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The BOAT OWNERS' ASSOCIATION CURRENT articles of interest Remembering don france Don France was a Woodfrod Bay and BOA identity. He passed away recently but will be long remembered for his support in the Woodford Bay area and to the BOA. Read more in this article from the December BOA newsletter. man builds noah's ark Johan Huibers' - a contractor from the Netherlands, has built an ark to the exact sale given in the bible. Read more about this interesting project in this article from the December BOA newsletter. NEW BOa president an experienced 'old salt' After loosing one time vice president of the BOA - Jeff Richards, to his professional life, it is a huge asset to now have him back as president. Read more in this article from the latest December newsletter. life jackets and recreational boating Wearing and using your life jacket is the focus of recent changes in regulations. Buying a cheap PFD, and stowing it in a locker only to be dragged out for annual inspection is no longer adequate. Read more in this article from the latest BOA newsletter. self service of inflatable life jackets Some manufacturers provide instructions for the self servicing of inflatable life jackets, but are you competent enough to be able to do it. Read more in this article form the latest BOA newsletter. swansea channel update The Swansea channel at Lake Macquarie is again being dredged, but it will take longer than originally planned. Read more in this December BOA newsletter and a media release from the Department of Primary Industries - the now responsible NSW government department. healthy waterways The five NSW Coastal Catchment Management Authorities along with the BOA of NSW, BIA, The Recreational Fishing Alliance of NSW, NSW Department of Primary Industries and NSW Maritime, are undertaking an 'Environmental and Education Strategy for the Boaters and Fishers' project. Read more in this December BOA newsletter article. these kids go where others leave their rubbish In the surfing season, Macmasters Beach Surf Life Saving Club starts training and coaching for surf survival at a very early age through the Nippers program, but in the 'off' season, interest turns towards conservation projects. Read more in this article from the December BOA newsletter. positions vacant Do you have some spare time on your hands, The BOA needs more manpower and is looking to fill committee vacancies. Fnd out more in this December BOA newsletter article.
Previous articles of interest
NSW Maritime Launches lifejacket campaign in the hunter region Read more in this press release by NSW Maritime. A little bit of history - hundreds feared dead in ferry disaster Read more in this article from the September 2011 BOA Newsletter. Maritime advisory council Read more in this article from the September 2011 BOA newsletter currarong boat ramp - well is it really finished Read more in this article from the September 2011 BOA newsletter. New rescue boats for NSW marine rescue Read more in this article from the September 2011 BOA newsletter. Are we finally going to see an ongoing maintenance program for the Swansea channel? Read more in this article form the Hunter Region BOA. BOA membership fees Read more in this article from the September 2011 BOA newsletter. NSW state budget Read more in this article from the September 2011 BOA newsletter. Sydney international boat show Read more in this article from the September 2011 BOA newsletter. Like your hands - yachties be aware Read more in this article from the September 2011 BOA newsletter.
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