New Marina Courses at University of Wisconsin

Attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Engineering Professional Development courses for the marina industry:

Rehabilitating Docks and Marina Facilities: Achieving Competitive Advantage (PDH/CEU: 12/1.2)
May 13-14, 2013 in Madison, Wisconsin
http://epd.engr.wisc.edu/emaN755

• Learn how to ensure the long-term competitiveness of your marina
• Understand how market trends will impact your facility in the future
• Determine the cost-benefit of alternative rehabilitation options
• Evaluate the condition and remaining useful life of your existing facilities

Modern Marina Design (PDH/CEU: 12/1.2)
May 15-16, 2013 in Madison, Wisconsin
http://epd.engr.wisc.edu/emaP084

During this course, you will learn from experts in marina design, who are also authors of chapters featured in the recently published Planning and Design Guidelines for Small Craft Harbors. In addition, you will:

• Learn the latest in innovative and effective marina design
• Examine modern marina design approaches that are cost-effective, while at the same time safe, sustainable, and attractive
• Explore ways to integrate engineering principles with economic and environmental considerations

Reserve your space today and mention UW Code #W67
For additional information on these courses please contact:
Howard Rosen  |  Program Director  |  University of Wisconsin-Madison
432 N. Lake Street. Madison, WI 53706  |  1-800-462-0876

Hit the Target: Finding a Unique Spot in the Marketplace

This article, written By Tim Keogh, was published in Marina Dockage, September 2012. If you need assistance in creating a marketing plan for your marina or a competitive market analysis please contact Tim Keogh. An established marina with moderate-to-strong occupancy, a new marina in an emerging market, or a proposed facility in the planning stages, all of them need to analyze their market objectively. With some effort, the following approach to market analysis will increase a marina’s awareness within its market, strengthen its overall business plan, and steer the business toward profitability.

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7 concerns a buyer will use to evaluate a marina acquisition

This article, by Dennis Kissman, was published in Marina Dock Age – September 2012. If you need assistance in structuring a marina acquistion, understanding marina cap rates, preparing a marina for sale or any other areas of a marina investment please contact Dennis Kissman. If you are considering selling your marina, here are seven concerns that a buyer will raise in evaluating your marina and determining price.

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What would global standards mean for marinas?

This article, by Dennis Kissman, was published in Marina Dock Age – July/Aug 2012. As a member of the International Marina Group (IMG) of ICOMIA at our recent meeting in Cape Town, South Africa, our committee was presented with a draft of the proposed ISO TC 228/WG 8, Yacht Harbours—Minimum Requirements. This organization is attempting to produce a document that outlines the minimum standards by which a recreational marina will be built and operated.

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Is your marina ready for $7 a gallon fuel?

This article, by Dennis Kissman, was published in Marina Dock Age- May/June 2012. Okay, now that I got your attention, maybe $7.00 a gallon fuel is not going to happen this season, but prices north of $5.00 per gallon for both gasoline and diesel is likely, given all the uncertainty here in the U.S. and the turmoil going on abroad. You remember what happened just a few years ago when gasoline got over the $4.00 per gallon mark; marinas took a big hit. Right now $4.00 per gallon gasoline does not look that bad. The question is, did we learn anything from the last spike in fuel prices and what do you intend to do the next time a spike in fuel prices happens?

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