Media Tracking
Report
9/14/2006
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National Marine
Manufacturers Association Coverage
Where Will We Launch Our Boats Tomorrow?
[Sport Fishing, 10/01/2006]
By Doug Olander
...That too, perhaps, but the fact is an insidious crisis may be brewing
nationwide, one that all of us who enjoy fishing the coast need to be
aware of: diminishing coastal access for boaters..."Recreational boating
access ... underpins the viability of the entire marine industry." That's
how Monita W. Fontaine, vice president for government relations of the
National Marine Manufacturers Association, assessed access concerns...
Something To Float Anyone's Boat
[Seattle (WA) Post-Intelligencer (Online), 09/14/2006]
By Dan Richman
If you entertain even a tiny fantasy of owning a boat, you might consider heading to the Boats Afloat Show at the south end of Lake Union...* More than 86 percent of boat show attendees nationwide are in the market to buy a boat or already own a boat when they visit a show. * Nearly 72 percent of boat show attendees in 2005 nationwide had a household income under $100,000. Sources: National Marine Manufacturers Association, Norwest Marine Trade Association...
Discover Boating Coverage
Heavy Traffic On Boating Site
[Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 08/19/2006]
About two months after the first national
Discover Boating advertising campaign wrapped up its successful run,
DiscoverBoating.com continues receiving heavy consumer traffic.
From March 1 through June 17, more than 1.1 million people visited the
Web site, and more than 5 million individual page views have been
recorded. Additionally, about 25,000 "How to Get Started in Boating"
DVDs have been requested...
A Stern Look At Boat-Buying: What Best Suits You?
[St. Joseph (MO) News-Press, 08/19/2006]
By Jeff Leonard
For those seeking to get away from the
stresses of everyday life, the National Marine Manufacturers
Association (NMMA), recommends buying a boat and heading out
for some fun on the water. Boating ranks among the top three
stress-relieving activities, according to the organization..."We know
that 90 percent of Americans live less than an hour from a navigable
body of water, making the boating lifestyle accessible to most people
across the country," said Amy Murray, director of Discover
Boating programs for the NMMA. "More people are finding being
out on the water aboard a boat is ideal for stress-relief and relaxation
while building long-lasting memories with loved ones."...
Boat Show Coverage
The San Diego Boat Show
[Millionaire Yachts (Online), 09/12/2006]
By Sar Perlman
As blistery
arctic cold fronts and wintry mixes of snow and ice pestered most of the
nation, yacht aficionados and boat enthusiasts enjoyed the pleasant
Southern California weather along San Diego Bay at the 17th Annual San
Diego Boat Show..."Each year, the San Diego Boat Show brings more
interactive resources and opportunities for people to discover boating
and have fun at this event, which brings the best in boating to this
region. From free seminars and 80-foot yacht tours to an interactive
children's area, there truly was something for everyone, says NMMA's
regional show manager, Jeff Hancock.
One-Stop Shopping At Norwalk Boat Show
[Soundings (Long Island Edition), 09/01/2006]
By Jason Fell
More than 26,000 people from New England,
the New York Metro area and the Mid-Atlantic turned out for the 30th
annual Norwalk (Conn.) International In-Water Boat Show
last year. Show organizers are expecting even more patrons at this
year's show. "This year's show is going to be bigger, better and there
will be more to offer the attendee," says show manager Jonathan Pritko.
"I like to consider Norwalk as an event and not just show because we
have fun for all ages, great educational seminars, the Discover
Boating Center where you can get your boating questions answered, as
well as free power- and sailboat rides."...
