March 2012 - Boating Industry Association of NSW

SBA at SIBS 2012
The SBA committee has begun planning for its presence
at the Boat Show, with the boat-building competition and
the signature Red Stand on the agenda.
The call has gone out for a strong turnout on Cockle Bay
in order to secure the Bledisloe Cup of boatbuilding. Local
teams will have to be good to keep the Kiwi’s at bay – revved
up as they are with America’s Cup dreams and the rugby
World Cup under their belts.
The SBA stand will see the trade
showcased before the crowds, and this
year’s visual display of members work is
planned to be the biggest and best yet.
Featuring an interactive touch-screen
display & integrated big-screen, photos and info is sought from
all members to make this a high-quality feature of the stand.
Using the system, visitors will access details of member
businesses, explore images of their work, and have the
opportunity to visit member’s websites, providing a pathway
for interested parties to make contact with members.
All SBA members can participate in this promotional
opportunity, and while it won’t cost you anything, there’s a
few things you’ll need to do:
• provide digital photos or Powerpoint presentation with
example of your work;
• provide details of your website if you have one;
• and provide business cards so that prospective customer
have something to chew on.
To register your interest, contact David Reimer of the SBA
Committee on 02 47292600 and keep your eye on the mailbox
for more information over the next few months.
The SBA presence at the Sydney Boat Show is run entirely
by volunteer members, so please consider helping out to
make this a success when the paperwork gets to your place.
Boat Manufacturers and
Shipwrights head for Huskisson
The Boat Manufacturers and Shipwright & Boatbuilders
divisions of the BIA will gather in Huskisson on Wednesday
18 th April 2012.
Drawn from across manufacturing & supply-chain
members, the Boat Manufacturers Association (BMA) meets
twice yearly with a focus on issues affecting the sector, while
the Shipwright & Boatbuilders Association (SBA) hosts a range
of events throughout the year for the tradesmen & women
within the division.
This will be the first joint meeting of the BMA and SBA, and
while there will be items of interest specific to
either division, the program will support plenty
of social and networking activity among the
wider group. The venue has been chosen for
its comfort, location, and appeal.
To be held on the grounds of the Lady
Denman Heritage Complex, many will find it worth the trip
just to view the excellent museum collection including the
namesake 1911 harbour ferry Lady Denman – in dry-dock
within the Complex.
The unassuming museum will warm the heart of all
invitees, housing a fantastic array of maritime artefacts and
pieces which speak to the role of Huskisson in establishing a
vibrant local boatbuilding industry from the 1860s on. Visit
http://www.ladydenman.asn.au/
The south coast boat-building industry is not what it once
was, but great things still come from the Shoalhaven area and
this event will incorporate visits to some of the standouts.
BMA and SBA members will receive further information
shortly, but other BIA members who may wish to participate
should contact Alan Barrett at BIA – 9438 2077 or barrett@
bia.org.au
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