Veritais, the leading supplier of high‐end audio‐visual systems to the international luxury yacht sector, is to work with Sarah Flavell, formerly of Harris, Grant Associates, to enhance its sales and customer support capability.
On the 22nd of February at 12.51pm, a shallow earthquake of 6.3 magnitude, rocked Christchurch, New Zealand, leaving the city devastated. With the need to help the many affected by the disaster apparent, the superyacht community in New Zealand rallied. On Thursday night in Auckland a fundraiser, organized by YachtAid Global and Superyacht Support Ltd saw around $55,000 raised for the cause.
Despite visitor numbers seeing less than previous years the Australian companies exhibiting at the Dubai International Boat Show last week were pleased with their results.
Racing sailors know it as Moving Day, the midpoint in a regatta when the time has come to make a move, either to solidify your place in the standings or, for boats that have not yet sailed to their potential, to elevate your position in the fleet. And on Day 2 in the 31st running of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, with a pair of contests conducted for the CSA racing classes 1-6, the opportunity to move up—or down—was at hand.
The 31st edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta kicked off in surprising style today as nearly 200 boats in 18 classes set sail anticipating both serious fun and, of course, serious competition. While most everyone enjoyed a good time and tight racing, they also encountered seriously challenging conditions thanks to squally skies, fluky breeze, and more than one or two windless holes on the racecourse.
Ultimate Sails have appointed Craig Bowie as their Race Division Manager in order to continue to provide a high level of customer service whilst meeting the needs of their growing market.
The picturesque West Coast of Scotland is prone to heavy weather, and Rhu Marina, on the Firth of Clyde, is exposed to strong winds and treacherous currents. To protect the 240-berth marina and provide safe harbor for sailors year-round, installation expert Walcon Marine turned to SF Marina USA to replace the marina’s aging breakwater.
Transas Marine has selected Hatteland Display AS as a supplier of the dedicated hardware for the new generation of the Transas ECDIS system. Hatteland Display will present a product concept based on the state-of-the-art technology and design.
The New Zealand marine industry is deeply grateful for the generosity, sympathy and support they have received from around the world since the Christchurch earthquake of 22 February 2011. The earthquake was confined to Christchurch and Lyttelton, and many businesses there are already back up and running. New Zealand remains open for business and tourism, and appreciates the support of our international and domestic partners in their continued support with ongoing trading relationships.
This year’s Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach, Miami’s premier in-water boat show, was a testament to the resilience of the yachting industry. The mile-long strip along Collins Avenue featured more than a billion dollars worth of new and brokerage yachts and the latest in marine accessories and electronics. According to many exhibitors, the show’s success exceeded expectations with qualified, eager and more relaxed buyers taking to the docks.