|
|
| |
  World Charter yacht market growth projected and Boat Show Premieres | | FMI - Yacht Charter Market Pradnya Kulkarni |
The worldwide yacht charter market is projected to grow at a steady rate over the next decade. This emergent worldwide sector is encouraging more companies to come into the market as well as also opting for hi-tech innovations in yachts and enhancing the services offered by the companies. The worldwide market is projected to witness a CAGR of 3.3 % to reach a market value of USD 637 million during the forecast period, 2016-2026.
After being lashed by a succession of gales and horizontal rain for the past few months, the Auckland On Water Boat Show opened with more summery conditions. The gates opened at 10.00am with the usual queue, waiting to see three floors of exhibits in the Viaduct Events Centre, before moving through the pavilion area and then to check out the four marina fingers where many outstanding craft are berthed.
 | | The Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht has been described as a being akin to a six-star luxury resort Riviera Australia |
Australian owned Riviera, one of the leading powerboat builders in the world, is actively marketing globally. Auckland this weekend and then Barcelona, Spain on the 11th October followed by the United States Powerboat Show in Annapolis that runs from the 12th October.
 | | The magnificent new Riviera 68 Sports Motor Yacht will make her European Premiere at the 40th Cannes Yachting Festival Riviera Australia |
Four new boats will make their premiere appearances in Auckland, the 57 with enclosed flybridge plus the 4800, 5400 and 6000 sports yachts. Barcelona sees the unveiling of the 68 Sports while Annapolis will show the 4800 Sports Yacht for the first time in the US.
 | | New J/121 at Newport International Boat Show Paul Todd and Billy Black |
On the subject of US Boat Shows, The new J/121 made her show debut at the Newport International Boat Show, Rhode Island last weekend and took home the award for Best New Sailboat. It was a great way to kick off the official introduction of the J/121, but didn't compare to the tremendous reaction from the hundreds of sailors who were able to hop aboard, stand behind the wheels, move around the cockpit and wide decks, and take in all the latest thinking that's gone into this new J.
 | | Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina Port Douglas |
Marinas make the news again with an interesting development at Port Douglas. Australian tourism and hospitality group, Crystalbrook Collection, has announced its acquisition of The Reef Marina, which is now to be known as Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, and its intention to invest a further $100+ million into the Marina. The group has announced that it intends to deliver to Port Douglas a world-renowned superyacht marina, a luxury waterfront 100-room boutique hotel, 50 premium residences and enhanced retail and dining areas.
 | | Award winning White Bay 6 Marine Park recognised with Clean Marina Accreditation White Bay 6 Marine Park |
In Sydney at the recent industry based Marine 17 Conference held at the new convention centre at Darling Harbour, the team at White Bay 6 Marine Park were proud to win a 2017 Marina Industries Association Marina of the Year Award. White Bay 6 Marine Park / Sydney Harbour Boat Storage won the category of ‘Boat Yard – Under 20 Boats' and was announced as a finalist in the ‘Dry Stack Storage Facility' Award. Their customer service manager Ludovica ‘Elle' Perna, was announced as a finalist in the ‘Marina Employee of the Year' award.
 | | Wyndham Harbour Jeni Bone |
In Victoria Wyndham Harbour Marina is well on its way to becoming the country's largest, offering boaties convenient and central access to all of Port Phillip Bay and staking its claim as a sensational base for fishing, sailing and cruising. Just 30 minutes' drive from the Melbourne CBD, Wyndham Harbour is the only safe harbour between Williamstown and Geelong along the north-western shores of Port Phillip.
 | | Take on warmer days without breaking sweat MUSTO |
As we move into summer we take a look at the latest casual wear from Musto. Check out the latest styles for men and women. Style, comfort and unrivalled protection.
AveagoodenPeter Rendle, Sail-World.com
|
|
|
|
|
|