SBM provides tips for boaties
Boat clinic deemed a big successMany people would love to brush up their boating skills, but how do you get expert advice and sound knowledge from people you can trust? Thankfully, one innovative Sydney boat dealer recently provided a solution.
On a sunny Saturday in September, SBM Sales Sydney held a boating clinic which wasn’t reserved exclusively for the dealership’s own customers but open to anyone who loves boating. Given the turnout of over 80 people, this is obviously the sort of event that boat owners, and aspiring owners, are crying out for.
The SBM Boating Clinic ran over the course of a full day and included lunch. Industry experts were on hand to conduct a series of workshops on specific topics, and provide answers to boating questions. There was a navigation workshop conducted by representatives from Simrad and Raymarine who ran through their latest systems and gave boaties a glimpse into what the future holds.
The morning also covered how to read a synoptic chart and interpret weather patterns, a section on safety at sea, boat handling tips, fishing tips and more.
It wasn’t all for seasoned boaties, the information was presented in plain English to suit novices and experts alike. One highlight of the morning was the Ladies Driving Clinic that saw a few female skippers displaying some impressive manoeuvring skills.
For the afternoon, SBM’s head of servicing Jon Dodds covered topics such as engine-room maintenance, caring for marine batteries, servicing generators, changing filters and more.
The SBM Boating Clinic was billed as essential for all those planning to participate in SBM’s inaugural Lord Howe Island trip, though in reality it provided vital information for anyone who owns a boat.
The thinking behind the event was simple. In dealer principal Steve Batton’s words, the aim was to encourage more people into boating and encourage them to get more enjoyment from their pride and joy. Running these sorts of events enables more people to get maximum enjoyment from their boats, while also attracting newcomers.
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