Putting a boat away for the winter - E-10 gas
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Boat US,
3:32 PM Thu GMT
Boaters and anglers will soon be putting away their boats for the season. But before they do, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has some tips learned from fuel industry insiders on how to store a boat with E-10 gasoline (containing 10% ethanol) over the winter.
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Oceanlake Marine evolves and grows – New SeaCart, new Sales Manager
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Oceanlake Marine AB, Stockholm ,
11:27 AM Thu GMT
Oceanlake Marine is gaining strong expertise as the company moves forward in 2010. Tim Shuwalow has been appointed as International Sales Manager and is taking responsibility for customer relations and dealer support. A native Australian, Tim brings his extensive multihull experience and racing talent to the company.
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Mastervolt Acquires Electric Propulsion Specialist Bellmann
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Mastervolt BV, Brisbane ,
11:12 AM Thu GMT
Mastervolt, the leading designer and manufacturer of electrical power systems has acquired the electrical propulsion company, Bellmann.
Dutch-based Bellmann is widely regarded as a leading player in the market for complete electrical propulsion systems, and has been producing dedicated electrical drives for boats since 2002.
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Heaven Can Wait regatta - Enter Early to maximise Charity Fund raising
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Heaven Can Wait Media Centre,
10:10 PM Wed GMT
Heaven Can Wait charity yacht regatta on Lake Macquarie during the October long weekend will raise funds for men’s cancer research and support program. The Notice of Race is online and online entry is available now.
Commodore Shaun Lewicki asks 'Can everyone please enter their boats as early as possible, like NOW!! to maximise the Charity Fund raising'
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IOTA applies to UIM for renewal of the promotional rights of Class 1
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UIM Class 1, ,
7:06 PM Wed GMT
UIM Class 1 World Powerboat Championship - The board of directors of the International Offshore Team Association (IOTA), has today officially presented its candidature to the sport’s world governing body, the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM), to reacquire the worldwide commercial rights to Class 1, for the next five years.
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ICOMIA mourns passing of Tom Webb
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ICOMIA, ,
10:23 AM Wed GMT
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has reported the passing of Tom Webb, a founding member and its secretary general from its foundation in 1967 until 1979.
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Action to protect Victorian snapper stocks
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Department of Primary Industries (Fisheries),
6:29 AM Wed GMT
Fisheries Victoria is taking action to protect the rights of Victorian recreational and licensed commercial fishers to catch snapper, and the sustainability of the snapper fishery.
Snapper is one of our most important species, particularly in Port Philip Bay, Western Port and along parts of the west and east coast.
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Maritimo mounts largest-ever display at Cannes Boat Show
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Imprint Media, ,
3:23 AM Tue GMT
Australia’s premier boat builder, Maritimo, is planning its largest ever display at the annual Cannes International Boat Show that opens on September 8.
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Barz Optics appoints BLA for NZ and South Pacific distribution
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Barz Optics,
3:22 AM Tue GMT
Barz Optics, producers of a unique range of polarised sunglass, have appointed Bob Littler Agencies (BLA) of Auckland the NZ and South Pacific distribution.
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Barz Optics returns to the Annapolis Sail Show
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Jeni Bone,
3:03 AM Tue GMT
After an absence of five years Barz Optics, 'The Australian Sunglass Co', will again be exhibiting their new highly developed polarized sunglass range at the Annapolis Sail Show, Maryland October 7-11.
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Turkey welcomes the world for Istanbul International Boat Show 2010
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NTSR Fair, ,
2:55 AM Tue GMT
Held by NTSR Fair Organizations for the 29th edition in 2010, International Istanbul Shop&Miles Boat Show takes place from 20 to 25 October 2010 at Marinturk Istanbul City Port in Pendik.
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New Zealand marine industry: collaboration, expansion and branding OS
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Jeni Bone,
2:16 AM Tue GMT
Across ‘the ditch’, as the Tasman Sea is affectionately known, the New Zealand marine industry is enjoying a period of growth, expansion and significant investment in infrastructure in four key regions. They are also reaping the benefits of a collaborative industry, government support, strong industry association and a training program that produces highly qualified and in demand apprentices.
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Solar Odyssey on show at La Rochelle
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Grand Pavois, ,
1:16 AM Tue GMT
The Grand Pavois International In-water Boat Show will be held from the 15th to the 20th of September 2010 at the Port des Minimes in La Rochelle, featuring many innovative vessels - among them, Solar Odyssey.
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Great prizes the lure of Leisurefest Melbourne
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BIA VIC, ,
1:12 AM Tue GMT
Visitors to Melbourne Leisurefest from 30 September to 3 October will have a chance to win a Hobie kayak and other great prizes in the passport competition at the show, plus $4,000 worth of free fuel.
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Last chance to get onboard for Fort Lauderdale Int'l Boat Show 2010
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AIMEX, ,
1:08 AM Tue GMT
AIMEX will lead a group of Australian brands to the 51st Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Oct 28 to Nov 1 - the largest in-water boat show in the world.
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Haines Group casts Nautiques adrift to focuses on Core Business
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Martin Beeson,
1:01 AM Tue GMT
Effective immediately The Haines Group will no longer be distributing Correct Craft Nautiques range of tow boats in Australia.
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Australia’s first free-fall life boat training facility
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IFAP, ,
12:54 AM Tue GMT
The Premier of Western Australia will officially open Australia’s first free-fall life boat training facility at the IFAP (Industrial Foundation for Accident Prevention), Offshore and Maritime Training Centre in Western Australia, 15 October 2010.
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ISAF World Match Racing Tour appoints new Sales Director
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Rupert Hains,
7:31 PM Mon GMT
The ISAF World Match Racing Tour (WMRT), has named Matthew Strachan as the new Sales Director as the Tour continues to implement an ambitious development plan. Strachan joins the World Match Racing Tour on the 13 September and will be responsible for identifying and targeting potential Tour title sponsors as well as secondary partners.
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Waikato Boat, Fishing & Leisure Show set to be another marine showcase
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Samantha Linn,
12:01 PM Mon GMT
Summer is fast approaching and now’s the perfect time to get your marine needs sorted. Into its eighth year and proudly Waikato’s only boat and fishing showcase, Hamilton’s Waikato Boat, Fishing & Leisure Show is set to be another remarkable showcase of the marine industry. With a variety of industry heavy weights exhibiting and access to show only deals, the event is sure to satisfy the region’s
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NSW Maritime Responds to ICAC
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NSW Maritime, ,
3:26 AM Mon GMT
NSW Maritime has received the ICAC report finding two current and one past employee of NSW Maritime's Legal Branch engaged in corrupt conduct.
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Coastguard Boating Education Day Skipper Experience down South
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Elwing Discoveries ., South Island ,
12:47 AM Mon GMT
Elwing Discoveries is an outdoor adventure programme operating at Stewart Island, onboard ‘Elwing' our 14m (46 foot) yacht. The programme is often used by schools and has been very successful in all aspects, plus encouraging voyagees to appreciate, respect and enjoy being in the wilderness.
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Barham River boasts a brand new fishing platform
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Lyall Grey,
4:23 PM Sun GMT
Department of Primary Industries - Local and visiting anglers to Apollo Bay in southwest Victoria can now enjoy improved access on the banks of the Barham River.
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Get ready for the next mass extinction - it's written in sea fossils
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Media Services, ,
10:49 AM Sun GMT
The world is facing a mass extinction event that could be greater than that of the dinosaurs, according to new research in to marine animals and their fossils.
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Proactive Action Taken By BIA Victoria - Accrediting Dealers
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BIAV, ,
10:43 AM Sun GMT
Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV) has taken moves to authorise its members under their new accreditation program; in return, raising the industry standards of safety for the general public.
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Gold Coast Marine Centre appoints shipyard manager
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Market Focus, ,
10:33 AM Sun GMT
Gold Coast Marine Centre has appointed Australia’s leading travel lift trainer, Shane Subichin as Shipyard Manager, as the centre embarks on a major program of expansion within Australia’s largest Marine Precinct.
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IBEX exhibitors up by 11%
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IBEX, ,
10:28 AM Sun GMT
With three weeks to go until the 2010 International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), the show has already surpassed last year’s exhibitor registration by 11 percent, with 538 exhibitors confirmed to date and at least 70 first-time exhibitors.
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51st Fort Lauderdale promises US$3bn in boats
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Show Management, ,
10:19 AM Sun GMT
Hundreds of thousands of boating enthusiasts and marine industry professionals worldwide will come together October 28 through November 1, 2010 in Fort Lauderdale for the 51st annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show®, the largest in-water boat show in the world.
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The 50th Genoa International Boat Show 2010
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Fiera di Genova, ,
10:05 AM Sun GMT
Genoa International Boat Show will celebrate its 50th edition, 2-10 October. Innovation, a complete product range, and quality: these will be the key-words of the 2010 Genoa Boat Show, an event which over the last 50 years has progressively gained the worldwide leadership and become the international reference point for the recreational boating industry as a whole.
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Local Hero owner ecstatic winner of Audi at Hamilton Island Race Week
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Julie Hodder,
11:55 PM Fri GMT
The ultimate winner of the Audi from all the first placed division boats was chosen by the best time trial in the Audi Car Challenge at Hamilton Island.
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OC Group merges with Thirdpole to create a leading global sports group
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OC Group, ,
9:34 PM Fri GMT
OC Group - British company OC Group and mainland Europe based ThirdPole have been acquired in a non-cash deal that will bring together their competences into a global leading sports marketing and events company. The two brands will remain, OC continuing to specialise in professional sailing teams and events, and ThirdPole which is a new and expanding force in Outdoor Events ranging from running, c
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Marine Rescue and Coast Guard National Board mediation ends
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Ken McManus,
9:06 PM Fri GMT
Marine Rescue NSW and the National Board of Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association (AVCGA) protracted negotiations came to an end on 2 September 2010 when the two parties could not reach agreement.
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NSW Ports Minister duties taken over by Roozendaal and Whan
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Media Services, ,
11:11 AM Fri GMT
New South Wales Treasurer Eric Roozendaal and Primary Industries Minister Steve Whan will take over the portfolio responsibilities of Paul McLeay as part of a parliamentary reshuffle following his resignation last Wednesday following an internet porn and gambling scandal.
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Try Crewing on a sailing boat
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BIA NSW, ,
10:45 AM Fri GMT
Have you ever dreamt about being part of a yacht crew? The Boating Industry Association in conjunction with Yachting NSW have partnered with selected clubs in Newcastle, the Central Coast and Sydney to let people try this magnificent pastime for free.
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