Weekly Powerboats & Fishing Summary
Hellbent wins the Southern 80 ski race, awards, accolades and forthcoming events - boat shows, fishing tournaments, races and family entertainment.Summary for w/b - 21 Feb, 2006 12pm
SAIL & POWER EXPO
The Sydney Harbour Week festival begins with Sail & Power Expo which will run from Friday March 3 to Sunday March 5 from 10:00am - 4:00pm at Sydney's Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour. A must for all boating enthusiasts, this display features a wide range of boating lifestyles, including the latest in luxury power, racing and cruising yachts, dinghies, marine gear, sailing charters and holidays and much more. FREE entry.
The J. D. Power Award for "Highest Satisfaction in Small Runabouts (16' to 19')" was awarded to Regal Boats at the Miami Boat Show. J.D. Power and Associates is a global marketing information firm that conducts independent and unbiased surveys of customer satisfaction, product quality and buyer behaviour. Regal only participates in North American surveys, but the award is a significant achievement for the Regal Global Family. From Boating4u Marine Centre, Sanctuary Cove.
Engine manufacturer, Honda, has again been placed among the world's top 20 most valuable brands according to recent research by leading international branding consultancy, Interbrand, and Business Week magazine.
NEWS BRIEFS
Since August last year thefts (and attempted thefts) from vessels on Sydney Harbour totalled 68, including high tech equipment from a police boat. The marine crime prevention officer for Sydney Water Police, Fran Batten, said not enough boat-owners are investing in locks and alarm systems.
The National Marine Safety Committee's National Standard for recreational boats requires new craft to have an Australian Builders Plate from July 2006, except all sailing and other crafts specifically exempted. The legislation applies to all power craft, including dinghies. Craft under 6m are also required to be fitted with flotation materials. http://www.nmsc.gov.au
The head of Sydney Ferries has stepped down after it was revealed last week that half of Sydney's most modern ferries were out of service and thousands of dollars were being spent on charter vessels to replace them. Rear Admiral Chris Oxenbould, chief executive of NSW Maritime, will become acting chief of Sydney Ferries for six months.
PRODUCTS
Kannad Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) complete with integrated GPS - The new model PLB fitted with 406MHz and a 121.5MHz homing signal allows positional accuracy of position within 100 metres anywhere in the world. Ideal for personal use for boating. The new price is a 45 per cent saving on previously published prices. Cost NZ$999 plus GST (while stocks last). Safety at Sea will undertake registration at time of sale. Toll free from New Zealand 0800.809911 or Australia 1800 141 499
WHAT'S ON
Feb 25 - Special evening of adventure and stories for families in Sydney aboard the National Maritime Museum's former Navy destroyer HMAS Vampire and submarine HMAS Onslow.
Feb 25 - 26 -- Club Marine Power FM Boating Extravaganza will be held at the Marina Hindmarsh Island, just across the bridge from Goolwa SA. Over 100 boats will be on display with over 70 on the water. Family fun for all with helicopter rides, face painting, fish filleting and boat building demos. Free entry.
Feb 25 - 26 -- Batavia Coast Marina Boat & Fishing Show, Geraldton WA. A celebration of the regions unique maritime heritage, the show will feature boat, accessory, electronics and fishing displays as well as a seafood hall, seafood cooking demonstrations, aquatank fishing presentations and other entertainment including fireworks. Ph: 618 9386 9666
Feb 25, 26 and Mar 4, 5 - Toyota Interclub Tournament will be held at Port Stephens, NSW. The event has 1000-plus participants and over 200 game fishing boats. Fishing demonstrations will be conducted in a fish tank on February 25 - 27. Junior Angling Fishing Clinic will be held on February 26 and Ladies' Day is February 28. For more information contact NSW Game Fishing Association, secretary Pat Jones, Ph: 0417 770 900
Mar 5 - Australian F1 Superboat Series, Toukley and Lake Budgewoi, NSW. http://www.f1boat.com.au
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