Superyacht Australia once again had a strong presence at the Monaco Yacht Show 2010 and continues to see the show as the most significant event within the Australia Superyacht calendar. The networking and opportunity to catch up with key clients is invaluable and this year proved no different.
Monaco Yacht Show 2010
Superyacht Australia Chairman David Mc Queen said “It is too early to tell the real outcomes for Australia from the show as they tend to come in over the next 6-12 months”
Feedback from a number of superyacht captains was very positive regarding cruising in Australian waters and we received a number of requests for copies of the Great Southern Route. Superyacht Base Australia was supported at the show by Dr Nicholas Baker the Australian Trade Commissioner based in Paris. Australian Exhibitors were also invited to both the Captains Party and the Boat International function 2 of the key events held during the show.
Whilst visitor numbers to the show were strong it did appear however that a large number of visitors were at the show walking around trying to sell to exhibitors as opposed to wanting to buy.
The Australian companies visiting or exhibiting at the show with Superyacht Australia were:
Ocean Media, VEEM Propellers, Coursemaster Autopilots, Hydrive Engineering, Muir Winches, Refit Australia, Azzura Marine, McConaghy Boats, EMP Composites, Rivergate Marina and Sydney Superyacht Marina.
Monaco Exhibitors Matthew Johnston – Muir Winches, Richard Chapman – Coursemaster Autopilots & Hydrive Engineering
The prize draw offered by Superyacht Australia and targeted at Superyacht Captains was sponsored by Etihad Airlines and won by the Captain of Roma Mr Olaf Steckstor from Germany. Olaf won 2 return business class tickets on Eithad Airlines from Paris to Australia. He was ecstatic with his win and was hoping to take up the trip in Feb 2011.
Winner Etihad Prize Draw Captain Olaf Steckstor with SYBA CEO MaryAnne Edwards & SYBA Chairman David McQueen
About Superyacht Base Australia (SYBA)
Established in 1999, Superyacht Base Australia (SYBA) was formed to develop a superyacht industry for Australia and to establish Australia as a preferred destination for the world’s fleet of luxury yachts.
The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) is the peak body for the Australian Marine Export Industry, which generates over 1.2 billion dollars a year for the Australian economy. Its primary purpose is to develop and promote Australia’s thriving Marine Industry to the world.
