After making its shimmering debut in Monaco, the phenomenal composition in glass known as The Jewels in the Crown is now making its way across the Atlantic to be presented at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. Feadship’s majestic tribute to the boundless imagination of its clients features well over 300 of the 450-plus Feadships launched over the past seventy years since the brand was launched in 1949. Like precious gems, no two Feadships are the same and each is a work of art. This industry-defining fact was the inspiration behind the glittering The Jewels in the Crown presentation, a pure custom creation made to mark the 70th anniversary of Feadship’s foundation. The product of many months of design and development, the display comprises hundreds of individually pressed pieces of circular glass, each containing a Feadship profile that was screen-printed on the glass by hand. A kaleidoscope of colours and gradations reflects the changing hues of the water as seen from a moving yacht, while the different sizes represent the various dimensions of Feadships. Visitors to the Monaco show were stopped in their tracks by the spectacular first impression made by the overall piece, then paused to find their favourite Feadship among the featured fleet. ‘Spectacular’ and ‘breathtaking’ were just two of the superlatives regularly overheard by those manning the Feadship stand. In addition, a number of owners were presented with their very own ‘jewel’ in Monaco, custom-made to feature their Feadship.
Ferretti Group New Orders Totaling More then 465 Million Euros
At the conclusion of the European season of boat shows and summer events, the Ferretti Group announces that it has collected new orders totaling more than €465 million, in the first 9 months of 2019 (+ 18% vs. first 9 months of 2018). Among these, the Ferretti Security Division collected new orders for marine security and patrol vessels equal to about €20 million. These positive results have benefited from the launch of five new models under the Riva, Pershing, Ferretti Yachts and Custom Line brands, as well as from the relaunch of the Wally brand, which Ferretti Group acquired in April this year. In particular, our first serial model under the Wally brand, the 48 Wallytender, that was launched during the Cannes Yachting Festival in September 2019, has already registered orders for seven units and ther Ferretti security Division (FSD) was recently awarded a contract to supply 16 coastal patrol boats to the Arma dei Carabinieri. The Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Alberto Galassi, commented on the results as follows: “I am very proud of the results achieved; these numbers seems to confirm our strategy of continuous renewal of our product range, our purchase and development of an exceptional brand such as Wally, and our expansion in the synergistic and a-cyclical FSD business, which is now beginning to see significant results after its start-up phase”.
Ferretti Group Convergence 2019
For once, what happens in Vegas won’t stay in Vegas. Instead, it will spread across the globe in the form of greater experience and enhanced expertise, as Ferretti Group’s captains and chief engineers do their essential work. “Convergence” will take place among the bright lights of the American city from 22 to 25 October. It will provide an opportunity for the captains and chief engineers from the Group’s ships and other vessels to hear the latest news and learn about key technical matters. More than 100 captains and chief engineers from all over the world will take part in the packed schedule of activities at “Convergence” 2019. In a number of dynamic, stimulating sessions, they will get the chance to share know-how and take an in-depth look at technical matters, during interactive debates about topical issues in the field. The participants will play a core role as they share their ideas, experiences and suggestions. They will steer and run the technical sessions themselves. Once again, a hugely important contribution will be made by technical input from Ferretti Group’s experts and leading partners such as MAN, MTU, Naviop-Simrad, Rina, SIDE POWER and Volvo. Complementing the time in the classroom will be the ever popular and profitable team building activities, which on this occasion will take place in the breathtaking landscape surrounding Las Vegas. Enthralling challenges and opportunities to mingle will help to bolster the sense of team spirit. Every year, “Convergence” reaches new heights with its training programme and underlines just how essential a contribution it makes to the proficiency of Ferretti Group professionals, who offer owners unique, thrilling experiences on the waves every day. “'Convergence' is a crucial event for a Group like ours, whose strengths lie in innovation and technological research. The captains and chief engineers are Ferretti Group’s crowning glory, and they are universally acclaimed for their expertise and prowess,” stated Stefano de Vivo, Ferretti Group’s Chief Commercial Officer. “The growing success of our vessels goes hand in hand with the reliability and mastery of these accomplished professionals, thanks to whom owners are able to make the most of the many benefits offered by Ferretti Group, from fantastic nautical experiences to comprehensive after-sales services”.
Ferretti Launches New World Wide Communication Campaign
Ferretti Yachts, the historic Italian luxury yacht brand and leader in the nautical industry worldwide, has launched a new communication campaign that reaffirms its brand positioning with a more intimate language and a lifestyle allure that has always distinguished its timeless elegance. The campaign, using a multi-subject format that will appear in the most important magazines worldwide, interprets the new Ferretti Yachts philosophy and its way of living the sea, bringing along a world of stories and emotions in a personal, intimate space that travellers can make their own, even away from home. The ultimate protagonists are the yacht, the sea, and the journey, along with the beauty and exclusive design of the product. For the first time with a new and unique interpretation, the journey becomes experience, a moment of personal life in which the search for absolute wellbeing takes precedence over the destination. The key visuals of the campaign are photographs by Lucio Gelsi, who with prestige, exclusiveness, and elegance, depicts a lifestyle that is entirely experiential and emotional, through a portrait of women who live the Ferretti Yachts environments to the fullest, enjoying the pleasure of the kind of domestic warmth that only a home can give. This is the brand’s promise today, summarised in the slogan “Just like home”. Choosing Ferretti Yachts therefore means being inhabitants of the world while enjoying the utmost mental and physical wellbeing that only Ferretti Yachts can bring to life, wherever you may be. With this campaign, created by the award-winning international agency Lorenzo Marini Group, under the creative direction of Lorenzo Marini himself and his team, Ferretti Yachts has embarked on a strategic and creative path that enhances and elevates the brand image internationally.
Hatteras Club Event at New Bern, North Carolina
The owners of a wide variety of Hatteras and Cabo models converged on Hatteras World Headquarters in New Bern on September 27 and 28 for a fun-filled weekend celebrating six decades of the iconic Hatteras brand. The agenda for the VIP event included tours of the Hatteras and Cabo factory, including a sneak peek at the all-new GT65 Carolina model currently in build. Hatteras Yachts’ factory leadership team proudly presented the different stations on the manufacturing line from lamination to assembly to paint, pointing out all the technological advances and innovations that make Hatteras and Cabo yachts stand out from the competition. Persimmons Waterfront Restaurant in downtown New Bern once again was transformed into the Hatteras Club, right down to logo umbrella tables on the back deck overlooking the river. Featuring signature cocktails, locally sourced Carolina cuisine, casino gaming for charity, and music by Vegas’ best Sinatra impersonator and seven-piece band Seven Til Sunrise, the “Clubhouse” was the place to be for relaxing, dining and dancing during this exclusive event. On Friday evening, six striking Hatteras Yachts, including the 105 Raised Pilothouse, M90 Panacera, M75 Panacera, M60 Motor Yacht, GT59 Hatterascal and the GT45X, along with the new CABO 41, paraded past the Hatteras Club. Fireworks exploded across the night sky as these beautiful yachts, lit up with colorful LED lights, showed off their lines to wild applause. On Saturday, all the new boats were available for sea trials by our Hatteras Club guests.
Hatteras Club Weekend in Fort Lauderdale
In September 2017, Hatteras held its inaugural Hatteras Club Weekend for owners and prospective owners at Hatteras World Headquarters in New Bern, N.C. This year, we changed the venue for the event to the Hatteras Yachts Sales Office at the iconic Pier Sixty-Six Hotel and Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on September 21-22. There were seven Hatteras models ranging from 45 to 90 feet in the water available for tours and sea trials, along with fantastic food and entertainment.
Hatteras All Systems Go
The Hatteras and Cabo factory in New Bern, N.C., quickly resumed operation after the September storm that regrettably caused flooding in much of the area, and none of the boats under construction suffered any damage thanks to the staff's thorough preparations.
Hatteras at Sixty
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the iconic Hatteras Yachts brand, which pioneered the use of fiberglass for recreational boats over 40 feet. Until the Post-World War II era, most small recreational boats were made of wood. Then, in the 1950s, a few manufacturers of sail and powerboats began to experiment with building them out of woven, fiberglass-reinforced plastic (commonly known today as “fiberglass”), which had been developed by the Owens Corning Company in 1932. However, many marine industry leaders remained highly skeptical about using the material for boat building. “If God had wanted us to build fiberglass boats, He would have made fiberglass trees,” was the saying commonly heard around the docks in those days.
Hylas Announce New Partnership
On the opening day of the 50th Annual United States Sailboat Show, Hylas Yachts and David Walters Yachts jointly announced their new partnership and the appointment of David Walters Yachts as the brand's North American sales representative. The partnership between Hylas Yachts and David Walters Yachts is the result of a long-standing relationship between the brand and the brokerage. Since the early 2000’s Hylas Yachts and David Walters Yachts have collaborated on numerous new build projects, brokerage listings, and support for Hylas owners, with the new partnership, the Hylas Sales Team will include Kevin Wensley, Sales Director for Hylas Yachts; Josh McLean, President of David Walters Yachts, and Senior Yacht Brokers George Eberhard and David Powers.
Jetten Sold to New Owners
Jetten Jachtbouw shipyard is sold to new owners MSAR of Malta. The Malta-based group of companies MSAR, owned by Jack Wijnants, has completed the purchase of Jetten Jachtbouw shipyard. MSAR builds 15 to 42-metre patrol, rescue and multi-purpose boats. In addition, the group owns luxury catamarans brand AmaSea Yachts, and has now added Jetten Jachtbouw to its asset portfolio.
Maritimo Wildlife Adventure
Internationally renowned and award-winning wildlife and underwater photographer American Tom Campbell and his film making partner Beth Davidow have travelled the world capturing amazing film and images of nature at its best. Their underwater work with sharks, manta rays and other sea life is legendary. The couple is planning the next stage of their exciting lives aboard their new Maritimo M51 motor yacht which gets delivered to them early in 2020. Their yacht will take them to many isolated and exotic locations where they will continue their filming work. Tom and Beth told their story while on a visit to the Maritimo plant on Queensland's Gold Coast last week to inspect their partly build yacht. The link provided shows images of the couple at the Maritimo plant and in various locations around the world while they work. True adventurers.
Monte Carlo Yachts Exclusive Presence in Czech Republic
An exclusive event was organized by Aventura Boats, MCY’ official dealer for Czech Republic, in collaboration with other internationally renown luxury brands on Thursday 24th October. The Natuzzi Store in the SOHO Interior Center in Brno hosted cruising enthusiasts giving them the opportunity to discover the elegant and sophisticated models of Monte Carlo Yachts.
Moonen Nominated in ISS Award
Moonen Yachts announces that the 36m steel-aluminium motor yacht Brigadoon is a finalist in the International Superyacht Society (ISS) Awards 2019. Nominated in the category Power 24-40m, the Moonen team will be present at the awards ceremony in Fort Lauderdale on 30 October 2019. Delivered to her owners in 2018, Brigadoon is the first hull in the Moonen Martinique line and features exterior design and naval architecture by Réne Van Der Velden and Diana Yacht Design. She is nominated in the category of Best Power Yacht 24-40 metres, a true testament to Moonen’s commitment to building Dutch-quality, oceangoing motor yachts. The 36-metre motor yacht Brigadoon is the first yacht built on the semi-custom Martinique platform. Both the Italian studio of Nauta Design and the London-based design team of Studio Indigo are responsible for her interior design of Brigadoon. The Moonen Martinique is one of four of Moonen’s superyacht platforms centered on spacious lay-out, proven performance, excellent sea-keeping and the freedom of customization. The ISS Awards 2019 nomination follows Brigadoon’s previous win earlier this year at the World Superyacht Awards, taking the title of Best Semi-Displacement Yacht in the 33-39.9-metre category. Talking of the continued recognition of Brigadoon in the superyacht industry, CEO of Moonen Yachts, Johan Dubbelman, says: “The nomination of Brigadoon for best yacht in her size class in the ISS Awards is an honour for the whole Moonen team. Brigadoon is a fantastic example of the exceptional craftsmanship of Moonen Yachts, and our determination to keep pushing our brand to new heights. We look forward to attending the awards ceremony in Florida, and are excited to showcase the future of Moonen.”
Tecnorib Arrives in Oceania
The international expansion of TecnoRib, the official licensee of Pirelli brand inflatable boats, continues with the signing of an agreement for the official distribution of its ribs and jet tenders in Australia with Barbagallo Marine, the consolidated Australian dealer for important yacht brands. “Operating on an increasingly global market requires a broad-based presence in multiple geographical areas”, said TecnoRib Managing Director Gianni De Bonis, the day after the signing of the partnership agreement covering distribution in Australia with Barbagallo Marine. The agreement represents a new step forward in TecnoRib’s increasingly wide-ranging, carefully defined and articulated internationalisation strategy, following on from partnerships recently set up in Europe (Spain, UK and Montenegro), Asia (Thailand) and Central America (Santo Domingo, Haiti and Puerto Rico). Barbagallo Marine is part of Barbagallo Group, a leading luxury car dealer on the Australian market. Established in 1967, it became a benchmark for customers of the world’s top car brands, including Rolls Royce, Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini and Aston Martin. Leveraging the extraordinary success of the luxury sector, the company went on to create a diversified portfolio and in 1997 set up Barbagallo Marine, which represents Sunseeker on the Australian and New Zealand markets and, since 2019, Sanlorenzo yachts. Barbagallo Marine will handle the distribution of the entire TecnoRib range and an outboard version of the new Pirelli 1250, with a deck layout specially designed for the Australian market, without aft sunbeds. The new model will be availble in outboard and inboard-outboard versions.
Viking Forty Year Club
Forty years ago Faye Pharo handed Al Uhl an application to be a carpenter during Viking's pivotal years. Al's reputation gained traction and soon he was installing interior furniture, galley components and headliners. During a downturn in the economy, Al feared for his job but instead was transferred to the R&D Department learning from Viking Pioneer, Bobby Walker. As the pace at Viking gained momentum, Al expanded his role. "I benefitted from constant mentoring from Bill Healey, Bruce Wilson, Rudy Dalinger and Bobby," says Al, now the Vice President of Manufacturing. "There is a mindset around here that I picked up early. Bill Healey has always been about making things better. He's a problem solver. He said he didn't need to know everything but only how to get something done. To be part of this can-do attitude is how we make a better boat every day. It's the attitude I want in all the people I work with. Knowing that Bill had faith in me is why I see myself doing this for a long time to come."
Viking Be a Hero
Team Matt Uhl didn't let a little rain dampen their spirits at the 9th Annual Hero Walk and 5K Run in Ocean City, New Jersey. Matt, a Rowan University student was heart breakingly killed in 2013 after being hit by a drunk driver. His 32-strong support team proudly participated in the John R. Elliot Hero Campaign's event for designated drivers to prevent drunk driving tragedies. They raised almost $15,000, and for the 7th year in a row claimed the title of Top Fundraising Team. Honorary Marshalls of this year's walk were Matt's dad Al Uhl, Viking's Vice President of Manufacturing, along with Viking's President and CEO Pat Healey and wife Leanne.
Wider Cycle with Champions 2019
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