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GetMyBoat docks in Uganda
The Republic of Uganda – searching for ways to better utilise its water resources – is turning to tourism, and GetMyBoat.com is jumping on board to not only draw visitors to the country’s lakes, but enable local Ugandans access to safe, quality boats for transport and entertainment.
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AkzoNobel names eastern North America rep group
Arnhem, Netherlands-based yacht finish manufacturer AkzoNobel has named Thomas H Connolly & Sons to represent its yacht coatings products in eastern North America.
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Business students predict US$25.5bn yachting industry by 2027
Research from a group of Florida Business School students predicts a yachting industry worth US$25.5bn dollars by 2027, and that millennials may be a better consumer base than conventional wisdom would indicate due to the growing yacht charter market.
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Beneteau confirms positive outlook for 2020
French boatbuilder Beneteau Group confirmed a positive financial outlook for the Boat Division’s 2019-2020 financial year, based on ‘robust’ trends in European and charter markets
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Misty Harbor to close Iowa plant
Pontoon boat manufacturer Misty Harbor is closing its manufacturing plant in Iowa to consolidate operations at its headquarters in Indiana “to optimise operational efficiency and reduce logistical costs, the company announced Monday afternoon. 45 employees will lose their jobs.
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Softer Q2 for MasterCraft
MasterCraft Boat Holdings Inc reported declines in net sales, net income and adjusted ABITA in its 2020 second quarter results, reflecting impacts of a weather-dampened summer 2019 retail season and subsequent measures to “right-size” dealer inventories.
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Marinas and yachting contribute 1.41% to Greek GDP
Further marina privatisations anticipated to add another 1%
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British Marine launches ambitious vision for the industry
UK association outlines bold ‘member first’ agenda
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Seven Asian boat shows cancel or review dates
Korea and Hong Kong shows postponed in response to the Coronavirus threat, while other Asian show organisers are closely monitoring the situation
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Dates set for 2020 Martinique show
Cluster Maritime Martinique, organiser of the Martinique Boat Show, has announced that this year’s event will be held from May 14-17 at l’Etang Z’Abricots Marina in the capital city of Fort-de-France.
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YBDSA CEO to retire in May
After some 40 years working in different parts of the UK’s marine leisure industry, Jane Gentry, the current CEO of the YBDSA (Yacht Brokers, Designers & Surveyors Association) is retiring in May.
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MS Yacht Services undergoes corporate restructure
The UK’s MS Yacht Services, a global specialist for protective coating applications, has undergone a corporate restructure and rebrand under the name of MS Global Solutions. The move is part of the company’s growth strategy to diversify into construction, automotive, public transport, aviation and medical industries.
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Engel & Völkers expands yachting activities to US
Engels & Völkers (E&Y), the real estate and yachting services group, is expanding its yacht-related activities to the US from its core Mediterranean region. The initial move is the setting-up of a yachting shop in Newport Beach, California.
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Lengers Yachts reports successful Düsseldorf show
Lengers Yachts, the official dealer of Sanlorenzo, Bluegame, Prestige and Sacs for Northern Europe, has reported a successful boot Düsseldorf 2020. The company attended last month’s show with a selection of 13 yachts from four different brands.
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Kiriacoulis Mediterranean buys Greek marina
Majority shareholder acquires remaining 40% stake in Kalamata Marina
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Bahamas to host Yacht Charter Show
Citing the economic benefits of the yachting industry to the islands in general, and the role the yachting community played in hurricane recovery efforts, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism has announced the first-ever Bahamas Charter Show, to be held 27 February to 1 March. The show will produced by Ft ...
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Sanlorenzo opens new production facilities in Ameglia
The project began in 2018 and involved over 200 workers, 20,000 hours of design and 250,000 man hours
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Strong demand for ‘luxury’ boats at Gothenburg show
The Swedish pleasure boat market is still on a high level and the demand for more luxurious boats is obvious at this year’s Gothenburg International Boat Show.
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MarineMax Sarasota to host reopening party
MarineMax Sarasota in Florida is to host a grand reopening party on Thursday to celebrate its newly renovated marina and new members lounge.
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Appointment at Beneteau
Groupe Beneteau announced last week that the company has named Bruno Thivoyon as its new group chief financial officer (CFO).