March 2012 - Boating Industry Association of NSW

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to the boating industry in Australia and while this is in itself a significant number, understanding the wider and considerably more substantial economic benefit of boating is a key reason behind a new project BIAA is developing in partnership with the Marina Industries Association of Australia. The Australian Boater Survey, due to launch in the coming months, will provide BIAA with access to an ongoing stream of data from a panel of 25,000-plus active boaters, enabling an accurate picture of the value of boating to be drawn. We know there are over one million boat licence holders and that around three million people enjoy boating each year, but what do they actually spend on their boating? Initial estimates of a five-fold increase on the industry value seem realistic, but by having the evidence to support this, the case BIAA can make to government to encourage and facilitate boating and ensure the sustainability of the industry is much stronger – a sector that generates over $25bn in revenue is a major player and it’s concerns about new legislation will be heard all the louder. In another national project BIAA will be launching later In the next edition of Logbook, BIAA will report on the seemingly remote matter of the definition of a commercial vessel and the potential this has to cause a considerable negative impact on boating participation models such as share boats, syndicated boats and even sailing schools. BIAA is working with Yachting Australia to challenge this threat to a sector that is all about introducing new people to boating and providing a time- and cost-effective means of ownership, just as we are working with other user representatives to challenge the spread and impact of marine parks and the potential for declaring fishing off-limits. It may be considered a little extreme to suggest that, but as the national body, BIAA has received commentary from right around the country that this may in fact be the end result this year, the promotion of boating as a lifestyle that can be enjoyed by the majority of Australians is to be stepped up with a new website and supporting material under the theme of Discover Boating. This is an entirely new approach to engaging boaters and with the team at BIANSW driving and developing a program that takes advantage of all facets of modern connective communication technology, the BIAA will be looking to generate and sustain interest and enthusiasm for the boating lifestyle among boaters and potential boaters. Growing the boating industry by increasing participation and expanding our share of the leisure-time market is key to longer-term success and with Discover Boating planned as the first phase of a national promotional and experiential program, the boating industry associations aim to provide a boost to counter the current turbulent conditions and the impact of change in the future. In the coming months, BIAA will be working to influence the impacts of legislation not yet finalised and to continuing to press the case for government support for the industry. if the matter is left to the government and environmentalists to work out. A BIAA delegation will be visiting Canberra in the next few months to discuss these and other issues affecting and concerning the boating industry and the outcome of our representations will be reported in later editions of Logbook as it becomes clear that the message has been heard and understood. The recent internal turmoil of political leadership wrangling should be over by then and we plan for a receptive and constructive hearing. Stranger things have happened at sea … Your support for your boating industry association as a member and for the BIAA additionally is invaluable in ensuring the representation on key national issues can continue. There are many positive tacks being taken to promote, protect and enhance the boating industry, but a vigilant watch is required to hold the course steady, right around the country. BIAA helps to provide this hand on the tiller, and working cooperatively with all state associations, we plan to see the boating industry thrive. h Boat for Life Our Safety Ambassadors: Andrew ET Ettingshausen & Pete Goss … Visit www.boatforlife.com.au Safety Partners 6 - March 2012 BIA of NSW LOGBOOK
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