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Balancing
Act
Hailed as
a victory for boaters, a new manatee bill in Florida, which struck a critical
balance among environmental groups and boating advocates, was signed into
law in April.
Florida
Governor Jeb Bush signed the bill, which takes effect on July 1st, after
state legislators volleyed the draft until a compromise could be made.
In the end, the bill was approved by both the state House and Senate because
it "balanced the rights of boaters with the protection of manatees,"
says Bonnie Bashum, a lobbyist for the boaters' rights group Standing
Watch. Bashum calls it a "humongous" victory for the boating
community.
The
bill includes five major points that are seen as a victory for boaters,
including, for the first time, a clear acknowledgment of boaters'
rights. The law provides that future speed zones must balance the need
for boaters' water access with the need for manatee protection.
It also reinstates seasonal speed zones, which boaters endorsed, and the
establishment of local committees to review proposed rule changes to waterways.
Finally, the bill establishes a system of measurable biological goals
to define manatee recovery, which adds a scientific apparatus to the decision-making
process that sets boating limits on waterways.
ON
SHELVES: 20x20
Her name is
Kos, her business is marine photography, and her newest coffee-table book
probably weighs more than your coffee table. At just over 22 pounds, 20x20
is a dazzling masterpiece of nautical imagery. Kos has selected 200 of
her favorite photos, ranging from abstract water reflections to beautiful
yacht profiles to real-life emergencies at sea. Bound in hand-stitched
black carbon fiber, this extraordinary tome is 20 inches wide by 25 inches
long, making it the largest and, at $1,070, the most expensive book we've
ever reviewed. Each of the 1,000 issues printed is signed by Kos and contains
a foreword by the Aga Khan. If you're looking for a truly incredible
album of marine images, log on to www.kospictures.com.
$1,070, carbon fiber cover. Kos Productions
JUNE
May 30-June 2. The Dana Point Harbor In-Water Boat Show in Dana Point,
CA. (866) DPH-BOAT.
May 30-June 2. The Sanctuary Cove Boat Show in Queensland, Australia.
(61) 7 5530 8400
3-6. Nevada Marine Aftermarket Accessories Trade Show in Las Vegas,
Nevada. (312) 946-6200
5-9. The Spring Boat Show in Pomona, California. (714) 633-7581
14-17. The South Florida Boat Show in Miami. (954) 946-6164
NEWSBRIEFS
In March, Hunt
Yachts of South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, completed its acquisition
of CCI Composites, which manufactures the new Hunt lineup, including
the Hunt 36, Hunt 33, and Hunt 25 Surfhunter. CCI and Hunt Yachts have
been partners for more than three years. Most of CCI's staff will
stay on to continue building the popular Hunt models, says company president
Winn Willard. All of the boats built by the teams are designed by C.
Raymond Hunt Associates of Boston. ...This month the Marine Environmental
Education Foundation (MEEF) will hold its annual National Clean Boating
Campaign Celebration in Chattanooga, Tennessee. A partnership of marine
industry organizations and environmental groups, MEEF promotes responsible
usage of water resources by all boaters and boatbuilders. The free event,
which is slated for June 25 at Ross's Landing, combines interactive
games and exhibits to teach boaters how to avoid polluting waterways.
...Two of the world's most recognized names in yacht brokerage are
joining forces. The Allied Marine Group and Richard Bertram
Yachts will market and sell Tiara, Azimut, Bertram,
and Ferretti under the name Allied Richard Bertram Marine Group.
The new organization will also open a megayacht brokerage services and
charter office in Fort Lauderdale representing Benetti. Phone:
(954) 462-5527.
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