Next year will bring the 18th edition of China (Shanghai) International Boat Show (CIBS). The Show has become one of the most prestigious boating events in Asia, with China expected to represent one of the world’s biggest boating markets in the near future.
December 8 in Viareggio saw the prestigious luxury yacht manufacturer, the Overmarine Group, sign a working agreement with Martello Yachting that will promote the Mangusta and Mangusta Oceano brand in China as well as Singapore.
Expected to beat the 30,000 visitors who attended the event last year, the 2013 China (Shanghai) International Boat Show (CIBS) will take place from April 11 to 14.
The 2013 edition of London Boat Show will be attended by the World Cruising Club that will offer interactive displays as well as informative ‘meet the experts’ forums to the visitors of this popular event.
Set to provide some amazing additional offerings for the boating community and general public alike, Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi represents a new expansion project for Camper and Nicholsons Marinas, scheduled for completion in the second half of 2013.
Nominations for the World Superyacht Awards 2013 will close on December 31, while for the Voyager’s Award on January 31. The 2012 winner of the prominent Voyager’s Award was the 46m superyacht Golden Compass.
Developed specifically for yachts, the all-new e3 Digicel 4G LTE 4 Yachts service was launched on the first day of this year’s Antigua Charter Yacht Show. The system is designed to improve the quality of communications for every type of yacht, owner, guest as well as crew.
A total number of 12 top youth sailing teams will compete in the February Selection Series for the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup that will run in San Francisco from September 1 to 4.
Current students or recent graduates from yacht design can now submit their entries for the Young Designer of the Year Award 2013. The winner will be revealed at the ShowBoats Design Awards gala evening on 21 June.
Nominations for the ShowBoats Design Awards 2013 can be submitted until February 15. This prestigious event will take place on Friday, June 21 during The Rendezvous in Monaco and its 2013 edition will also present the new Holistic Design Award.
The eagerly awaited two-day conference, the 5th edition of World Yacht Racing Forum, is currently running in Gothenburg, Sweden, with participation of more than 250 delegates from all over the world.
In response to the increasing demand for more flexible dockage programs from its customers, IGY Marinas has launched a new 365-day berthing plan for yachts over 80 feet: The Anchor Pass. This includes 8 IGY superyacht marinas, such as Yacht Haven Grande, situated in a popular Caribbean yacht charter destination – St. Thomas.