ABYC has added Kevin Scullen to the already successful team that is based in Annapolis, Maryland."Kevin comes to ABYC as a seasoned membership professional with a wealth of local knowledge and boating experience,” said
John Adey, ABYC President. "We are really looking forward to his insight and new ideas.”
Prior to ABYC, Kevin served as a National Program Manager at the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a 350,000 member association serving small business owners. He initiated several new member benefit programs resulting in membership growth and increased retention. Prior to NFIB, Kevin served as Director of Membership and Marketing Services at the National Club Association (NCA) establishing a national membership advisory council and building the association non-member revenue base. His nautical background includes working for the Annapolis Boat shows as a show manager and years of sailing experience. Kevin is a long time resident of the Annapolis area and resides in southern Anne Arundel County with his wife Carrie.
Scullen's duties include growing and retaining membership, developing new benefit programs, connecting consumers to ABYC members, and much more! "With the continued support of boating industry representatives, we will be able to expand our educational and certification opportunities to enable ABYC to continue to be the go-to source for design and safety,” said Scullen.
ABYC offers various types of membership, including a Certified Technician membership for an ABYC Certified Technician who works for a member company. Search for an ABYC member and / or certified technician online at www.abycinc.org
We all love boats and nothing can break us up! So, what better way to spend our time than looking at interesting boats and going aboard in a virtual ride or tour. We have asked our friends at various dealers and manufacturers to help us assemble a one-stop online resource to experience some of the most interesting boats on the market today. Where the CY Team has done a review, we connect you to that expert viewpoint. If you can’t go boating, you can almost experience the thrill via your screen. Not quite the same, but we hope you enjoy our fine tour collection.
By Katherine Stone
By Marianne Scott
Skipper John “Drew” Plominski is hoping that lightning doesn’t strike twice. Plominski, whose boat was destroyed by lightening two years ago, was first in line to register for the 39th biennial Marblehead-to-Halifax Ocean race to take place this summer.‘We’re thrilled to see Drew back for another try,” said Richard Hinterhoeller, RNSYS co-race director Plominski’s 30-foot vessel, named Perseverance, was just about ready. 
The Association provides a forum for exchanging information, tips and access an advocate on behalf of the membership. Their Directors work with members to find solutions to issues in British Columbia. Members receive quarterly newsletter, with contributions by other members all along the BC coast.
By Andrew McDonald, Lakeside Marine Services
By Katherine Stone
