Yachting Associations

Antibes Yacht Show presents Cinna as partner

For the first time, Antibes Yacht Show is proud to have Cinna and Ligne Roset as their furniture partner for the VIP Lounge, the Captains’ Lounge and the Press Lounge.

109th President of IMarEST appointed

Professor John Carlton DSc BA CEng CMarEng FIMarEST FIMechE MRINA, Professor of Marine Engineering, City University London and, until his retirement in 2010, the Lloyd’s Register Global Head of Marine Technology and Investigation, has been appointed the 109th President of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) at its AGM today (10 March). Malcolm Vincent BSc(Hons) MSc CEng FIMarEST has been appointed President Elect.

New Refit Department at Antibes Yacht Show 2011 attracts 25 superyacht refit firms

The new Refit Department at this year’s Antibes Yacht Show is already proving successful with Twenty-five exhibitors already signed up. The new Refit Department at this year’s Antibes Yacht Show was created due to an overwhelming demand, as charter yachts undergo regular refits and brokerage yachts often require the new owner’s touch on board.

Yachting in Malta –“The Way Forward” Superyacht Industry Seminar

The International Superyacht Society (ISS) is pleased to announce its collaboration with Wilfred Sultana & Associates in presenting the Superyacht Industry Seminar, The Way Forward, being conducted in Malta, Friday 29 April 2011. While two years ago the theme was ‘The Superyacht Industry’, this year the forum focuses more on the Malta yachting scenario while underlining the demanding requisites of superyachts.

Superyacht Briefing to Explore Future Middle East Industry Developments

Leading authorities on the Middle East’s superyacht sector will confront issues affecting the lucrative industry’s future at an exclusive invitation-only ‘Superyacht Briefing’, which is part of this month’s expansive Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS) programme. Taking place Thursday March 24 at Yas Marina, the morning briefing will be the curtain raiser to ADYS, the region’s only show dedicated to the superyacht industry, which will run from March 24-26 at Yas Marina.

Interest in Australian Products remains high in Middle East

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.

31st Annual St. Maarten Heineken Regatta 2011: Day 2

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.

SF Marina breakwater calms Rhu Marina Scotland

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.

New Zealand’s Marine Industry stands together after Quake

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.

Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show: Sales Strong and Crowds Solid

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.

Marinas 2011 Brings International Marina Industry to Melbourne, Australia

Under the banner of ‘new horizons’ the Marinas 2011 International Conference and Exhibition will bring the marina world to Melbourne for three days (20 – 22 June 2011). The event is conducted every two years by the Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA). It is being held for the first time in Victoria, Australia.

UK Student recognized at 5th Abitare La Barca Concept Award

Product design student, Matthew Bland recently represented the UK at the highly acclaimed 5th Abitare La Barca Concept Award competition held at Seatec, Italy. This is the second year running that there has been a UK entry to the international competition which has provided students with the insight an experience to progress in the Superyacht industry.