MARINE BUSINESS NEWS UPDATE
NEWS UPDATE
15 April 2022
Publishers note
I never did understand why they said that this weekend was the 'unofficial' end of the boating season.
During the many years working in the industry I was fortunate enough to be part of consumer research that simply asked, 'how often and when do you go boating?' The results clearly showed that Australian's go boating all year round. Granted, there may be less than Summer, yet there were still many out there in the cooler months.
With that in mind, what we do know is that Easter is traditionally a busy boating weekend for many boaters. The traditional Easter fisho's will be out, there is a host of sailing around the country, and many of us will be simply cruising around with family and friends.
Whatever this weekend holds for you, the team at Marine Business News wish you a safe and happy Easter
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Please feel free to contact me or our team at newsroom@marinebusinessnews.com.au
Stay safe on the water,
Domenic Genua - Publisher
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