Boats, marine and boating trends

LAKE FOREST, Ill., Feb. 22, 2007 - In support of the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), the Brunswick Foundation has granted a donation of $10,000 to the ABYC Foundation to fund the Spanish translation of the ABYC Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft manual. The ABYC and the ABYC Foundation, which have long sought to create a Spanish edition of its 65 safety standards for the design, construction and repair of small craft and their systems, will work with an organization in Mexico to translate the manual.

"Through the Brunswick Foundation's generous donation, ABYC will now be able to offer our members a product that they have been asking for," said Skip Burdon, ABYC President. "The marine industry is a leader in fostering a diverse workforce to include an ever-increasing number of Spanish-speaking employees in not only the manufacturing sector, but other sectors of our industry, such as service and repair. Therefore, this product will be of great benefit to our industry's workforce, and further demonstrate ABYC and the ABYC Foundation's commitment to creating a safe boating experience through the clear understanding and use of standards."

The translated ABYC standards manual will be available in 2008.

Since 1957, the Brunswick Foundation has sought to enhance the interests of Brunswick Corporation employees and the communities in which they live and work, as well as support causes and projects that complement the business interests of the company. This year, the Brunswick Foundation celebrates its 50th anniversary.

American Boat & Yacht Council
American Boat & Yacht Council is a not-for-profit membership organization that has been developing and updating the safety standards for boat building and repair for more than 50 years. The ABYC is actively involved with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and is a leader in education for the marine industry, as well as certification programs for marine technicians.

American Boat & Yacht Council Foundation
The American Boat & Yacht Council Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that was established in 1988 to raise funds and provide support for special projects, education and training programs, scholarships and other initiatives being undertaken by the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC). The foundation's mission is to support ABYC in the development of standards, education, information, and awareness initiatives; and special projects that are designed to promote and foster boating safety.

Brunswick Foundation
Established in 1957, the Brunswick Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports causes and/or projects that are salutary to the business interests of Brunswick Corporation, supports the volunteer activities of Brunswick employees, and assists them in their efforts to provide a higher education for their children.

Source: Brunswick Corporation / American Boat & Yacht Council