Superyacht UK (SYUK) has recently announced their new partnership with Walpole, the British Luxury Consortium, as a ‘Friend’ of Walpole. Walpole already partners with more than 180 of Britain’s most prominent companies. Their first venture will be at the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show.
This year’s Sydney International Boat Show was marked by the biggest meeting of Certified Marina Managers (CMM’s) ever held in the Southern Hemisphere. It was attended by 25 CMM’s from Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
Presented by the best experts in their field, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) will host a series of special sessions on market intelligence for the boating industry during the upcoming International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX).
For the third consecutive year, the 100ft superyacht Esimit Europa 2 has become the overall winner of the Palermo – Monte Carlo yacht regatta. This spectacular vessel is now preparing to compete in the upcoming Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, as well as the Rolex Middle Sea Race.
During the August Marina Industries Association (MIA) Board meeting, Kenny Kang (Seuk-Ju, Kang), Chief Executive Officer of CKIPM Marine Group Co Ltd became the new member of the Board of Directors. He is the first MIA director not coming from Australia.
Following a great success reached at the Giraglia Rolex Cup, the 100ft superyacht Esimit Europa 2 is now participating in this year’s 8th edition of the Palermo – Monte Carlo yacht regatta, which started on Saturday 18th August.
At this year’s Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, the Australia-New Zealand rivalry will be marked not only by the Bledisloe Cup, but also by the new prize, the South Pacific Trophy. Moreover, there will be one other new trophy for the top performing maxi yacht.
Running from September 2 to 8, the 2012 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup is to kick off in less than one month. This year’s 23rd edition will be marked by the competitive premiere of the 164ft sailing yacht Better Place as well as the 216ft superyacht Hetairos.
IGY’s Newport Yacht Club & Marina now offers a unique possibility to transient yachts over 80 feet in length to enjoy one free night of dockage when they stop for three nights. As part of its expansion, this beautiful marina has recently completed the construction of 18 new superyacht berths.
Women in Yachting & Ocean Advocacy, the Honorary Host Committee for the 2012 Bal de la Mer which is honoring Agnès Troublé has been recently announced by the International SeaKeepers Society.
Formally approved in February 2012, the Guangdong Yacht Industry Association (GYIA) is a sponsor of the 2013 Guangzhou International Boat Show (GBS 2013). Its 2012 edition hosted 148 exhibitors from 15 countries worldwide.
Starting on August 18th, the 100ft superyacht Esimit Europa 2 will participate at the 8th edition of the Palermo – Monte Carlo regatta, with the main aim to break the 2010 record.