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Greeting from the Editor
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Loss of Coastal Boating Services This topic isn't new, but the rate at which NC is losing boating services, including at-dock fueling, is becoming a concern to everyone in the industry. Recent county commissioner rezoning decisions, permit delays that shut out new working waterfront opportunities and the aggressive efforts by condo and boatominium developers are challenging proposed and existing in-service businesses.
North
Carolina's Changing Waterfronts Forum: Coastal Access and Traditional
Uses NCSU's North Carolina Sea Grant will host North Carolina's Changing Waterfronts: Coastal Access and Traditional Uses, a one-day forum on June 5, 2006 at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center. This one-day information session will include sessions on how and why waterfronts are changing, including cultural and economic factors; options for communities and property owners; and innovative ways that other states are dealing with similar issues. Mike Bradley of the SBTDC Marine Trades Services will provide an
overview of the loss of boating services in the Stakeholder Panel
session in the morning. For more information, contact North Carolina
Sea Grant, 919/515-2454 or jack_thigpen@ncsu.edu.
Updates on registration and the meeting agenda will be available
online at www.ncseagrant.org/waterfronts.
2007-2008
NC Coastal Boating Guide Data NC boaters' and coastal tourists' favorite map will soon require some serious updating, especially with the loss of boating services along the ICW. This NC DOT and NC Wildlife (and NC Marine Trades Services) boating and road travel map is the envy of all of the other coastal boating states as it provides a good look at where a boat is and where they are going in relation to NC highways and roads and includes county line information that is critical in weather event announcements. We will have a student, Michael Woodard, working on these changes
this summer. You (marina and boatyard service owners) can help him
by updating your list of services. You may do this by going to www.NCwaterways.com
and clicking on Add
or Update Your Company
link and following the instructions. If you don't have an
email in the company section of your data, e-mail me at mike.bradley@ncwaterways.com
and please put 2007-2008 update in the subject line.
If you get a call from Michael Woodard, help him out.
Abandoned
and Derelict Vessel and Debris Study for Coastal North Carolina Debris and derelict vessels pose a number of problems in the waterways of coastal North Carolina. They can impact water quality; cause degradation of marine habitat; present health and safety risks to swimmers; pose safety hazard to boaters; and have the potential to drive away tourists who are looking for pristine environments and visually pleasing vistas. The Eastern Carolina Council (ECC), the Mid-East Commission, and the Cape Fear Council of Governments have been funded by the NC Division of Water Quality to collect and analyze data on derelict, abandoned vessels, and other man-made solid waste debris in or on the bank of public trust waters in coastal North Carolina from the Virginia border to the South Carolina border. Photographs, GPS data points, and basic information will be collected by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for each derelict, abandoned vessel and for each incident of man-made debris that is seen in or on the bank of public trust waters.
IBEX
2006 - Start Your Planning November 1 sounds like a long way off, but 2006 IBEX exhibitors
should start planning for booth changes, pre-IBEX marketing, at-show
meetings, and post-IBEX follow-up. We can help, but you have to
ask. For information: www.ibexshow.com/ibexm2006.
It is not too early to look at one of the plans below. The first is our original plan written by Wendy Larimer, but with some minor updates. The second is the full blown DCM Best Management Practices Manual with the hurricane section starting on page 27.
CAMA
Rules Taking Effect in 2006 The Coastal Resources Commission has adopted new rules to take
effect this year. Take a look at these by going to this website:
www.nccoastalmanagement.net/Rules/2006.htm.
National
Marina Day on August 12, 2006
The goal of National Marina Day is the education of politicians, civic leaders and the public about the important role the marina industry plays in cities and towns across the nation as family-friendly gateways to boating and stewards of the environment. This goal is achieved through the promotion of nationwide marina focused events with local flavor. Make plans today to support this mission by planning a National
Marina Day event at your facility. Find helpful marketing information,
such as ads and promotional materials, in the resource kit found
at this AMI website:
www.imimarina.org/nmd/home.cfm.
NC
Builder/Designer Wins 2006 Everglades Challenge Mullet Key in Tampa Bay, Florida: Graham Byrnes naval architect
of NC's
B&B
Yacht Designs and Fred van Rensburg, Beaufort boat craftsman,
were among 50 competitors with boats of all shapes and sizes who
took part in this annual event. From Fred's notes, "We anchored
off of the finish on Key Largo and I waded ashore to sign in. I
found the lock box and discovered that we were first. It was 1:01
am Tuesday, 2 days and 18 hours after the start. We had managed
to break the course record by just over 9 hours averaging a little
over 4 and one half knots for the 300 miles." Congratulations
and well done. For a full blow by blow report, contact Graham at
graham@pinelink.org.
Is
Ethanol a Problem in our Boating Future? We were called with a difficult question: Do your marine craft motors handle E-85 or E-10 ethanol gasoline blends?
NC
Boating and Fishing Museum Weekend
The NC Beaufort Maritime Museum played host to 80 representatives from over 35 NC boating industry companies the weekend of January 13-14. The event offered opportunities for social and business networking, area tours of boat-related training, building and repair facilities, and provided opportunities for the participants to learn about the NC Maritime Museum and its plans for an NC Boating and Fishing Museum proposed for the Olde Beaufort Seaport site.
NC
Boatbuilding Training Update To learn more about recent and future boatbuilding training events, read the detailed training update.
Cruising
Carolina Series Plays on Public Television Cruising Carolina is a public television series celebrating
the inland coastal waters of North Carolina. The series, produced
by NC's
Blue Water Media,
is an off-the-beaten-path exploration of this stunningly beautiful,
but often little known part of the Tar Heel state. From the mysterious
beauty of the Dismal Swamp Canal to the serene charm of the village
of Southport, Cruising Carolina pays homage to the unique
and precious waters and communities that are the "inner banks"
of North Carolina. (www.cruisingcarolina.com)
The
Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act H.R. 32, the Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act, was recently signed into law. As part of the Coalition against Counterfeiting and Piracy, the National Marine Manufacturers Association made the anti-counterfeiting legislation's passage a top legislative priority after several member companies were hit hard by counterfeit products, which highlighted the need to stop the growing counterfeiting and piracy tide. For more information, contact NMMA public affairs manager Duncan Neasham at (202)737-9763 or dneasham@nmma.org.
NC
Gains Insight into Boating Economic Impact from Florida Study The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) commissioned a study by Thomas J. Murray & Associates of Gloucester Point that demonstrates that the marine industry in Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties business has contributed more to the state's economy than revenues from citrus or cruise ships. The study found that marine businesses in the three South Florida counties brought $13.6 billion into state coffers in 2005, with $4.8 billion of that in wages. Marine businesses in those counties accounted for 162,000 jobs. The full report is 19 pages and provides the modeling and assumptions associated with the results by county.
NC
General Assembly Shallow Draft Navigation Study The Shallow Draft Navigation Study commissioned by the NC General Assembly and developed by Moffatt & Nichol is a PDF file that is approximately 15 Megs and 211 pages. Click here to download the study developed by Johnny Martin of MOFFATT & NICHOL, 1616 East Millbrook Road, Suite 160, Raleigh, NC 27609. For more information, call (919) 781-4626, send e-mail to jmartin@moffattnichol.com, or visit the company's website at www.moffattnichol.com.
The American Boating Congress is a comprehensive two-day legislative conference that brings together recreational boating industry leaders to formulate public policy and present a unified front on issues that impact marine businesses. At the Congress, attendees will:
For more information, visit the NMMA website or contact Duncan Neasham, NMMA public affairs manager, at (202)737-9763 or dneasham@nmma.org.
Moores
Marine Relocate to Beaufort
Moores Marine of the Palm Beaches, the country's leading Trumpy yacht restoration company, has bought 18 acres at Jarrett Bay Marine Industrial Park near Beaufort, N. C. for its new headquarters. Moores Marine specializes in American-built antique and classic wooden yachts, particularly Trumpy yachts, and has completed in excess of 100 major projects including more than 20 Trumpy yachts.
Founded in 1986 by James P. Moores, a Maine-trained boat builder, Moores Marine expects to invest $1.5 million and employ up to 25 people at its Jarrett Bay facility. Moores Marine
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