MIRABAUD an International financial services group, returns to the World Yacht Racing Forum this year as sponsor of the Yacht Racing Images Exhibition 2010 launched at last year’s Forum in Monaco.
The Nautical Design Awards prize is a new recognition for the yachting design, recently established and organized by ADI (Associazione per il Disegno Industriale, the fifty year old association that awards the Compasso d’oro, the most prestigious design prize of the World) and the magazine Yacht & Sail.
Due to personal reasons SYBA chairman David McQueen, has stepped down as chairman of SYBA handing over the reins to current VC Dominic White from MTU Detroit Diesel Australia.
Following encouraging results of a survey in summer by the German Boat and Ship Building Association (DBSV) on the economic situation of its member companies, the latest figures from the Federal Statistics Office on import and export of boats and yachts also give cause for optimism.
ISS (International Superyacht Society) is pleased to announce winners of the 2010 Design & Leadership Awards. Representing superlative achievement, the awards were presented last night at the 20th Anniversary of ISS’s Awards Gala in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The 8th China Guangzhou International Boat Show (GBS 2011) will be held from March 3rd to 5th, 2011. The show is expected to have 30,000 sqm, 600 exhibitors and 2,000 booths plus around 20,000 professional visitors and more than 100 global trade organizations participating.
The 70th annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami, one of the World’s greatest boating events, returns Feb. 17-21, 2011, showcasing thousands of the newest powerboats, sailboats, engines, electronics and marine accessories from more than 2,000 leading manufacturers around the world.
South Korean boat show, Yacht and Boat Korea 2010, was hugely successful with around 120,000 attendees, 155 exhibitors including international companies representing 19 countries throughout Asia, Europe, North America and the Pacific.
Thomas Thune Andersen has been chosen to succeed Chairman David Moorhouse CBE when he retires at the end of 2010.
The 2nd Asia Superyacht Conference hosted over 220 participants in total from over 35 countries around the world. The event highlighted both the tremendous opportunities in the Asia region and the need for Governments, Associations and the commercial sector to work together.
The International Superyacht Society (ISS) have announced that the Holland Jachtbouw Refit Centre will again be the ISS Silver Supporter and Presenting Partner for the organisation’s annual METS Membership Mixer held on Tuesday 16 November from 16.30.
The 2nd Asia Superyacht Conference showcased over 40 superyacht industry and speakers from around the globe and featured a strong representation from Asia and the Asia Pacific Superyachts Company.