Bill Dixon new head of DAME Award METS jury
By IBI Magazine
Bill Dixon of Dixon Yacht Design has been announced as the new chairman of the jury for the DAME Award METS, succeeding Kim Hollamby who took on the responsibility in 2004.
"It is with great sadness that I resign the chairmanship of the DAME Awards, but increasing commitments as digital development director at IPC Media mean that I cannot offer the commitment I believe this world-leading prize deserves," said Kim Hollamby.
Dixon's design work in the 1980s included the Moody 27 and 41 production boats, custom and semi-custom designs for individuals and companies like Premier Yachts. The 1990s brought an increasing amount of custom work including his first 'serious' superyacht project, Yannake Too. Others followed, both sail and power, and led to the advent of the production superyacht.
By the year 2000, Bill Dixon had a diverse portfolio for custom and production vessels of all shapes and sizes, including the sail superyachts, That's Y, YII and Antares.
METS is the world's largest trade exhibition of marine equipment and accessories for the leisure marine industry. Organised by Amsterdam RAI in association with the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), the show's target groups are yacht builders, naval architects, repair yards, distributors, dealers, wholesalers, captains, marina operators and equipment manufacturers from around the world.
METS will be held on November 13-15 this year.
(3 May 2007)
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