbook available for first time as downloadable ebook

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oaters can now access the NSW Boating Handbook as a downloadable ebook suitable for ereaders and Android or Apple devices.

Roads and Maritime Services Maritime Director Angus Mitchell said Roads and Maritime Services regularly updates the safe boating handbook for those wishing to sit their boat licence test.

“Updates to the handbook are printed for customers to collect at service centres and it has been available for several years as a pdf on the Roads and Maritime Services website,” Mr Mitchell said.

“This is the first time it has also been made available for download to ereaders and Android or Apple devices.

“The ebook version of the handbook provides the reader with better accessibility to the content to customise and change the font size and to bookmark areas for future reference.

“Roads and Maritime produces the handbook to provide recreational boaters with an interpretation of boating law – including the Marine Safety Act 1998, the Marine Safety (General) Regulation 2009 and the Marine Pollution Act 2012 – made easy to understand in plain English and references to specific boating terminology.

“Whether you are a new or an experienced skipper, this handbook provides practical information on the NSW boating rules including boat driving licence and vessel registration requirements and penalties for on-water breaches.

The Workplace Advice Line gives members direct phone access to experienced workplace specialists who can answer questions on a range of issues, including: • industrial relations information • human resources issues • WHS advice • award provisions and interpretation • wage rates • workplace policies • redundancy and termination • leave provisions • workers compensation • creating a flexible work place.

With guidance from specialist advisers you can make workplace decisions with confidence and resolve potential problems or issues quickly.

For the answers to your workplace questions call the Workplace Advice Line: 13 29 59, free service for BIA members!

“It is essential reading for anyone learning to drive a vessel. It is also a good way for experienced boaters to keep up to date with any changes to the rules and is informative for interstate or overseas visitors who want to navigate NSW waterways,” Mr Mitchell said.

The handbook contains information including lifejacket wear requirements, tips on how to safely cross a coastal bar, the various kinds of boat licence available, night safety and navigation lights, and tips on travelling at a safe speed, on alpine waters and Sydney Harbour.

The ebook is available to download at http://www.rms. nsw.gov.au/maritime/licence/documents-forms.html

NEW MEMBERS BIA Councils of NSW & SA and staff warmly welcome the following businesses into our Association and look forward to your participation in BIA activities and services:-

New South Wales Jetty Boating Coffs Harbour Pty Ltd – (Norm Dark) Valvoline (Australia) Pty Ltd – (Mark Hurt) RichardsApex Austral Asia Pty Ltd – (Kyle Craft) South East Nautical Services – (Morrie Lynch)

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Living with seasickness Trish Comer is a long-time sufferer from seasickness, but still manages to enjoy liveaboard bluewater cruising. Here she tells how she prevents and manages seasickness herself and leads the way through the maze of products on the market.

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he very mention of the word “sea sick” can make people queasy. It stops some of us from ever setting out on a boat, others from enjoying life at sea, and can actually cause others to quit their cruising life.

Believe me, I know.

I am writing this on the comfort of land. Why? Because today the sea is rough, and even snuggly tucked away in the marina pen, that means seasickness for me when working on the computer on board. What a joke. What sort of sailor am I? Back in the beginning, my first experience aboard Auspray involved a wretched dose of seasickness which left the skipper/ husband seriously concerned that the sailing adventure would simply not begin at all. With tenacity, planning, positive thinking and all types of drug experimentation (of the legal kind), here I am, some 18,000nm under the belt and still prone to seasickness in a marina. Ha! But at least I now know what works for me in terms of prevention and remedy.

With so many different strategies and options available there is something out there for just about everyone who suffers seasickness. We can now have our cake and eat it too (not the best analogy, when dried toast is a much safer alternative). But it does take trial and fine-tuning.

Hopefully some of the hints and remedies listed below, many of which have been tried by yours truly, will help to set fellow sufferers at ease. But first we have to understand what we are dealing with.

What is seasickness?

Seasickness happens when the body, inner ear, and eyes all send different signals to the brain, resulting in confusion and queasiness. It is a problem generally attributed to disturbance in the balance system of the inner ear. Your sensory perception gets out of synch as these nerve fibres attempt to compensate for the unfamiliar motion of the boat moving through water.

The visual stimulus is misleading because it reports things like cabin walls and furniture in such a way that the brain interprets these things as stable. Your brain is being told by your eyes that the world is stable, while the inner ear is screaming that it’s not.

The good news for most sufferers is that the condition often improves without medical treatment within a few days. As your brain learns to compensate for the swaying and pitching of the boat you will get your “sea legs”.

Just about everyone will have suffered from motion sickness at some point in their lives. Almost anyone who has normal inner-ear balance function can suffer motion sickness – even long-time sailors (my husband has only ever had it when we are hove to).

Sleepiness can often be the first sign and some people who think they don’t get seasick actually do without realising it.

After sleepiness comes the nausea but it is often mild

Avoid a hard night of celebrating (with alcohol) the night before.

and may not be much of a problem. Studies have shown that maintaining a positive state of mind can help offset the effects.

For many unfortunate souls the symptoms escalate to extreme nausea, dizziness, headache, pallor, cold perspiration, a sense of hopelessness and vomiting.

Prevention is better than a cure

There are some triggers known to cause uncomfortable symptoms in sufferers. These triggers should be avoided whenever possible before, and during the first few days at sea: • A hard night of celebrating (with alcohol) the night before • A “fry-up” just before setting off • Having a head cold, sinus, throat or ear infection (plan departures for when all crew are feeling well) • For women, just before or the first day or two of menstruation • Departing in rough conditions (unless, you have to, why would you?)

• Moving/working below deck for extended time periods, particularly any activity requiring your head to tilt downwards (or upwards) by more than 20 degrees • Looking through binoculars for anything longer than a glance • Reading a book, looking at a compass, doing detailed work or staring at one point. Try to keep your peripheral vision out on the horizon and not staring at objects your brain will interpret as stable.

What to do?

At the very beginning, think carefully about the boat you will buy – a monohull with narrow beam is going to have a different movement to a cat – try the feel of different boats at sea, if you can.

Find a haven on your boat, preferably facing forward, with fresh air on your face, where the motion is at its minimum and you can gaze at the horizon (but don’t actually lock your eyes on that horizon!).

It’s often said that you can avoid seasickness by staying busy and keeping your mind occupied. This doesn’t usually work for me – although incidentally, I found that terror – in the form of going through a gale – did actually work, but not again, thank you!

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Staying in fresh air helps and taking deep breaths does too.

Sip plenty of water. Avoid too much caffeine and definitely no alcohol until you have proven yourself sea-worthy.

Avoid fatty or spicy foods. Also stay away from food that has a lot of sodium or is rich in protein such as preserved meats and dairy products several hours before weighing anchor. But don’t avoid food altogether. You should eat something light an hour before you leave so your stomach has something to process and while underway snack lightly on dry, simple foods such as crackers or pretzels.

Do extra preparation before lifting anchor. This includes locating extra batteries for equipment, water for the trip, snacks etc. all should be within reach so you don’t need to go below to get them. Pre-cook light meals for easy re-heating.

Sail to conditions, but attempt to find a course which minimises beam-on swell or (the very worst, trust me) corkscrew swell. For this you need a compassionate skipper and trip flexibility.

Lying down horizontally while looking at the horizon or your eyes are closed may help fend off the ill feeling. Lying on your left side, facing forward, may improve this remedy.

Steering the boat can help to keep your mind off motion sickness and temporarily stops symptoms. (This doesn’t work for me because it requires gazing at chartplotters and gauges as well as horizon.)

Drink a weak solution of hot tea mixed with ginger, or better brew up some ginger-only tea. (Ginger has never worked for me but does work for others. I find a can of Coke – and not just any fizzy drink – as a break in the routine of sipping water has better effect.)

When visiting another boat, even on anchor in that peaceful anchorage, be prepared for a relapse of seasickness due to the change in motion (as mentioned before, from monohull to cat, there can be a huge difference).

Remedies — when prevention steps are just not enough

Prevention is certainly better than remedy, but I find in the first few days at sea I’ll do anything and use anything that helps. Remedies must be taken before setting sail or at least before the condition takes hold.

None of the herbal or non-medication remedies have worked for me but some have taken the edge off the symptoms.

All medicinal remedies have side-effects and should be used for a limited duration only. Most medications work by sedating the balancing organs and consequently cause drowsiness – not a good thing when you need your wits about you at sea.

Ginger

There is some evidence to suggest that Ginger has a beneficial effect on motion sickness. It appears to be related to its action on the gastrointestinal tract rather than the central nervous system. The usual recommended dosage is about a gram. Some report that the dosage is consistent with easy administration via a biscuit or cup of tea.

Side-effects of ginger are rare when used as recommended.

However, some people may be sensitive to the taste or experience heartburn. People with a history of gallstones should consult a doctor before using ginger. Short-term use of ginger for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy appears to pose no safety problems; however, long-term use during pregnancy is not recommended.

Wristbands

These are merely elastic straps you wear around the wrists which press an acupressure point that is supposedly effective in reducing nausea. There’s a lot of cynics about regarding the effectiveness of wristbands for seasickness (and the studies do support them). I have used wristbands to reduce the effects of seasickness – but this may be due to the placebo effect.

Medications

Pharmaceutical drugs, mostly antihistamines, include the following: Scopolamine (transdermal patches) also known as hyoscine hydrobromide (in tablet form such as Kwell), Cinnarizine (eg Stugeron) (oral), Buclizine Hcl (oral), Cyclizine Hcl (oral), Meclizine Hcl (oral or suppository), Promethazine Hcl (eg Phenergan) (oral or suppository).

Quite a few of the above listed medications do not appear to be available in Australia (cinnazirine, and scopolamine patches, for example). These may be sourced through friends travelling overseas or through online providers.

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Scopolamine/hyoscine hydrobromide/levoduboisine

The most effective preventative for motion sickness (according to just about every recent study undertaken – note there are exceptions, see the Australian Cochrane report) is transdermal scopolamine.

However, scopolamine must be used with caution in people with glaucoma and benign prostatic hypertrophy and can cause hallucinations, confusion, disorientation and memory disturbance. It is available in oral and transdermal patch formulations.

The patch takes up to six hours to be effective and lasts for three days. It produces less drowsiness than other drugs but a greater number of other side-effects including dry mouth, dizziness, ocular disturbances, disorientation, irritability (in children), slowed heart rate, psychosis and amnesia.

The tablet form is faster and has a shorter duration of action. There is also more flexibility in dosage which means side-effects can be reduced. So while the patches may be the most effective, the tablet form seems generally more suitable for sailors. In Australia, the tablet form is readily available.

Bearing in mind the potential side-effects, if you haven’t had success with other remedies, this might be a choice to explore with your doctor.

Most recent studies show that the next most effective drug is cinnarizine (Stugeron). Cinnarizine is an antihistamine, originally developed for use in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, is said to work very well for most people with fewer side-effects than scopolamine/hyoscine.

Other drugs

If the above aren’t suited to your needs or are unavailable, you may wish to try meclizine. This is available over the counter as Bonine and Dramamine II. Another alternative is either dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) or diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 25-50mg every 4-6 hours.

Dimenhydrinate turns into diphenhydramine under the influence of stomach acid, so to carry both would be unnecessary.

To varying degrees, drowsiness is a side-effect of all of these medications.

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Phenytoin (Dilantin)

Anectodal reports are that phenytoin may also be effective.

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This drug is used and approved for the control of seizure activity in epilepsy. Dosage has not been developed for the medication to be used for seasickness – although reports indicate that it be taken the night before going to sea.

There have been several studies where a single dose of phenytoin (200mg) was given to volunteers who were then spun around. It seems there was a significant decrease in incidents of nausea in those subjects that were given the phenytoin.

It seems that it acts on the nervous system of the digestive tract to decrease nervous activity associated with nausea.

Phenytoin has potential side-effects that would be adverse to cruisers.

These include ataxia, slurred speech, blurred vision, nystagmus, mental confusion, hallucination, headache and dizziness. There are also many drug interactions with phenytoin. Taking this drug while using other medications may produce the side-effects mentioned above.

Reglan (metoclopramide), Zofran (odansetron), and Stemetil (prochlorperazine) are effective for nausea but generally won’t prevent motion sickness.

Combining drugs

Many people and some studies suggest adding pseudoephedrine (Sudafed and others), 15-30mg, every 4-6 hours if drowsiness is a problem. This should be avoided with a history of high blood pressure, heart irregularities and in combination with certain other drugs, especially MAO inhibitor-type antidepressants. The other Sudafed PE contains phenylephrine which may be no better than placebo. Ephedrine (Primatene tablets) has been used in the past.

What works for you

Check with your doctor prior to setting sail regarding your children and any seasickness medications.

Always check with your doctor or pharmacist again in relation to your other medications to make sure there are no drug interactions.

Take enough medication for the entire crew. If vomiting is already present, tablets are unlikely to work so you may need to consider having suppository medication on board.

If unsure of what works for you, and you are planning extended cruising take one or two alternative medications with you for your journey.

These days, due to the difficulty of finding preferred medications while cruising international waters, I opt for promethazine in 10mg form – it has been readily available everywhere we have travelled except for Indonesia. It doesn’t cause me too much drowsiness – and if I need to, I add a Sudafed – although these are getting harder to find as time goes by. But just because this works for me, does not mean it will for you.

Is there a cure?

There remains no permanent cure for seasickness.

However, I have found that as my sailing confidence built together with my awareness of the condition, the frequency, severity and duration of my “bouts” lessened. But seasickness will always be a factor we take into account in our cruising plans.

Important Travel Tip

Whenever you are searching for pharmaceutical products internationally, don’t ask for a brand name, but the active ingredient. Write it down, together with the composition amount so that you are more able to compare apples with apples, so to speak.

h Reproduced with the kind permission of MySailing.com. au. Originally published in Cruising Helmsman Magazine.

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Double honour for Sydney dealership

Chris-Craft President Steve Heese (right) with Premier Marine’s Steve Hannes (left) and Lee Poulsen after presenting the dealership with the #1 International Dealer award.

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he 2015 Sydney International Boat Show has resulted in a win-win for Point Piper dealership Premier Marine.

Two of the United States boating industry’s top executives made the long haul down under to respectively present awards to the dealership.

Premier Marine was named #1 International Dealer by legendary marque Chris-Craft and accorded the identical praise by Florida’s Regal Marine Industries.

Steve Heese, President of the ChrisCraft Corporation and Bonnie Frenkel, International Sales Director for Regal Marine Industries, made the trip to Australia to present their accolades and spend time with the Premier Marine team at the Sydney International Boat Show.

Needless to state, Premier Marine dealer principal, Steve Hannes, was “over the proverbial moon” receiving the recognition from the two American manufacturers.

“We had a tremendous show and the interest shown in some of our models, particularly the Chris-Craft 36 Corsair and the 2800 Regal were absolute standouts on our display at Darling Harbour,” he declared.

Bonnie Frenkel, International Sales Director, Regal Marine Industries, enjoying a stroll around the marina at the Sydney International Boat Show. She had earlier presented Premier Marine with the identical award.

and the couple’s three children are all Sydney-born.

Bonnie Frenkel is a regular visitor and admits to “adoring” Sydney Harbour.

She rates the Sydney International Boat Show as her favourite show outside the United States.

“Being named the top International Dealer on the world stage was certainly the icing on the cake for us.”

Steve Hannes said the Sydney International Boat Show had proven a consistent winner for Premier Marine.

Chris-Craft’s Steve Heese knows Sydney well having lived in the harbour city for 10-years several years ago.

“We mount a major display here every year and you can absolutely count on Premier Marine being here on a very regular basis,” he said.

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WHS compliance ­­— the complete BIA tool-kit

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any an old hand in the boating industry (if not the wider community) will happily tell you that “Health & Safety” has gone mad. Well, it’s certainly tougher than it used to be, but in our increasingly regulated and litigious society, it pays to be on the safe side.

For many years now, the BIA has been actively working to clarify, simplify, and streamline WHS best practice for the boating industry. Our industry is unusual - with its odd machinery, floating workplaces, and highly mobile workforce - so figuring out what best practice looks like has been no mean feat.

A series of Logbook articles throughout 2013 detailed the outcomes of our WorkCover-funded research project which examined the top practical challenges for the industry, and we’ve sought to build skills and awareness in the workforce through development of relevant training courses such as the Marine Card General Induction, Managing Environment Health & Safety, and Fire Safety Management. Additionally, we’ve partnered with specialist third party providers to make available a range of first aid, fire safety, and test & tag courses at preferential rates.

The administrative aspect of compliance best practice is the dull and often overlooked side of the equation, but as those who’ve been through the ringer of a post-incident investigation or related insurance claim will tell you, it’s vitally important to have solid policies, procedures, and records to refer to.

In this regard, initiatives like our standardised Contractors Package and the Marine Card web-system have increasingly

played a role in protecting the interests of members and, breaking new ground in this space, we recently launched the Marine Card Access Management System – a cloud-based application which streamlines the access and compliance management dynamic, and supports a robust procedural and record-keeping capacity.

So what are these BIA resources, and how do they fit together to form the complete compliance picture:

Marine Card The basic building block of our Program. As the law requires that controllers of work-places ensure that people coming on site to work have a basic understanding of WHS, the Marine Card is evidence that the holder has participated in a comprehensive, industry-specific WHS general induction.

Once the site controller has sighted the card, the requirements of the law are largely satisfied, although the venue should also deliver a site-specific induction which details specific hazards and safety procedures/ equipment at the venue.

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Contractors play a pivotal role in the industry, and our boating customers are well serviced by an army of specialists who travel between numerous work venues (eg: marinas, boatyards, slipways, workshops, factories). The Contractors Package is essentially the documentation of an agreement between the venue & the contractor which sets out the rules and requirements applicable to visiting contractors and works undertaken on site. Most if not all venues now require evidence of insurance currency, and the Package provides for insurances to be attached to the document. The Marine Card web-system can auto-complete the document in seconds – read on.

The Marine Card web-system Recognising the challenge facing contractors in keeping their documentation up to date at multiple venues, the Marine Card web-system was developed to provide an on-line profile for each card-holder which stores uploaded documents such as insurance certificates of currency, safe work method statements, material safety data sheets, and permits and licenses, as well as details of staff or sub-contractors working under the profile-owners coverage. The web-system can also call-up details of an individual contractor and work venue, and with the push of a button, creates a fully-populated Contractors Package in PDF format ready for email or saving.

Freely accessed and searchable, contractors and venues can now swap details and documents from anywhere, and at any time here: www.marinecard.org.au. If you’re already a Marine

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Card-holder, your profile is already online – contact BIA for your login details and you’ll be up and running in no time.

The above resources have been developed to support both contractors and venues achieve administrative compliance as the industry goes about its daily business at the many work venues that dot the country. But, the prime concern and perennial headache for controllers of marine industry work venues remains: who is on site at any given time; have they been properly inducted; and are they properly insured?

Whilst the sign-in book has served its purpose for many years, the job of connecting contractors & their personnel with induction records and insurance currency has always been costly and complicated to resource, and sketchy in accuracy and effectiveness. Until now that is.

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The Marine Card Access Management System (AMS) The product of extensive collaboration over the past year, this simple yet highly effective tool is provided to marine work venues on an annual subscription basis.

The AMS can be seen in action at a growing number of marinas, where contractors entering the venue tap in their Marine Card number and PIN on a tablet device. PIN’s are issued via SMS message for first time users, and each entry is checked against profile data on the Marine Card web-system for induction status, insurance coverage, or access restrictions.

On completion of sign-in, the easy-care printer dispenses a colour-coded wristband which then indicates to venue staff that the wearer is properly signed-in and permitted to be working on site. Logged into the web-based “Venue Admin portal”, multiple venue staff can monitor an up to the minute manifest of contractors on site, and a range of search, reporting, and SMS notification functions are at their fingertips – from any web-connected device, even a smartphone.

AMS venue subscribers can use the System to view contractor profiles of Marine Card-holders in real time, easily accessing documents, data, and a live list of dependent staff uploaded by the contractor. What’s more, the AMS allows subscribers to import documents to a venue-specific folder on the contractor profile – ideal for the Contractors Package PDF, or site-induction record.

The goal of the AMS is to reduce the effort of compliance for both venues and contractors by 90%, and on the back of the beta-testing phase and early roll-out performance, the prospects are strong. For a demonstration of the AMS at your venue or further info on the potential benefits for contractors, please contact Alan Barrett at BIA on 9438 2077 or barrett@ bia.org.au The Marine Card AMS brings together the above-mentioned range of WHS compliance resources developed by the BIA over the past decade, but each is still available and effective in its own right. We’ve worked hard to remove the guess work for industry and provide a pathway for better outcomes … without the pain and cost to industry of constantly reinventing the wheel.

Whilst our focus has been on simplifying and streamlining the challenge of WHS compliance, understanding the what, why, and how can still be daunting. If you’re struggling … perhaps our Managing EHS course should be on your “To Do” list.

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Well-deserved bravery award for Marine Rescue Ballina crew

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arine Rescue NSW has congratulated three members of Marine Rescue Ballina, who were recently honoured with a Group Bravery Citation for their efforts during a 2013 rescue operation in dark and dangerous conditions.

Commissioner Stacey Tannos said the Citation was well-deserved recognition for Tony Handcock, Rodney Guest and David Nockolds, whose rescue vessel capsized when hit by a large swell during the operation to save two men on a stricken motor cruiser on the Ballina bar.

“Our three members demonstrated selfless courage in going to the rescue of the men on the broken down cruiser in the pitch dark, with a large swell on the notorious Richmond River bar,” he said.

“Today we congratulate Tony, Rodney and David on this fitting national acknowledgement of their bravery and

Yachting Australia releases blueprint to revitalize sailing

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ne Sailing” plan would integrate management and offer enhanced services at local club level It has issued a proposal that it hopes will revitalize sailing. The organization, working with eight member State and Territory Associations (MYA), last October decided to develop a framework and governance for the long-term growth of the sport. Last week, Yachting Australia released “One Sailing — The Case for Change.”

The “One Sailing” proposal would involve an integration of Yachting Australia and MYA management and services. Matt Allen, Yachting Australia president, said in the report introduction that such integration would cut down on the duplication of services while building a more club-focused organization.

A central goal, according to the report, would be to enhance the capabilities and services of local sailing clubs to provide a more grassroots approach to growing the sport. Allen said the organisations need to deliver “better services and resources to ensure long-term success for the whole of the sport of sailing in Australia.”

“We have committed Clubs and Class Associations across the States and Territories who handle the administration of their Clubs and run events, but we

service to our community,” he said.

“The safety of our members is Marine Rescue’s highest priority but this incident served as a reminder of the dangers all rescue crews face on the water.

“We are immensely grateful that Tony, Rodney and David escaped and are today continuing to assist and protect boaters on the Northern Rivers as members of Marine Rescue Ballina.”

The three men responded on board Ballina 30 when the motor cruiser’s crew called for help just after midnight on April 15, 2013, navigating through turbulent conditions on the outgoing tide to reach the pair.

As BA 30 attempted to tow the cruiser off the breakwall, one of the cruiser’s crew was thrown overboard and the other leapt into the water. The BA 30 crew retrieved one man but before they could reach the second, the rescue vessel was swamped and capsized.

David and Rodney fought their way out of the cabin to cling to the upturned hull but Tony and the rescued man were trapped inside as BA 30 washed over the bar and out to sea, before eventually struggling free. The other boater was in the water nearby.

Commissioner Tannos again thanked the crew members of the Ballina Jet rescue service who sped to the men’s aid, plucking them all from the water and, with conditions on the bar too rough for a second crossing, beaching on nearby Shelley Beach so the five could be transferred to hospital. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter also responded.

“We owe the members of all three rescue services a debt of gratitude for their skill and dedication,” Commissioner Tannos said.

understand we could do more to help with resources and services that are relevant and consistent,” wrote Allen.

“With this proposed model, we will be able to co-ordinate National and State resources to build stronger networks and increase the services in the running of your Clubs.”

Allen added that the proposal was developed for “an eye to the future” and the sustainability of the sport.

“In any project that includes change, there has to be a willingness to look to the future and not spend time gazing in the past and I am grateful that all parties have been able to achieve this” Allen wrote. The Yachting Australia Board was unanimous in recommending the report.

about the education process was so successful the positions will now be made permanent,” Mr Mitchell said.

“A roving Boating Education Officer (BEO) position will also be permanently created to provide extra support in raising boating safety awareness and safety information to the public from the shore.

“Research has shown increasing education for the boating public is one of the most effective ways of reducing boating fatalities.

“BEOs provide key support to Roads and Maritime Boating Safety Officers who traditionally have been tasked with the majority of the frontline boating and safety education role.

“From July last year to the end of last month, BEOs interacted with 39,963 members of the boating public and visited 206 schools to talk about boating safety.

“This has increased the number of school visits by 10 times than the previous year, a valuable increase in our ability to reach entry level boaters to provide them with the skills and knowledge to enable them to be safe and responsible boaters from an early age.

“BEOs also made 3,070 visits to boat ramps, engaged 1,248 retail outlets and 563 sailing, boating clubs and marinas to provide information and key safety messages, and represented Roads and Maritime at 211 boat shows or community field days,” Mr Mitchell said.

More frontline educators to help with boating safety in NSW

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fter a successful 18 month trial, Roads and Maritime Services has confirmed 13 frontline positions will be created to help with education and safety at key boating hot spots in NSW. Roads and Maritime Ser vices Maritime Director Angus Mitchell said the decision was made after the trial of Boating Education Officers (BEOs) based in Ballina, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Port Stephens, Newcastle, West Gosford, Rozelle, Sydney, Sutherland, Port Kembla, Batemans Bay and Albury.

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Jim Theodore – esteemed marine

surveyor and shipwright

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n his teens as an apprentice working with a master tradesman in wooden boat construction, Jim Theodore embraced the philosophy that “if you look and listen, you will learn a lot.”

It is a motto he later carried into a job in a timber joinery business working alongside perfectionist artisans in wood turning and machining.

Jim worked diligently and carefully developing his skills in building and fitting out boats in spare corners of sheds and in rented spaces before eventually buying a shed and property to establish his own business on the banks of the Port River at Largs North in Adelaide.

Today, he is one of Australia’s most respected marine surveyors and shipwrights imparting his own knowledge and skills among the people he employs at Port River Marine Services.

It has been a long and eventful journey from the family cane farm at Innisfail in Queensland, where he built his first boat at the age of nine.

Boats became his passion and it was his good fortune to secure an apprenticeship with legendary Queensland boat builder Keith Allen. Fibreglass was then a relatively new technology and Jim’s training was with hand tools that had been used for centuries to shape timber and build boats, including an adze and drawknife.

The young craftsman helped to build a game fishing vessel for movie star Lee Marvin and did maintenance work on another for pioneering TV quiz show hosts Bob and Dolly Dyer, before an adventure with mates saw him pack his toolbox into the boot of his car and head south.

It was a journey that brought Jim to Adelaide to doorknock for work among prominent boat builders before securing a job in a joinery works, where he further developed his woodworking prowess.

A well-known Adelaide engineer, John Wray, had a business near the joinery and when he heard of Jim’s background in boat building, he asked him to complete a 34ft yacht that had begun to take shape in his engineering workshop.

Word quickly spread about the young man’s abilities and he worked part-time from the boot of his car on boat building and refit projects including customising a 34ft game fishing vessel and two 47ft ketches.

Eventually, as more work came his way, he was able to rent a section of Porter’s boatbuilding shed at Port Adelaide, which included a small slipway. Members of the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron soon heard about Jim’s capabilities and he was commissioned to complete hulls and decks.

After buying the mouldings, then building and fitting out a Lexcen 9.6 yacht for a Squadron member, Jim won the contract in association with WA-based Precision Marine to build two pilot boats for the then Department of Marine and Harbours.

“Precision Marine, which was associated with the Christopher Skase Quintrex Group, purchased a factory on the Port River, to be known as Precision Lloyds, and asked me to manage the construction aspects of the business,” Jim explained.

“They sent the hulls and decks of the pilot boats to me and I fitted them out. Both are still operating in Port Lincoln and Thevenard. Precision Marine also sent me mouldings

of a Randell 33 yacht and I built three or four of them for customers.”

Precision Lloyds at Largs North was a victim of the failing Skase empire which could have left Jim high and dry with his ambitions. But with faith in his abilities, he purchased the factory and later a ship lift from WA to launch his own business. As repair and maintenance work grew, the business required more room and he was able to purchase an adjoining shipyard with a 600 tonne slipway to the Port River.

A ship lift wharf was built and the slipway removed to create more access and room and this opened up new opportunities for work on bigger vessels from the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron, the Cruising Yacht Club of SA, and other recreational and commercial boats from around South Australia and interstate.

Port River Marine Services, established in 1985, became a major operation in construction, repair and maintenance with skilled workers that were equally at home with wood, fibreglass, steel or aluminium.

“Custom fit outs were also an important aspect of the business, but along the way I had an ambition to create a signature fishing boat and I spent a number of years coming up with the right design concept,” Jim said.

After extensive research and development, the Theodore 720 was unveiled in 2005 and later this newcomer won three categories of the Australian Marine Industry Federation National Boat of the Year Awards being hailed for its excellence in innovation, performance and stability.

“There were about 90 contenders for the title, including some of the biggest names in the industry, and it was a very proud achievement for me and my wife Leica, who is my partner in the business,” Jim said.

“The Theodore 720 is an outstanding offshore fishing boat with a deep forefoot and variable dead rise to 20 degrees at the transom. It can climb to plane at relatively slow speed and then maintain a planing attitude.

“It provides ride comfort normally associated with much bigger vessels and this is one of the most appealing features of a 7.2 metre boat that delivers 40-knot plus performance.

“Among the innovations with this boat was an inboard diesel motor, which raised many eyebrows at the time. Today, the options also include single or twin outboards.”

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The Theodore 720 has been introduced to the international market as part of an Australian exhibition at the Dubai Boat Show and it continues to attract business among discerning boating enthusiasts and charter operators in Australia. The latest models were a particular feature of the 2015 Adelaide Boat Show.

“It has been quite a journey over the years and there have been many challenges and achievements,” Jim said.

“In the early days, I was considered a bit of an imposter from Queensland, but I have built a very successful business in South Australia and I am a proud and long-standing member of the Boating Industry Association.

“Port River Marine Services, embracing Theodore Marine, now spans 17,000 square metres along the Port River. It is a one-stop-shop with a diversity of construction, repair and maintenance operations along with a showroom, chandlery services, brokerage and facilities for boat storage and do-ityourself projects.

Jim manages the busy boat yard and its workforce of varying disciplines. While he has great faith in the skills and experience of his employees, little takes place in the “hands on department” that he is not competent to do himself.

“We do the vast majority of work ourselves, but sub-contract some electrical, mechanical and upholstery services,” he explained.

“I am hopeful that our son, James, will take over the business and I can then spend some more time fishing in one of my 720s.”

Jim still cherishes the old toolbox he carried from Queensland in the boot of his car. Who knows what wonders may take shape when he has some retirement time to consider playing with the tools that shaped his career as one of Australia’s leading boatmen.

Eliminate risks and potential fines by being responsible on the water Skippers are reminded of their responsibilities after a recent decision in Albury Local Court which saw a 27-yearold woman disqualified from holding or obtaining a NSW boat licence for six months, fined $500 and put on an 18 month good behaviour bond.

Director of Maritime Angus Mitchell said the woman had been operating a personal watercraft when it collided with a ski boat on Lake Mulwala late last year.

“She pleaded guilty to negligent navigation occasioning grievous bodily harm,” Mr Mitchell said.

“The victim was a rear seat passenger in the ski boat and suffered a fractured skull, broken neck and crushed artery at the base of her skull.

“Thankfully the victim has almost fully recovered but the incident certainly highlights the need to act responsibly and safely when operating any craft on the water, or you run the risk of not only injuring someone but being penalised heavily in court.”

Mr Mitchell said now it’s spring and with the weather warming up after winter, more people will be taking to the state’s waterways.

“We want people to enjoy our waterways and we want them to do it safely,” Mr Mitchell said.

Following on from the NSW conviction and disqualification, Mr Mitchell said Transport Safety Victoria is seeking to have the PWC operator’s Victorian boat licence also cancelled for six months.

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Farewell ...

Aaron McKenna

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he BIA’s long term Member Support & Development Manager Aaron McKenna is moving on. After a successful seven year stint with the Association, Aaron has been given an opportunity to take up a key role internationally.

During his time with the BIA, Aaron has been instrumental in developing and managing BIA member services and benefits, many that remain as key benefits assisting members today.

During his time with the Association Aaron successfully led the development team to update the industry standard contracts, played a key role in the development and launch of the WHS induction program, was a team member working on the bump-in and running of the Sydney Boat Show and was one of the key conduits between the Association and industry members.

Aaron will remain in the marine industry working from Asia, but is planning to maintain his local links and will likely be seen in and around the BIA team in the future.

Aaron leaves the BIA in late September. We pass on our best wishes, thank him for his past success and congratulate him on his appointment and new role. h

Welcome ...

Robyn Wingrove

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hose that attended or exhibited at the recent Sydney International Boat Show may have had the opportunity to meet the new BIA staff member Robyn Wingrove.

Robyn joined the BIA marketing & events team just prior to the event.

Robyn has an excellent marketing and event management background and has immediately taken numerous projects forward including all of our entertainment and education programs at the show.

We welcome Robyn to the team and look forward to having her on board in what is looking like some very busy years ahead. h

Education, Training & Development Is your Marine Card out of date?

The Marine Card Refresher was launched in March this year, and to date over 120 card holders have updated their expired Marine Cards through this online system.

Having an up to date Marine Card is more important than ever as the new fully automated Access Management System (AMS) is rolled out to marinas and yards in NSW. The AMS looks at the data held on your Marine Card profile on www. marinecard.org.au – specifically for a valid Marine Card and correct Insurances – and allows you to quickly sign in at a site through a tablet-based Contractor Interface and get straight to the job, rather than taking time to visit the site office with your documents and signing in manually.

More information about how the AMS works is featured in this issue of Logbook.

Completing the online Refresher is simple: enrol through the BIA website, complete the Refresher, and a new Marine Card will be sent to you via post and your profile updated on the website.

The Marine Card Refresher is comprised of brief modules featuring a ‘refresher’ of the original Induction topics, taking into account changes to Legislation that have occurred since you sat your induction; completion of the Refresher will update the expiry date on your card for a further 5+ years, so it’s good value at just $75.

The online Refresher can be found at www.bia.org.au/ training and clicking on the link at the bottom of the page.

If you have any questions about the Refresher or about your profile on the Marine Card website, please contact the BIA on (02) 9438 2077 or email training@bia.org.au

Marine Card Training Calendar 2015

Boating Industry Association

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:

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.

There are only a couple of chances to get your Marine Card left in 2015. Book early to reserve your space – visit www.bia.org.au/training to download a booking form.

13 October 8am to 12 Batemans Bay 17 November 9am to 1pm Newport

Other training available – on demand

Please ask about ‘on-demand’ training – we can come to you (minimum numbers required). Call 9438 2077 to find out more.

• Fire Warden Training • Apply First Aid • Fire Extinguisher Training

For publication dates and specifications, please email info@bia.org.au

To book advertising, contact the BIA on 02 9438 2077

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Watsons Bay Pilot Station officially opened!

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he Pilot Station was officially opened on 30 June 2015 by the Hon Duncan Gay, Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight. Hon Gay was joined by BIAA Chairman Darren Vaux and local MP Gabrielle Upton in cutting the ribbon and welcoming visitors to the new Boating Safety Education Centre.

It was a huge turnout for the opening which included local Councillors, residents of Watsons Bay, Sailability, Paddle NSW, and Yachting NSW, to name a few. Menai High School students provided an excellent demonstration of the vessels and equipment under the careful eye of Greg McNeill, President of the Marine Teachers Association.

The Centre has been equipped with a variety of teaching vessels and classroom equipment through funding provided by the Water Safety Black Spots Fund, with RMS funding the renovation of the old Pilot Station. It now houses sailing vessels, kayaks, tinnies, stand-up paddle boards and a state-of-the-art SMART Board all aimed to make boating safety education engaging, interesting and, best of all, fun!

The Pilot Station is also the sixth Boat Smart Hub; Menai High School opened the original one in 2009, followed by Ballina, Port Macquarie, Illawarra and Central Coast. The Hubs provide a central point in each area for High Schools to attend practical ‘on-water’ training days – something they have not been able to do in the past as they did not have the facilities.

This program has been supported by the BIA since its inception, and we are pleased to make the Pilot Station another Boat Smart Hub servicing schools in not just Sydney but also in regional areas too.

So far this year, Paddle NSW and Yachting NSW have utilised the Pilot Station for training courses, and a number of Maritime and BIA meetings have taken place in what has

Darren Vaux, Hon Duncan Gay and Gabrielle Upton MP get ready to cut the ribbon and open the Pilot Station.

to be the classroom with the best view in Sydney. In addition to this, we have been visited by local High Schools keen to get students out on the water and learning practical boating safety in a safe environment.

We also look forward to Sailability being regular visitors from spring, with the Pilot Station being a perfect place for people with disabilities and their carers to enjoy the Bay and to get onto the water.

There are other programs in development as we speak: a regional schools program (combining Boat Smart activities, marine life study, and other water-based activities on the Bay), and a study of marine life establishment and growth on the underside of the new pontoon with some exciting footage and images being produced.

We will keep you up to date with all the news from the Pilot Station through Logbook and also snippets in our fortnightly enews. If you’d like to find out more, call us on (02) 9438 2077 or email corrina@bia.org.au.

The Pilot Station Welcomes its First Gold Sponsor

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he BIA is pleased to announce that Nautilus Marine is to become the very first Gold Sponsor for the Watsons Bay Pilot Station.

The Pilot Station officially opened in June this year and Nautilus Marine were keen to be the first to show its support for this fantastic facility.

“Nautilus Marine is proud to be a corporate supporter of the Watsons Bay Pilot Station” said Lyndon Turner, Chief Executive Officer. “Nautilus Marine is all about supporting safe recreational boating, through education and training which will benefit many. As preferred insurer to thousands of boat owners across Australia and New Zealand, safe boating is close to our heart and we look forward to supporting this great initiative.”

The original Pilot Station closed in 2008 and has since been renovated by its owners Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) through the Waterways Fund. The BIA has equipped the new boating safety education centre with vessels and teaching equipment through funding provided by the NSW

Government under the Water Safety Black Spots Fund.

Activities already taking place at the Pilot Station include on-water days for High School Marine Studies students through the Boat Smart Program, along with Paddle NSW and Yachting NSW training courses – and with the weather warming up and Sailability soon to become regular visitors, it is about to get even busier!

Watch this space for more Pilot Station news, and check out BIA enews for regular updates.

To find out more about becoming a Sponsor of the Pilot Station, call (02)9438 2077 or email pilotstation@bia.org.au.

You can find out more about Nautilus Marine at www. nautilusinsurance.com.au.

30 - September 2015 BIA of NSW & SA LOGBOOK

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