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Sydney Int'l Boat Show, Boating Industries Alliance, Plastiki triumph
Half way through the set up of Sydney International Boat Show, Domenic Genua, event manager reports all is to schedule and the mood is positive.
'There's an element of confidence and air of excitement. People are putting a lot of effort in to their displays. There's a beautiful array of products. This is not just another boat show to exhibitors - there's a lot of thought in the mix of products.'
The extra space - 2500m² - allocated to last minute exhibitors who didn't want to miss out and those who wanted to expand their stands, will be moved in at 1am on Thursday - just hours before the event begins. 'Everybody is hyped and volunteered to be involved,' says Genua.
'All our plans are coming together,' he continues. 'Our special guests are all eager and have walked around the venue. People are here early, pumped and excited. That makes our lives a lot easier too.'
Domenic himself says he is 'fit as a fiddle' and ready for the five days of SIBS.
He hints at a host of official announcements and extra attractions to be revealed at the Friday morning industry breakfast, featuring Jessica Watson and special appearance by Don McIntyre. There will also be a world-record attempt at the brekkie, as part of the BIA's charter to promote safe recreational boating - setting off as many as 400 inflatable life jackets. (The current world record is just 89 and held by the US!)
Have a great show, on the marina or inside. Look forward to seeing you there!
Also this week, news from around the globe, including figures that show the New Zealand superyacht industry has turned a corner and is gather momentum again after a slight downturn due to the GFC, an update on the beefed up program at the MIAA international conference next year in Melbourne, a change of dates for the Darwin Boat Show to avoid the cyclone season, a first hand account of seeing the Plastiki in Darling Harbour by cruising editor, Nancy Knudsen and welcome news of the newly formed 'Boating Industries Alliance', replacing AMIF to promote the industry's profile and issues to government.
Have a great and successful show, if you're going. And keep in touch with your news!
Jeni Bone, editor
SIBS – nearly there
Bob Wonders, 
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Plastiki arrives Sydney with a bottled message
Nancy Knudsen, 
After a small near-collision with a large black submarine, and a quick save by Rothschild Banking heir David de Rothschild, sporting a bright pink fender to match his bright pink beanie, Plastiki, the catamaran made of 12,500 plastic bottles successfully docked and ended her eighteen week journey from San Francisco to Sydney.... [more]
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Wider Focus for Marinas Conference and Exhibition
MIAA, 
Marinas 2011, the International Conference and Exhibition for the marina industries will be broadening its focus. The most recent planning meeting of the Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA) resulted in a commitment to cater for a wider range of marina related businesses including marine workshops.... [more]
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Sydney GTS43 - enhanced performance yachting
Sydney Yachts, 
Built in Australia, light yet ocean tough, seriously fast while easily managed, traditionally seaworthy and technically advanced, the Sydney GTS43 has been designed with the performance orientated sailor in mind.... [more]
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Chicago - Mackinac 2010: a little bit of news
Sail-World.com, 
102nd Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac,presented by Veuve Clicquot. Line honours leaders Karl Kwok's Beau Geste the Farr 80 from Hong Kong beat Dick and Doug DeVos' Z86 Windquest by 36 minutes, the two boats finishing last night at 21:43 and 22:19 respectively.... [more]
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Helm: Special dining offer during Sydney boat show
Jeni Bone, 
The sublimely located upper deck of one of Cockle Bay's best venues has recently undergone an extensive transformation, re-emerging as the sleek and stylish new bar and restaurant: ‘Helm Bistro & Bar' - offering MarineBusiness-World.com readers a 'show special' incentive to dine during the Sydney International Boat Show.... [more]
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NZ superyacht industry returning to form
Jeni Bone, 
According to industry figures, the New Zealand superyacht industry is in good health and returning to strength following the malaise over the past two years, thanks to the impact of the global financial crisis.... [more]
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Mourjan Marinas IGY signs deal for marina and waterfront project in Ma
Mourjan Marinas IGY, 
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Sydney International Boat Show sensational speaker lineup
BIA NSW, 
The 2010 Sydney International Boat Show (29 July – 2 August) has in recent years brought together an interesting line-up of guest speakers that have had show visitors absolutely enthralled. However, this year show organisers the Boating Industry Association of NSW (BIA) have outdone previous efforts.... [more]
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New Ocean Yachts to shine at Sydney Boat Show
Creating Demand, 
Keith Hanson and the team from New Ocean Yachts Australia are excited to announce the arrival of the first boat in their New Ocean Yachts range, debuting at the Sydney International Boat Show later this week.... [more]
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Dyna's dynamite deal at SIBS
Sandman PR, 
Dyna's flagship D77 will be sold at this week's Sydney International Boat Show, with a special show-only price of $3.5 million. Around half a million less than its standard list price, this Euro-styled superyacht is fully-optioned with everything imaginable and is in current 1E and 2C survey.... [more]
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Darwin Boat Show - new dates but same great show
Jeni Bone, 
Despite some murmurs, fuelled by refunds to exhibitors of the oversubscribed show, there is nothing to fear, says BIA NT's Byron Hazell. 'The show is going ahead and there are no issues or problems at all. We're just sold out!'... [more]
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Great Barrier Reef Boat Sales gets onboard with Jeanneau
Mainsheet Media, 
Great Barrier Reef Boat Sales has become the agent for Jeanneau Yachts for Central and North Queensland.... [more]
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America's Cup television trials conclude with bang
Tim Jeffery, 
A strong sea breeze on the final day of the America's Cup television trials concluded what has widely been regarded as a highly successful evaluation. Over the past four days two high-performance monohulls and multihulls have been loaded with a plethora of cameras and microphones and put through match racing maneuvers to help find new camera angles and test surround sound format.... [more]
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Australia's rock art discovery - sailing vessels visit in mid-1600's
ANU, 
A team of researchers from The Australian National University and Griffith University have discovered evidence of Southeast Asian sailing vessels visiting Australia in the mid-1600s – the oldest contact rock art in Australia.... [more]
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Internet Images Rules for Events, Sponsors and Event Photographers
Brendan Maxwell - TetraMedia, 
Sailing is one of those sports which is much more followed on the Internet, than in magazines, newspapers or on television. It is therefore vital that marine events and marine industry professionals pay careful attention to the needs of Internet consumers.... [more]
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Plastiki arrives in Sydney in time for Sydney Boat Show
Adventure Ecology, 
The Plastiki, a boat made from 12,500 PET plastic bottles to draw attention to plastic waste in our oceans, has successfully reached Sydney after its 8,000 nautical mile journey across the Pacific Ocean from San Francisco.... [more]
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Boating Industry Associations form national alliance
BIA NSW, 
The associations representing the recreational boating and light commercial marine industries around Australia have united to form the Boating Industries Alliance to represent their collective interests nationally.... [more]
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Marine protection zones threatens fish boom and seafood price hike
Media Services, 
Eight 'no take' marine protection zones will lead to an explosion in shark numbers and an equally shocking explosion in the cost of fresh seafood, claim experts.... [more]
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Boat auctions – a mirror to the industry's ‘health'?
Bob Wonders, 
Motor yachts to tinnies and jet skis, somethng to suit all budgets at Gold Coast auction. Perhaps the highlight of the auction will be the stunning 70' (21.33-metres) Sunseeker Manhattan, a 2010 model with more than $500,000 worth of options fitted.... [more]
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Doyle Sails offers a 20% discount on sails at Sydney Boat Show
Guy Waddilove, 
Doyle Sails Australia is offering visitors to the Sydney Boat Show a 20 per cent discount on sails ordered with deposits paid at the show. Additionally Doyle will be offering Bamar furlers and vangs and Leisure Furl booms at a 20% discount when purchased with a Doyle sail at the show.... [more]
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The Passion continues at Australia's premier Laser Dealership
Brendan Maxwell, 
Australia's largest Laser dealership NB Laser Sales of West Gosford NSW started by Michael Mills and then continued by Kevin Winchester has now been acquired by another passionate dinghy sailor.... [more]
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Whale dismasts yacht - investigation pending
Sail-World Cruising, 
The advice to stay several hundred metres away from a whale took on new resonance after the latest incident in South African waters. The owners of a well known Cape Town Sailing Academy were dismasted this week by a whale who apparently didn't notice the yacht and breached virtually on top of them.... [more]
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Recreational fishers and boaters call for better Federal leadership
BFCA, 
The Boating and Fishing Council of Australia (BFCA) yesterday raised serious policy and leadership concerns with the Federal Government during the first Ministerial Round Table in Canberra, but were deeply disappointed that both Ministers Burke and Garrett pulled out of the meeting at the last minute.... [more]
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Receational fishing and tourism industry reject ban plan
Media Services, 
The AUD$2.3bn recreational fishing industry in Victoria could be devastated if 20 new marine parks get the go-ahead, say fishing groups and tourism operators.... [more]
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Yachting NSW and Steve Jarvin Motors announce continuing partnership
Andrew Cribb, 
Yachting New South Wales and Steve Jarvin Motors have announced that their partnership to promote the sport of sailing will continue.... [more]
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Finn Class announces new website
Robert Deaves, 
With a professional web presence being now considered almost mandatory for International and Olympic classes, the International Finn Association is delighted to announce the launch of its new website, just in time to focus on the 2010 Silver Cup (Junior World Championship) and Finn Gold Cup (World Championship) which starts in San Francisco in just over a month.... [more]
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Bavaria Cruiser 55 set for Australian debut at Sydney Boat Show
Jamie Millar, 
North South Yachting, Australian importer of Bavaria Yachts, is proud to announce the Australian debut of the Bavaria Cruiser 55 at the 2010 Sydney International Boat Show. The Cruiser 55 is the largest of the range designed by Farr Yacht Design and BMW Designworks USA (a subsidiary of the BMW Group).... [more]
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Boaters beat the crowds at Maritimo Sydney show
Denby Browning, 
Sydney boating enthusiasts have a unique opportunity for a sneak preview of the Sydney International Boat Show this weekend. And entry is free.... [more]
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Yachting NSW and Steve Jarvin Motors announce continuing partnership
Mainsheet Media, 
For over five years Steve Jarvin Motors has sponsored Yachting New South Wales with a fleet of vehicles to facilitate the development of the sport of sailing. A Mitsubishi Triton, a Mitsubishi 380, and a Nissan Tiida were recently handed over to Yachting New South Wales in a continuation of this sponsorship.... [more]
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Beneteau First - A formula that works
Beneteau-Vicsail Sydney, 
No other range of production yachts has had such affirmed success racing and dually been able to answer the cruising needs of discerning yachtsman. It is with intent that Beneteau FIRST models are highly adaptable for racing but principally pointed towards fast cruising.... [more]
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Rolex extends naming rights sponsorship of Rolex Sydney Hobart Race
Jennifer Crooks/CYCA Media, 
Rolex SA will extend its naming rights sponsorship of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and its associated regattas, the Rolex Trophy One Design and Rolex Trophy Rating Series, up to and including the 2015 race.... [more]
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Burke Marine One Design range newest addition - E50 Buoyancy Aid
Burke Marine, 
Burke Marine has been developing their One Design range over the past few years and is pleased to release the newest addition to the range the Burke E50 Buoyancy Aid.... [more]
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Honda's enduring environmental commitment
Sandman PR, 
Honda Australia's commitment to protecting the marine environment has been further reinforced via the extension of its long-standing professional association with Sea World on the Gold Coast, Australia. The partnership between the world's largest engine manufacturer and Australia's favourite marine theme park is currently in its eighth year, with both parties signing for a further two years.... [more]
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Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race - Seven granted exclusive TV rights
Jennifer Crooks, CYCA Media, 
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, the organising authority of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, is pleased to announce the Seven Network has been granted an extension of the exclusive rights to broadcast the start of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race from 2011 to 2015.... [more]
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Leading sparmakers Southern Spars and Nordic Mast to merge
Southern Spars and Sail-World, 
The Directors and Shareholders of Nordic Mast and Southern Spars have announced the merger of Nordic Mast and Southern Spars. The merger will create a combined entity with over 350 staff that will be better equipped to compete on the world stage, supplying a comprehensive range of high quality carbon fibre masts, booms and carbon rigging to meet the demands of all market sectors. Taki... [more]
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Mackay epicentre of Queensland's marine mishaps
Media Services, 
15 percent of boating accidents in Queensland last year occurred on Mackay waters. There were 112 marine incidences in the Mackay region in 2009, including one fatality and three resulting in serious injury, according to a Maritime Safety Qld report tabled in parliament last week.... [more]
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Superyacht owners to pay price for Gold Coast dredging
Media Services,
Queensland Transport Minister Rachel Nolan says the owners of large boats will have to contribute to costs associated with the dredging of Gold Coast waterways... [more]
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Sydney International Boat Show stats and facts
Jeni Bone,
Just one week out, the Sydney International Boat Show is in final preparation for an anticipated 70,000 visitors to the event - Australia's largest. Here, we look at some of the more astounding stats and facts.... [more]
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