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From the Helm
Dear MRA Members and Friends;
2020 California Boating Congress (CBC) is around the corner, March 31. This is the fifth annual and the first with our new partner, Platinum Advisors. Registration for CBC and hotels can be made on line at www.calboatingcongress.com. This year's event will be focused on the economic impact of the boating industry on the California economy. The morning will feature industry leading speakers on the subject and the afternoon will allow us to meet with our elected leaders to discuss our impact on California. It is important to continue to educate our elected officials on the importance of our industry to the California economy. In advance, I want to thank Arron Pellarin, Barbara Galgiani and Mariann Timms for all their hard work to make this a great event for all of us.
On not so good note, as of this writing, the weather in California has not been good to our lakes. We could sure use some more rain and snow. We still have a couple of months to go and I do believe in the old adage, "if it wasn't for the last minute nothing would get done". Hopefully that will come true for our inland lakes.
Take care, and look forward to seeing you at our California Boating Congress at the end of the month.
Scott Robertson
California Boating Congress
March 30th & 31st, 2020
  
Regional Training Seminar
Are you Safe or Sunk?
Regional Training
Navigating Rough Waters
 Action Alert
Congress is working to update our nation's water infrastructure, and the recreational boating industry needs a seat at the table -
tell Congress to support the Safer Harbors for Our Recreation Economy (SHORE) Act!
For far too long, projects supporting recreation access have been unappreciated or neglected, despite the fact that the outdoor recreation industry contributes 2.2% to the national GDP. These projects will support job growth, improve access for water-based recreational activities, and make conditions safer for boaters and anglers.
Tell Congress to support the SHORE Act!
Maritime Weather Survey
The Coast Guard and the National Weather Service are conducting a survey of the maritime public in order gain a better understanding of the current use of Marine Weather Information, and to determine the level of interest in potential future products and dissemination methods.
The maritime public is invited to participate in the survey, which can be accessed using the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R96SFPF
The survey will be available through March 31, 2020.
Free Oil Spill Response Communication Workshops For Marinas and Yacht Clubs 
Become a Partner Dockwalker in 2020 to help Keep California's Waterways Clean! 
Free Workshop on Aquatic Invasive Species for California Waterways 
Construction Corner
Shelter Bay HOA Foundation Pile Repair Featuring FRP Wraps and Galvanic Anodes
Shelter Bay HOA (Mill Valley, California)
The Shelter Bay HOA and Bellingham Marine have transformed their deteriorating foundational structure into restored piling that will serve them for many years to come. Bellingham Marine installed both a Galvanic Anode Reinforcement Corrosion Prevention system and a Fiberglass Reinforced Polymeric (FRP) Pile Wrap System around 200 each foundation piling at the Shelter Bay HOA Condominiums. Due to permitting requirements, the project had a tight five-month completion deadline. Bellingham Marine was the selected prime contractor for the project and completed it on time and under budget.
The FRP Pile Wrap and Galvanic Anode repair option offers:
- Economic solution, requiring less costly
 equipment mobilized to the site;
- Efficient repair option where tight project timelines exist;
- Low Maintenance
- Low impact during construction (i.e. less environmental noise)
The construction team considered multiple factors when determining how to best protect and manage the impact of the project on the surrounding environment. Daily tidal fluctuations of up to 9' at the site, noise control for HOA residents, hazardous debris containment and a multitude of other environmental permitting requirements all played a significant role in the complexities of the project.
BMI crews drilled into the existing asbestos-laden concrete pile that preserve the foundation piling. Work was conducted under the supervision of an asbestos abatement contractor to ensure proper safety and disposal. A floating debris boom was deployed around the perimeter of each building at low tide to ensure the absence of fish from the work area. BMI installed embedded galvanic anode units surrounded by an enhanced cement based mortar to provide corrosion mitigation to the original rebar reinforced concrete piling and the reinforced concrete bulkhead. Galvanic anodes were utilized to prevent further corrosion and economically extend the life of the concrete pile repairs. Once installed, the zinc anode corrodes preferentially to the adjacent reinforcing steel, thereby providing galvanic corrosion prevention. The final step to the foundation repair was to install a Fiberglass Reinforced Polymeric wrap around the existing piling and fill it with marine-grade grout and epoxies. Permitting agencies required the contractor to erect and maintain floating work platforms in the work area. BMI constructed unique platforms around 8 each pile at a time to allow access for drilling and abatement and then systematically moved on to the next set of piling.
When Bellingham Marine Project Manager, SW Division, Chad Lucas was asked about the unique Shelter Bay HOA Pile Repair Project, he said "Asbestos Abatement of the existing steel pile while coring electrical anodes and trying to focus on Best Management Practices and keeping all construction debris out to the bay was a challenging part of the project that required Bellingham Marine's expertise. Other challenging aspects of the project was the fast-paced project timeline and the limitations of working around the site's tidal fluctuations. The project timeline was fast-tracked due to tight environmental work windows and the severe deteriorated condition of the existing piling supporting the apartment buildings. The selected repair was a great option to ensure the piling were properly restored and able to provide the desired level of protection and service life.
*** As the Prime Contractor, Bellingham Marine was responsible for the construction of the pile and bulkhead repair utilizing FRP pile repair jackets and galvanic anodes***
Trade Member Highlights
HYDROHOIST UNVEILS THE NEWEST PWC DOCKING PLATFORM IN THEIR FLEET - HYDROPORT EPIC
Leading Manufacturer of Marine Equipment Launches their Most Advanced PWC Platform Yet
HydroHoist Boat Lifts, leading manufacturer of marine equipment, announced the release of their latest design and most versatile personal watercraft (PWC) docking platform available - HydroPort® Epic.
For the ultimate in convenience and to improve the safety of those boarding the vessel, the Epic PWC platform was designed with a wider walkway and built-in anti-slip surface for easier access around the craft. The additional walkway footprint also allows  operators to safely clean and cover their PWC after use without having to balance on smaller walkways.
For simple maintenance, the HydroPort Epic is equipped with enhanced drainage to remove any debris and water from the platform. A redesigned rear entry allows for a smoother loading and launching process. Keeping current customers in mind, this PWC platform can connect with the existing HydroPort Extreme model so that individuals and marinas can continue to grow their HydroPort fleet.
"HydroHoist is committed to supporting innovation in the boating industry," said Mick Webber, CEO, HydroHoist, LLC. "We continuously keep up with the latest trends in both boat and PWC development. As these products continue to get larger, HydroHoist is growing, enhancing and redesigning our product lines to accommodate the larger capacities while maintaining our core quality, craftsmanship and performance that we build into every product."
For maximum utility, the HydroPort Epic includes six sets of UV protected wheels, with the ability to lift 2,000-pounds. The Epic model is available in blue, gray and tan, and weighs 430 pounds. The product will be available through both HydroHoist and ShoreMaster distribution channels. The HydroPort Epic will be displayed at several 2020 boat shows around the nation.
For more information on the HydroPort Epic, HydroHoist or its entire range of hydro-pneumatic boat lifts, please visit boatlift.com.
About HydroHoist Boat Lifts:
HydroHoist Boat Lifts is the market originator and largest hydro-pneumatic boat lift manufacturer in the world, celebrating over 55 years of business. HydroHoist Boat Lifts manufactures and sells lifts ranging from 1,500-pound drive-on docking platform for PWCs to boat lifts that will accommodate a 60,000-pound watercraft. The company has three distribution facilities located in Oklahoma, Texas, and Tennessee, and a network of more than 600 dealers to supply and support its customers. HydroHoist Boat Lifts products are available in 23 countries and the company has an international distributor and dealer network in more than 18 countries. In 2019, HydroHoist merged with ShoreMaster, LLC to establish the largest marine equipment company in the world. boatlift.com
Welcome New Members
With Marine Recreation Association being the largest professional organization of marina, boatyard, hospitality, and other marine industry owners and operators located throughout the western United States with additional members in Canada, Mexico, and Australia, our mission is to provide a united voice in representing the interests of the boating industry, and to help educate and inform in all areas of recreational boating. MRA would like to welcome the following companies to our association:
High Tek Deck, Inc.
Long Beach Marina - Alamitos Bay
Long Beach Marina - Rainbow Harbor
Long Beach Marina - Shoreline
Mariner Square Drystack and Marina
The Last Word 
To all of our MRA Members and Future Members;
The 5th Annual California Boating Congress is just around the corner. Once again we will return to the Hyatt Regency Sacramento on March 31, 2020. There will be a welcome reception on March 30, 2020 for those who can make it. This year's theme is Economic Impact of the Marine Industry and Boating. We are going back to the original format of all General Sessions in the morning followed by lunch and then off to the Capitol to meet with your legislators. If you haven't registered you can register online at www.calboatingcongress.com.
We have started the first of the regional training seminars for this spring and summer. March and the first week of April will be the Protecting Your Marina and Boatyard from Uninsured or Underinsured Boaters, Vendors and Contractors to Avoid Potential Lawsuits - How to Verify and Interpret Insurance Coverage. It will be followed in April with Navigating Rough Waters. The links to sign up for each one are located in this e-newsletter.
To our trade members, please send me your press releases on new products or services you might have. The Trade Member Highlight section is a free opportunity to advertise them! I am reaching out to all of you and asking you to send me a press release when you have a new product or service that you would like for us to highlight. There will be one each month and will be placed according to submission date. This is one more way for us to promote your support and dedication to the association. We would also like to be included in your list of press release recipients.
As the association continues to grow, we will be welcoming our new members who join in each issue. If you know any of the new members listed in this issue, please welcome them aboard!
Many times the contact name for membership changes during the year and unless it is around renewal time, we may not be aware of the change. Please take a look at your profile and make sure to let us know if there are any changes in contact names, addresses, phone and fax numbers or email addresses so we can have the most up-to-date information for you. Also, if you do not have at least 1 logo and 1 photo (of your marina or product) please email them to mra@marina.org so they can be uploaded. You can now also add a YouTube video if you have one.
Thank you,
Mariann Timms
Operations Administrator
Email: timms@marina.org
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