Press Releases
Adair, IA - MARCH 1, 2006
Masters Rowing Association and Connect-A-Dock Extend Relationship of Official Dock for MRA through 2006
Connect-A-Dock Inc. and Masters Rowing Association are pleased to announce that the two organizations have finalized an agreement extending Connect-A-Dock as the exclusive dock supplier of the MRA. As part of the agreement, Connect-A-Dock will be the official dock of the Masters Rowing Association through 2006. The agreement includes featuring the dock system at the Head of the Schuylkill in late October in 2006 and 2007 in Philadelphia. Additionally, Connect-A-Dock dock systems will be featured at Regatta’s throughout the greater Philadelphia area during the 2006 Regatta season.
“The Masters Rowing Association has been a terrific partner for us over the past two years and enhances our marketing efforts in the rowing community. Our easy-to-install docks are the preferred solution for rowing clubs worldwide,” according to Dave Youland, Vice President, Marketing of Connect-A-Dock Inc., “As we enter our seventh season serving the rowing community, our rowing customers have consistently told us that our modular dock systems are the best dock solution available and offer the benefits of exceptional stability, ease of installation and removal,” said Youland.
“We have worked with the Connect-A-Dock product line for the last two years with great success. Our regatta partners rave about its stability and versatility. We are ecstatic to extend our relationship another year with the Connect-A-Dock they have proven to be a trusted and valued partner,” according to Brian Roman, President of Masters Rowing Association. “The product line provides our members a dock system that can fit most any situation in rowing; river, lake, tidal or a troublesome mix, there is a dock system that can fix or certainly make the situation better.” Stated Roman.
The Connect-A-Dock systems can fit almost any need, and the versatile modular sections can create many different shapes and sizes with little effort. Whether it is a rowing dock, a leisure dock or a commercial application, Connect-A-Dock floating docks provide an environmentally safe solution.
ABOUT CONNECT-A-DOCK, INC.
Connect-A-Dock Inc. is a plastic marine products sales and marketing organization. Its current marine product line includes the 1000 and 2000 Series Connect-A-Dock plastic floating dock system and the lightweight Bass Baby® two-person fishing boat. The 1000 Series has a freeboard of 8" (20.32cm) and the 2000 Series has a freeboard of 17" (43.18cm). Made from durable polyethylene plastic, the docks never need painting and will not rot, peel or splinter. Connect-A-Dock contains no foam, making it environmentally safe and completely recyclable. With unmatched stability and ease of use, the dock can be added on to and reconfigured very easily at any time.
ABOUT MASTERS ROWING ASSOCIATION
The Masters Rowing Association was established in 1999 as a non-profit organization to fulfill three important needs: supporting and encouraging the amateur sport of rowing, providing important educational support and an organizational voice, and assisting in the success of all rowing clubs, charities and organizations. The MRA offers masters an organization to help them pursue their rowing passion for a lifetime.