Media Tracking
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02/07/2008
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National Marine
Manufacturers Association Coverage
Powerboat Market Hits A Rough Wake
[The Florida Times-Union, 02/04/2008]
By David Bauerlein
...But dealers face several obstacles -- the fear of a recession is
making consumers skittish, the housing market continues to be weak, and
high gas prices add to the expense of boating...Nationally, sales of
power boats dropped nearly 5 percent in 2006 and fell 7 percent in the
first nine months of 2007, according to the National Marine
Manufacturers Association.
The housing market's slide, coupled with rising interest rates, hurt
boat sales, said association President Thom Dammrich. "If people feel
less wealthy, they're less inclined to make a discretionary purchase,"
he said. Dammrich said the association forecasts a flat year for sales
in 2008 with a turnaround in 2009. The Federal Reserve's decision to
lower interest rates will make boat financing more affordable, but boat
dealers still need home sales to recover, he said...
Boaters Seek Permit Exemption
[RedOrbit (Online), 02/04/2008]
...As of Sept. 30, discharges including ballast water, bilge water, deck
runoff, and sink water, among others, will require a federal permit
known as a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit under
the Clean Water Act. That means time, money and paperwork for the
boating and shipping industries. "It could be a real disaster for
boaters and the boating industry," said Scott Gudes, vice president of
government relations for the National Marine Manufacturers
Association, which is pushing legislation to exempt recreational
vessels and urging boaters to talk to their elected representatives.
"Even washing your boat would be subject to federal permit," Gudes
said...
Grow Boating Television Debuts
[Marine Fabricator, 02/01/2008]
National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is introducing
Grow Boating Television (GBTV), an online communications tool to reach
boating industry stakeholders. GBTV delivers information regarding
areas of the NMMA's Grow Boating Initiative and will make it even
easier for stakeholders to learn about developments within the programs. New episodes debut every week or two and will be sent to stakeholders in
its e-mail newsletters, "Currents" and "Grow Boating Update."...
CMMA, NMMA Canada to Consolidate
[Marine Fabricator, 02/01/2008]
...The Canadian Marine Manufacturers Association (CMMA) and the
National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada will combine
their efforts and resources to address the growing needs of the Canadian
recreational marine industry. The CMMA Board of Directors approved the
plan to consolidate the CMMA's work in government relations, statistics,
membership and communications with NMMA Canada, which is the
Canadian shows division of NMMA and is home to the Discover
Boating campaign. CMMA offices and staff will relocate from Oakville
to Bolton, Ontario, at the NMMA Canada headquarters...
16 Boat Manufacturers Become NMMA Certified
[Great Lakes Boating, 02/01/2008]
Sixteen additional boat manufacturers recently became certified under
the National Marine Manufacturers Association's (NMMA) Boat/Yacht
Certification program...Alerion Express, Aloha Pontoons, Chaos
Boatworks, Escape Watercraft, Glasstream, Mares Marine, Marine
Technology, Marlin Yachts, Mikelson Yachts-Navigator Yachts, Pegiva,
Ribcraft, Sea Hunt, Sonic, True North Yachts, and Waco all earned the "NMMA
Certified" designation...
Marine Marketers Will Share Sales Strategies In Miami
[Soundings (Trade Only) (Online), 01/31/2008]
Marine Marketers of America will host its bi-annual meeting during the
Miami International Boat Show on Feb. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m., in Room A202
of the Miami Beach Convention Center... A highlight of the
gathering will be a professional panel discussion entitled, "Red Hot
Marketing Strategies in a Stone Cold Market," to be moderated by Carl
Blackwell, vice president of marketing for the National Marine
Manufacturers Association...
Discover
Boating Coverage
Research Shows Boaters Make Better Lovers
[Cape May County Herald, 02/08/2008]
...According to a survey conducted
by Discover Boating and Russell Research, boaters expressed a
greater level of satisfaction with their love life than non-boaters.
While making waves in the bedroom may be reason enough for many to chart
their course, the survey found boaters enjoy plenty of other lifestyle
benefits over their land-based counterparts...Finding
the boat that will energize your love life is just a few simple steps
away. The best place to start is with a visit to DiscoverBoating.com,
where you can take advantage of free tools and resources to get you
started in a hobby that soon will become a lifelong passion...
Boaters Return To The Docks In Search Of Stress Relief
[Cape May County Herald (Online), 01/29/2008]
According to a survey conducted by Discover Boating and Russell
Research, boaters are turning to the water for peace and relaxation; 93
percent of boaters said their favorite hobby was a source of stress
relief... The survey uncovered more good news for boaters, as it seems
the calming benefits of time spent on water continue while on land.
Boaters expressed greater satisfaction than non-boaters with many
quality of life aspects often associated with stress, including physical
fitness, health, love life, and children's school performance...
Boating Hopes To Score At Super Bowl
[Soundings (Trade Only) (Online), 02/01/2008]
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation and Discover Boating
are participating in the Outdoor Recreation Village this weekend in
Glendale, Ariz., the site of Sunday's Super Bowl...The Discover
Boating & Take Me Fishing mobile marketing trailer will be at the
Super Bowl as well. The 40- by 100-foot interactive exhibit will be
stationed at Tail Gate City as part of the Forever Resorts Outdoor
Pavilion. It will showcase new tow vehicles and boats, and the “Boating
Guy,” Discover Boating’s resident expert, will answer
questions...
Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoors Show Coverage
Events Calendar
[Great Lakes Boating, 02/01/2008]
...Illinois, January 16-29 Chicago Boat, RV & Vacation Show,
McCormick Place, Chicago, chicagoboatshow.com...
U.S. Boat, RV Makers Face
Another Tough Year
[USA Today (Online), 01/25/2008]
By James B. Kelleher
It's not unusual for there to be a chill in the air when recreational
vehicle manufacturers and retailers convene each January here for the
annual Chicago Boat, RV and Outdoors Show...Boat and RV-makers
were already contending with consumer belt-tightening tied to the slump
in the U.S. housing market whose ups and downs are highly correlated
with boat, all-terrain vehicle and motorcycle sales..."People are
concerned about 2008," said Thom Dammrich, the president of the
National Marine Manufacturers Association, which represents about
1,700 boat builders, engine manufacturers, and marine accessory
manufacturers...
Boat Show Coverage
Thousands Drop Anchor At Show: Boating Enthusiasts Dream
Of Open Waters At Strictly Sail Chicago
[Chicago Tribune (Online), 02/04/2008]
By Jon Yates
Sitting atop a 38-foot Catalina sailboat, his winter coat jettisoned and
his young sons scrambling out, Andy Hensel could, for the moment, forget
it was sleeting outside. "It's always a fun thing to do in the
wintertime, to dream about what might be," the Chicagoan said as he
soaked in the slick new gadgets and sparkling boats Sunday at
Strictly Sail Chicago on Navy Pier. The 13th annual sailboat show,
which ended Sunday, was expected to draw more than 20,000 sailing
enthusiasts over its four days...With more than 250 exhibitors,
Strictly Sail Chicago bills itself as the largest indoor sailboat
show in the U.S...
Calendar
[South Florida Business Journal, 02/07/2008]
Conventions and Trade Shows Miami Beach Convention Center...Feb. 14-18:
Miami International Boat Show, featuring a silent and live
auction. Discover Boating center, international visitors center, block
party and exhibitors, www.miamiboatshow.com...
Boat Show Returns
[Courier News (Online), 02/01/2008]
The Atlantic City International Power Boat Show
returns to the Atlantic City Convention Center Feb. 6 to 10. The show
features more than 750 new models of motor and express yachts, sport
fisherman, cruisers and sport boats, as well as the latest in nautical
electronics, gear and accessories... "Now in its 29th year, the Atlantic
City International Power Boat Show continues to grow in size and
attendance," manager Jon Pritko said. "With so many exhibitors, boats
and unique features, we are looking forward to providing a great
experience for everyone at this year's show."...
Golden Years
[Lakeland Boating, 02/01/2008]
"Great things are coming together for the 50th anniversary celebration
of the Detroit Boat Show," promises Van Snider, MBIA president
and show manager. The event runs from February 16 through 24 at the Cobo
Center...The Detroit Boat Show is considered one of the top five
shows in the country based on size, sales and attendance. In addition to
more than 1,000 boats that range from 10 to 50 feet in length, this
year's show will feature a special exhibit that takes visitors through
50 years of pop culture, historic events and, of course, boating styles,
trends and products...
Special Events
[Where St. Louis, 02/01/2008]
...St. Louis Boat & Sports Show - More than 400 exhibitors
display the very latest in boats, boating, personal watercraft, hunting
and fishing equipment and outdoor travel destinations (Feb 6-10)...www.stlouisboatshow.com...
News Briefs
[Daily Record, 01/29/2008]
...The 2008 Baltimore Boat Show at the Baltimore Convention
Center last week recorded record-breaking attendance, with exhibitors
reporting their strongest sales in over a decade, according to boat show
Manager Michael Duffy. Total attendance for the five-day show was
21,544, a 6 percent increase over the total attendance for the nine-day
2007 show...
Boat, Marine Product Show Offers Taste Of Season To Come
[Stillwater Gazette, 01/30/2008]
By Ken Wisneski
...The Minnesota Boat and Marine Products Show, now in its 10th year,
opens Feb.7 at the St. Paul River Centre and runs through Feb. 10. (As
it happens the show follows another boat event the Minneapolis Boat
Show by only a few days.)...The Minnesota Boat Show also features
the latest in marine accessories, of which the Sausalito II has precious
few. Products include boatlifts and docks, trailers, riggings, motors
and more, most of which obviously for folks other than me, i.e. folks
who slip their boats...
Remember When?
[Dallas Morning News, 01/27/2008]
The 55th edition of the Dallas Boat Show opens Friday at Market
Hall. There's a nostalgic air to this version of the popular event,
which features a display of 55 years in boating photos so marine
enthusiasts can see how far technology (not to mention hair and clothing
style) has come. In keeping with nostalgia, there's an antique and
classic boats display that features a 1970s cigarette speed boat built
for Dallas billionaire Ross Perot...