June 2010 - Boating Industry Association of NSW

LOGBOOK
NEWSLETTER
The official newsletter of the Boating Industry Association of NSW Ltd
June 2010
Jessica Watson
on board for SIBS
Page 4
Why Marine Rescue
needs funding levy
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LOGBOOK
NEWSLETTER
The official newsletter of the
Boating Industry Association of NSW Ltd
PO Box 1204 CROWS NEST NSW 1585 Australia
53 Hume Street CROWS NEST NSW 2065 Australia
ABN: 61 000 618 468
Telephone: (02) 9438 2077
Facsimile: (02) 9439 3983
Email: info@bia.org.au
www.bia.org.au
www.sydneyboatshow.com.au
www.marinedirectory.com.au
www.50pointcheck.com.au
www.shipwrights.com.au
www.boatshows.com.au
General Manager Roy Privett
Marketing & Events Manager Domenic Genua
Financial Controller Simon Hazelbrook
Manager BIA Divisions Alan Barrett
Event Operations Manager Belinda Close
Secretary Linda English
Publications Coordinator Christine Howard
Member Support & Development Aaron McKenna
Education & Training Coordinator Corrina McMillan
Marketing & Events Coordinator Justine Merrony
Logbook gratefully acknowledges all that have
contributed to this edition. In particular;
Roy Privett Editorial
Bob Wonders Media Service (07) 5562 2867
Robin Copeland SPINS 0414 266 768
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SIBS – Jessica Watson comes to the Show 4
BIA Annual General Meeting 6
Why does Marine Rescue NSW need a funding levy? 7
BIA Golf Day to become an Annual Event 10
Maximising your ‘Letter of Credit’ 12
Are your fl ares out of date? 14
The Super in V8 Supercars 16
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Board of Directors
President Doug Olding
Vice-President Simon Cook
Treasurer Alan Blake
Board
Bill Breakspear, Paul Burgess, Matt Hundleby,
Jon Hunt, Michael Jarvin, Richard Pym,
Alan Steber, Darren Vaux, Terry Wise
Please send editorial contributions to
Domenic Genua at genua@bia.org.au
For advertising rates contact the BIA (02) 9438 2077
Please send editorial contributions to
Domenic Genua at genua@bia.org.au
For advertising rates contact the BIA (02) 9438 2077
© Copyright 2010 BIA of NSW. The opinions, advice and information contained
herein have not been sought by any member or any other person but are offered as an
information service and should not be relied upon as a substitute for detailed advice
or as a basis for formulating business decisions. BIA intends by this statement to
exclude any liability for any such opinions, advice or information within this publication.
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Trailer Boat Fishing Tournament 18
Education, training and development 20
Tim Fenwick – Born to Race 23
Division News 24
Sunset and Evening Star ... Obituaries 28
Member Profi le – Ian Lindsay 30
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General Manager’s Catch-Up
The Federal Budget may have been boring and a nonevent
but you can bet the 43rd Sydney International
Boat Show will deliver the goods with an expanded
exhibition in the exhibition halls and marina over our 2009
presentation. Due to demand for space BIA will be opening up
Hall 6 and marina applications already exceed last year. With an
improving industry outlook and building consumer confidence
we anticipate a better level of enquiry and sales.
BIA marketing team have prepared a comprehensive
marketing and media buying programme. A terrific promotional
programme produced in-house will include the Better Boating
Lounge with special guest Jessica Watson, Fashion Parades,
Boat Building Competition, Fishing Clinic, Discover Sydney
Harbour free tours, Photography Competition and the return
of the Historic Vessels display.
A Marine Precinct will again become the hub of information
for visitors who want to be educated and get information on
recreational boating. It will present a village style atmosphere
and visitors able to collect information from government
authorities, associations and volunteer groups.
BIA will be managing four areas in the Marine Precinct
for Show Information, 50 Point Safety Check kiosk, Boats
on Sale website kiosk and a Kids Education and Water Wise
Centre.
It is now twelve months since BIANSW resigned from
the Australian Marine Industries Federation. In this period
numerous discussions have been held to map out a future
direction. What has emerged is that whilst the State BIAs
share a common name and similar objectives they are quite
different businesses and questions of autonomy and member’s
assets arise.
BIANSW has maintained a position that it will not rejoin
AMIF and a staged approach must be pursued to align various
operations before you can even consider integration of part
or all of the state associations. A first critical stage is being
addressed to develop a suitable model for the development
and advocacy of national policy.
In this edition we highlight our AGM and new Board of
Directors, comprehensive BIA Division Reports and the
continuing battle with NSW Maritime over Commercial Marina
Rents Procedure for Sydney Harbour (CMRP).
Sydney Harbour Marinas have rejected the CMRP as flawed
and unstainable. Marina Operators have indicated they face a
$34m investment barrier to modernisation and redevelopment
plans. Once again, the industry and boat owner facilities are
being placed on hold. Sydney Harbour deserves an equitable,
transparent, and consistent framework for lease arrangements
with NSW Maritime.
In advocating an industry position the BIA is currently
preparing a response to the Coroner’s findings and
recommendations following tragic deaths resulting from a
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collision between the ferry Pam
Burridge and the motor cruiser
Merinda. The recommendations
in relation to recreational boating
appear to have no real nexus to the
actual accident.
BIA has joined with the
Australian Fishing Tackle Trades
Association in a joint submission to
a NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into
Recreational Fishing which contained 82 recommendations
for improvement. Both Associations will be appearing before
the Inquiry in August. Work also continues with engaging
the Federal Government via the Boating Fishing Council of
Australia on Marine Parks, Sanctuary Zones and bio-regional
planning at the forefront.
Another important issue is a proposal for a funding levy
on recreational boating to secure financial support for Marine
Rescue NSW. At the time of preparing this Logbook, BIA
had not determined a final position in relation to the levy as
insufficient information was available. BIA has been a major
proponent of the amalgamation of the volunteer rescue services
and their contribution to boating safety.
However, this proposal has been poorly handled by the
Government with no prior consultation with industry and
boat owners. It raises concern that safety on the water is a
government responsibility and not another user pay scheme,
boat owners and industry already pay taxes and fees, sets a
dangerous precedent for future tax and fees grab, increasing
costs will make it more expensive for boating, proposed levy
appears to be a double dip on registered boat owners and
licence holder, boaters outside coastal areas with no marine
rescue services are funding coastal operations and their
needs to be absolute assurance that any levy imposed must
be directed to a specific trust fund.
NSW Maritime should not apply administration charges
or use of funds for regulatory or administrative purposes.
Governments have a bad history with funds collected for
specific purposes and promising full accountability whilst
delivering a different end result. To bring some balance into
the debate we publish an article on page 7 “Why does Marine
Rescue NSW need a funding levy by boaties” by Ken McManus.
A discussion paper is on the NSW Maritime website and we
encourage members and boating enthusiasts to comment.
On behalf of our President Doug Olding, BIA Directors and
BIA staff, we hope members and exhibitors have a successful
Sydney International Boat Show. Remember we will be located
in Hall 5 and invite you to visit and discuss any issues with
our staff during the Show or just have a coffee and chat.
Roy Privett,
General Manager.
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Jessica Watson to appear at
Sydney International Boat
Show
The Sydney International Boat Show is seldom, if ever,
short of headline acts, but organiser the Boating Industry
Association (BIA) of NSW has outdone itself this year
confirming that Jessica Watson, ‘the darling of the high seas',
will light up Darling Harbour.
Sponsored by NSW Maritime and scheduled for five
action-packed days, 29 July–2 August, space bookings are
going ‘gangbusters' with the association forced to open Hall
6 following a complete sell out of floor space in the primary
(and cavernous!) Halls 1 through 5.
Jessica Watson, who in less than eight months has
circumnavigated the world, will appear in the Better Boating
Lounge at the show and will share her story with the visiting
public.
I would suggest it will be standing room only anywhere
near the Better Boating Lounge whenever Jessica takes the
stage.
Domenic Genua, Marketing and Event Manager for the
BIA, said it was ‘truly exciting' to be able to confirm Jessica
Watson as the show's special guest.
"The Better Boating Lounge will also feature Don McIntyre, a
major supporter of Jessica Watson's solo voyage and currently
involved with the Bounty Boat Expedition,” Genua added.
Details will also be announced shortly of yet another
appearance in the Better Boating Lounge, that of the Norris
family, from Sydney's northern beaches.
The family (dad, mum and two kids aged 7 and 5) has
just spent 1825 days (and that's five years!) on water sailing
around the world.
Of course, there are people with little or no interest in
sailboats and the Sydney International Boat Show caters in
full for them.
Every style and every form of recreational powerboat will be
on display, from tiny tinnies to globe-circling mega yachts.
Benefits of BIA membership
Aaron McKenna, Member Support and Development,
will be available during this year’s Sydney International
Boat Show to give an insight into the many benefits of
BIA membership to non-members in a series of one-onone
meetings.
If you would like to schedule an appointment at
this year’s show contact Aaron on 02 9438 2077 or
aaron@bia.org.au to arrange a meeting.
Although the Darling Harbour extravaganza will indeed be
a boat show, largest in the Southern Hemisphere, in fact, it will
also be a fount of education and entertainment for all ages.
Popular attractions, some new, some old favourites, can
be relied upon to create interest, among them the Nautilus
Marine Insurance Fishing Clinic (usually playing to standing
room-only audiences), the Walk of Fame and The Marine
Precinct Education Centre.
Throw in Historic Boat Displays, the Musto Fashion
Parades, the Photography Competition which proved such
a hit last year, as did the Discover Boating Tours of Sydney
Harbour and it's easy to see why the show regularly attracts
attendances in the 90,000-plus region.
Of course, no need to take everything too seriously
– especially not the Boat Building Competition, which has
scores of show visitors in, tears - tears of laughter, that is,
as competitive apprentices from local boat builders try to
build a boat.
Materials and tools are kept to a minimum and when built
the teams have to race their vessel around Cockle Bay!
At least one, often more, of those vessels end up on
the seabed, much to the amusement of the cold-hearted
spectators.
As always, a show highlight will be the spectacular marina
on Cockle Bay, largest marina specifically erected for a boat
show anywhere in Australia.
The BIA was delighted to report that reservations for marina
space were double the tally at the same time last year.
Education and entertainment may attract the crowd, but
for the genuine boating enthusiasts the Sydney International
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Boat Show is the place to check out the latest models and the
latest equipment, from boats to trailers, engines to electronics,
scuba gear to fishing tackle.
The industry's ‘heavyweights' Maritimo, Riviera, Sunseeker,
Grand Banks, Princess, to name but a few will be there in full
force, together with the engine world's leaders from Mercury
Marine to Caterpillar, Volvo Penta to Evinrude. Cummins to
Suzuki, MAN to Honda, Yamaha to Yanmar.
One new product sure to garner some interest will be the
launch of Greenline Boats.
They employ a hybrid (diesel-electric) and solar-powered
drive system and must be worth checking out.
There's no fuel cheaper than muscle, either, and the show
will feature the man they call ‘The Fat Paddler', Sean Smith,
who has a strong following among canoeists and kayakers.
Sean will be another keynote speaker at the Better Boating
Lounge and you can read about his exploits, ‘A Big Man's
Kayak Adventure' at http://fatpaddler.com/
Darling Harbour, the Sydney International Boat Show,
simply rates as one of those events in the ‘Harbour City' that
no one should miss.
The 2010 Sydney International Boat Show opens the doors
at 10am on Thursday, 29 July.
Both the halls and the Cockle Bay Marina will open at
10am on each of the five days, but closing times vary; the
Darling Harbour Exhibition Centre's halls close at 8pm, but
activities cease on the marina at 6pm.
For further information contact the Boating Industry
Association of NSW, telephone (02) 9438-2077 or visit the
website, www.sydneyboatshow.com.au
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SIBS Tickets
Tickets can be purchased on-line at the show website,
www.sydneyboatshow.com.au
Admission prices are;
Single adult: $19.50 or $16.50 on-line
Family ticket admitting two adults and up to three
children: $45.00 or $38.00 on-line.
Children aged 6-17 years: $11.50 or $9.50 on-line.
Three-day VIP guest pass, $42.00 (on-line and at
show).
Special prices have also been set for Pensioners
($14.00), Seniors ($17.50) and a $5 ticket for entry after
5pm. These tickets available only at the show.
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BIA Annual General Meeting
Tuesday 11 May 2010
President Doug Olding presented the Annual Report on
behalf of the Board of Directors. It was approved and
adopted. The report was previously mailed to members
and can be viewed on the BIA’s website www.bia.org.au.
He said “it had been a reasonable year under extremely
difficult economic circumstances with many of our industry
sectors slowly recovering from the global financial crisis and
shattered consumer confidence”.
Doug thanked members for participating in BIA activities
and exhibitors for their continuing strong support for BIA
produced boat shows. He said the 2009 deficit budgeting had
delivered support to our membership by holding membership
subscriptions and Sydney International Boat Show exhibition
rates for three out of the last four years whilst absorbing cost
increases.
It was reported that it was exactly 12 months since BIA
had resigned from the Australian Marine Industries Federation.
Ongoing dialogue has occurred between the state BIAs
at director and management levels to address differences
between the associations and ensure our industry interests
are properly represented. A new model is currently being
examined to ensure the development of national policy and
advocacy is undertaken.
BIA Treasurer, Alan Blake, presented the Financial
Statements for the year ending 31 December 2009. The
Treasurer’s Report was adopted.
Alan said, “In light of the global financial crisis and a
significant fall in demand for space at the 2009 Sydney
International Boat Show (SIBS), this is a very good result for the
Association. We expected the year to be difficult and budgeted
accordingly with an after tax deficit of $522,740. Our actual
deficit is $315,329 better than expected. Whilst maintaining
Election of Office Bearers – Directors
Roy Privett Company Secretary and Returning
Officer announced there were no contested positions and
accordingly no ballot was necessary. He declared the
following persons elected as Directors unopposed.
Nominations from General Membership:
Doug Olding President
Simon Cook Vice-President
Alan Blake Treasurer
Richard Pym Director
Darren Vaux Director
Directors nominated from BIA divisions:
Bill Breakspear Director (Nominee of the Marine
Industry Mechanical Repairers Association)
Paul Burgess Director (Nominee of the Shipwrights
and Boatbuilders Association)
Matt Hundleby Director (Nominee of the Marina
Association)
Jon Hunt Director (Nominee of the Trailer
Boat Retailers Association)
Michael Jarvin Director (Nominee of the Marine
Brokers Association)
Alan Steber Director (Nominee of the Boat
Manufacturers Association)
Terry Wise Director (Nominee of the Sailing
Industry Association)
tight control over expenses and
good management of division
expenses the BIA continued
to invest funds to promote
and develop the industry
and maintained member
services.”
Simon Cook is our new
Vice-President and Richard
Pym our past Vice-President
remains a Director of the
Association. Richard has served
BIA NSW President Doug Olding.
continuously on the Board since December 1990.
Long serving Board and Life member Bob Basham who
had served on two previous occasions had stepped down
in February; however, he remains on the Sailing Industry
Association Committee.
Terry Wise has taken over from Bob being elected Chairman
of the SIA and was appointed to the Board of Directors.
Mark Hewitt who has served on the Board from 2004 also
stepped down. Mark was a past Treasurer and Chairman of
the Marina Association devoting a considerable amount of his
personal time to many issues especially commercial marina
lease and rental policy. Matt Hundleby as the newly elected
Chairman of the Marina Association has been appointed to
the Board of Directors.
Doug Olding acknowledged both Bob and Mark for their
long and valuable contribution to the industry association and
for their service to their respective committees.
The AGM was followed by a General Meeting.
BIA’s Marketing and Events Manager Domenic Genua
presented a comprehensive report on 2009 activities,
operations/marketing/media planning for the 2010 Sydney
International Boat Show.
He also presented material on other BIA promotional
projects including 50 Point Safety Check, BoatsOnSale,
Sydney Weekender sponsorship, and promotion of the theme in
various publications and websites ‘To Deal with a BIA Member’
together with various boating lifestyle messages. Domenic
highlighted BIA Training activities and member services.
Glenn Finniss, Acting CEO of NSW Marine Rescue
addressed the meeting on a proposal before the NSW
Government to introduce a $7.50 levy on Boat registrations
and driver licenses to secure financial support for rescue
activities.
Roy Privett indicated that the BIA Board was yet to
determine a policy on the proposal as insufficient information
was available.
Roy Privett also addressed the meeting on the continuing
search to develop a new national model to represent the
State BIAs and Marine Parks leading to further restrictions on
fishing and boating access. He outlined the lobbying activities
of the Boating Fishing Council of Australia in its endeavors
to protect boating and fishing rights and access.
The current focus is on the Federal Department of
Environment Bioregional Assessment which covers large areas
of the NSW coast. It was also announced that BIA had joined
with the Australian Fishing Trades Association (AFTA) in
producing a joint submission containing 82 recommendations
to a NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into Recreational Fishing
in NSW.
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Why does Marine Rescue NSW
need a funding levy from boaties?
by Ken McManus ESM,
Marketing & Media, Marine Rescue NSW
There has been much debate about this since the NSW
government announced on 7 May, a proposal for a Marine
Rescue Levy of $7.50 on all Boat Drivers Licences and
Boat Registrations.
Some have objected to what they describe as a ‘tax grab’
and ‘extra revenue for NSW Treasury’. Others have raised
the spectre of trust, or lack of it, in the process of how the
government will administer the levy and whether the $7.50
will actually get to Marine Rescue NSW.
It is not a ‘tax grab’. This is not extra revenue for NSW
Treasury and this is clear in the Discussion Paper provided
at www.maritime.nsw.gov.au
All people who have an interest in boating should go to
this site, read the paper and make an informed comment
about the proposed levy by the deadline of June 18. Even
if this deadline has passed by the time you read this, the
information is essential to better understanding the Marine
Rescue Levy.
This is a levy that will go wholly to Marine Rescue NSW to
ensure the sustainability and future of volunteer marine rescue
services for the 450,000 holders of boat licences in NSW who
use the 220,000 registered boats in NSW waters.
Incidentally, the NSW Maritime data shows that some
85% of all registered boats are registered to owners in coastal
areas. Of the remainder around half intend to go boating on
the coast at some time and a significant proportion do their
fresh water boating on the Murray River and the lakes of the
Snowy Mountains.
The Discussion Paper clearly states (bold face emphasis
is mine):
“If a rescue levy was introduced all funds raised would
be passed directly to Emergency Management NSW for
distribution in full to Marine Rescue NSW. The levy would
be indexed to keep pace with inflation. There would be full
accountability each year for all funds raised from the rescue
levy.”
I’m just your average volunteer who happens to have had
a career in marketing, and to me, ‘in full’ is not marketing
spin but simply another way of saying that every cent of the
proposed Marine Rescue levy will go directly back to the
boating community through a well-equipped and well-trained
organisation that will deliver emergency search and rescue
services to people who get into trouble while boating. The
Marine Rescue Levy will enable us to replace an aging fleet
of more than 90 rescue vessels and continue to respond to
the calls for help that come in every week.
It will also allow us to examine how we can expand marine
rescue services to those important regional areas where
strategic partnerships can be established with land-based
emergency services to deliver a boating safety net to the
boaties who use those waters.
And ‘full accountability’ is also pretty clear and
unambiguous. Or is there a hidden meaning in those two
words that I can’t see. Of course not!
There are valid and satisfactory answers to all of the
questions raised so far but the fundamental issue that seems
to be missed is – Why is a levy needed?
Volunteer marine rescue organisations (VMROs) have
provided their services to the NSW boating
community delivered by several generations
of loyal men and women for over 70 years.
They have given their time, skills and
professionalism to a boating community
that has now grown so large that the cost of
providing these services is no longer sustainable
without a direct contribution from those who
benefit from the services – the boaties and their friends and
families.
Establishment of Marine Rescue NSW, the new, single
integrated volunteer marine rescue organisation, is a first step
to providing the same high standard of emergency service
for water users as the SES and RFS provide for emergencies
on land.
With the new single organisation it is now possible, for the
first time, to develop a strategic plan with the same rigorous,
proven criteria used by successful large and small businesses
throughout the world.
It will be possible to examine how we can expand our
services to increase safety in those important regional
areas.
“Why hasn’t this been done before?” comes another
uniformed and indignant cry from the back row.
Quite frankly, when there are three separate VMROs
competing for support and you’re up to your backside
desperately struggling to raise enough money to keep the
existing service going, the luxury of being able to develop
a single strategic plan is impossible, and the frustration of
being unable to plan ahead in a rigorous, businesslike manner
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has worn out more experienced volunteers than a lifetime of
going to help people whose day on the water has become an
emergency that needs immediate help.
The volunteers have only ever wanted sufficient funding to
enable us to do the job we joined up to do – helping ensure the
safety of life at sea – instead of spending more time fundraising
than training and helping those who need it.
But make no mistake about it. Fundraising will continue.
The marine rescue volunteers will only achieve about half of
what is needed from the proposed levy. We will still be seeking
the support of the business and general community to raise
the rest. As a single, integrated organisation we will achieve
that aim with greater benefits for the corporate sector whose
sponsorships will send a powerful message to their customers
that they know how to be good corporate citizens.
But as a single organisation that already has 30% more
members than the three organisations who provided these
services before, Marine Rescue NSW knows that this task will
not be as desperate and frustrating as in the past.
The debate over the justice or otherwise of an extra $7.50
a year on boat drivers licenses registrations has clearly
demonstrated that there is very limited knowledge of just what
the marine rescue volunteers of NSW actually do.
A short summary of some key facts may help to improve
the knowledge.
Marine rescue volunteers currently operate 56 separate
units, accredited by the NSW State Rescue Board, along the
NSW coast from the Queensland to the Victorian border.
Tweny seven of these provide 24/7 service.
Volunteers have previously raised over $3.5 million yearly
to supplement the state’s former annual grants of $1 million
to $1.3 million shared among the three VMROs.
Marine rescue volunteers provide the only marine radio
network for the hundreds of thousands of registered vessels
that use these waters and depend on an efficient radio service
to receive weather updates, navigation warnings and send
calls for help when an emergency occurs.
In 2009 almost 3,000 vessels and over 7,000 people were
rescued or assisted by the volunteers in events from lifethreatening
emergencies of a sinking boat or being stranded
20nm offshore with a dead engine or simple problems like
mechanical failure in a busy harbour or running aground on
mud banks up a river.
The majority, 56% of all vessels assisted were under 6-
metres with a further 22% up to 9-metres. That’s almost 80%
of all vessels of the size owned by the average family whose
funds don’t extend to the luxury class. But big boats also
receive their fair share of our help – through radio services.
Last year we also gave over 10,000 vessels the opportunity
to provide position reports and the security of Offshore Tracking
as they cruised the coast with the knowledge that someone
responsible knew they were out there in case of an emergency.
These are the boats in the more costly classes.
And we had over 100,000 local radio logons for boaties
just out for a day and knew it was smart to ensure we knew
they were out there as well.
In its normal 12 month financial year 2009, just one of
the three volunteer marine rescue organisations provided
Boat Licence training for over 2,000 people in a face-to-face,
hands-on environment where the participants can actually ask
questions and get answers from experienced skippers – and
better understand the reasons for the rules and regulations
of boating. Pro-rata across the three VMROs that’s likely to
be around 3,000. Sorry to be uncertain but we’ve only been
operational since 1 January and we don’t have all the stats
aggregated yet.
By the same process of estimation the volunteers have also
trained over a thousand people to obtain their Marine Radio
Operators Certificate so they know how to use their radios.
Many people who are rescued by the volunteers simply say
thanks at the time and go on their way, but some take the time
to let us know how truly grateful they are for our efforts. As a
contrast to the complaints about a safety levy that represents
a couple of extra cappuccinos or one extra bag of frozen bait,
or a couple of extra coldies at the club – over an entire year
– here are some different perspectives about people in boats
of all sizes who have experienced the relief of having a marine
rescue volunteer turn up when needed.
March 2008 – 5.5-metre fishing boat Predator capsized
off Kiama. Two men reported missing 24 hours later and
volunteer marine rescue radio operators broadcast an ‘all
ships’ alert to look out for any signs of them.
Rocky Pirello, skipper of the trawler Rockfish, saw
something in the water near Ulladulla and hauled in his nets
to check. It was the missing men clinging to their upturned
boat after more than 30 hours in the sea and drifting more
than 50 nautical miles.
Owner, Trajan Siljanovski and his mate were taken to
shore and then to hospital where they quickly recovered from
their ordeal. When asked what he thought about volunteer
marine rescue, Trajan’s brother, Ljupco, said “It’s priceless!
$7.50 is nothing!”
July 2008 – Five people heading out to fish from Coffs
Harbour when suddenly a rogue wave flips their boat and
tips everyone into the sea. The boat didn’t capsize and kept
going with all their safety gear on board; marine radio, mobile
phones, life jackets – everything.
Luckily another boat spotted the driverless runaway and
called for help. Water Police and the Coffs Harbour volunteers
were on the job within 18 minutes of the five being tossed
overboard, others boats joined in the search and all were
found and brought safely to shore.
In a letter to the Coffs Coast Advocate, the five gave their
grateful thanks to all involved including the rescue volunteers
who give their time “24/7 manning their station watching over
both the pro fishers and guys like us.”
July 2009 – Scott Easton of Canberra and two mates
struck mechanical problems in their 5.9-metre boat 15 nm
off Batemans Bay as they tried to return to port after a day
out. They activated their EPIRB and the 52ft Encounter from
Ulladulla set off in a pitch black night for a long trip to reach
them.
The EPIRB signal also brought in two helicopters and HMAS
Newcastle which stood by the stricken vessel awaiting the
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arrival of Encounter. A line was attached and the vessel towed
safely back to Batemans Bay where a smaller volunteer rescue
boat that was able to cross the Batemans Bay bar took over the
tow. When asked about the proposed levy Scott Easton said
“When you’ve been in a situation like we were you wouldn’t
think twice about it! And it can happen to anyone.”
January 2010 – Rodney Gunn from Coffs Harbour was
20nm out on a fishing trip when his motor wouldn’t start. A
regular user of the volunteer marine rescue radio service,
Rod called for help and the Coffs Harbour rescue vessel was
on the way.
Rod said, “I’ve always dreaded the thought that something
might go wrong with my single engine. I was out there with
my family and you can’t imagine the relief I felt when those
volunteers arrived. I knew they would have used a lot of fuel
so I gave them a good donation to help pay for it. I think levies
are ideal to make sure this kind of help is always there.”
These are just some of the many real-life stories in which
marine rescue volunteers find themselves playing a part. There
are hundreds of others – some major, some minor, but each
just as important at the time to the people involved as those
above were to those boaties we helped.
The Marine Rescue Levy will ensure that we will continue
to deliver our services.
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BIA of NSW LOGBOOK June 2010 - 9

BIA Golf Day set to return as an Annual Event
by Aaron McKenna
BIA Member Support and Development
The BIA Golf Day looks set to return as a permanent
fixture on the BIA calendar, following a brilliant 14-under
par 57 by Yanna Crouch (Blakes Marine) and Western
Sydney Pro Wayne Kesby.
In perfect conditions, the Crouch/Kesby team produced
a flawless round across the Mona Vale Golf Club layout on
4 May, registering six birdies and nine pars to finish the day
ahead by six strokes.
Shannon Stocks (Shannon’s Outboard), making a welcome
return after his title win in 1985, teamed with Michael Faulkner
(IC Frith), carded an impressive 9-under par 63, to take out
second position with Toby Martin and Marcus Gibson also
registering a 9-under par 63, narrowly missing the BIA record
books by point 2 of a stroke after handicap calculations.
Other notable scores included a pair of 8-under par 64s
from the Alan Francis / Matt Doyle and Andrew Cribb (Yachting
NSW) / Daniel Williams’s duos.
Marine Rescue with the support of BIA seized the opportunity
to raise some funds for a local Northern Beaches project and
added to the day’s highlights with a touch of excitement at
the punters 16th. Encouraging players to back themselves
with a nearest the pin 3 to 1 shot Marine Rescue recorded
two impressive tee shots falling inside 2 metres of the pin.
Ken McManus from Marine Rescue said the day provided
the organisation vital time to inform a small but select group
of boating industry members of the newly formed Marine
Rescue Charter and thanked the players for their generosity
with donations.
After some discussion surrounding the rules for the
longest drive at the 5th officials decided the prize should go to
Andrew Cribb, however Yanna Crouch was on her game and
provided some seriously hot competition. Cameron Harrison
and Alan Steber posted the nearest the pin at the 14th and
16th respectively.
As expected the 19th proved the most consistent for the
day with all players enjoying the opportunity to chat over a
couple of drinks and were later joined
by BIA President Doug Olding and
General Manager Roy Privett for dinner
and official presentations.
The BIA would like to thank sponsors
IC Frith and Musto for their contribution
to the day and their assistance
to bring about the return of the
BIA Golf Day after almost 20
years. Both IC Frith and Musto
are strong supporters of the boating industry.
Thank you also to Lisa Hayes and the team at Mona
Vale Golf Club who went above and beyond to assist us with
organising the day, providing exceptional service and perfect
course conditions.
A reminder of who holds 2010 ‘bragging rights’ can be
found on the re-instated BIA Golf Trophy on display at the
BIA office.
Keep an eye on the BIA calendar for the 2011 BIA Golf
Day.
Jeanette Star with winners Wayne Kesby and Yanna Crouch.
Runners Up
Shannon Stocks
and Michael
Faulkner keen to
tee off.
10 - June 2010 BIA of NSW LOGBOOK

Club Kids Rule!
Australasia’s largest provider
of pleasure craft insurance,
Club Marine says its Club Kids
Fun Photo Contest has captured the
imaginations of Australian and New
Zealand boaties, with well over 1000
entries received in the first six months
of the contest.
Intended as a showcase of all that the
nautical lifestyle has to offer for families
and young children, the contest was
launched in October last year and will
run until 1 September this year.
The theme of the contest is kids
having fun on, in or around the water.
Each week, a selection of entries makes
it through to the Club Marine website,
www.clubmarine.com.au, where they
are displayed along with the nearly 350
photographs that now adorn the site.
Every two months, a winning
photograph is chosen, with the prize
being a Big W/Escape with ET ‘Essential
Explorer’s Equipment’ prize pack,
comprising camping and fishing
equipment valued at $400. In addition,
three runners-up receive Big W/Escape
with ET ‘Tried and True Tackle Kits’
valued at over $200.
But all contestants are focused on
the Grand Prize – a four-day trip for two
to Andrew ‘ET’ Ettingshausen’s Escape
Sportfishing and Wilderness Lodge on
Groote Eylandt in the Gulf of Carpentaria,
including flights, transfers, lodging and
fully-guided fishing tours.
“We’ve really been overwhelmed by
the fantastic response to the contest
so far,” said Club Marine CEO, Greg
Fisher.
“What’s really great from our point of
view is the fact that families are getting
together on the water and sharing
their good times with the world via our
website.”
Club Marine’s Club Kids Fun Photo
Contest closes on 1 September, with
the winner being announced in early
October. For terms and conditions, go
to: www.clubmarine.com.au.
Maritimo’s Mustang acquisiton
Luxury boat builder Maritimo,
headed by industry legend Bill
Barry-Cotter, has acquired the
troubled rival Mustang, purchasing the
company’s assets, moulds and name.
Mustang entered into voluntary
administration in March when its owner,
Standard Bank, withdrew its financial
support.
Rumours concerning the business
‘ran riot’ along the Gold Coast before
the sale to Maritimo was eventually
confirmed.
Bill Barry-Cotter explained the
successful bid had been a joint venture
between Maritimo and local businessman
Steve Searle, a long-time colleague and
fellow offshore racer.
He said Mr Searle would assume
ownership of some plant and equipment
involved in the sale, but would then have
no further involvement.
Maritimo has confirmed it now owns
the intellectual property and moulds of
the Mustang company and will maintain
the Mustang brand name.
“We are still in the process of
reviewing the strategic direction for
Mustang and where the brand will sit
in the portfolio of models we currently
produce and market,” Mr Barry-Cotter
explained.
He said several Mustang products had
already been “reviewed”, in particular
the Mustang 2850 and 3850.
Bill
Barry-
Cotter.
Mr Barry-Cotter said no Mustang
models would be released in their
existing state.
The running surface of current
Mustang hulls will be re-designed
and re-moulded to reach the level of
performance and standard of excellence
demanded by Bill Barry-Cotter.
October has been suggested as
the earliest release of a Maritimo-built
Mustang.
Mustang distribution will continue
through some of the existing dealer
network.
Elsewhere, Mustang boats will be
marketed through Maritimo’s own dealer
network.
Bob Wonders
Jonathan Poyner from NSW submitted this
photo entitled Beat That Mum.
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BIA of NSW LOGBOOK June 2010 - 11

Maximise your ‘Letter of
Credit’ by lowering the cost
The BIA and Associated Foreign Exchange (AFEX) have
identified a need for foreign exchange risk management
and the benefits of these services to boat importers
and exporters.
In today’s highly competitive market place it has never been
of more importance to understand and effectively manage the
risks involved with importing or exporting. Andrew Cardis,
Senior FX Broker for Associated Foreign Exchange, discusses
currency management and Letters of Credit.
Over the last year the Australian Dollar (AUD) has suffered
from extreme international risk aversion and benefited from
strong risk appetite as a higher yielding currency. The volatility
range for the AUD/USD in 2009 was in excess of 50% and
this uncertainty has had a major impact on the profit and
loss of many boating companies engaged in international
commerce, therefore managing and alleviating this risk has
become a necessity for protecting profits.
There are a number of methods by which a company
can actively take control of its exchange rate risk and by
utilising the services of a specialist foreign exchange broker
to assist in these transactions you gain access to a variety of
solutions not traditionally offered by major banks and Foreign
Exchange houses.
In addition to currency management AFEX can also help
boating importers/exporters with Letters of Credit commonly
referred to as ‘LC’s’.
Firstly, what is a letter of credit? A letter of credit is a
document issued by a bank that guarantees the payment of a
customer's invoice on any given date in the future; it substitutes
the bank's credit for the customer's credit and allows the seller
to ‘ship’ (no pun intended) the goods to the buyer.
A simplified LC process would take place as follows:
• Buyer and seller agree terms of trade (price,
specification, shipping etc)
• Buyer applies for LC from issuing bank.
NEW MEMBERS
The BIA Board of Directors welcome the following new
members:
National Marine Services Pty. Ltd.
Watt2c Pty.Ltd.
Luxury Design Motoryachts Pty. Ltd.
Morris Global Pty. Ltd.
Fleming Yachts Construction (hk) Ltd.
Motohansa Pty. Ltd.
Lakeside Boating Service
G W Marine Pty. Ltd, T/as Windy Boats Australia
North Coast Mobile Marine
Superyacht Marina Pty. Ltd.
Mattrix Marine
Tork Communications Pty Ltd.
Charles Parsons & Co. Pty.Ltd. T/as Line 7
7 Seas Pty. Ltd.
Kargil Holdings Pty. Ltd. T/as Maurice Drent Boating
Services,
• Issuing Bank sends LC to seller’s bank.
• Seller sends goods to buyer.
• Assuming agreed terms are met, issuing bank pays
the seller.
Now here’s where AFEX come in
Ordinarily, the issuing bank would debit the importer's
account in their local currency, and convert it at the bank's
chosen rate to pay the seller in the foreign currency. By
advising their bank not to proceed with the debit of their bank
account, an importer can have AFEX make the conversion.
Payment would then be made to the issuing bank in the
foreign currency.
To summarise, the bank still make the payment to the
boat suppliers, however AFEX completes the letter of credit
transaction by supplying the USD or Euro to the bank so they
can process the payment on. The benefit to the boat importer
is significant AU dollar savings gained from the preferential
rate of exchange offered to all BIA members.
Associated Foreign Exchange has been offering its clients
this method of managing international payments since 1979.
Currently they have 21,000 clients worldwide and process over
a million transactions a month and over $14 billion a year.
AFEX do not charge extra for Letters of Credit services, LC
payments still attract the same competitive exchange rates and
by using AFEX in this way the savings can be substantial.
AFEX operates under Australian Financial services license number 305246 and all
account executives are RG146 accredited.
For more information please visit www.afex.com or contact: Andrew Cardis,
Corporate Account Manager, acardis@afex.com and QUOTE: BIA. Associated Foreign
Exchange, Level 38, Citigroup Centre, 2 Park Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000.
The information contained herein is intended as general advice and does not take
into account your specific circumstances.
Budget reform to boost Australian
exports
The Australian government has agreed to remove the
GST payable on all boats purchased by overseas buyers,
provided the boat is used for recreational purposes in
Australian waters for 12 months.
In the past, GST was payable on all overseas boat purchases
unless the boat was exported within 60 days. AIMEX, the
Australian International Marine Export Group, has campaigned
tirelessly for the case.
"Buyers will be able to sail new Australian-made boats
in our waters for up to 12 months without paying GST on
the sale price, resulting in economic benefits for Australia's
coastal regions," said Assistant Treasurer Hon Nick Sherry
at the budget announcement.
The Australian marine industry is said to provide $1.2bn in
export revenue and is a huge employer. Of the nine companies
directly canvassed by AIMEX, Australian boatbuilders have
lost more than $40m in export sales due to the restriction.
"It is of great relief that the treasury have recognised
the need for this rule change," said AIMEX CEO Mary Anne
Edwards. "Once applied, boatbuilders, the industry and nation
will reap rewards in return."
The removal of the GST barrier is due to come into effect
from June 2010.
For more information contact Mary Anne Edwards (03)
9682 1255; www.aimex.asn.au
12 - June 2010 BIA of NSW LOGBOOK

Marmong Point Marina
expansion approved
Lake Macquarie's Marmong Point Marina has been given
planning approval for a $3.1million expansion which
will provide a local tourism and employment boost.
Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning, Barbara Perry,
said the marina expansion will meet a growing demand for
boat storage on Lake Macquarie and the redevelopment
is expected to generate 25 construction jobs and produce
significant economic gains for the Lake Macquarie region.
An additional 85 berths will be constructed by Marmong
Point Marina Pty Ltd, bringing the total capacity of the marina
to 245 berths.
Other improvements to the area will include the construction
of a public foreshore boardwalk and a publicly-accessible sewer
pump-out facility that ensures waste disposal in accordance
with current environmental standards. Minister Perry said a
number of design options were canvassed by the proponent
in its pre-lodgement community consultation and the final
design was the most compact plan and provided the best
protection for the environment.
A number of swing moorings will be relocated while ten
commercial moorings will be removed under the proposal.
No recreational moorings will be lost. Ms Perry said that the
proposal complies with navigation and entrance channel
requirements.
"As part of the proposal, a 30 metre wide navigation channel
will be put in place around the marina, which will allow safer
movements to and from the public boat ramp," she said.
"The public will continue to have access to the marina's
fuel berth via the proposed navigation channel."
Ms Perry also said the proposal ensured that the eastern
shore of Marmong Cove would be upgraded to include a
foreshore boardwalk and would continue to be fully accessible
by the public for recreational activities such as swimming,
kayaking and fishing.
New dinghy storage racks to be supplied by the proponent
will tidy up the foreshore and reduce foreshore damage.
Conditions of approval include controls during construction
and operation, and ongoing monitoring to ensure the marina
operates in accordance with strict environmental controls.
The conditions of approval also include measures to protect
any Aboriginal cultural heritage values discovered on the site
in consultation with the local Aboriginal community.
Marmong Point Marina has been a member of the BIA
since 2005.
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BIA of NSW LOGBOOK June 2010 - 13

Student skippers show local pollies the ropes
Pictured with some of the students are (from left): program sponsor Jon Hunt of Hunts Marine, NSW Maritime Boating Safety Officer/
Riverkeeper Simon Annabel, Alison Megarrity MP for Menai, Marine Teacher Greg McNeill (partly obscured) and the Minister for Ports and
Waterways Paul McLeay.
Marine studies Students from Menai and The Jannali
High Schools shared a practical lesson in safe boating
with the Minister for Ports and Waterways and the
Member for Menai, Alison Megarrity.
Twenty two Year 10 and 11 students took part in the boat
driver training day at the Royal Motor Yacht Club, learning
how to launch, retrieve and drive a boat, as well as key safety
skills such as life jacket procedure.
Mr McLeay, who has his boat driver’s licence, commended
the school and the marine teachers for running the course and
their commitment to teaching safe, responsible boating.
“We have magnificent coastal and inland waterways in
NSW, especially in The Sutherland Shire region which are
there to be enjoyed safely by everyone.” Mr McLeay said.
Long time supporter of the local program, Ms Megarrity said
it offered students the opportunity to learn about responsible
boating in a safe environment.
“It is great to see so many students embracing their
studies, learning essential safe boating skills and showing
their commitment to preserving our beautiful marine
environment.”
Are your flares out of date?
Distress signalling flares can help save lives in an
emergency but are only as good as their use-by
date.
Minister for Ports and Waterways, Paul McLeay and Member
for Kiama, Matt Brown, launched a new disposal system for
out-of-date flares.
“Flares are essential emergency signalling equipment
for boats in open waters. Therefore it’s a compulsory safety
requirement for boaters to carry them when operating
offshore,” Mr McLeay said.
Mr Brown said the problem is flares expire after three
years.
“After this time, there is no guarantee they will fire when
needed.”
“This is why flares must be replaced before they expire
and old flares, which are classed as explosives, must be
disposed of properly.”
“If trouble strikes off the coast, it can be difficult to attract
help and that is why flares are essential safety equipment for
skippers boating on open seas,” Mr Brown said.
“Every boat going on open seas should carry a minimum
of two red hand flares (for night or day use) and two orange
“This is an excellent program. Congratulations to Menai
and The Jannali High Schools and their teachers for such
great involvement,” Ms Megarrity said.
Mr McLeay said a NSW Maritime Boating Safety Officer
supported Marine Teachers in delivering the training.
“It’s great to see so many young skippers here today,
having fun, enjoying our waterways and learning new skills.
Remember, no matter what age, if you’re the skipper, you’re
responsible.”
• The marine studies course incorporates NSW
Maritime’s compulsory Boating Safety Course and includes
appropriate licence test questions in the assessment stage
and a practical component.
• Through this course, Marine studies students can
obtain a NSW Maritime licence to drive a power boat.
• NSW Maritime also supports primary schools around
the state with a free Water Safety Activity booklet aimed
at primary aged students.
For more information for boating safety tips and
regulations visit www.maritime.nsw.gov.au
smoke flares (for day use), although some exemptions may
apply.”
Flares can now be placed into special containers at
NSW Maritime centres where they are stored for collection
and transported to the Sterihealth facility at Silverwater,
Sydney.
The expired flares will then be destroyed at ultra-high
temperature under strict environmental conditions.
Mr McLeay said the new flare disposal system was the result
of a close partnership between NSW Maritime, WorkCover
NSW and the Department of Environment, Climate Change
and Water.
“There are some 230,000 vessels registered in NSW with
around 10 per cent being used for offshore boating.”
“We recognised the need for this service among boaters,
with many reporting that they were confused about where
to take them.”
“Some flares, it appears may have been ending up in
landfill. We now have a disposal option that is safer and better
for the environment,” Mr McLeay said.
The trial will run until July 2011 and will be reviewed
before that date.
14 - June 2010 BIA of NSW LOGBOOK

Greater access to
Sydney Harbour
New Speed Limit
for The Spit
Minister for Ports and Waterways Paul McLeay (second from right)
with North Sydney Mayor Genia McCaffery (centre) and (from
left) Max Castles (Recreational Fishing Alliance of NSW), Karen
Higgins (NSW Maritime Boating Safety Officer) and John Burgess
(Australian National Sportsfishing Association), on the new
pontoon at Tunks Park boat ramp in Cammeray, Sydney, funded
by NSW Maritime's Better Boating Program.
Boating access to Middle Harbour has been significantly
improved, thanks to a $385,000 upgrade of facilities
at Tunks Park, Cammeray.
Minister for Ports and Waterways, Paul McLeay and North
Sydney Council Mayor, Genia McCaffery, officially opened the
new and upgraded boating facilities in May.
Mr McLeay said the upgraded boat ramp pontoon facility,
was fully funded by NSW Maritime under the Better Boating
Program.
“I am very pleased to officially open this new and improved
facility for the benefit of local residents and visitors who enjoy
recreational boating on Middle Harbour. These improved
resources will provide greater community access to our
stunning harbour.”
• The project involved replacing the old pontoon and jetty
with a new concrete floating pontoon and gangway which
provides disability access.
• The step at one end of the pontoon will give greater
access for passive craft such as kayaks and canoes.
• It will also reduce waiting times during launch and retrieval
as well as ease congestion on the boat ramp.
Mr McLeay congratulated North Sydney Council on their
project management of the upgrades.
Mr McLeay said NSW Maritime had provided more than
$25 million in grants supporting more than 470 projects across
NSW since 1998 - from dinghy storage racks and boat ramps
to jetties and vessel sewage pump-out facilities.
“These grants are about planning for the future and
making sure the community has safe access to facilities
which help them get out and about on our waterways,” Mr
McLeay said.
NSW Maritime Better Boating grants have received a
funding boost, with $5 million per annum dedicated over the
next five years. More details on the grants program is available
at www.maritime.nsw.gov.au/cv/infra_grants.html
Increased traffic on Middle Harbour around The Spit has
made it necessary to reduce the speed limit from 8 knots
to 4 knots.
Minister for Ports and Waterways, Paul McLeay said the new
speed limit, taking effect immediately, would apply to an area
bound by Clontarf Point and the Middle Harbour Yacht Club
on the east and d’Albora Marina and the Seaforth shoreline on
the western side of The Spit Bridge. (See attached image)
“The Spit is a confined and busy waterway where
powerboats and yachts move between Sydney Harbour and
the upper reaches of Middle Harbour, often crossing paths
with smaller passive craft including kayaks and junior sailing
classes,” Mr McLeay said.
“The decision to lower the speed limit was based on safety
concerns and the impact of powerboat wash on the increasing
number of passive craft.”
“From today, 14 speed limit signs will indicate the 4 knot
restriction and NSW Maritime Boating Safety Officers will be
on the water advising boaters of the new speed limit.”
A speed of 4 knots is equivalent to a walking pace.
Penalties apply to skippers exceeding the speed limit in
restricted areas.
For more information please visit http://www.maritime.
nsw.gov.au
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you are a member of the BIA and
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BIA of NSW LOGBOOK June 2010 - 15
20/4/10 3:09:10 PM

Guess who puts the Super into V8
Supercars?
MTAA Super is a proud sponsor of Australia’s racing
series, the V8 Supercars.
As the superannuation fund for the motor trades
industry, it’s probably not surprising that MTAA Super follows
the series just as closely as many of our members do.
Just as important is keeping the peace … MTAA Super
also sponsors both the Holden Racing Team (HRT) and Ford
Performance Racing (FPR) team.
With our support of the series comes an opportunity for
our members to get up close and personal with their favourite
racing team and drivers.
The 2010 Workshop Apprentice
Showdown is now open
Engaging with young people in the motor trades and
encouraging them to plan for a financially secure future is
one of the main reasons MTAA Super is involved with the V8
Supercars. Thanks to our sponsorship, we are able to offer
senior apprentices the incredible opportunity to work alongside
their favourite racing team.
As part of the 2010 Workshop Apprentice Showdown, two
lucky winners will spend a week in Melbourne that will hold
life-long memories for them. Both HRT and FPR, in conjunction
with MTAA Super, are offering an apprentice the chance to
tour their workshop facilities and experience the thrill of being
involved in the L&H 500 Phillip Island race weekend.
Apprentices are simply required to tell us, in 25 words
or less, why they would like to win this experience. The
most compelling and deserving answers will be awarded
the prize.
Entries are now open and will be accepted up until 6 August
2010. If you know a motor trades apprentice (Certificate
III or above), please encourage them to enter this exciting
competition. Further details can be found at the MTAA Super
website: mtaasuper.com.au
Last year, Nick lived out his Race
Team Dream
2010 is the second year MTAA Super has offered senior
apprentices the chance to win this once-in-a-lifetime race
team experience.
Nick Adams from Echuca, in regional Victoria, was the
inaugural winner. His submission was chosen from entries
that came in from all over Australia.
“I’ve never won anything before,” says Nick, who spent
the best part of a week with the Holden Racing Team in
September 2009. Nick was 18 and a third-year apprentice
when he won the prize, and impressed all at HRT with his
commitment and enthusiasm.
“It was great to have Nick join the Holden Racing Team
for the duration of the 2009 L&H 500 endurance event at
Phillip Island,” reflects Rhett Beere, marketing manager at
Walkinshaw Racing.
“He has a great work ethic and displayed enthusiasm and
common sense at all times – these are certainly qualities that
we look for in young team members.”
Nick has some good advice for anyone dreaming about
Nick Adams from Echuca, in regional Victoria, was the inaugural
Workshop Apprentice Showdown winner.
winning the competition. “If you are an apprentice and
thinking about entering, I’d say give it a go. You never know
what could happen!”
In 2010, there will be two chances to win, with Ford
Performance Racing also offering a place with its team for
the L&H 500 at Phillip Island.
“We look forward to welcoming the winner of the 2010
Workshop Apprentice Showdown to experience first-hand
what is required to be a part of a leading V8 Supercar team,”
says Mr. Beere.
Chances to win free
V8 Supercars passes
With the 2010 V8 Supercars season comes an exciting
set of prizes, including exclusive race-day passes.
Don’t miss your chance to get trackside and
experience the V8 Supercars first hand.
Multi-day race passes will be won for the following
three high-profile race meetings: L&H 500 Phillip Island in
September, Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 in October
and Sydney Telstra 500 in December.
All you have to do is tell us in 25 words or less who
your favourite V8 Supercars driver is, and why. The most
creative answers will win.
Entries can be submitted at mtaasuper.com.au
Important information
The information in this article is provided by Motor Trades Association of Australia
Superannuation Fund Pty Ltd (ABN 14 008 650 628 AFSL 238718), Trustee of the MTAA
Superannuation Fund (MTAA Super) (ABN 74 559 365 913). Any advice contained in this article
is of a general nature and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.
The MTAA Super Product Disclosure Statement (PDS), an important document containing all
the information you need to make a decision about MTAA Super, can be obtained by calling
MTAA Super on 1300 362 415 or from www.mtaasuper.com.au. You should consider the PDS
in making any decision about MTAA Super.
16 - June 2010 BIA of NSW LOGBOOK

WHOSE TEAM ARE YOU ON?
ENTER THE 2010 WORKSHOP
APPRENTICE SHOWDOWN!
GET SET FOR THE V8 SUPERCARS
EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME
If you are an apprentice in the motor trades
undertaking Certificate III or higher, this could be
the most rewarding competition you ever enter!
One winner will be selected for each of Ford
Performance Racing and the Holden Racing Team,
with the chance to attend team headquarters in
Melbourne and be part of the L&H 500 Phillip Island
race weekend!
This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity takes place
from 6 – 12 September 2010. To enter, simply tell
us in 25 words or less why you would like to win
this experience. The most compelling and deserving
answers will win.
Entries close at 11.59pm 6 August 2010. To enter,
and to view the terms and conditions, please visit
the MTAA Super website and click through to the
competitions page.
Enter today at mtaasuper.com.au
FPR prize details
Three days at the FPR workshop in
Campbellfield, transfer to Phillip
Island, three days at the L&H 500
and transfer back to Melbourne
HRT prize details
One day at the HRT workshop
in Clayton, two days with
Walkinshaw Racing, one day with
HSV Production, transfer to Phillip
Island, two days at the L&H 500
and transfer back to Melbourne
Other things to note:
Only open to Australian residents who are: (a) aged 18+; (b) a MTAA
Super Member as at 11:59pm AEST 6/8/10; (c) currently undertaking
a Certificate III or higher in Automotive Technology at a TAFE
institution; and (d) can travel from 6/9/10 to 12/9/10. Limit 1 entry
per person per competition. Entries close 11.59pm AEST 6/8/10.
See v8racing.mtaasuper.com.au/terms-and-conditions-apprentice
for full Terms & Conditions.
BIA of NSW LOGBOOK March 2010 - 17

2010 Club Marine Trailer Boat Fishing
Tournament
Near perfect conditions gave almost 1000 competitors
and nearly 400 trailer boats in the annual Club Marine
Trailer Boat Fishing Tournament an opportunity to
enjoy some great fishing, entertainment, and camaraderie
at Port Stephens this year.
Formatted to give people fishing from small tinnies inshore
an equal chance of winning as the crews of larger offshore
capable trailer boats, this year attracted almost 90 Juniors
who got to start their Easter school holidays a couple of days
early. A number of competitors towed boats from QLD, VIC,
and SA such is the growing popularity of this event.
The Thursday evening angler registration and briefing
provided an opportunity for friends from past years to
reacquaint themselves and spin tall tales while the many (over
50%) of new competitors had the chance to ask questions
and make new friends.
The TBFT aims to introduce new anglers to the sport and
therefore the rules are kept deliberately simple. This makes
it possible for anglers of all ages and skill levels to compete
equally. The many fine eateries around the d’Albora Marinas
Nelson Bay facility make this a marvellous focal point for
the tournament.
Saturday’s BBQ was provided by the deservedly popular
Rock Lobster Restaurant, and some fine fish including Greg
Miles monster 6.159 Kg Flathead were already starting to
appear on the Score Board. Anglers attending the BBQ enjoyed
some fine music and many lucky draws including Lowance
HDS5 sounder/plotters, Alvey and Shimano Tackle, Club
Marine discount vouchers and loads of Coca Cola product.
One lucky angler, Alan Dooley from Northern NSW, even
won a Polycraft dinghy. All the Junior Anglers got Trailer
Boat Magazine gift bags including a Club Marine CD wallet
and Mustad hook sets.
Major Sponsors BRP Evinrude, Lowrance, and Shimano
arrange for a large fish tank to be on-site for live fish releases.
Long time weigh-master and local fishing guru Ted Mackay
from Shoal Bay Fishing Club told us, “There are less than 180
fish weighed in each year during the tournament, with many
BE BRIGHT,
THINK SAFETY
AT NIGHT
ENJOY SAFE BOATING
www.bia.org.au Ph: 02 9438 2077
For employment in the marine industry visit www.bia.org.au
and click on ‘Employment ... Jobs Vacant/Jobs Wanted’
For boating weather, log onto www.bom.gov.au/marine
At night, it is a
completely different
world on the water.
Slow down and keep
a good lookout.
Make sure you
have the correct
navigational lights
visible between
sunset and sunrise
and at times of reduced
visibility.
Boating Industry Association
released live into the big tank after weighing. The effect of
this tournament on local fish stocks is negligible, certainly a
lot less than what a trawler would pull up in one net.”
Competitors could well name 2010 the Year of the Female
Angler, with Michelle Carmody winning the hotly contested
Bream species from Suellen Wegert and April Raw for an all
female clean sweep. In the tag and release only Marlin division,
Lauren Croft, fishing on Optional Xtra’s, not only tagged her
first marlin but also her 2 nd and 3 rd to win that species.
Meanwhile, in the Junior league, Jaymee Walmsley showed
the boys the way to go with 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd in Flounders for 2 nd
place Juniors from Tylah Maxwell who won the 2010 Junior
Champion Angler title with a 1 st place in Drummer, plus 1 st
and 2 nd (11.502 and 9.724Kg) in Mulloway.
17th Anniversary
TRAILER BOAT FISHING TOURNAMENT
d‘Albora
Marinas
Nelson Bay - Port Stephens - 2010
Other Junior girls to make the boys jealous were Emily
Thomas with 2 nd and 3 rd in Teraglin and 3 rd in Tailor and Amber
Ward with her meritorious Junior 1 st place 6.174Kg Snapper.
The pride on the faces of Junior Anglers weighing in fish that
sometimes weigh as much as they do will put a smile on the
face and a warm feeling in the heart of anyone. Their sense
of achievement is palpable and the best thing about it is that
they are sharing their special moment with Mum, Dad and
their friends.
Ian Alexander, fishing on Critakill, was named 2010
Champion Angler for his 1 st place Tuna plus 2 nd and 3 rd place
Luderick with Gavin McNamara close behind with 2 nd Kingfish
and 1 st place Tailor. Anticipation for the Champion Boat award
was high because for the first time in many years, the Junior
species catches would affect the overall Champion Boat Prize.
In the end, it was Steven Chrystie’s Critakill who on 11 points
who won from Gavin McNamara’s Twist Top on 8 points.
Species winners and place getters won Shimano and
Alvey Tackle, 3M Boat care Packs, Alistain live-bait tubes
and gift certificates, R-Jayz Berley Bombs, and Para Anchors
in addition to Club Marine insurance vouchers and some
wonderful Club Marine tote bags and other accessories .
If you’re starting to realise that this is a very easy tournament
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to compete in and enjoy but incredibly hard to win you’re on
the right track. With 5 points for 1 st , 3 points for 2 nd , and 1
point for 3 rd place, a winning angler usually needs to be on
the board with a number of species. With 14 eligible species
there are 96 prizes for species winners and champions.
The good news is that there are literally dozens of lucky
draw prizes for those not so lucky anglers. The lucky draws
included everything from slabs of Coca Cola through samples
of the main prize winners packages to holiday packages
from Winning Holidays, The Retreat, and Port Stephens
Beachside Holiday Parks. Suzy Crompton even won a south
coast accommodation / charter package compliments of new
sponsor Kloster Nissan. There were many Lowrance sounder
plotters won and the main lucky draw was an Evinrude E-Tec
powered Polycraft Boat from Bay Boat Sales that was won
by the very lucky Kieren Larson from Sydney. This motor/
boat package came complete with a trailer, Lowrance HDS5
sounder/plotter, and Club Marine insurance.
With over 80% of competitors being visitors to the Port
Stephens area, the tournament is a valuable contributor to the
local economy. Funds are applied to assist local organisations
such as the RVCP, Coast Guard, Police Boys Club, and Shoal
Bay Fishing Club.
Despite being virtually under siege by all the Government
Departments all out to ‘help’ the competitors, this tournament
is a raging success each year. This is not to denigrate the
employees of these Government instrumentalities, most of
whom do a very good job. However, there must be a point at
which visitors to an area put having to fight their way through
all the different enforcement officers in all their different vessels
with all their different requirements as being too hard and
decide to stay away.
There were Water Police doing RBTs, Maritime Officers
doing safety checks, Fisheries Inspectors doing license
and bag-limit checks, and of course the latest in politically
created authorities, the exuberant Marine Parks Rangers
who compliment the fine work done by the zealous onshore
council parking rangers. One wit was heard to quip that
there were probably more law enforcement officers in Port
Stephens over this weekend making sure Mr and Mrs Jones
and their children didn’t step out of line while out fishing than
chasing real criminals in NSW. Sadly, it’s probably closer
to the truth than we’d hope and reflects the sad state of the
NSW government, its politics, and its desperation to garner
preference votes from all and sundry lunatic fringes.
It is disappointing to see the amount of wasted resources
with duplicate staffing, duplicate offices, duplicate boats and
all the other infrastructure requirement duplications devoted
to walloping a few tourists for even daring to look like they
may be fishing in a marine park. More so when it is widely
recognised that most marine parks have been created to
achieve a political end in the first place, with precious little
real scientific basis or regard for the environment or fish used
in their creation.
What sort of society are we when the fine for fishing (or
looking like fishing) in a marine park is probably a higher
penalty than one would get for stealing a car or breaking into
a house. Perhaps we need some Civil Libertarians to take up
the poor old fisho’s plight.
Date for your diary:
The 2011 Club Marine Trailer Boat Fishing Tournament
will be held 15, 16, and 17 April with entries closing on 8
April. You can view the rules and enter online at www.tbft.
com.au or ask for entry forms to be mailed out by calling
(02) 9029 6554.
Tony Poole
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for
Life
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Ambassadors
for Paddle Safety:
Justin & James
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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.
For assistance, please contact
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BIA of NSW LOGBOOK June 2010 - 19

BIA Education, Training and
Development
Meeting the challenge of Managing
Environmental Health and Safety
“How do I ensure that my workplace is safe and healthy,
and how should I manage my environmental obligations?”
Tough questions! Environment and Health and Safety laws
can be complex, and as a proprietor or manager, it is vital that
you keep on top of your responsibilities. With Federal SafeWork
legislation soon to be enacted in all Australian States, and
increased focus on environment protection, it is imperative
that employers, contractors, and controllers of work-space
know the answers to these all-important questions, and can
demonstrate the active management of compliance.
BIA’s ‘Managing Environment, Health and Safety’ (MEH&S)
recognises the close relationship between environmental
and health and safety management, and capitalises on the
common compliance and administrative framework applied
to both disciplines.
Developed specifically for the boating industry and
through consultation with key industry subject matter experts,
‘Managing EH&S’ brings perspective to the industry’s unique
balance of challenging workplace safety, and sensitive natural
environment.
Exploring legal liability and risk mitigation, administrative
regimes, as well as tools and templates for adaptation, you
will take away the ability to put in place effective operational
management plans, methods, and practices to keep your
people safe, and your business compliant.
Throughout the course, specialist facilitator Brett Bolton
uses industry based examples, case studies and reference
materials drawn from his extensive hand-on experience
in marine business. ‘Managing EH&S’ also incorporates
presentations from WorkCover NSW, and attendees from
NSW- based small businesses will qualify for the WorkCover
Safety Rebate, up to $500 in value.
The intensive 3-day professional development format is
best suited to small groups, so it’s essential to book early, as
spaces are limited.
BIA members from all states are invited to register at the
all-inclusive cost of $675.00 (GST included, non-members
please add 30%). Managing EH&S will run in Port Macquarie
from 29 June to 1 July, and Sydney from 31 August to 2
September inclusive.
Making a Show of Promoting Careers
in the Boating Industry
Skills shortages and the difficulty to attract new talent are
still of concern to the boating industry. Larger concerns are the
limitations this places on the industry’s stretched resources
capacity and downward pressure on industry growth.
In an industry that is both diverse and dynamic, there is
an abundance of career pathways awaiting young people
with an interest in spending their lives around boats. To
promote this, the BIA is holding a Careers Day at this year’s
Sydney International Boat Show, to expose the wide range of
opportunities available to the next wave of enthusiastic and
eager school leavers.
The Careers Day will give 2010 aspiring school leavers
an inspirational, interesting and entertaining window to not
only the range of career pathways within the industry, but also
an exciting ‘behind the scenes’
peek at its showcase event – the
boat show itself.
With guest speakers from a
wide range of disciplines within
the industry, the day will provide
a platform for students and
advisors to meet key industry
people face to face and ask
those all-important questions about their life experiences and
achievements, and for valuable advice on getting started on
the right track.
Opening up a world of possibilities is just one step towards
inspiring new talent to ‘get on board’ - providing encouragement
and support in their development and gaining commitment
is a whole different level. The BIA intends to go some way to
providing a step up to that level with its launch of the Boating
Industry Cadetship, due to coincide with the Careers Day.
The Cadetship will be a two year program combining
real-life, hands-on work experience with formal study and
qualifications relevant to the industry, and will comprise of
two parts: a short Pre-Cadetship course followed by the full
time Cadetship work placement.
Students wanting to pursue a career in the boating industry
will be encouraged to apply – out of which, 15 potential cadets
will be chosen to attend the Pre-Cadetship course. The six week
course will provide a mix of industry relevant theoretical and
practical training – a ‘taster’ for the main event to come.
At the end of the six weeks, five dedicated new Cadets will
be selected to progress to the next stage – working with five
host employers from a variety of disciplines, whilst gaining their
formal qualification. The Cadets will receive valuable practical
training in a workplace environment, and enjoy the benefits of
a wealth of skills and knowledge from experienced industry
experts, plus all cadets will work towards achieving a formal
qualification that will be relevant and set them in good stead
for a long, successful career within the boating industry.
A pilot for the Cadetship program is planned to take place in
Sydney, and focus on students due to complete year 12 in 2010.
If you’d like further information about this or any of the
training that BIA offers, please call Corrina McMillan on (02)
8197 4758 or email corrina@bia.org.au
Registrations
Registrations are open for the newcomers to the training
portfolio Sales Fundamentals and Managing Environment,
Health & Safety.
Sales Fundamentals will guide you through the sales
process; from opening to closing that deal, through identifying
needs and providing a solution whilst providing top customer
service, and having an understanding of the legislation that
will apply to you whilst making the sale. A pilot is scheduled
in Sydney in August, with a subsequent course in Coffs
Harbour in September.
Managing Environment, Health and Safety is for anyone
that has prime responsibility for managing EH&S in their
business or organisation. Health, Safety and Environmental
policies and procedures are very closely linked, and this 3-day
course will help build your understanding of the subject and
give you the tools and skills to ensure you remain complaint
and safe. More details about this course can be found in the
article ‘Meeting the challenge of Managing Environmental
Health & Safety ‘ in this issue of Logbook.
At the time of going to press, the first Electrical Test & Tag
course will have been held in Newport. The course gives you
the skill and knowledge to safety test your own equipment
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and manage compliance. It encompasses using a portable
apparatus tester, identifying faults, applying tagging and
completing relevant testing documentation, and is proving to
be a popular new addition to the training BIA offer. A further
course is being proposed in South Sydney in September
Your training calendar for the next 4 months
With the year galloping towards the halfway point, Education, Training and Development is well into its stride with a
variety of courses on offer over the next few months. For a complete Training Calendar for 2010, plus fact sheets on each
course and registration forms to download, visit www.bia.org.au and follow the training link.
JUNE
22 8am – 12noon Marine Card RMYC Broken Bay, Pittwater
23 9am – 5pm Apply First Aid & Refresher RMYC Port Hacking
29 9am – 5pm Managing Environment, Health &
Safety
Port Macquarie Waters Hotel – note this course
runs for 3 days, starting on 29 June
JULY
7 8am – 12noon Marine Card Crows Nest
14 9am – 5pm Apply First Aid & Refresher RMYC Broken Bay, Pittwater
AUGUST
11 9am – 5pm Apply First Aid & Refresher Mooney Mooney Club on the Hawkesbury
18 8am – 12noon Marine Card RMYC Port Hacking
24 8am – 12noon Marine Card Sails Resort, Port Macquaire
24 9am – 5pm Sales Fundamentals Sydney
25 9am – 5pm Apply First Aid & Refresher Port Stephens
26 8am – 12noon Marine Card Port Stephens
31 9am – 5pm Managing Environment, Health & Sydney – note this course runs for 3 days, starting
SEPTEMBER
on 31 August
Safety
9 9am – 5pm Apply First Aid & Refresher Archer Resort, Nowra
15 8am – 12noon Marine Card RMYC Broken Bay, Pittwater
23 9am – 5pm Sales Fundamentals Coffs Harbour
29 8am – 12noon Marine Card Sydney City Marine, Rozelle
ARE YOU ON TOP OF IT?
The NSW Occupational Health & Safety Act 2000 and Environmental Considerations
contain critical responsibilities for employers, employees and independent contractors
The BIA can guide you in meeting your legal obligations, keeping your people safe and your
business compliant, through training courses designed specifically for the marine industry
MANAGING ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY
(MEH&S)
Are you a manager, supervisor or principle contractor
in the boating industry? Do you take responsibility for
EH&S management in your organisation? ‘MEH&S’
will give you the tools and skills needed to help keep
your business on the right side of the law.
It will provide you with an understanding of your legal
obligations and will help you put into place effective
plans, methods and practices to keep your people safe
and your business compliant.
CONTRACTORS PACKAGE MARINE CARD OH&S
GENERAL INDUCTION
Controllers of access to commercial property must ensure
that those “at work” on the premises have a basic
awareness of OH&S, whether they are staff or contractors.
The Marine Card demonstrates to Marinas and other
businesses that the holder is aware of their generic OH&S
responsibilities, and is recognised industry-wide. It’s valid
for 5 years and is suitable for all types of marine business.
Save time, save money. For contractors, recognition of
your OH&S awareness is as simple as Marine Card.
Find out more & book onto a course today
log onto www.bia.org.au call (02) 9438 2077
email training@bia.org.au
BROUGHT TO YOU BY BIA EDUCATION, TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
– expressions of interest are welcomed.
Keep on top of your EH&S obligations, and stay ahead of
the game. Visit www.bia.org.au/training to download a fact
sheet and registration form, or contact Corrina McMillan at
BIA on (02) 8197 4758 for further information.
BIA of NSW LOGBOOK June 2010 - 21

WorkCover Assist
Developing Best Practice Guidance for the Boating Industry
Margot Tugwell, Fiona Wiegal, Alan Barrett, Aaron McKenna, Andrew Mernagh, Alison Bell.
Further to past Logbook articles concerning BIA securing
a WorkCover Assist Grant in the Applied Research area,
we are pleased to advise that the funding agreement
has been finalised, and the project is under way.
The project titled ‘Developing Best Practice Guidance for
the Recreational and Light Commercial Boating Industry’ is
aimed at answering a number of questions:
• Which tasks and/or work systems within industry
workplaces are currently placing people at most risk of injury
and disease?
• Which tasks and/or systems do members find the
most difficult to comply with, in respect of minimising
risk and achieving compliance with the OH&S Act and its
regulations?
• How do members currently manage these identified ‘high
risk’ challenging tasks and/or work systems?
Scheduled to be carried out over approximately 12 months,
the project will be managed by a partnership consisting of
University of Wollongong and specialist OH&S consultants,
A&S Risk Solutions. This partnership brings together a small,
dedicated research team consisting of experts in the fields
of occupational health, workplace ergonomics, occupational
hygiene, safety science, OH&S management systems and
data analysis. In addition, each of the members of the
Don’t go overboard with alcohol.
The blood alcohol limit on the
water is the same as on the
roads – 0.05%. Be careful
as the wind, waves and the
sun multiply the effects of
alcohol and if there is an
accident, your chances of
disorientation and drowning
are increased. This goes for
everyone – the skipper, the
passengers and the crew.
Be aware, random breath testing now
applies to the skipper of a boat in NSW.
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’
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For boating weather log onto www.bom.gov.au/marine
GO EASY ON
THE DRINK
Boating Industry Association
research team has a personal interest in the recreational
boating sector, and some knowledge of boats, marinas and
the associated workshop activities and marine specialists in
the boating industry.
Some of the key steps in the research process into the
boating industry will be:
• Analysing all available data regarding injuries, accidents
and workers compensation
• Reviewing past studies in Australia and overseas relating
to OH&S issues in the industry
• Interviewing and workshopping with BIA members
• Developing a site assessment tool tailored to OH&S
issues in the industry
• Surveying worksites about OH&S issues and how they
are being managed.
With our growing experience in OH&S matters, the BIA
understands that the industry faces significant challenges in
managing workplace practice and compliance obligations.
We believe that this research project will help us take a big
step towards identifying the key OH&S issues, and developing
better operational and management capacity as a result.
To do this, we need your help.
The OH&S research team are currently arranging a series
of workshops with BIA members, so that members can get
together and have a say about OH&S issues in the industry. Like
any job, the quality of the result will reflect the quality of input,
so please take this opportunity to let us know what happens
in your corner of the industry, and how we can help.
Watch your mailbox for an invitation to attend a workshop
near you, but please save the tentative dates below.
Hunter/ Port Stephens
Sydney North/ Central Coast
Shoalhaven/ Illawarra
Sydney South
Sydney Central and West
Tuesday 10 August
Wednesday 11 August
Tuesday 24 August
Wednesday 25 August
Wednesday 8 September
For further information about the workshops or any aspect
of this project, please contact: Andrew Mernagh, Project Manager
– Research Team, Director, A&S Risk Solutions
Email: Andrew@asrisksolutions.com.au; Phone: 0438 948 197.
#8 GO EASY ON DRINK.indd 1 21/12/09 10:09:40 AM

Tim Fenwick – Born to Race
Tim with Southern Cross.
Chances are there’s more saltwater than blood flowing
through the veins of Tim Fenwick.
Son of Andrew Fenwick, of Fenwick’s Marina
fame and currently serving his fourth year as an apprentice
shipwright with Andrew Botting Traditional Shipwrights, that
may seem a logical supposition.
Tim is also a more than handy man to have at the wheel
of a very quick boat.
Showing skill and experience far beyond his tender years
(he’s still a teenager, at least until October when he turns 20),
Tim has made his mark well and truly in powerboat racing.
Driving the 1800 Bullet Southern Cross (co-owned with
father Andrew) and powered by a Mercury XS 250hp outboard,
Tim has already shown he has what it takes.
He only started racing in November, 2007 and is a member
of the Upper Hawkesbury Power Boat Club.
In May the following year, he contested his first Bridge to
Bridge powerboat race in the SMOC (Standard Motor Open
Cockpit) class and came home a highly creditable third
place, covering the winding river course in 45 minutes, 55
seconds.
Last year, Tim lined up again for the event and not only
won SMOC, but set a new class record of 41 minutes, 28
seconds at an average speed of 151km/hr (94mph).
Tim has also joined up with the Australian Formula
Powerboat Championships, contesting the Sports Mono
class.
After competing at Taree, Grafton and Geelong, he now
heads the leader board for the Sports Mono class.
In July he will be at Port Macquarie and in August, Penrith
where he will attempt to become the 2010 Sports Mono
champion.
Recently, Tim competed in the 74 th running of the famous
Bridge to Bridge and he again proved triumphant in the SMOC
class, covering the 100 kilometre (approximately) distance
in 40 minutes, 16 seconds, 72 seconds inside his previous
record.
While that itself may seem a very significant achievement,
there’s more; Tim’s time meant he finished seventh overall
and in front of entrants in both Unlimited Outboard and MOC
(Modified Open Cockpit) classes.
More than 100 of Australia’s quickest boats contested the
race, with contestants flagged away in waves of six in their
respective classes.
With thousands of horsepower ‘at war’ the start of a Bridge
to Bridge is not place for the faint hearted.
Tim topped the ‘magic ton’, 100mph (160km/hr) during
the race, showing to all and sundry that when it comes to
powerboat racing he is of ‘the right stuff.
Bob Wonders
BIA of NSW LOGBOOK June 2010 - 23

… DIVISION NEWS … NEWS … NEWS … DIVISION NEWS …
BIA Business Accreditation
– the big picture
In past editions of Logbook, we’ve made mention of a
proposed BIA Accreditation scheme, a vehicle which
identifies businesses committed to providing the highest
standard of technical, trade, and other commercial services
to the consumer, and a means of alerting the consumer to
their presence.
In simple terms, the BIA Accreditation Scheme will
incorporate a set of standards or criteria to which the accredited
business must initially comply, and a process for managing
ongoing adherence to that criteria by the accredited party.
While much development work is yet to be done, we expect
that the criteria will be in two separate categories;
• Professional Competency – meaning that the business
must demonstrate its proficiency and ability to provide services
in the category (eg: shipwright services). In some cases,
this will be determined on the basis of formal qualifications
awarded by a third party such as TAFE, in other cases this
may be determined by other means.
• Business Characteristics – where the business must
demonstrate inherent or operational characteristics. These
may be split into sub-categories as follows;
° Statutory compliance – meaning that the accredited party
must comply with relevant legislation and regulation.
° Commercial activity – meaning that accredited party
must follow basic guidelines in its dealings with the consumer,
and potentially with other parties.
° Other requirements – in some cases the Division may
require that the accredited parties commit to meet or support
other requirements, such as professional development,
promotion of the scheme, or skills transfer and retention.
The proposed BIA Accreditation platform will leverage
the well-known BIA brand and Code of Practice to which its
members are bound, as well as divisional by-laws covering
ethical and professional conduct in the relevant field.
Four divisions of the BIA have now indicated their
willingness to participate, and members of Shipwrights and
Boatbuilders (SBA), Marine Industry Mechanical Repairers
(MIMRA), Marine Brokers (MBA), and Trailer Boat Retailers
(TRA) divisions will be asked for their feedback on the proposed
structure over the coming months.
For further information on the proposed BIA Business
Accreditation scheme, please contact Alan Barrett at BIA
on 02 9438 2077.
Member events at Sydney
International Boat Show
Members of the SBA, MIMRA, and the Marina Association
of NSW are advised that divisional events, meetings and
socials are scheduled around the Sydney International Boat
Show so please save the dates as follows:
Friday 30 July – Marina Association Social
Saturday 31 July – Boat Building Competition and member
social
Sunday 1 August – MIMRA TAFE graduation ceremony
and reception
Further info on all events will be provided closer to show
time.
Sydney Harbour Marinas
face $34 million investment
barrier
I
n the ongoing campaign by the Marina Association of
NSW to address the problematic Commercial Marina Rents
Procedure (CMRP) adopted by NSW Maritime in 2009, a survey
of Sydney Harbour marinas was conducted in March with a
large majority of eligible operators taking part.
This survey highlighted that the industry is in
distinct opposition to its monopoly landlord’s
proposals, with 100% of respondents
considering both the CMRP and the doubledip
on commercial moorings unreasonable,
and all supporting a review of the policy and
changes reflecting sustainability benchmarks
set out in the 2008 Pitcher Partners Report
(Report to the Boating Industry Association on
sustainable Rent for Marina Concession Holders – September
2008).
In past publications on the subject of Sydney Harbour
marina rents, BIA have expressed the view that the CMRP rental
framework picks-up where the Carr government moratorium
left off in terms of constraining growth, modernisation, and
improvement of Sydney’s marina facilities. The survey has
confirmed that this is indeed the case, with respondents
advising that the CMRP will impact on the viability of over $34
million in proposed private investment by the industry.
Recent dialogue between BIA and NSW Maritime has
centered on a submission to the office of CEO Steve Dunn,
wherein the results of the survey and a comparison study of
international seabed rental rates were set out beside a detailed
independent analysis of perceived flaws in the CMRP.
Pitcher Partners, an independent accountancy and
investment advisory firm, was asked to review the substantial
differences between their 2008 sustainability modelling and
that of NSW Maritime, the latter being conducted internally,
Dr Ed Mahoney, Dr Daniel Stynes, Paul Robinson (NSW Lands)
and Clemens Overdjik at The Spit d’Albora Marina.
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and apparently without probity testing that is common in
other areas of Government.
The resulting report points to simple mathematics at the
heart of the matter, with NSW Maritime’s financial modelling
incorporating Cost of Capital and Rate of Return assumptions
that are grossly unrealistic.
In the current financial environment, $34 million dollars in
private investment is not to be sneezed at. The importance of
high-quality marina facilities to current boat owners and those
looking to enter the market should not be under estimated, as
convenience and economy increasingly influence recreational
spending decisions.
As many a boat-builder will attest, availability of berthing
for a large in-water boat can at times make or break a deal, a
fact that has for some year’s hamstrung the growth of boating
in Perth, with agonising consequences for builders, suppliers,
employees and their dependents.
Beyond the direct spend on building, expanding, or
improving marinas, it’s important to consider the multiplier
effect of investment, the on-flow impacts of financial activity
and resulting job-creation. The nature of marina development
is such that it has a fairly high multiplier effect. According
to one informed opinion, in the order of three to four times
direct expenditure.
Again taking into consideration the $34 million on the table,
this equates to as much as $100 million in gross economic
benefit, the kind of numbers that the state of NSW cannot
ignore if we are to see a reversal of current fiscal form.
As we await the formal response of NSW Maritime to the
latest exchange of views and information and at the insistence
of Maritime executives, BIA must now establish dialogue on
the matter with Minister Paul McLeay.
The Minister’s proximity to wider Government objectives
will hopefully deliver improved perspectives to a debate which,
in terms of rental dollars, is small change for NSW treasury. A
debate that none the less, has the capacity to keep a chokehold
on Sydney’s harbour-front infrastructure, and all who
stand to benefit from investment in our State.
50 Point Safety Check 2010
The 50 Point Safety Check Program has kicked off for the
2010 season with an increased area of coverage and
boosted marketing and promotional program. We welcome 14
new service providers amongst the 36 BIA members registered
for the 2010 program, this year servicing the coast from the
Shoalhaven to Port Macquarie.
An initiative of the Marine Industry Mechanical Repairers
Association (MIMRA), the 50 Point Safety Check is performed
by Trade-qualified technicians at certified BIA businesses only,
and provides a consistent and cost effective option for owners
to assess the safety-state of their boat and trailer package.
Promotion of this ‘professional once-over’ is focused in the
ANZAC Day to October Long Weekend period, traditionally a
low season for boating activity, and one in which participating
service-providers are best able attend to any faults identified
in the Check.
T h i s y e a r ’ s
campaign features
an enhanced print
media schedule and
new online banner
and column placements.
Aimed at those who put the boat to bed in May awaiting the
return of long warm days, the Program has been developed to
provide the time or knowledge-poor owner with the means to
stay on top of boat preparation and equipment maintenance.
This seasonal approach should ensure that the first day out
isn’t a boat-ramp nightmare, and the first weeks of summer
aren’t spent waiting for repairs.
Strong supporters, Marine Rescue NSW, will be helping to
spread the message to recreational boaters in their proactive
boating safety campaigns, as well as in their capacity as
first respondents to emergency situations of which many are
caused by mechanical failure.
In a scheduled review of the program minor changes
were made to the Safety Check for the 2010 program, the
high-quality feedback from participating members resulting
in modifications to the safety equipment component, and the
addition of a fuel test to identify ethanol content.
We’ve also had great feedback on the value of local
marketing and promotion of the service by participating
members, with those putting in the effort certainly reaping
the greater benefit. A number of providers have used the
product to augment their service to existing customers, or
provide a quality statement on used vessels consigned or
for retail sale.
Our thanks to Vaarzon-Morel Solicitors for their legal
support, and to Greg and Tim from Endeavour Marine for their
presentation to the Lake Macquarie participants’ workshop.
We continue to learn how to apply the 50 Point Safety Check
for the benefit of our clients, and therefore our businesses.
The sharing of knowledge amongst those in the Program is
great, and please keep this ball rolling with your comments
to the BIA and MIMRA team.
Thanks also to all who have registered to be part of the 50
Point Safety Check since inception, and to our promotional
sponsors and program supporters. We look to the next few
years to cement this product in the market as the annual
safety option for responsible boaters.
Rules relating to boat-trailer
service and repair
R
epresentatives of MIMRA met with the licensing division of
the Department of Fair Trading (DOFT) recently to review
legalities relating to the repair and service of boat trailers.
Further to inquiries from MIMRA members, advice was
sought from DOFT regarding where and when licensing
requirements apply to boat trailers, and the options for qualified
technicians and marine businesses to manage compliance
in this regard.
We were advised that boat trailers are classified as motor
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vehicles under the Motor Vehicle Repairs Act, and therefore
all services on boat trailers, including inspection, adjustment,
painting, minor and major repair, are to be performed only by
certified tradespeople working in licensed businesses.
Automotive mechanics have always qualified for tradecertification,
but we are pleased to advise
that DOFT will now consider applications
for restricted certification by qualified
marine mechanics who have completed
national training module AURT237271A (or
equivalent), as well as restricted business
licenses for workshops carrying out boat
trailer repairs.
Both tradespersons certification and business licensing
are functions performed by DOFT, and further information
on this can be found at: http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/
Tradespeople/Motor_repairers_and_insurers/Motor_repairers_
guidelines.html
We’d like to take the opportunity to remind members
that there are significant fines for non-compliance with the
Motor Vehicle Repairs Act. Repairers should also consider
professional and public liability relating to the repair of trailers,
and it would be wise to talk your insurer if your business does
not hold the required licenses and trade certificates.
For further information on this matter, please contact Jim
Jarron – Coordinator Business Licensing, Department of Fair
Trading on 13 32 20, or Alan Barrett at BIA on 9438 2077 or
barrett@bia.org.au
2010 Marine Trades
Challenge
Tom Denahy, Mitchell Gulpers, Paul Burgess, Stuart Clark, Jarrod
Browne.
One of the most popular and entertaining events at the
Sydney International Boat Show is the Boat Building
Competition. As well as providing entertainment to the
crowds that gather, the Boat Building Competition has a
serious side.
Judges are on the look out for particularly talented builders
and sailors to take to New Zealand the following year to
challenge the Kiwis in the Marine Trades Challenge organised
by the Boating Industry Training Organisation and the Marine
Industry Association of New Zealand
The Australian team chosen take up the challenge was:
Jarred Stahlhut and Tom Denahy from Noakes Boat and
Shipyard
Jarrod Browne and Mitchell Gulpers from Van Munster
Boats
Unfortunately the Aussies had a
setback when Jarred Stahlhut developed
appendicitis and was unable to fly, let
alone compete. Stuart Clark from Noakes
volunteered to fill his spot.
Saturday 20 May dawned bright and clear with good race
conditions. Paul Burgess who accompanied the team was
pleased with the build, but when the Aussies hit the water
they also hit some engine problems and were passed by the
Kiwis.
Our team came second in the Best Built Boat section and
though a little disappointed enjoyed the whole experience,
especially meeting other apprentices and members of the
industry.
Better luck next year boys.
BIA thanks Michael Callanan
BIA and the Marine Brokers Association have expressed their
gratitude to Michael Callanan (Ellison Tillyard Callanan
solicitors) presenting a Certificate of Appreciation for his
ongoing support of the industry at a luncheon in Sydney.
A practicing solicitor with more than 25 years experience
engaged with boating
industry business,
Michael has also
been an inspirational
speaker on legal
matters at a number of training and development events hosted
by the BIA, and provided professional services to the BIA, not
to mention our members, in a wide range of matters.
Bringing a genuine understanding of the business dynamic
and broad diversity in the boating industry, we’ve valued
Michael’s input and capacity to help out, often pro-bono, and
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always with warmth
and empathy for the
subject.
His professional
prowess aside,
M . C a l l a n a n
made a dashing
appearance for the
BIA Presidents XI in
the 2009 inaugural
cricket match with
NSW Maritime,
sustaining ‘hammie’
damage early in the
day but toiling on
till stumps in the unfortunate narrow-margin loss to Brett
Moore’s men.
As this Logbook goes to print, Michael will have once again
delivered the low-down on a spread of legal considerations
relevant to Marine Sales Professionals, and performed as
adjudicator in a boisterous debate on ethical conduct – all
without protective clothing!
Our thanks again to Michael Callanan for his contribution
to the Boating Industry.
Top honour for two New South
Wales marinas
Soldiers Point Marina.
Only two marinas in Australia have been awarded 5 Gold
Anchors under the Gold Anchor rating scheme, Soldiers
Point Marina at Port Stephens and Empire Marina Bobbin
Head.
Soldiers Point Marina hit the high spots last month when
Ms Jody McKay, NSW Minister for Tourism and Minister for
the Hunter region bestowed upon the marina the prestigious
Five Gold Anchor rating.
Marina manager Darrell Barnett was understandably elated
with the honour.
“We work hard to ensure Soldiers Point Marina maintains
its position as a true world class facility,” he declared.
Barnett has been with the marina since 2000 and was
among the early candidates to achieve the Certified Marina
Manager certificate instituted by the Marina Industries
Association of Australia (MIAA).
Empire Marina is also no stranger to awards,
in 2009, the 200 berth marina, located in the
picturesque Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park,
in Sydney’s northern suburbs, was voted the
Australian Marina of the Year.
The Gold Anchor program is designed to
provide boat owners and marina users with a
simple means to determine whether a specific
marina fits their needs and requirements.
It has been likened to the star rating used worldwide by
hotels.
Gold Anchor ratings range from three through five (the
maximum).
A thorough research and development process for a
marina to be rated has resulted in 95 assessment criteria
being employed.
Infrastructure, facilities, planning and services are all
assessed, together with independent site inspection and
assessment.
Gold Anchor-rated marinas are also subject to ‘mystery
shopper’ audits aimed at protecting the integrity of the
scheme.
For further information: Empire Marina Bobbin Head
www.empiremarinas.com.au; Soldiers Point Marina www.
soldiersptmarina.com.au
Boat Manufacturers
Association AGM at Terrey
Hills
The Boat Manufacturers Association (BMA)
held their Annual General Meeting at Terrey
Hills in March, following a visit to the nearby
Buizen factory.
Steve Howe of Buizen supported by Dave
Warren showed the group through the newly
extended facility, with particular focus on the
new-generation build process being applied to
the new 52-footer (see article on page 28).
Chairman Alan Steber warmly thanked sponsors DIAB
Australia for a great lunch in the Club’s dining room.
The afternoon’s meeting was brief, Mr Steber was returned
to the Chair with Mike Rees of Seawind supporting.
It also included a presentation on funding and support
initiatives currently in train at NSW Industry and Investment
(formerly Department of State and Regional Development).
The next meeting of the BMA will be on Wednesday 20
October, with a site visit of the Steber facility preceding a
general meeting of BMA members and guests.
Please contact Alan Barrett at BIA if you would like to
know more about the BMA. Tel: 02 9438 2077 or barrett@bia.
org.au
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Cruizen for a Buizen
Sunset and Evening Star ...
Garry John Schipper
Buizen Yachts, Sydney-based builders of luxury sailing
craft, used the 2009 Sydney International Boat Show
as the launch-pad for the announcement of the B52, a
new addition to the range of pilot-house cruisers with which
the Buizen name is synonymous and at 52 feet overall, the
largest vessel to be built at the Terrey Hills yard.
As the first rays of post-GFC sunshine graced the Sydney show,
the ballsy Buizen crew pressed the ‘GO’ button, and so began
complicated birth process with more than few hurdles to clear.
Bigger boats need bigger space, so before work could begin,
factory extensions were fast-tracked and completed in January,
just in time to take delivery of the new CNC router.
The demanding designs, architecture, tooling, and build
of the new generation vessel brought together the team of
Anthony Starr, Peter Lowe, and Will Hardcastle, whilst iconic
boat-builder Dave Warren is to guide the adoption of Computer
Aided Design (CAD) and CNC Router technology in the workup
of plugs and moulds.
“Rather than building a plug, the CAD and CNC allow us
to proceed directly to the female mould,” said Steve Howe
– Buizen MD. “The accuracy of the router reading directly
from the software means the stations can be stood quickly
and easily, and the assembly sits on a grid of steel rails which
were plumbed and levelled at commencement.”
Whilst best known for the iconic Buizen 48 Pilot-house,
first launched in 1993 and boasting 35 boats afloat, the
Buizen 52 flowed from the design process of a 60-footer, so
it is slightly scaled version of the bigger boat rather than a
scaled-up version of the 48.
Innovations include opening rear windows connecting the
saloon and cockpit, and the cockpit boasts twin helm wheels
with large level entertaining areas, and an uninterrupted
walk-through to the transom which hosts a dinghy-garage
whose hydraulically operated door doubles as a teak decked
swim platform.
The increased sail plan sees the main as the dominant
driver, the headsail providing balance. Halyards and sheets
run below decks to winches in the cockpit.
With launch of B52 hull#1 slated for the Sydney Boat Show
in 2011, the design, development and build will have taken
a little over 3 years, and to date Buizen have been fortunate
to receive the advice of another well known boating identity,
Lee Dillon.
“One of the most credentialed people in our industry, we
might not have come as far and as quickly as we have without
Lee’s generous advice, encouragement and assistance,”
Steve Howe said.
Of the latest developments at Buizen, Eddie had this to
say, “It’s been an exciting and rewarding process to date and
I am sure the best is yet to come. We had to draw a deep
breath before we moved the B52 off the drawing board and
onto the factory floor, but without risk there is no reward, and
she will be one helluva yacht.”
In the early hours of March 24, sailing lost one of its favourite
sons. Garry Schipper passed away after a three-year battle
with cancer.
Garry was an outstanding yachtsman competing in many
Sydney to Hobart and Melbourne to Hobart races and in the
Admirals Cup in the UK, the Kenwood Cup in Hawaii and the
World One Ton Championship in San Francisco.
In more recent years Garry was a stalwart of the Sydney
International Boat Show, where he enthralled audiences with
his tales of the sea and more especially the incredible story
of his survival when swept overboard in Bass Strait in 1998,
with no PFD or EPIRB, and in the middle of the night.
The Dolphin torch in his hand saved his life. He used it
to signal his boat crew to pick him up. Garry was passionate
about boating safety.
Garry will be missed at this year’s Sydney International
Boat Show. Domenic Genua acknowledged that his are very
large shoes to fill.
“Garry was one of our industry's true gentlemen and he
never stood back when someone needed a hand. Garry was
the all round, nice bloke with a heart of gold. His passion for
boating and boating safety rubbed off on thousands of visitors
to the Sydney Boat Show over the years.
“I have no doubt that there are many people on the water
today, whose boating leisure and safety have increased
tremendously because of Garry's influence.
“The industry and all boaties alike, are a little worse off
for having lost a great boating safety ambassador and an
inspiration to those that looked up to him.”
Our condolences go to his family and friends, especially
his wife Jan and sons Clint and Justin.
Don’t keep your thoughts to yourself
Got an opinion, an idea, or a good word?
Send us a letter for publication.
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Sunset and Evening Star ...
Steve Cutting
The BIA was sad to note the passing of Steve Cutting on
Saturday 20 February after a long battle with illness.
Steve was with the BIA for almost nine years. He came
into contact with many of our members in his role as member
services representative.
When members were greeted with “How can I help you
my friend?” they knew that Steve would do his best to find
the information they needed or solve their problem.
On a personal note, as a newbie to the BIA in 2005, Steve
was very kind to me. He was always ready with a smile and
information from his vast industry knowledge to help me out.
He made those first few months much easier.
Steve was a qualified shipwright who trained at the iconic
Halvorsens, at Bobbin Head. He worked in Western Australia
building large boats for a time before heading back east.
He was proud of the achievements of the Australian boat
building industry.
With his shipwright’s background and knowledge of the
industry Steve contributed tremendously to the development
of BIA membership and services during his time with the BIA.
Steve also helped steer the committees of the Shipwright
and Boat Builders Association (SBA) and Marine Industry
Mechanical Repairers Association (MIMRA).
Steve left the BIA to pursue other interests in 2007.
Steve was first and foremost a family man and his proudest
achievement was his family, his wife Kate and sons, David
and Jim.
He will be sadly missed at the BIA, and in the industry.
Christine Howard
John Hurley
10 April 1952 – 19 March 2010
The recent passing away of John Hurley after a long and
difficult battle with cancer saddened members of the sailing
community. John was a loyal member of the Sailing Industry
Association, a division of the Boating Industry Association.
John Hurley or 'Hurles' started sailing in dinghies and
progressed to representing Australia at Olympic level in the
Tornado class.
John joined Middle Harbour Yacht Club as a member in
1972 and came on board as Sailing Manager in 1998. John
was stalwart and loyal to the club and, as well as organising
the sailing program, took on the burden of much of the
administration.
John played an integral role in establishing Australia’s
largest keelboat regatta event, the Audi Sydney Harbour
Regatta as Principal and Chief Race Officer, Sailing Manager
and Administrator. He embodied the spirit of cooperation
between yacht Clubs on Sydney Harbour and regulatory and
safety authorities, including NSW Maritime.
He also played an integral role in managing numerous
state and national classes for various keelboat and dinghy
classes and led Middle Harbour Yacht Clubs race management
team for the 2000 Olympic Games, in addition to his annual
starting role in the Sydney to Hobart races.
More recently, he assisted at the Cruising Yacht Club of
Australia, filling in various race management and on-water
roles.
John lived and breathed sailing and, as all who come in
contact with John will attest, the sport literally was his life. His
attention to detail, his authoritative knowledge, and his skill in
managing successful safe events is simply legendary.
Our sympathies are with all John’s family and friends.
Leif Emmett Albertsen
On 22 April, the boating
industry sadly lost one of
its ‘characters’, Leif Albertsen.
Leif had over 30 years
experience in boating
commencing his career
delivering boats and as a
boat broker.
He was the presenter on
the Trailer Boat Handling
Made Easy DVD.
As well as the DVD,
Leif also gave practical
hands-on boat handling
lessons to legions of
boaties. He took great pleasure in
sharing his vast boating knowledge and many of
today’s boaties can thank Leif for giving the skills to make
their boating easy and enjoyable.
Our condolences go to his wife Sandra and children
Rochelle, Nicola, Kim, Cathy, Mark and Dean and his many
grandchildren.
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Member Profile
Ian Lindsay
“My customers are no
longer clients but close
friends …”
Hood Sailmakers Sydney is located in Brookvale in the
northern beaches of Sydney. It is part of an international
group of sailmakers trading as Hood Sailmakers. Hood
Sailmkers (Aust) Pty Ltd is 100% Australian owned and
operated by Ian Lindsay and Ian Broad and was the first sail
loft outside of the USA to be granted a franchise in 1968 by
the founder Ted Hood.
Ian Lindsay has been with Hood Sailmakers for 43 years
and has seen a lot of changes over his time in the industry.
Ian started sailing in summer of 1959 then went into a
sailmaking apprenticeship with Hood Sailmakers in December
1967. In 1978 he became a joint director/owner of Hoods with
four partners and now after 33 years he has one partner.
He spoke to Logbook about his time in the industry.
Why did you to become a sailmaker? What attracted you
to sailmaking?
I never planned to be a sailmaker, I was basically pushed by
some well known sailing identities, who had helped/coached
me in the early years when learning to sail. After winning State,
National and Inter Dominion titles in junior class boats, I found
myself doing an apprenticeship in Sailmaking.
Who trained you and where did you train?
I started my apprenticeship with Joe Pearce in an old
timber boatshed in Careening Cove and finished my time with
Peter Cole, who had taken over the company. Hoods moved
to Brookvale in 1988.
How long have you been a sailmaker?
I left school on the Friday and started sailmaking on the
Monday - I'm now in my 43rd Year.
What changes have you seen in sailmaking in your time
in the industry?
The changes in sailmaking have been massive - from
cotton to dacron sails to exotic laminates, such as kevlar,
spectra and carbon sail fabrics. From cutting sails on the
floor to computer aided designs and computerised cutting.
The hand finishing of a main for a 30 footer used to take
8-10 hours - it can now be done in one hour. The old art of
sailmaking is very much a thing of the past.
What does the future hold for sailmaking? Will it continue
as a profession?
There will always be a market for sailmaking due to
maintenance and repairs of sails and the attention required by
the serious bluewater and keen racing sailors. Our profession
goes beyond manufacturing sails with measuring, trimming rigs
and coaching of skippers and crews, which are not available
with imported sails.
What changes have you seen in the boat building industry
over time?
Production yacht builders were very strong from the
’70s to ’80s, but with offshore production yachts growing in
numbers, the Australian boat builders are slowly dying with
only a handful left.
What keeps you in the industry, why do you love it so
much?
I have enjoyed the many years of my trade which involves
a lot of sailing and this has lead to a very large customer base.
These customers are no longer clients but close friends and will
carry on well into my retirement – another 43 years to go!
You are one of longest exhibitors at Sydney International
Boat Show. What was it like in 1976 when you first came to
the show?
My first show was 1976 and the venue for the BIA Boatshow
was the old Sydney Showground. Our display was set up in an
old cattle shed and the smell of the animals was very much
real. Other exhibitors were scattered between pavilions and
larger boats were in the main arena.
I'll bet you've seen it all over the years. Any funny stories
that you'd like to share with us.
One of the funniest locations for the Boatshow was on
one of the old wharfs near Pyrmont. The show was set up in
an old warehouse and on the wharf. We (the exhibitors and
the visitors) were constantly getting bombarded with pigeon
droppings.
One exhibitor had a big open runabout and displayed a
sign ‘just add water and it's yours’. That night we had a huge
storm and the runabout was positioned under a major roof leak,
and was flooded. I guess ‘God bought the boat’. All exhibition
stands on the wharf were totally blown away.
What does the future hold for you? Any thoughts on
retiring?
Eventually I would like to semi retire and pass my
knowledge onto my replacement so that existing and new
Hood clients receive the service I have provided in the past.
At present I'm in no hurry to go.
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ESTABLISHED 1976
Specialists in design, manufacture and repair of marine electrical systems
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Other services available;
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• System design, consultancy and technical drawings.
Galvanic and Electrolytic Survey.
ac and DC distribution and control systems.
• Thermographic Survey of electrical systems.
• Location of water ingress and osmosis.
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MALBAR MARINE ELECTRICS PTY LTD
ESTABLISHED 1976
Specialists in design, manufacture and repair of marine electrical systems
Celebrating thirty four (34) years of dedicated service to the Marine Industry in 2010.
Malbar Marine specialise in interfacing new systems with existing systems,
catering to the unique requirements of each client.
Other services available;
• Repair and installation of starter motors and alternators.
• Design and manufacture of switchboards and panels.
• System design, consultancy and technical drawings.
Galvanic and Electrolytic Survey.
ac and DC distribution and control systems.
• Thermographic Survey of electrical systems.
• Location of water ingress and osmosis.
• Thermal Imaging and Survey of vessel hulls (non metallic).
• Thermographic Survey of mechanical components, eg. exhausts, engines.
Malbar Marine Electrics Pty Ltd is a Division of
The Malbar Group Of Companies
Freecall 1800 244 566
www.malbargroup.com.au malbar@malbargroup.com.au 6 John St, North Sydney, N.S.W. 2060
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