Organizers of the upcoming International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) forecast an increased attendance and plan for a banner year.
The majestic Swan 90 superyacht Altair has become the winner of the 2013 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in the Maxi Racing/Cruising division and she has also win the prestigious Swan Maxi Class Trophy.
Igor Simcic, owner of superyacht Esimit Europa 2, was awarded for a great success of his crew at the official prize giving ceremony, held at the Royal Ocean Racing Club in London.
The Sargasso Sea Alliance (SSA), the organization concentrated on the protection of the unique and vulnerable ocean ecosystem of the Sargasso Sea, was honoured with the “2013 International SeaKeepers of the Year” award last night.
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has unveiled its intentions to increase involvement with superyacht business. The Association will be participating in the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show to broaden its visibility.
The inaugural Progressive Insurance San Francisco Boat Show 2014 has been introduced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), running at McCovey Cove and Pier 48, adjacent to AT&T Park, from January 23 – 26.
Related to the development of Antibes’ Port Vauban, the ASAP (Association in support of the project of development of the Port Vauban) hosted the BBQ Party, held on last Friday, September 6, bringing together over 300 people on the IYCA.
The winners of the final day at the 2013 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup were: Sailing yacht Rán 2 (GBR) in the Mini Maxi Rolex World Championship with a bullet and a second; superyacht Velsheda in J-Class; luxury yacht Morning Glory in Maxi Racing; charter yacht Nefertiti in Maxi Racing/Cruising; superyacht Nilaya in Supermaxi; and, luxury yacht Open Season in Wally.
This year’s Monaco Classic Week will start on September 11, with Belem yacht as special guest, open to the public and surrounded by an outstanding fleet: 66 classic yachts of which 12 are Big Boats (+25m), 11 period motor-yachts, 40 motor-boats including 26 Rivas, as well as 43 Dinghy 12’s.
The prominent Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, running in the fabulous Italian yacht charter destination – Sardinia’s Port Cervo, represents the ultimate testing ground and showcase for the world’s greatest and fastest Maxi yachts.
Next year’s fourth annual Australian Superyacht and Marine Export (ASMEX) conference will run on May 20 and 21, ahead of the 26th Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.
Australia’s Soldiers Point Marine Centre was awarded the International Clean Marina Program Level 3 accreditation on Tuesday, September 3, 2013.