All articles by David Robinson – Page 74
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Hong Kong show to be held in April
The Hong Kong International Boat Show (HKIBS), which is traditionally held in December, was cancelled last year because of protests experienced in the territory.
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New Philippines school plans to take sailing education to next level
A new collaboration which commenced last month involving the Subic Sailing Club and local yacht dealer and services provider, Europa Yachts, aims to bolster the popularity of sailing in the Philippines and take sailing education in the country to a new level. A new sailing centre called the Europa Sailing ...
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Fairline extends F//Line with a new 33 outboard launched and 37 planned
Yacht-building at Hythe yard unlikely to start until 2021
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Too many boatbuilders, supply chain improvements needed – industry challenges highlighted at summit
Sanlorenzo chairman Massimo Perotti said the company’s recent IPO was a worthwhile experience In the session entitled ‘Shipbuilding and yachting and what lies ahead’ at today’s Sea Tourism Summit as part of Boot Düsseldorf, a series of key recommendations were put forward by the panel to address ...
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D-Marin to be acquired by private equity fund
A multimillion-euro deal of undisclosed value has been made by the Luxembourg-headquartered private equity business CVC Partners to buy the D-Marin arm of the Turkish Dogus Group. D-Marin, which is registered in the Netherlands, operates 15 marinas in five Mediterranean and Middle East countries. This transaction will be finalised upon ...
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MOU signed to initiate marina training in China
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the Marina Industries Association (MIA) in Australia and the Chinese Sports Industry Group (CSI) which will result in marina training and accreditation starting in China.
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2020 Boot Düsseldorf to be bigger than ever
The 51st edition of Boot Düsseldorf, the world’s largest indoor boat show, will be bigger than ever and will include a new hall and new events. The show runs from January 18-26 at Messe Düsseldorf.
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Yachting logistics and transport specialists link to offer sailing sector solutions
A new partnership between two leading players in the yacht transport and event logistics areas has been agreed to “provide additional professional transport solutions to the sailing sector”. The two partners are GAC Pindar, the marine leisure, sports and event specialist arm of the GAC Group, and BBC Yacht Transport, ...
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Royal Falcon Fleet plans major expansion of yachting interests
Royal Falcon One’s hull was built at a Vietnamese shipyard Having taken a decade to bring its first superyacht, the Royal Falcon One, to completion, Royal Falcon Fleet has major plans to expand its yachting activities in the future. These plans include more of the 41m Royal ...
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Oyster Yachts founder to join board
Richard Matthews, founder of the blue-water cruising yacht brand Oyster Yachts, has accepted an invitation from current owner, Richard Hadida, to join the board. In a statement, the UK yacht-builder suggested that this acceptance was “a testament to Matthews’ faith in the future of the company he founded almost 50 ...
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Princess Yachts seeks multi-million investment funding from shareholders to maintain expansion
Focus on new product development and facility expansion to meet demand
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Discovery Yachts Group restructures under newly formed holding company
Yacht model range simplified to help in rescue and taking the company forward
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€30m+ upgrade planned for Gibraltar’s Marina Bay marina
Total remodelling of marina from traditional Mediterranean style
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Fairline expands Asian dealer network with Simpson Marine
Hong Kong-based yacht sales and brokerage firm Simpson Marine has extended its Fairline Yachts dealership into North and South East Asia.
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Discovery Yachts latest; creditors meeting held today
The UK’s Discovery Yachts Group (DYG) has been rescued from administration in a pre-pack deal which involved the establishment of a new UK holding company formed by the largest DYG shareholder, Binti Investment GmbH. The deal, for which no value has been given, means that all yachts currently in build ...
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Beneteau Asia Pacific reports good response at 2019 China Rendez-Vous
Beneteau Asia Pacific has reported a succesful appearance at the 10th China Rendez-Vous held at Visun Marina in Sanya, Hainan from December 13-16.
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IGY grows European marinas network with Spanish deal
Island Global Yachting (IGY) has expanded its Mediterranean marinas network with the addition of the Puerto de Malaga marina in southern Spain, its third facility on top of the ones it already operates in France and Italy.
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South Coast Boat Show to expand in 2020
The 2020 South Coast Boat Show, the second edition of the UK event launched last year, is set to be larger with more international brands present. The show is scheduled to be held from May 15-17 at Southampton’s Ocean Village marina.