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03/22/2007
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National Marine Manufacturers Association Coverage
Dammrich Takes On New
Role With RBFF
[Soundings (Trade Only) (Online), 03/16/2007]
The Recreational Boating and Fishing
Foundation has named Thom Dammrich its new board chairman...Dammrich,
who currently serves as president of the National Marine
Manufacturers Association, will work closely with RBFF leadership to
set and achieve strategic goals...Dammrich also is president of Grow
Boating, Inc., the organization behind the Grow Boating
Initiative, the recreational boating industry's integrated effort to
increase boat sales and improve the boating experience. "Thom is an
outstanding leader and is well-recognized for the contributions he has
made to the boating industry," RBFF president Frank Peterson said in a
statement...Dammrich said, "Increasing participation in boating and
fishing is critical for all of us in the industry..."
This story was also covered by
Boating Industry (Online).
NTSB - Opening Remarks By
Mark V. Rosenker
[National Transportation Safety Board (Online), 03/05/2007]
...First, the 2004 PFD Forum addressed
issues dealing with the wearing of life jackets and related factual
information and resulted in 4 recommendations issued to four
organizations:...the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)...We
asked for a marketing strategy...and they have provided that
information. Indeed, one of the first actions accomplished under this
program by the NMMA involved the Outdoor TV Channel; NMMA
and the Personal Flotation Device Manufacturers who held a joint signing
that the TV channel would support the wearing of PFDS on as many of its
shows as possible. I understand that negotiations are nearly completed
so that ESPN will also be signing an MOU with the NMMA...NMMA
also invited me to assist them in opening the Miami Boat Show...
Discover Boating Coverage
Marinas Can Get More With
$250 Contributions
[Soundings (Trade Only) (Online), 03/20/2007]
The Association of Marina Industries' Board of Directors unanimously voted to endorse a plan aimed at increasing visibility and accessibility of marina information by featuring it more prominently on DiscoverBoating.com. Beginning this spring, all U.S. marinas will receive free basic listings on the website. Detailed listings -- including website links -- will be available to marinas that contribute a minimum of $250 per location to Grow Boating Initiative's Rising Tide Fund...More than 2.8 million visits to DiscoverBoating.com were recorded last year, and that number is expected to increase in 2007...
This story was also covered by
Boating Industry (Online).
Cold Weather Means
Hot Boat Deals
[Forecaster - Portland Edition (Falmouth, ME), 03/14/2007]
Boat shows offer one-stop shopping for first time and experienced boat buyers and there are a few key points to keep in mind when purchasing a boat. Boating is more accessible and affordable than some may think, especially when you consider there are brand new boat, motor and trailer packages that can be financed starting around $250 a month. With boats for every lifestyle and budget on the market, first-time buyers should do their homework prior to hitting the show floor. Discover Boating, a public awareness program on behalf of the recreational boating industry, offers the following advice...Consider usage...Consult the experts...Build a budget...Size it Up...Buy Smart...
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Boat Show Coverage
Sailing Excursions
Offered At Strictly Sail Pacific
[Soundings (Trade Only) (Online), 03/19/2007]
Strictly Sail Pacific will run at
Oakland 's Jack London Square April 18 to 22. The five-day boat show
will feature more than 300 exhibitors, free seminars and special events
for sailing enthusiasts of all ages. "Strictly Sail is all sail,
all the time," Kevin Murphy, Sail America national show manager, said in
a statement. "With everything from small dinghies to offshore cruisers,
and seminars that are geared to every level of sailor, our guiding
principle for this show is simple: something for everyone."...
Boat Sales Healthy Despite Show's Attendance
Decline
[South Florida Sun-Sentinel, 02/22/2007]
Exhibitors at the Miami International
Boat Show, which closed a five-day run on Feb. 19, reported strong
sales despite a 6.4 percent decline in attendance, according to the
event's producers, the National Marine Manufacturers Association.
Attendance this year was 137,175, compared with 146,595 in 2006...