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News and Events

Look for ABYC and the Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology at the following events:

Be sure to check this page often for any updates. We look forward to seeing you!

January 3 -11, 2009
Portland Boat Show — ABYC

ABYC's Pacific Northwest representatives Kevin Ritz and Andy Tufts will be sharing a booth with A. Mazon & Associates. Be sure to stop by and say hello to hear about our membership specials and education opportunities!
Booth #807
Portland, Oregon
http://www.otshows.com/PBS/

January 22 - 24, 2009
TrawlerFest - Westlawn

Westlawn Director, Dave Gerr will be giving a presentation titled "Design Details: Small Things that Make a Big Difference."
Stuart, Florida
http://www.passagemaker.com/MagazineandEvents/TrawlerFest/StuartFL/ StuartFLHome/tabid/452/Default.aspx

January 23 - February 1, 2009
Seattle Boat Show - ABYC

ABYC's Pacific Northwest representatives Kevin Ritz and Andy Tufts will be in the ABYC booth.
Booth #1525
Seattle, Washington
http://www.seattleboatshow.com/
January 25 - 28, 2009
International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC) - ABYC
ABYC President Skip Burdon, Education Manager, Cris Gardner and Marketing & Communications Director Caroline Chetelat will be on-hand at the ABYC booth to answer questions and discuss ABYC programs and initiatives for boatyards, builders, marina operators and personnel.
Booth #419
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
https://www.marinaassociation.org/imbc/

February 22 - 24, 2009
Yacht Brokers Association of America (YBAA) International Conference of Professional Yacht Brokers

ABYC has partnered with YBAA for the second year to deliver a unique combination of technical conference sessions. President Skip Burdon will be providing an introduction to the conference. ABYC Technical Director John Adey and Westlawn Director Dave Gerr will also be giving presentations at the conference.
Baltimore, Maryland
http://www.ybaa.org/

March 15 - 18, 2009
International Association of Marine Investigators (IAMI) 19th Annual Training Conference — ABYC

ABYC's Pacific Northwest representative Kevin Ritz will be giving a presentation.
Portland, Oregon
http://www.iamimarine.org/iami/

October 12 - 14, 2009
International Boatbuilders' Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) —ABYC & Westlawn

Please stop by the ABYC & Westlawn booths. Also attend ABYC educational seminars.
Miami, Florida
www.ibexshow.com

November 17 - 19, 2009
Marine Equipment Trade Show - ABYC

Amsterdam, Netherlands
www.metstrade.com

December, 2009 (Exact Date TBD)
NMMA Engineering Compliance Seminar - ABYC

http://www.nmma.org/certification/compliance/compseminars/