International exhibitors have claimed the quality of prospective buyers at the 23rd Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show was the best they have seen in 10 years. Mulpha Executive General Manager Alison Quinn said the strong support for this year’s Show has buoyed us as we plan forward for next year’s Show leading to the quarter... ... read full story
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Rolex Fastnet Race 2011: Tortoises and Hares
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The Rolex Fastnet is more than just a race. When the British Isles weather conspires to deliver conditions typical of the time of year it becomes a true test of human endeavour. It is for this reason that the 608-nautical mile race consistently attracts a large and varied fleet: man and machine set against the... ... read full story
Mount Gay Rum sponsors Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week
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Mount Gay Rum will be back to support Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week as the official ‘Regatta Rum’. Around 8,500 competitors sailing in nearly 1,000 boats and many more visitors will be able to enjoy ‘the rum that invented rum’ which has a heritage dating back to 1705. Alvin Saal, Brand Manager for Mount Gay... ... read full story
Boating Industries Alliance Australia (BIAA) joins ICOMIA
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The recently established Boating Industries Alliance Australia (BIAA) has joined the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) as a full member. The newly formed peak body for the marine industry in Australia is the successor to the now disbanded Australian Marine Industries Federation (AMIF). “Following the demise of AMIF, I am very pleased that a... ... read full story
The Singapore Boating (SBIA) joins ICOMIA
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The newly formed Singapore Boating Industry Association (SBIA) has been approved as a full member of the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA). The decision was made at the ICOMIA Executive Committee meeting on 12 May 2011. SBIA is in its formation year after having being formally registered as an association in February. The... ... read full story
Italy passes welcome new regulations to reduce superyacht bureaucracy
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In a move that is sure to bring many smiles in the luxury yacht industry, Italy has recently passed new laws, called the Decreto Sviluppo, which will have the effect of reducing much of the unnecessary bureaucracy surrounding the Italian marine and superyacht sector. It will also help in creating a simplification of much of... ... read full story
Ventura receives customer relations award from Pershing (Ferretti Group)
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In recognition of its exceptional customer relations and customer relationship management, Ventura UK has received the ‘Best Marketing & CRM Performance’ award from Pershing. he award was made at Pershing’s recent dealer conference in Cattolica, Italy, which was attended by principals and representatives from 60 Pershing dealerships around the world. ... read full story
Genoa Yacht Charter Show 2011 – MYBA reports another successful year
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MYBA -The Worldwide Yachting Association is pleased to announce the completion of another successful charter show in Genoa from May 2 – 6 2011. A total of 79 yachts were presented with standards and quality of the exhibiting yachts was exceptionally high with many brand new yachts having only just left the yard. The Show remains a unique opportunity for charter brokers to view charter yachts available for the season ahead. ... read full story
2011 ICOMIA World Marinas Conference in Singapore Exceeds Expectations
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An exceptional, global audience gathered together over the last two days in Singapore’s Swissotel The Stamford for the 2011 ICOMIA World Marine Conference. Held in Asia for the first time ever, 270 delegates attended from far and wide with representatives from Korea, China, Thailand, India, US, Hong Kong, Australia, Europe, Middle East, South America and of course, Singapore. ... read full story