October 2012 - Association of Marina Industries
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<strong>October</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
ADVOCATE<br />
In this issue:<br />
• Plan Ahead for Your <strong>Marina</strong>’s Future<br />
Needs ... page 7<br />
• Conanicut Marine Goes Green with<br />
Solar ... page 13<br />
• <strong>Marina</strong> Career Path ... page 23
Welcome to the <strong>October</strong> issue<br />
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AMI and ABYC Form Partnership<br />
The <strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Marina</strong> <strong>Industries</strong> (AMI) and the<br />
American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) have partnered<br />
to recognize and help advance the safety <strong>of</strong> both the boating<br />
and marine industries.<br />
The organizations will work together to support their programs<br />
which impact safety standards on boats and at marinas,<br />
and to promote the importance <strong>of</strong> safety among the<br />
marine industry overall.<br />
The value <strong>of</strong> this partnership became clear during July<br />
<strong>2012</strong>’s electric shock drowning tragedies. Preventing future<br />
deaths and injuries takes a combination <strong>of</strong> safe boats<br />
and safe facilities, and AMI and ABYC have been working<br />
together to spread this message. The first step was the joint<br />
webinar Electric Shock Drowning - The Invisible Killer<br />
Part II - <strong>Marina</strong> Electrical Safety held in the same month.<br />
new and creative ways,” said BoatUS Foundation Outreach<br />
Manager Alanna Keating. “Over the past two decades many<br />
groups have come to us for funding traditional outreach<br />
tools such as signs and brochures. Today, there are so many<br />
exciting interactive and innovative ways to educate, including<br />
social media, the web and hands-on activities.”<br />
Groups interested in applying for one or more Grassroots<br />
Grants may go to www.BoatUS.com/Grants to view the<br />
grant guidelines and begin their application. Applications<br />
must be submitted by midnight on December 17, <strong>2012</strong>. In<br />
the spring <strong>of</strong> 2013, the strongest grant applications will be<br />
posted online for the public to vote. The groups with the<br />
most votes will receive funding and will have one year to<br />
complete the grant project.<br />
To be the first to learn when voting for grant projects begins,<br />
“like” the BoatUS Foundation on Facebook at www.<br />
Facebook.com/BoatUSFoundation.<br />
“A safely constructed and managed marina is a crucial part<br />
in creating a safe boating environment, but a marina can<br />
only be as safe as the boats that dock there. With this in<br />
mind, it made perfect sense to develop a better working<br />
relationship with ABYC,” said Jim Frye, President <strong>of</strong> AMI.<br />
John Adey, President <strong>of</strong> ABYC commented, “ABYC Standards<br />
stop at the end <strong>of</strong> the shore power cord; a close relationship<br />
with AMI ensures that interests on both the boat<br />
and the dock are considered when discussing matters <strong>of</strong><br />
safety on the water.”<br />
BoatUS Foundation Increases Grants<br />
Size; Unique Ideas Sought<br />
Funds Available for Safe and Clean Boating Projects<br />
After funding over $1 million in local boating safety and<br />
clean water projects for the past 21 years, the BoatUS Foundation’s<br />
Grassroots Grants Program is more than doubling<br />
its maximum grant size to $10,000 for 2013. The Foundation<br />
is looking to fund projects that utilize innovative approaches<br />
to educate boaters on safe and clean boating topics.<br />
“We hope that with the larger grant size <strong>of</strong> $10,000, organizations<br />
will have the means to reach more boaters through<br />
BoatUS Offers Updated Florida<br />
Anchoring Information Tip Sheet<br />
Great to Carry Aboard<br />
Since it was first made available at no cost two years ago,<br />
some boaters have called it one <strong>of</strong> the most helpful documents<br />
to have aboard when anchoring in waters across<br />
the Sunshine State. Others are saying it’s a great educational<br />
tool when they are confused about local and state<br />
anchoring regulations. Now, Boat Owners <strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
The United States (BoatUS) <strong>of</strong>fers an updated “2013 Florida<br />
Anchoring Information” sheet to clarify for everyone,<br />
from the boating public to government agencies, the current<br />
status <strong>of</strong> the 2009 passage <strong>of</strong> Florida House Bill 1423<br />
and the five pilot mooring field projects. Most importantly,<br />
the 2009 law gave relief to many boaters and meant they no<br />
longer had to fear their boat “overstayed its welcome” and<br />
needed to move on.<br />
“Every boat owner wants to follow the law, but in Florida,<br />
some boaters, anglers and sailors may still fear a visit from<br />
law enforcement that will force them to move on from an<br />
anchorage,” said BoatUS President Margaret Podlich.<br />
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Four <strong>of</strong> the five pilot project areas include the City <strong>of</strong> St.<br />
Augustine, Monroe County (Key West, Marathon), City<br />
<strong>of</strong> Sarasota and City <strong>of</strong> Petersburg which have established<br />
mooring fields and passed local anchoring ordinances.<br />
These areas will be used to test policies that promote public<br />
access, enhance navigational safety, protect maritime<br />
infrastructure and the environment, and deter improperly<br />
stored, abandoned, or derelict vessels. As <strong>of</strong> press time,<br />
the fifth pilot area, Martin County/City <strong>of</strong> Stuart, was still<br />
drafting an ordinance likely to come on line in 2013.<br />
The 2009 law also clarified the meaning <strong>of</strong> “live-aboard”:<br />
Full time, active cruisers who sleep on their boats with no<br />
permanent residence on land are no longer considered<br />
live-aboards under this law and, as a result, their anchoring<br />
cannot be regulated by local governments, other than in<br />
pilot project areas. (For more: FLHB 1423, Chapter 2009-<br />
86, Section 6)<br />
BoatUS has been monitoring the pilot program and investigating<br />
its impact on boaters. “We recognize that there are<br />
still boaters who have not heard <strong>of</strong> the legislation but continue<br />
to arrive and enjoy Florida’s gorgeous waterways,” said<br />
Podlich. “They should know it is illegal to restrict anchoring<br />
<strong>of</strong> non-liveaboard vessels in Florida outside <strong>of</strong> mooring<br />
fields, except in the jurisdiction <strong>of</strong> the five pilot projects.<br />
In 2014, the anchoring ordinances <strong>of</strong> these five localities<br />
will expire unless renewed by the Florida Legislature. In<br />
the meantime, boaters should know that anchoring close<br />
to the any <strong>of</strong> the five pilot program mooring fields today<br />
can be limited by these participating local governments.”<br />
BoatUS encourages boaters to become familiar with these<br />
local regulations and provide the association with feedback<br />
on how they are working. To download and print a copy<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Anchoring Sheet, go to: www.BoatUS.com/gov/flanchoringsheet,<br />
or for more on this issue and to provide<br />
comment, go to www.BoatUS.com/gov/floridaanchoring.<br />
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Welcome Aboard<br />
Jupiter Pointe Club & <strong>Marina</strong><br />
Tequesta, FL<br />
Clinton <strong>Marina</strong><br />
Lawrence, KS<br />
Bluepoints <strong>Marina</strong> at Port Canaveral<br />
Cape Canaveral, FL<br />
Sperry Van Ness/GRG<br />
LaPlata, MD<br />
Boat Slip Manager S<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
Niagara Falls, ON<br />
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Aquas Group<br />
Providence, RI<br />
Ace USA Marine Insurance<br />
Philadelphia, PA<br />
Franklin Fueling Systems<br />
Madison, WI<br />
America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Assoc.<br />
Summerville, SC
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Exuma Technologies Partners with<br />
BoatCloud to Offer Advanced S<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
Applications to the Marine Industry<br />
Integrating DockMaster with StackTrack allows marinas to<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer automated drystack launch requests and valet scheduling<br />
while streamlining employee efficiency.<br />
Exuma Technologies, a leading producer <strong>of</strong> management<br />
s<strong>of</strong>tware for the Marine and RV industries, announced integration<br />
<strong>of</strong> their DockMaster Marine Management System<br />
with BoatCloud, a provider <strong>of</strong> dynamic web applications<br />
for the marine industry. Both companies are leaders<br />
in marine s<strong>of</strong>tware applications and have partnered to <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
DockMaster customers the ability to <strong>of</strong>fer automated<br />
drystack launch and valet scheduling.<br />
“Our biggest priority is always to <strong>of</strong>fer our customers the best<br />
in technology options to help their businesses perform at their<br />
peak. We are excited to get BoatCloud technology in their marinas<br />
and working for them and their customers.” says Cam Collins,<br />
CEO <strong>of</strong> Exuma Technologies.<br />
StackTrack, BoatCloud’s primary product, provides a convenient<br />
interface for a marina to successfully manage and fulfill<br />
all launch requests in a cloud-based SaaS application that functions<br />
from any web-enabled PC or mobile device. This allows a<br />
marina to accept orders 24/7 with no risk <strong>of</strong> overbooking. Combining<br />
real-time integration with DockMaster’s Touch Screen<br />
Point <strong>of</strong> Sale, employee efficiency is maximized by eliminating<br />
the need for double entry between two systems.<br />
<strong>Marina</strong>s are looking for ways to do more with less. Automated<br />
valet and concierge services <strong>of</strong>fer the greatest return<br />
in this space. “The industry has a thirst for technology and<br />
we are proud to <strong>of</strong>fer a solution that will drive these pr<strong>of</strong>it<br />
centers and ensure greater customer satisfaction,” states<br />
Todd Wagner, spokesperson for Anderson S<strong>of</strong>tware, the<br />
makers <strong>of</strong> BoatCloud. “We designed it, we use it, and we<br />
believe it will dramatically enhance marina operations”.<br />
Governor Signs Bill Raising Boat<br />
Registration Fees to Fight Invasive Species<br />
Governor Jerry Brown has signed into law AB 2443 [Williams]<br />
that will levy a Quagga and Zebra mussel infesta-<br />
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tion prevention fee on state vessel registrations to fund a<br />
grant program for implementation and administration <strong>of</strong><br />
dreissenid mussel infestation, inspection and prevention<br />
programs.<br />
RBOC was actively engaged and lobbying in the State<br />
Capitol as AB 2443 was considered, urging that the bill be<br />
revised to address several concerns with the specific provisions<br />
<strong>of</strong> the measure.<br />
RBOC appreciates the revisions made to the bill, including<br />
provisions ensuring a critical role for the Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Boating and Waterways in administering the expenditure<br />
<strong>of</strong> boater funds to be generated by boater fees.<br />
With the enactment <strong>of</strong> AB 2443, RBOC will continue to<br />
be involved as the bill is implemented. It is important to<br />
RBOC that boaters be well-represented on the technical<br />
advisory group that will be formed, that fees are not levied<br />
on boaters whose activities do not present a risk <strong>of</strong> invasive<br />
species being introduced or spread, that boaters do not pay<br />
twice for the same programs, that decisions on the amount<br />
and use <strong>of</strong> boater fees are made in an open, transparent<br />
process, and that the fees be utilized in an efficient and effective<br />
manner.<br />
Local <strong>Marina</strong> Owners Outraged Over<br />
New TVA Fees<br />
Local marina owners are up in arms over a new federal fee<br />
they say will cripple, and possibly kill, their businesses.<br />
The federally owned Tennessee Valley Authority has announced<br />
plans to implement a new land and water use fee<br />
Don’t forget to renew your AMI<br />
membership!<br />
AMI’s membership year runs from April 1 – March 31.<br />
Renewal invoices went out at the end <strong>of</strong> March.<br />
If you did not receive your renewal invoice please Contact<br />
Merritt Alves at malves@marinaassoiation.org<br />
starting in January. The agency will collect four percent<br />
<strong>of</strong> total gross revenue from all privately run marinas and<br />
campgrounds that operate on TVA shorelines, a fee TVA<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficials say is a matter <strong>of</strong> fairness for land they already own<br />
and lease out. But some local business owners say the new<br />
fee structure is outrageous, and possibly illegal.<br />
“It’s gonna drive a lot <strong>of</strong> the private owners out <strong>of</strong> business,<br />
period,” said Russ Cranford, who manages a privately-run<br />
marina on Lake Guntersville. “It’s gonna force the rent<br />
to go up, and it’s going to get passed on to the customer<br />
because we can’t just absorb that kind <strong>of</strong> increase…They<br />
[customers] are going to get out <strong>of</strong> boating if they can’t afford<br />
it, sell their boats and move elsewhere, and that hurts<br />
everybody.”<br />
A three-state coalition <strong>of</strong> marina owners who plan to file<br />
a federal lawsuit against TVA said the agency is charging<br />
a tax that can only be authorized by Congress. But TVA<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficials told WHNT News 19 that the new fee structure is<br />
completely within the law, and has been advertised on its<br />
website for more than two years.<br />
“The four percent, which may seem like a tax, is just a way<br />
<strong>of</strong> determining what that rent would be,” said TVA spokesman<br />
James Adams. “Just like a farmer rents land to grow<br />
crops, or someone else rents land to build buildings, these<br />
individuals and businesses are renting the public land in<br />
order to provide services.”<br />
TVA has suffered several millions dollars worth <strong>of</strong> losses<br />
in recent years, but <strong>of</strong>ficials said the agency’s deteriorating<br />
financial outlook was not connected to the new fee system.<br />
Publicly owned marinas and campgrounds are exempt from<br />
the new regulations, further irking local business owners.<br />
“I question the legality <strong>of</strong> it,” said Cranford. “To charge<br />
private industry and not charge municipalities is just not<br />
right. It’s like they don’t want private industry here, like<br />
they’re intentionally trying to run us out.”<br />
Grasso to Head New <strong>Marina</strong> Division at<br />
Sperry Van Ness<br />
Louis Grasso <strong>of</strong> La Plata has been named product council<br />
chair for the new marina division <strong>of</strong> Sperry Van Ness International<br />
Corp., a commercial real estate brokerage franchisor.<br />
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The partnership will make the Sperry Van Ness organization,<br />
headquartered in Irvine, Calif., the only national<br />
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commercial real estate brokerage with a team focused on<br />
marinas, according to a news release from the company.<br />
For the past 15 years, Grasso has served as president <strong>of</strong> The<br />
<strong>Marina</strong> Specialists, a company that has been successful in<br />
evaluating and selling marinas around the United States,<br />
the release said.<br />
Grasso will help the Sperry Van Ness organization establish<br />
itself as a specialist in that property category with a<br />
proprietary formula for assessing the value and appeal <strong>of</strong><br />
marina listings, and a broad network <strong>of</strong> broker and buyer<br />
contacts.<br />
“We are thrilled to add one <strong>of</strong> the nation’s foremost marina<br />
specialists to our growing list <strong>of</strong> Sperry Van Ness advisors,”<br />
said Kevin Maggiacomo, president and CEO <strong>of</strong> Sperry Van<br />
Ness, in the release. “We have a diverse national platform, and<br />
marinas are a nice complement to the rest <strong>of</strong> our services.”<br />
Grasso’s work in both real estate and finance has spanned<br />
more than four decades. He previously served as marketing<br />
director for a mid-Atlantic division <strong>of</strong> Sperry Van Ness.<br />
Under his direction, the region was in the top 5 percent <strong>of</strong><br />
the company at that time.<br />
caliber <strong>of</strong> tools available to brokers, and it is uniquely qualified<br />
to provide exceptional services to marina owners.”<br />
Grasso serves on the Charles County Planning Commission<br />
and, prior to that, was chairman <strong>of</strong> the Charles County<br />
Economic Development Commission.<br />
Newport Beach OKs 447% Rent Increase<br />
for Large <strong>Marina</strong>s<br />
By Deepa Bharath, The Orange County Register<br />
Owners <strong>of</strong> large commercial marinas operating in public<br />
tidelands will face an increase <strong>of</strong> more than 400 percent,<br />
but not until 2015, the City Council has decided.<br />
The Newport Beach City Council voted 4-3 during a special<br />
meeting Tuesday afternoon in favor <strong>of</strong> raising the rental<br />
rate per square foot for large marina owners from 36 cents<br />
to $1.97. Council members Keith Curry, Nancy Gardner<br />
and Leslie Daigle voted against the increase.<br />
The vote means that marina owners and operators that pay<br />
3.4 percent <strong>of</strong> their gross slip revenue under an annual permitting<br />
system will, under a new lease agreement, pay 18.5<br />
percent <strong>of</strong> their gross slip revenue.<br />
“Rejoining Sperry Van Ness is an exciting opportunity,”<br />
Grasso said. “With this new addition, Sperry Van Ness is<br />
the only commercial real estate firm with the quality or the<br />
At least 100 people packed council chambers in protest <strong>of</strong> the<br />
significant rent increases. Many who addressed the council<br />
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said the fee increases are likely to put many operators out <strong>of</strong><br />
business and could change the character <strong>of</strong> the harbor.<br />
Business owner Russ Fluter said marina owners have no<br />
choice but to pass on the rent increases to their customers,<br />
who may then go elsewhere.<br />
“This is going to hurt property values on the harbor,” he<br />
said. “It’s a serious mistake.”<br />
The business owners could still opt for an annual permit with<br />
the same rental terms as a long-term lease. The increases will<br />
become effective in 2015 and will be phased in through 2020.<br />
The rent increases come in the wake <strong>of</strong> the city’s tripling<br />
<strong>of</strong> mooring fees in 2010. City Manager Dave Kiff said this<br />
fee raise is necessary to ensure that the city is charging fair<br />
market rates for public tideland uses.<br />
Tuesday’s vote applies only to large commercial marinas.<br />
The council is expected to set the rental rates for other commercial<br />
operations such as yacht clubs, shipyards, sport<br />
fishing charters, small commercial marinas and nonpr<strong>of</strong>its<br />
in future meetings.<br />
Jim Mahoney, a 28-year business owner, said a number <strong>of</strong><br />
small businesses such as restaurants, fuel docks and boat<br />
operators that have built their livelihoods around the harbor<br />
will suffer because <strong>of</strong> these increases.<br />
Daigle said she did not support the rate increases because she<br />
would like to take a comprehensive look at the issue, including<br />
more economic studies to assess the effect on area businesses.<br />
“I’m concerned by the level <strong>of</strong> confrontation (this issue)<br />
has led to in our city,” she said.<br />
Plan Ahead for Your <strong>Marina</strong>’s Future<br />
Funding Needs<br />
The topic <strong>of</strong> replacement cost is a subject I wrote on several<br />
years ago; however, I think it’s an important topic for<br />
marina owners and one worth revisiting. Whether you’ve<br />
recently completed a total rebuild <strong>of</strong> your marina or are beginning<br />
to realize that the life <strong>of</strong> your current docks is finite,<br />
taking a good look at the future replacement cost is an exercise<br />
worth doing. It makes good business sense and will help<br />
you better plan and prepare for the future <strong>of</strong> your marina.<br />
The question for many marina owners is “what will it cost<br />
to replace our docks in ‘x’ number <strong>of</strong> years and how will we<br />
fund it?”<br />
Although there are a number <strong>of</strong> variables that will affect<br />
the answer to this question, the heart <strong>of</strong> the question can be<br />
answered by calculating the time value <strong>of</strong> money and the<br />
future cost <strong>of</strong> a marina rebuild.<br />
Here is a list <strong>of</strong> the variables that you’ll need in order to<br />
make a reasonable estimate.<br />
1. Cost to rebuild your marina today: An experienced<br />
dock builder such as Bellingham Marine can give you an<br />
estimate <strong>of</strong> the current cost to build the dock system you<br />
have envisioned for your marina in the future. For funding<br />
purposes, plan to have at least 30% <strong>of</strong> that cost available<br />
for your down payment. Most commercial 20 year loans<br />
require 25% to 30% down.<br />
2. Annual increase in cost <strong>of</strong> construction: while this can<br />
never be predicted exactly, an experienced accounting firm<br />
in your area should be able to provide a rate at which you<br />
can expect the cost <strong>of</strong> construction to increase each year.<br />
This will give you a safe number to work with.<br />
Gardner said that although she understands the need for a<br />
rent increase, she cannot support such a steep rate rise.<br />
Councilman Rush Hill, who proposed the two-year cooling<strong>of</strong>f<br />
period before the increase kicks in, said the city should<br />
protect its small businesses during these tough times.<br />
“I think this is the right thing to do, but the wrong time to<br />
do it,” he said.<br />
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3. Interest rate <strong>of</strong> investment account: If you don’t have a<br />
feel for this, you may want to consult with your banker or a<br />
local investment firm.<br />
4. Useful life <strong>of</strong> existing dock system: Modern concrete<br />
floating docks are estimated to have a useful life <strong>of</strong> 35 to<br />
50 years. Lightweight dock systems, such as timber, aluminum<br />
and steel typically have a life <strong>of</strong> 20 to 30 years. If<br />
you have an existing system and need help estimating its<br />
remaining useful life, there are a number <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essionals<br />
in the marina industry that can help you come up with a<br />
reasonable estimate.<br />
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By plugging the above variables into several different equations<br />
we can calculate what it will cost to replace your docks<br />
in “x” years, how much cash you’ll need to meet the 30%<br />
requirement, and how much you will want to put into your<br />
investment account each month to reach your goal.<br />
Assuming construction costs increase each year by 3% and<br />
your investment account pays 4%, in 30 years you’d need<br />
to come up with approximately $6.2 million for your 30%<br />
down payment. Given the same assumptions as above, this<br />
means you would need to put $8,900 into your investment<br />
account each month.<br />
Let’s say you plan to rebuild your marina in 30 years and<br />
the cost to rebuild it, if you were to do it today, is $8.5 million.<br />
You’ll need 30% <strong>of</strong> $8.5 million for a down payment,<br />
which means if you were to rebuild the marina right now<br />
you’d need $2.55 million in cash as your down payment.<br />
Mind numbing? For most <strong>of</strong> us, yes. But having this knowledge<br />
can also be freeing and can set you on the right path<br />
to ensure that the funds needed to replace your dock system<br />
when it reaches the end <strong>of</strong> its useful life are available.
Important Safety Training<br />
Now Available Online!<br />
The International <strong>Marina</strong> Institute® has partnered with Wells Fargo<br />
Insurance to <strong>of</strong>fer online safety training courses to AMI members<br />
through its training branch, Summit Trainingweb®.<br />
AMI members have access to two free IMI risk management<br />
training courses:<br />
Hazardous Waste<br />
Employee Safety Orientation<br />
AMI members have access to 10 other important training programs<br />
for a fee. $5 per person and $5 per course, in addition to an annual<br />
hosting fee, based on the type <strong>of</strong> AMI membership level. The sliding<br />
scale for the annual hosting fee is as follows:<br />
$100 Level 1 1-25- slips<br />
$150 Level 2 251-500 slips<br />
$200 Level 3 501-750 slips<br />
$300 Level 5 over 1,000 slips<br />
$300 Suppliers/<strong>Marina</strong> related<br />
$0 Students<br />
For AMI members who are also Wells Fargo customers, the online<br />
training will continue to be free with full access to a spectrum <strong>of</strong><br />
safety courses.<br />
Wells Fargo Insurance partners with Summit Training Source, Inc.<br />
to provide high-quality training, such as Internet-based safety<br />
training and online videos, to its customers. There are over 120<br />
interactive training courses available through this program.<br />
Upon receipt <strong>of</strong> your registration & payment, you will be contacted<br />
and provided a link with a username and password to access the<br />
training that was purchased.<br />
Courses Available<br />
Intro to OSHA<br />
HAZWOPER<br />
Safe behaviors-No regrets<br />
Slips, Trips, & Falls<br />
Forklift Safety<br />
Environmental Awareness<br />
OSHA Recordkeeping<br />
First Aid<br />
Sexual Harassment<br />
Fall Protection<br />
Hazardous Waste<br />
Employee Safety<br />
Please mail, fax, or email your application:<br />
<strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Marina</strong> <strong>Industries</strong><br />
Attention: Merritt Alves<br />
50 Water Street<br />
Warren, RI 02885<br />
Phone: 866-367-6622<br />
Fax: 401-247-0074<br />
Email: malves@<strong>Marina</strong><strong>Association</strong>.org<br />
www.marinaassociation.org<br />
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Clean <strong>Marina</strong> &<br />
Environmental News<br />
Webinar: Invasive Species Management<br />
and Clean <strong>Marina</strong> Best Practices<br />
<strong>Marina</strong>s, boaters and stakeholders from around the country<br />
are invited to learn about best management practices<br />
for preventing the spread <strong>of</strong> aquatic invasive species (AIS)<br />
during a Clean <strong>Marina</strong> Webinar scheduled for 2-3:30 p.m.<br />
on Wednesday, Nov. 7.<br />
This is the third webinar in a series <strong>of</strong> workshops to support<br />
Clean <strong>Marina</strong> programs in the Great Lakes region,<br />
hosted by Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin Sea Grant programs.<br />
The webinar is free, but you must pre-register by<br />
November 6. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation<br />
email with log-in information.<br />
Attendees will learn about:<br />
• Potential environmental impacts <strong>of</strong> boat cleaning for<br />
AIS<br />
• Best practices for managing transport and reporting <strong>of</strong><br />
AIS at marinas and boatyards<br />
• State requirements within the Great Lakes region<br />
• Online resources available for marinas and boaters<br />
• Management options for boat cleaning at marinas and<br />
boatyards<br />
• How to engage boaters in the prevention <strong>of</strong> AIS, including<br />
boat cleaning best practices<br />
Conanicut Marine Goes Green with<br />
Solar<br />
Updated facilities can save nearly 200,000 kwh yearly<br />
The Conanicut Marine Services boatyard has been operating<br />
on 10 acres at Taylor Point for more than 30 years. During<br />
that time the yard’s four sheds have serviced recreational,<br />
competitive and commercial vessels <strong>of</strong> all sizes. Now,<br />
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new solar arrays are being installed on two <strong>of</strong> the yard’s<br />
buildings that will provide clean power for the operation <strong>of</strong><br />
the entire facility.<br />
The work on the solar arrays is being done by a company<br />
called Efficient Energy Solutions, also known as E2SOL, a<br />
3-year-old renewable energy developer and general contractor<br />
headquartered in East Greenwich. E2SOL boasts<br />
that it innovates renewable energy technologies, develops<br />
custom project solutions, and <strong>of</strong>fers products designed to<br />
maximize energy consumption efficiencies.<br />
E2SOL develops projects related to wind, solar and microhydro<br />
power. In addition to a solar hotwater installation,<br />
E2SOL’s previous work includes the sale and installment<br />
<strong>of</strong> a 50-kilowatt wind turbine for Safe Way Auto Center in<br />
Bristol. The company has also acquired the land rights to<br />
56 acres in Massachusetts for the development <strong>of</strong> a 6-megawatt<br />
solar farm.<br />
In December <strong>of</strong> last year, E2SOL entered into a contract<br />
with Conanicut Marine Services for the sale and installation<br />
<strong>of</strong> a new solar power array. According to Anthony<br />
Baro, the project director, E2SOL was hired to replace the<br />
ro<strong>of</strong>s on two buildings and install a 126-kilowatt solar array<br />
on the facility. The updated facility has the potential to<br />
net meter approximately 184,548 kilowatt hours per year <strong>of</strong><br />
the electrical power at Conanicut Marine Services through<br />
National Grid’s net metering program. The result will be<br />
a savings <strong>of</strong> nearly 4,000 tons <strong>of</strong> greenhouse gas over the<br />
course <strong>of</strong> the system’s 25-year lifespan. That savings is<br />
equivalent to the energy used for 7.5 million auto miles.<br />
The boatyard project is the largest renewable energy facility<br />
to be developed in the state’s marine trades industry thus<br />
far. The effort is supported by a team <strong>of</strong> at least 15 local<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals, including Jack’s Electric <strong>of</strong> Jamestown. Other<br />
contractors on the job include F&S Electric, Munro Distributing<br />
and Capital Ro<strong>of</strong>ing. Work on the project is now<br />
approximately 50 percent complete. The new power system<br />
is expected to be fully functional later this fall.<br />
According to Bill Munger, owner <strong>of</strong> Conanicut Marine, the<br />
move to solar power was a natural progression for his company.<br />
“We’ve always been proactive in the environmental<br />
world.”<br />
Munger explained that two <strong>of</strong> the four boat sheds at his<br />
yard have ro<strong>of</strong>s that face south. This allows them to gather<br />
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the maximum amount <strong>of</strong> sunlight. Each <strong>of</strong> the two ro<strong>of</strong>s<br />
is 210 feet long, creating a total <strong>of</strong> 420 linear feet <strong>of</strong> southfacing<br />
ro<strong>of</strong>s. “The foundation to hold panels was already<br />
there, so it seemed kind <strong>of</strong> silly not to do something good<br />
with all that space.”<br />
Munger said that by participating in National Grid’s net<br />
metering program, the solar arrays will not only provide<br />
power for the entire yard, but will produce excess power<br />
that can then be sold back to the utility company.<br />
The decision to work with E2SOL came about when Munger<br />
saw the company’s booth at the Newport<br />
International Boat Show two years ago. Munger said the<br />
two had an interesting conversation about conservation.<br />
The contractor <strong>of</strong>fered to do an analysis <strong>of</strong> the electrical<br />
use at all <strong>of</strong> Munger’s facilities, which include the boatyard,<br />
the marina and the retail store on Narragansett Avenue.<br />
“He did extremely comprehensive number crunching on<br />
what we were using for electricity and what we were paying,”<br />
Munger said. “He was proactive to come out and do<br />
the research on his nickel.”<br />
Munger said the more he got into the process, the more<br />
interesting it became. Keeping in mind that the foundation<br />
for the project was already in place, he decided to go forward.<br />
The upgrade to solar power at the boatyard may prove to<br />
be the end <strong>of</strong> the line as far as Conanicut Marine facilities<br />
are involved. Munger said that none <strong>of</strong> his other buildings<br />
have ro<strong>of</strong>s that face south. As an example he cited the ro<strong>of</strong><br />
at the retail store at 20 Narragansett Ave., where the ro<strong>of</strong><br />
faces in the opposite direction. That would necessitate the<br />
installation <strong>of</strong> a rack system to hold the solar array, which<br />
means that it would not be economically feasible.
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Conference Corner<br />
Seminars Sneak Peak<br />
As you’ve read, IMBC has overhauled its seminar schedule<br />
by inviting more pr<strong>of</strong>essional speakers than previous years,<br />
by adding breakout sessions sorted into specific coastal, inland,<br />
and boatyard and service tracks, and by adding small<br />
group workshops. Much <strong>of</strong> IMBC’s content is spelled out<br />
in a 20-plus page preliminary brochure available at http://<br />
flash-pub.com/pub/ebooks/a8022d2f44/index.php#/0.<br />
As part <strong>of</strong> IMBC’s ongoing effort to bring you the strongest<br />
seminar series possible, we are publishing short articles<br />
written by this year’s speakers and outlining some key<br />
points from their seminars. We’re not publishing the entirety<br />
<strong>of</strong> the content, but rather providing these as a preview <strong>of</strong><br />
what you can expect at IMBC in Fort Lauderdale this January.<br />
We invite you to read these articles and provide us with<br />
feedback at http://marinaassociation.org/imbc/education/<br />
articles that we can then share with IMBC’s speakers.<br />
IMBC Adds Interactive Workshops to<br />
Seminar Schedule<br />
New in 2013, IMBC will <strong>of</strong>fer six limited-attendance workshops<br />
to full conference registrants. The workshops will be<br />
<strong>of</strong>fered on Friday, February 1 from 3:05 pm – 4:05 pm and<br />
again from 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm. Workshops will run twice,<br />
back-to-back to give participants the chance to attend two.<br />
“We developed the small workshops to meet the needs <strong>of</strong><br />
participants who appreciate the larger setting <strong>of</strong> a big conference<br />
with hundreds <strong>of</strong> their peers, but still crave that intimate<br />
hands-on learning experience you get only at small<br />
gatherings,” Frye continues. “It’s the best <strong>of</strong> both worlds.”<br />
To attend a workshop, you must preregister for IMBC because<br />
space is limited. For many <strong>of</strong> the workshops, speakers<br />
and registered attendees will communicate prior to IMBC<br />
to ensure the material in the workshop is relevant to the<br />
audience. Topics for the smaller workshops include contract<br />
reviews, the reality <strong>of</strong> smart phones and mobile apps,<br />
and a confidential review <strong>of</strong> EPA and OSHA standards.<br />
How to RSVP for a Workshop<br />
There is no additional charge to attend a workshop but you<br />
must RSVP to attend. To RSVP for a workshop, visit www.<br />
marinaassociation.org/imbc/registration and click full<br />
conference registration. Fill out your contact information<br />
and click “add to cart.” At the next page, click “continue<br />
shopping” to navigate back to the registration page. From<br />
the registration page, you can choose the workshop(s) you<br />
would like to attend. Workshops are listed below conference<br />
registration on the registration page.<br />
IMBC 2013 Preliminary Brochure<br />
Available<br />
IMBC has published a 20-plus page preliminary brochure<br />
showcasing some <strong>of</strong> the changes marina pr<strong>of</strong>essionals will<br />
see at the 2013 conference, January 30–February 1, 2013,<br />
in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Changes to the brochure include<br />
categorized breakout sessions and limited-audience<br />
workshops.<br />
Click here to view the preliminary brochure.<br />
“The preliminary brochure has been completely overhauled<br />
to best highlight some developments we’ve added to this<br />
year’s conference,” Jim Frye, AMI president, says. “IMBC<br />
2013 will feature an extended seminar series with pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
speakers as well as experts within the marine industry,<br />
breakout sessions sorted into specific coastal, inland,<br />
and boatyard and service tracks, and limited-attendance<br />
hands-on workshops.”<br />
Breakout sessions at IMBC 2013 will be sorted into specific<br />
tracks so IMBC attendees can choose a seminar based on<br />
whether they run an inland or coastal marina and whether<br />
their business includes a boatyard and service element.<br />
Also, all seminars will be delineated with a session style<br />
so you know what to expect when you walk into the room.<br />
Topics include electrical safety at inland marinas, coastal<br />
land leases, and tips and tricks <strong>of</strong> owning a boatyard.<br />
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Finally, IMBC staff will host an Oktoberfest-style beer tasting<br />
in the exhibit hall, a golf tournament to raise funds for<br />
the Neil Ross Fund, and a marina field trip to local marinas<br />
and boatyards in southern Florida. Download the brochure<br />
today!<br />
Registration Open<br />
Registration is now open for IMBC 2013 at www.marinaassociation.org/imbc/registration.<br />
Full conference rates<br />
start at $365 and include access to more than 20 educational<br />
seminars and workshops, an exhibit hall with over 130<br />
industry suppliers, entrance to all networking receptions<br />
and breaks, complimentary conference bag with free promotional<br />
items, 2 lunches, and 2 hors d’oeuvre receptions<br />
including IMBC’s Opening Reception which will feature a<br />
complimentary beer tasting.<br />
AMI members are <strong>of</strong>fered a discount on all registration<br />
types. In addition, discounted rates are <strong>of</strong>fered to those<br />
who purchase a full conference pass by November 30, <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
Pre-registration will be available through January 25, 2013.<br />
Onsite registration will begin on January 30 at 2:00 pm at<br />
the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention<br />
Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Sign up today to receive the<br />
early bird rate and secure your spot in IMBC’s new workshops.<br />
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Around The World<br />
Blue Flags Awarded to Beaches and<br />
<strong>Marina</strong>s Across the UAE<br />
Seven beaches in the UAE have been awarded the prestigious<br />
Blue Flag, an internationally recognised eco-label<br />
designed to help protect and develop stretches <strong>of</strong> coastline<br />
and marinas around the world.<br />
To bag a flag, the beaches had to comply with strict criteria<br />
based on four key areas - environmental management,<br />
information and education, water quality, public safety and<br />
services. There are 32 criteria for beaches and 24 for marinas,<br />
writes Kimberly Lobo.<br />
“It is crucial to raise environmental awareness and increase<br />
good environmental practices among the tourist industry, tourists<br />
and local populations to achieve a healthy balance between<br />
biodiversity protection and sustainable tourism development.”<br />
EWS-WWF is the national coordinator <strong>of</strong> the programme<br />
and initiated a successful pilot phase at Abu Dhabi Corniche<br />
beach in 2011.The EWS-WWF team has since been<br />
working with authorities and stakeholders to raise standards<br />
nationwide.<br />
Other UAE beaches that also currently fly a Blue Flag include<br />
Le Meridien Mina Seyahi in Dubai and Yas <strong>Marina</strong><br />
and Al Bandar <strong>Marina</strong> in Abu Dhabi. They were awarded<br />
the honour in 2011.<br />
In Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace Beach and Emirates Palace <strong>Marina</strong><br />
scooped the awards while in Dubai, both the beach and<br />
marina at Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa picked up a flag, along<br />
with Jumeirah Open Beach and Al Mamzar Beach Park.<br />
The Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort in Fujairah also<br />
gained Blue Flag status.<br />
The Emirates Wildlife Society in association with WWF<br />
(EWS-WWF), in partnership with the Foundation for Environmental<br />
Education (FEE), awarded the accolades.<br />
The Blue Flag programme is a global initiative <strong>of</strong> the Foundation<br />
for Environmental Education (FEE) to protect and<br />
develop beaches and marinas across the globe.<br />
It is a voluntary and globally recognised eco-label that has now<br />
been awarded to 3,849 beaches and marinas across 46 countries.<br />
Lisa Perry, programmes director at EWS-WWF, said: “Blue<br />
Flags are awarded for one season only and renewed annually to<br />
coastal locations consistently meeting the expected standards.”<br />
Perry added that the programme has earned its reputation<br />
as a trustworthy and transparent indicator <strong>of</strong> coastal excellence<br />
because shorelines must maintain the standards annually<br />
to ensure they retain the Blue Flag.<br />
The Blue Flag programme in the UAE is sponsored by Applied<br />
Materials. Michael Baxter, the director <strong>of</strong> corporate affairs at Applied<br />
Materials, said: “EWS-WWF is playing a critical role in promoting<br />
environmental information and education in the region.<br />
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New Gold Anchor Accreditation for <strong>Marina</strong>s<br />
The <strong>Marina</strong> Industry <strong>Association</strong> (MIA) has announced an<br />
extension to its well established Gold Anchor International<br />
Rating Scheme that provides customer service accreditation<br />
for marinas. The extension to the scheme will give marinas<br />
the option to be Gold Anchor accredited but without<br />
a specific 3 – 5 Gold Anchor rating. This non-rated option<br />
is called the Gold Anchor International General Scheme.<br />
Participation in the General Scheme is based on a marina<br />
meeting six core customer service criteria and a commitment<br />
to abide by a customer code <strong>of</strong> ethics.<br />
MIA Gold Anchor Committee member and a key architect<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Gold Anchor Rating Scheme Ian McAndrew said the<br />
addition to the scheme will provide more marinas with the<br />
opportunity to achieve Gold Anchor customer service accreditation.<br />
“This general scheme does not pretend to be as<br />
detailed as the 110 point rated scheme criteria that includes<br />
independent auditing. However it is the ideal option for<br />
marinas that do not want to be rated but desire Gold Anchor<br />
customer service accreditation. We also anticipate the<br />
general scheme will result in an extensive network <strong>of</strong> Gold<br />
Anchor marinas across the globe with many subsequently<br />
moving through to participate in Gold Anchor rating”.<br />
MIA President Andrew Chapman said the extension to the<br />
Gold Anchor Scheme was a logical move to enable more<br />
marinas to benefit from the value <strong>of</strong> the well-known Gold<br />
Anchor brand. “Customer service is at the forefront <strong>of</strong> any<br />
successfully run marina. This new initiative enables these<br />
marinas to achieve an industry customer service accreditation<br />
based on sound foundations and linked to MIA’s wellestablished<br />
Gold Anchor International Rating Scheme”.
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Legislation &<br />
By Wendy Larimer<br />
AMI supports education programs aimed at making boating<br />
a safer and consequently more fun activity for all participants.<br />
As part <strong>of</strong> this support we work with the National Safe Boating<br />
Council’s “Wear It” initiative to encourage lifejacket wear,<br />
educating, instead <strong>of</strong> enforcing, the common sense practice <strong>of</strong><br />
wearing a lifejacket while underway. Since marinas are a gateway<br />
for boaters to hit the water, they are also a prime location<br />
to help spread the message that lifejackets should be a part <strong>of</strong> a<br />
boater’s checklist <strong>of</strong> items to have before they hit the water.<br />
The “Wear It!” Life Jacket Campaign: Bringing Fun and<br />
Education to Your <strong>Marina</strong>, Rachel Johnson, National Safe<br />
Boating Council<br />
partnerships<br />
Are you looking for an easy, inexpensive way to share some<br />
safety tips with boaters that visit your marina? The National<br />
Safe Boating Council’s “Wear It!” campaign is a year-round<br />
outreach campaign designed to educate boaters about the<br />
importance <strong>of</strong> wearing a life jacket at all times while out on<br />
the water. Life jacket wear is one <strong>of</strong> the most effective and<br />
simple life-saving strategies for safe recreational boating.<br />
We know what you’re thinking – when people hear the word<br />
“life jacket,” they think <strong>of</strong> the bulky, orange style that no one<br />
wants to wear because it’s just too uncomfortable. “Wear It!”<br />
educates boaters about other types <strong>of</strong> life jackets that are available,<br />
such as inflatable life jackets for those that are 16 or older<br />
that are a great alternative because they’re lightweight and<br />
unobtrusive. There are even comfortable inherently buoyant<br />
(foam-filled) life jackets that are great for a day cruising out<br />
on the water. As recreational boating pr<strong>of</strong>essionals, we just<br />
need to introduce these options to boaters.<br />
How do you educate boaters about what types <strong>of</strong> life jackets<br />
are out there and why it’s so important to wear one while boating?<br />
“Wear It!” provides resources, most <strong>of</strong> which are free, for<br />
you to reach out to boaters. The “Wear It!” web site, www.Safe-<br />
BoatingCampaign.com, <strong>of</strong>fers public service announcements,<br />
information on how to choose the right life jacket for each boating<br />
activity, and free downloadable logos customized with your<br />
company’s name for you to post around your facility. Beginning<br />
March 2013, it will also <strong>of</strong>fer free handouts, including bro-<br />
chures, posters, and stickers for kids, for you to have available<br />
at your marina. There are also some great for-sale items, such as<br />
signs and banners that can be placed at the put-in site or at the<br />
end <strong>of</strong> a dock to help deliver the “Wear It!” message.<br />
Recreational water activities can be a fun, safe and enjoyable<br />
time for your family and friends, but when the “Wear It!” message<br />
is ignored, the consequences can be grim. In 2011, drowning<br />
was the reported cause <strong>of</strong> death in almost three-fourths <strong>of</strong><br />
all boating fatalities. Of those, 84 percent were reported as not<br />
wearing their life jackets. That’s why the National Safe Boating<br />
Council wants to help you promote the “Wear It!” theme this<br />
boating season. We encourage the use <strong>of</strong> this phrase among<br />
all boating safety advocates, as it is a tested, proven message<br />
driving the right behavior by boating enthusiasts.<br />
Do you still have questions on how to use “Wear It!” in your<br />
area? Are you looking for local partners to hold “Wear It!”<br />
safety events at your marina? Would you like to participate<br />
during National Safe Boating Week 2013 – May 18-24? Our<br />
Communications Director would be more than happy to<br />
provide you with additional information, share some ideas<br />
and techniques when talking to boaters, and suggest possible<br />
partnerships in your area. Contact the National Safe Boating<br />
Council at (703) 361-4294 or outreach@safeboatingcouncil.<br />
org to get started today!
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2013 Training Schedule<br />
International <strong>Marina</strong> and Boatyard Conference Fort Lauderdale, FL January 30 – February 1, 2013<br />
Advanced <strong>Marina</strong> Management Course (AMM) Charleston, SC February 24 – March 1, 2013<br />
Advanced <strong>Marina</strong> Management (AMM) San Francisco, CA September 22- September 27, 2013<br />
2-day Interactive Workshop Fort Lauderdale, FL <strong>October</strong> 27 – <strong>October</strong> 28, 2013<br />
2 nd Annual Owners Forum Fort Lauderdale, FL <strong>October</strong> 29– <strong>October</strong> 30, 2013<br />
7 th Annual South FL <strong>Marina</strong> Study Tour Fort Lauderdale, FL <strong>October</strong> 29 - <strong>October</strong> 30, 2013<br />
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News From Washington<br />
NMMA Appeals Court Ruling on E15<br />
NMMA last week filed an appeal with the U.S. Court <strong>of</strong> Appeals<br />
for the D.C. Circuit to request a review <strong>of</strong> its August<br />
ruling on E15 that dismissed NMMA’s challenge to the Environmental<br />
Protection Agency’s waiver allowing E15 to be<br />
sold. NMMA and a coalition <strong>of</strong> industry groups representing<br />
manufacturers <strong>of</strong> everything from automobiles to food,<br />
filed suit to block the waiver because <strong>of</strong> the damaging effects<br />
<strong>of</strong> allowing E15 into the U.S. fuel supply. Visit the NMMA<br />
and coalition site, www.smarterfuelfuture.org for more on<br />
the issues surrounding E15 and how you can take action.<br />
The ruling in August by a panel <strong>of</strong> three judges from the<br />
U.S. Court <strong>of</strong> Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled 2-1 against<br />
NMMA and the coalition. The case was dismissed on procedural<br />
grounds, holding that the Petitioners lacked standing<br />
to sue and did not reach the merits <strong>of</strong> the case.<br />
Through its appeal, NMMA is asking for a review <strong>of</strong> the decision<br />
by all judges on the D.C. Circuit Court (called en banc).<br />
For more information please contact NMMA’s Chief Counsel<br />
for Public Affairs and Director <strong>of</strong> Regulatory Affairs,<br />
Cindy Squires at 202-737-9766.<br />
Hunter and Angler Numbers Up; Expenditures<br />
Rival Some <strong>of</strong> America’s Biggest Companies<br />
A coalition <strong>of</strong> hunting and angling groups including,<br />
NMMA members <strong>of</strong> the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus,<br />
reported a recent rise in hunting and fishing participation<br />
in the U.S. The groups, in addition to NMMA, included the<br />
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, Cabela’s, Safari Club<br />
International, National Shooting Sports Foundation and the<br />
American Sportfishing <strong>Association</strong>. They used recently released<br />
data from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (Service)<br />
2011 National Survey on Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife<br />
Associated Recreation to compare hunting and fishing<br />
participation and expenditures to mainstream industries.<br />
Highlights <strong>of</strong> the findings included:<br />
• The participation and economic data, released in August<br />
by the Service shows a 9 percent increase in hunters<br />
and an 11 percent increase in anglers compared to<br />
the 2006 survey.<br />
• 37 million sportsmen and women over the age <strong>of</strong><br />
16 participated in hunting and angling<br />
• Hunters and anglers continued their strong spending habits:<br />
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• Equipment expenditures noted $8.2 billion for<br />
hunters, $6.2 billion for anglers<br />
• Trip-related expenses totaled over $32 billion<br />
• Sportsmen and women are the nation’s most ardent<br />
conservationists, putting money toward state fish and<br />
wildlife management.<br />
• Hunters and anglers directed $3 billion towards onthe-ground<br />
conservation and restoration efforts in<br />
2011 - that is over $95 every second.<br />
A full report that will include state-by-state information<br />
will be released in late November.<br />
Budget Law Will Freeze Sport Fish<br />
Restoration Fund<br />
On September 14, the Office <strong>of</strong> Management and Budget<br />
(OMB) released its recommendations for budget cuts that<br />
include withholding parts <strong>of</strong> the Sport Fish Restoration<br />
and Boating Trust Fund. This would have a negative impact<br />
on fisheries conservation and the jobs it supports. This<br />
move was triggered by the failure <strong>of</strong> the Congress and the<br />
Administration to enact a plan to reduce the deficit by $1.2<br />
trillion, as required by the Budget Control Act <strong>of</strong> 2011.<br />
The total annual value <strong>of</strong> the Trust Fund is approximately $650<br />
million. The monies from the fund are apportioned to state conservation<br />
agencies for sport fish restoration, boating safety, angler<br />
and boater access and other fishing and boating programs.<br />
The marine manufacturing industry produces a $72 billion annual<br />
economic impact, creating over 350,000 jobs. In addition,<br />
recreational fishing adds $125 billion each year to the nation’s<br />
economy and supports more than one million jobs. Since its inception,<br />
the Sport Fish Restoration Act has pumped $7 billion<br />
into habitat restoration, access and boating safety programs.<br />
A related program, the Wildlife Restoration Act <strong>of</strong> 1936, after<br />
which the Sportfish Trust Fund was patterned, is slated<br />
for a $31 million freeze. That Act is funded by hunters and<br />
men and women who engage in the shooting sports and archery,<br />
who pay a similar tax to support wildlife restoration.<br />
Congress, with the cooperation <strong>of</strong> the Administration, must<br />
address the sequestration schedule and they will not occur until<br />
after the elections and possibly not until early 2013 and with<br />
a new Congress. NMMA will be closely following this process<br />
and will continue to work on behalf <strong>of</strong> the recreational boating<br />
industry, and update readers as more information is available.
Training & Certification<br />
By Kayce Cashill Florio<br />
IMI Training<br />
Upcoming Training Opportunities!<br />
Intermediate <strong>Marina</strong> Management Course (IMM)<br />
Fort Lauderdale, FL, November 4 – 8, <strong>2012</strong><br />
7th Annual South FL <strong>Marina</strong> Study Tour, Fort Lauderdale, FL<br />
<strong>October</strong> 29 - <strong>October</strong> 30, 2013<br />
Intermediate <strong>Marina</strong> Management Course<br />
Fort Lauderdale, FL, November 10 – 14, 2013<br />
2013<br />
International <strong>Marina</strong> and Boatyard Conference<br />
Fort Lauderdale, FL, January 30 – February 1, 2013<br />
Advanced <strong>Marina</strong> Management Course (AMM)<br />
Charleston, SC, February 24- March 1, 2013<br />
Intermediate <strong>Marina</strong> Management Course, Southern CA,<br />
March 2013<br />
Advanced <strong>Marina</strong> Management (AMM), San Francisco, CA<br />
September 22- September 27, 2013<br />
2-day Interactive Workshop, Fort Lauderdale, FL<br />
<strong>October</strong> 27 – <strong>October</strong> 28, 2013<br />
2nd Annual Owners Forum, Fort Lauderdale, FL<br />
<strong>October</strong> 29– <strong>October</strong> 30, 2013<br />
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IMI Gearing Up for Largest<br />
Management Course in Five Years<br />
<strong>Marina</strong> training group well received in CA, plans to return<br />
After a first, and successful, Intermediate <strong>Marina</strong> Management<br />
(IMM) course in San Francisco, California, in September,<br />
staff from the International <strong>Marina</strong> Institute (IMI),<br />
the training subsidiary <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Marina</strong> <strong>Industries</strong><br />
(AMI), is gearing up for its largest IMM in five years<br />
in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, November 4–8, <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
“The California IMM was special because it was the first full<br />
IMI course to run in conjunction with California <strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Harbor Master and Port Captains,” Kayce Florio, IMI’s training<br />
coordinator, says. “And, we’re thrilled to see such strong registration<br />
numbers for our upcoming IMM in Florida on the heels<br />
<strong>of</strong> this successful California training. Training is again becoming<br />
a priority after several challenging years; that’s a good thing<br />
for everyone and most importantly for our industry.”<br />
After receiving evaluations from the California IMM acknowledging<br />
the “very diverse and knowledgeable group”<br />
and touting the “value <strong>of</strong> networking and developing relationships<br />
with industry peers,” IMI plans to return to<br />
Southern California in March for another IMM.<br />
<strong>Marina</strong> Career Path Flow Chart<br />
IMI’s Career Path Task Force created a flow chart that would<br />
identify the positions along a marina career path. This flow<br />
chart focused on 3 branches within the marina setting, operations,<br />
boatyard and service, and brokerage. One <strong>of</strong> IMI’s strategic<br />
goals was to create a flow chart that identifies how someone<br />
who starts at an entry-level position could progress through the<br />
positions to ultimately become a General Manager <strong>of</strong> a marina.<br />
This flow chart identifies these positions, and more importantly<br />
identifies the training and certification opportunities along the<br />
career path and links the user to the sites that provide information<br />
and these opportunities. Examples <strong>of</strong> the links to training<br />
<strong>of</strong>ferings include, ABBRA, ABYC and YBBA.<br />
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<strong>Marina</strong> Career Path<br />
<strong>Marina</strong> Operations<br />
<strong>Marina</strong> Manager<br />
Certified <strong>Marina</strong> Manager (CMM)<br />
Certified <strong>Marina</strong><br />
IMI’s AMM Course<br />
General<br />
Manager<br />
Other <strong>Marina</strong> Business Units<br />
Drystack/Boat<br />
Rental<br />
Certified <strong>Marina</strong> Operator<br />
(CMO)<br />
IMI’s MOC and IMM Courses<br />
Dockmaster/<br />
Harbormaster<br />
Certified <strong>Marina</strong> Operator<br />
(CMO)<br />
IMI’s MOC Course and IMM<br />
Service Manager<br />
Certified Marine Service<br />
Manager (CMSM)<br />
ABBRA’s MSM Course<br />
Broker<br />
YABBA<br />
Certification<br />
Middle<br />
Manager<br />
Fuel Dock<br />
Supervisor<br />
Keene State<br />
OSHA/HAZMAT<br />
Shop Foreman/<br />
Boatyard Supervisor<br />
ABYC Certifications<br />
ABYC Technical courses &<br />
Keene State OSHA/HAZMAT<br />
Launch Operator<br />
Coast Guard License<br />
USCG Training<br />
Equipment<br />
Operator<br />
IMI MEOT<br />
Keene State OSHA/<br />
HAZMAT<br />
Boatyard Tech<br />
ABYC certifications<br />
ABYC Technical<br />
courses<br />
Skilled<br />
Staff<br />
Dockhand/Fuel<br />
Attendant<br />
IMI Online Training TBD<br />
AMI/Wells Fargo Training<br />
BMF Dockmasters Course<br />
Entry<br />
Level<br />
Go to http://marinaassociation.org/traning/marina-career-path.<br />
To access this information and training links online. Training & Certification Continued on Page 13<br />
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Basic <strong>Marina</strong> Operations Training Guide<br />
Now Available!<br />
IMI’s Basic <strong>Marina</strong> Operations Training Guide is now<br />
available for purchase. This guide will be provided both<br />
in hard-copy and in electronic form, and is a training program<br />
directed towards entry-level staff and seasonal help.<br />
This manual was developed using the British Marine Federation’s<br />
basic training program and was edited to convert<br />
all modules for use in domestic operations.<br />
The objective <strong>of</strong> the Basic <strong>Marina</strong> Operations Training<br />
Guide is to deliver marina-specific skills and knowledge to<br />
workers in marinas and, where appropriate, boatyards.<br />
This course is designed for all staff below management level,<br />
such as:<br />
• Dockmasters<br />
• Dockhands<br />
• Berthing/mooring administrators<br />
• Yard workers<br />
• Forklift/Hoist and travel Lift operators<br />
• Site-care and maintenance staff<br />
• <strong>Marina</strong> Boat Operators<br />
• Pump-Out Operators<br />
• Fueling Technicians<br />
Most <strong>of</strong> the modules are designed<br />
to be completed at or<br />
near to the employee’s place <strong>of</strong><br />
work and is a self guided program<br />
that the operator completes<br />
under the guidance <strong>of</strong><br />
their manager. Clear guidance<br />
notes are included for both<br />
the operator and the manager.<br />
Please read these before embarking on the course.<br />
The syllabus content is covered in the ‘Index <strong>of</strong> Modules’ and is<br />
intended to cover all the subjects needed for operator to work<br />
with confidence and competence. It is also intended to provide<br />
guidelines for the employer and a record <strong>of</strong> training and achievement<br />
for regulatory compliance and records documentation.<br />
Training should begin on the first day <strong>of</strong> employment as there<br />
are subjects that should be covered during employee orientation.<br />
The operator has 12 months to complete the course;<br />
this course can be embedded into your organizations overall<br />
training program. It is recommended that the training section<br />
<strong>of</strong> the AMI/IMI <strong>Marina</strong> Operations Manual (MOM)<br />
be reviewed and utilized in the development <strong>of</strong> the marina’s<br />
training program, using the training chapter in this manual.<br />
<strong>Marina</strong> Management Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals<br />
Third Party – Turn Key<br />
<strong>Marina</strong> Management<br />
Full Service, All Accounting, Insurance Pool<br />
Design & Development –<br />
Construction Management<br />
Our Client List Includes:<br />
Financial Institutions,<br />
Corporate Ownership,<br />
Family & Individual Ownership<br />
<strong>Marina</strong>s International Management Division<br />
727-822-9173 Kirby@marinasintl.com<br />
11226 Indian Trail<br />
Dallas, TX 75229<br />
1110 3rd St. South<br />
St. Petersburg, FL 33701<br />
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Course Structure<br />
The course is divided into Mandatory and Optional Modules.<br />
<strong>Marina</strong> Operators must complete all <strong>of</strong> the Mandatory<br />
Modules and at least one <strong>of</strong> the Optional Modules.<br />
Mandatory Modules are as follows:<br />
1. Orientation<br />
2. First Aid<br />
3. Health, Safety and Fire Prevention<br />
4. Customer Care/Public Relations<br />
5. Security<br />
6. Personal Safety<br />
7. Berthing/Mooring Administration<br />
8. Boat Handling<br />
9. Environmental Management<br />
Optional Modules – choose one from:<br />
10. <strong>Marina</strong> and Plant Maintenance<br />
11. Office Administration and Payments<br />
The Guide can be purchased online through AMI’s website<br />
at http://marinaassociation.org/publications/ami-resources.<br />
It sells at $249 for members and $349 for non-members.
AMI Contact Information<br />
Merritt Alves<br />
AMI Membership Coordinator<br />
Phone: (866) 367-6622<br />
Fax: (401) 247-0074<br />
malves@marinaassociation.org<br />
Wendy Larimer<br />
AMI Legislative Coordinator<br />
(202) 350-9623<br />
wlarimer@marinaassociation.org<br />
Kayce Cashill-Florio<br />
International <strong>Marina</strong> Institute (IMI)<br />
Education & Training Programs<br />
(401) 247-0314<br />
imitraining@marinaassociation.org<br />
Rachel LaMarre<br />
International <strong>Marina</strong> & Boatyard Conference (IMBC)<br />
(401) 682-7334<br />
IMBC@marinaassociation.org<br />
AMI<br />
50 Water Street<br />
Warren, RI 02885<br />
www.marinaassociation.org<br />
Toll free: (866) 367-6622<br />
www.<strong>Marina</strong><strong>Association</strong>.org