In taking over as Chairman of Wales Watersports I would take this opportunity to thank all of our trade partners for their support and assistance in the promotions and at the events we have attended over the last year.

I would also like to express my gratitude to the outgoing Chairman, Philip Smith who has worked tirelessly for the company since our inception in December 2004. Philip continues as a director along with myself, Stuart Hulley and Chris Haresign.

The watersports industry in Wales is extremely fortunate to have the backing of the Assembly through the efforts and support of Visit Wales and we must all rise to the challenge of meeting their aspirations for the sector.

We are told that many businesses have had a successful year with good levels of sales and positive signs for the year ahead. Many of our marinas are operating at capacity and demand appears to be starting to outstrip supply.

This is all good news for Wales but we must be careful not to become complacent. Good marketing and business development requires continual market assessment and campaign planning to ensure that we maintain our market position and are capable of weathering any difficult periods that may crop up in the future.

To that end Wales Watersports is continually assessing its activities to ensure that we are getting a good return from our investment and providing a quality programme for our trade partners.

For example, we are presently evaluating the purchase of a mobile exhibition unit that will allow us to attend a greater number of events and festivals and also have a presence at other events that would not be financially viable were we to take stand space. We are presently discussing these proposals with key partners and potential sponsors and will update you on our decision in the near future.

We have now launched details about our two new brochures for 2007. It is important that we show all of our backers that the marine industry is moving forward in a co-ordinated manner for the benefit of all of Wales.

I hope you will give us your support for these publications and the shows that we will be attending in the coming year.

Best wishes

Jim Wilson

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