All articles by Tony Esposito – Page 53
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Yamaha previews high-performance electric drive system
New 350kW powertrain to debut at the end of May
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World’s largest accessory retailer changes hands
Leading US marine aftermarket retailer West Marine joins Princess Yachts and Dutch superyacht builder Royal Van Lent in L Catterton’s marine stable in a deal announced today.
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Freedom Boat Club sails into Wisconsin, two new Chicago locations to open
The company now touts over 260 locations in three countries
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SailTime Virginia gets new owners, new name, new vision
Fractional ownership boat club Sailtime has sold its Virginia Beach, Virginia location to new owners with bold expansion plans, a company news release announced. SailTime Virginia Beach has been rebranded to SailTime Southern Chesapeake Bay to reflect the expansion plans of new owners Greg Garrett and Al & Connie Motley ...
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Galeon Yachts web redesign for a ‘new way to shop’
Galeon Yachts, the privately held Polish builder, has launched a web redesign aimed at capturing the increase in online sales since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Touting “faster, more straightforward navigation and a more user-friendly experience”, Galeon brand manager Bob Burke said that the importance of a brand’s website ...
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Stewart Thompson named division president for Boater’s World, adds locations
Boater’s World Marine Centers in the US is on track to triple its business in 2021, and the man largely credited with the success is being promoted to president of the division. “Stewart Thompson has transformed Boater’s World Marine Centers into a business that is envied by many industry leaders. ...
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St Petersburg marina redevelopment raises concerns from boaters
Safe Harbor Development beat three other bidders to win the project
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The Italian Sea Group/Armani join forces on superyacht
The 24m Giorgio Armani-designed Admiral Designer Giorgio Armani is returning to yacht designing with The Italian Sea Group (TISG), builder of Admiral and Tecnomar yachts. The legendary Italian fashion mogul is designing what is being called a “lavish and luxurious” 72m Admiral, set to sail sometime ...
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Yachting’s greener future discussed at Monaco
The future of yachting was the focus of the Yacht Club de Monaco during the Principality’s recent Monaco Ocean Week. Targeting best practices for protecting the marine environment, the six-day event was a collaboration among the Prince Albert II Foundation, the Monaco Oceanographic Institute and the Monaco Scientific Centre. ‘New ...
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20% boost in Caribbean tourism seen for 2021, yachts seek ‘bluer waters’
Forecast depends largely on ability of individual countries to control the coronavirus
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Costa Rica eases way for foreign superyachts
New marina reform law removes hurdles for yacht owners
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No slowing in US boat sales
But manufacturers face supply chain delays and material cost increases
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NMMA lobbying legislation to ‘lift all boats’
Groups from a wide variety of industries are now active on legislation they would normally ignore
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Supplying the supply chain: containers in short supply too
Another weak link in the supply chain: shipping delays, lack of containers and soaring freight costs. How long will it last?
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Partnership clears last hurdle toward Dana Point revitalisation
The project is expected to be completed in 2026
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Honda, Toyota halt North American production as supply chain woes worsen
Decades-old infrastructure issues made worse by security precautions
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Aussie yacht charter firm expands into refit, brokerage
Ahoy Club adds to its portfolio of offerings