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ISS 2012 Nominations for Annual Awards of Distinction Open

May 15, 2012

The International Superyacht Society (ISS) officially opened the 2012 nominations from the yachting industry and yachting public for its annual Awards of Distinction. In addition to the organization’s well known design awards that celebrate achievement in superyacht engineering as well as style, ISS equally recognizes personal triumph from crew to the corporate office for ocean stewardship.

ISS

ISS’s Awards of Distinction are presented during ISS’s International Awards for Design & Leadership Gala held the opening night of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show—scheduled this year for 25 October 2012 at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort.

A 501 (c) 6 non-profit organization, ISS is dedicated to recognizing achievement in the global superyacht industry. To do so, the Society relies on the perpetual support of established sponsors and welcomes new sponsors who see ISS involvement as an excellent means of creating visbility in the worldwide marketplace. ISS welcomes NanoICE as its Excellence in Innovation Award sponsor and Burger Boat Company as the ISS Fabien Cousteau Blue Award sponsor. ISS gratefully acknowledges Robb Report for their continuing commitment to the ISS Leadership Award and Westrec for continuing to support the Distinguished Crew Award.

Complete descriptions of ISS’s Awards of Distinction

ISS Business (Person) of the Year
The ISS Business (Person) of the Year is awarded to those demonstrating excellence in their area of superyacht expertise within the previous year; nominations come from both the industry and the ISS Board with the Board making finalists selections. Previous honorees have included Dick Boon, Vripack; Corporation of Trinity House, Professional Yachtsman Bursary Scheme; Frans Heesen, Heesen Yachts; and, John Dane, Trinity Yachts.

ISS Distinguished Crew Award
Distinguished Crew Award (DCA) nominations are made by the industry; selection is made by a panel of judges. Specifically, the DCA honour is designed to “recognize yacht crew whose distinguished acts of service best exemplify the standards to which professional yacht crew aspire.” Previous recipients have included Chief Engineer Paul Doherty of the M/V Dilbar; Captain David Hill; Yacht Aid Global; Captain Sandy Yawn; and, Captain Bob Corcoran.

ISS Excellence in Innovation
Open to every aspect of the industry—from crew training to technological advances—the Excellence in Innovation award is given to an individual or business that has demonstrated innovation in their endeavours. Nominations come from the industry and ISS Board Members vote to determine finalists. In 2011, 2010, 2009 and 2008 respectively, the Excellence in Innovation honoured Gary Markel of Operation Cruise; Alastair Callender (Soliloquy); Carlisle and Finch; and, Agrimond.

ISS Fabien Cousteau Blue Award
The ISS Fabien Cousteau Blue Award celebrates stewardship of marine ecosystems. Environmental leadership, global oceanic conservation and resource preservation are prerequisites for nomination. The integration of environmental technologies and resource management with the goal of setting achievable standards and models for wide adaptation in the design, engineering and building of large yachts — and the use of the Earth’s waterways—are essential criteria. Nominations are made by owners and the yachting industry; selection is by panel of judges, including Mr. Cousteau. Yacht Carbon Offset was awarded the honour in 2011.

ISS Leadership Award
The only ISS award nominated “in-house”; the Leadership Award recognizes an individual or business whose distinctive work and commitment to the industry has contributed over a substantial period of time to the sustainable growth of the superyacht community worldwide. Nominations are sought from ISS board members; the judging panel consists of previous recipients of the award. Espen Øino of Espen Øino International was the 2011 recipient. The ISS Leadership Award is perennially sponsored by Robb Report.

Nominations Process
ISS requests that nominations be made prior to 31 August 2012. The nomination form is available on the International Superyacht Society website. Those nominating are requested to complete and submit the form following instruction provided therein; the form may also be printed and faxed to 954.525.4325. Once received, the nomination will be forwarded to the appropriate committee and ISS Board of Directors.

Horizon EP148 motor yacht HORIZON POLARIS successfully launched

April 27, 2012

The renowned Taiwan-based builder, Horizon Yachts, is proud to announce that they have recently launched and successfully sea tried the new EP148 motor yacht HORIZON POLARIS. Designed by the collaborative efforts of the Horizon R&D team, USA designer J.C. Espinosa, as well as interior design consultant Birgit Schnaase of Germany, the HORIZON POLARIS is the largest flagship constructed by Horizon and Asia´s largest BV Ice classed private yacht.

Horizon EP148 luxury motor yacht HORIZON POLARIS

Horizon EP148 luxury motor yacht HORIZON POLARIS

Measuring 148 feet in length, the luxury yacht HORIZON POLARIS is built for any cruising destination with a steel hull, aluminum superstructure and bulbous bow.

“The EP148 HORIZON POLARIS is a superyacht milestone for Horizon and one that we are extremely proud of,” said Horizon CEO John Lu.  “She is a no-compromise, ocean-going expedition yacht that embodies Horizon’s growth and success over the last 25 years.”

Long-range luxury and style is the focus of the EP148, which features a 29’ beam that allows for a spacious, ingeniously designed layout on all four levels.

EP148 superyacht HORIZON POLARIS offers comfortable accommodations with five en-suite staterooms, captain’s quarters and office in the pilothouse and large crew quarters for 8 on the lower deck.

The on-deck master stateroom utilizes the full-beam space in a functional, well-appointed layout that includes a king bed; walk-in wardrobe; owner’s pantry, sizable master bath and ample room left to spare.

Below deck, four mirrored guest staterooms – port and starboard VIP staterooms aft and port and starboard twin guest staterooms mid-ship – offer substantial and elegant living spaces that will draw no complaints from guests.

Horizon´s megayacht HORIZON POLARIS provides numerous areas for entertaining and relaxing, both inside and out – the open flybridge is an ideal spot for lounging on the sun pads, warming up in the hot tub or enjoying cocktails around the full bar, while the skylounge offers a place to unwind with the gym and a spa room, which includes a sauna and shower. When watersports are on the agenda, the tender garage and bow deck davit are available for worry-free retrieval of water toys.

Powered with twin MTU 12V4000 M60 1760HP engines, the new EP148 yacht HORIZON POLARIS reaches a top speed of 16 knots and has a range of over 4,200 nautical miles at 9.5 knots.

HORIZON POLARIS is currently preparing for a cruise through the rough seas around Taiwan in early June, and will be unveiled for the first time at the Horizon Yachts Open House on June 28th in Taiwan. Afterwards, she will showcase in Monaco Yacht Show in September and display in the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show in October 2012.

27.5m motor yacht SATU by Yachting Developments scheduled for launch in August 2012

April 26, 2012

The renowned Auckland-based builder Yachting Developments is proud to announce that works on its 27.5m (90ft) motor yacht Satu are well underway and this magnificent vessel is due to be launched in August 2012. Designed by Ullberg Yacht Design to permit the owner access to remote untouched international fishing waters in comfort, the Satu superyacht is a beautiful ultra elegant sports fisher styled power boat.

27.5m motor yacht SATU by Yachting Developments

27.5m motor yacht SATU by Yachting Developments

The 27.5m luxury yacht Satu is well appointed with elaborate onboard systems giving the ability to operate in a self sufficient mode for several months at a time. Hull construction is composite with a large signature tuna power, the interior is finished to Superyacht standard.

Satu superyacht Interior

Satu superyacht Interior

Yachting Developments superyacht Satu is powered by twin 2,500hp MTU 16V diesel engines giving an estimated top speed of 33+ knots. Once comissioned, Satu will be shipped to Florida where she will be displayed at the 2012 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show by her owner.

Superyacht Satu Propeller

Superyacht Satu Propeller

Technical Specifications of the 27.5m luxury motor yacht SATU:

Designer Ullberg Yacht Design & Engineering
LOA 90ft     27.43m
LWL 82.1ft     25.03m
Beam 23ft     7.01m
Draft 4.11ft     1.51m
Displ (50% load) 164, 000lbs, 73,374kg
Fuel 4,500 us gal     17,055ltrs
Water 675 us gal     2,558ltrs
Propulsion 2 x MTU 16V-2000CR
2400bhp @ 2450rpm
Generators 2 x Caterpillar C4.4 58kw/67.5kva
Construction Type Composite
Design Max Speed 33+ knots
Hull Structure   VMYNZ
Interior Robinson Marine Interiors/Owner
Fit Out & Completion Yachting Developments

Luxury yacht Satu Engine

Luxury yacht Satu Engine

36.9m motor yacht OCEAN ALEXANDER 120 by Ocean Alexander Yachts and Christensen Shipyards

April 17, 2012

Developed in a partnership with Christensen Shipyards, the new 36.9m motor yacht Ocean Alexander 120 by Ocean Alexander Yachts is a spectacular tri-deck vessel with on-deck master as well as four large staterooms on the lower deck, providing accommodations for ten guests. Evan K. Marshall designed the Ocean Alexander 120 superyacht with luxury yacht charter in mind, offering plenty of storage for guests and crew. This fabulous vessel is expected to make its debut at this year´s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

36.9m motor yacht OCEAN ALEXANDER 120

36.9m motor yacht OCEAN ALEXANDER 120

Certified ABS/MCA, the tri-level luxury yacht Ocean Alexander 120 accommodates ten guests in extraordinary privacy, silence and opulence as well as ample room and facilities for a crew of seven or eight. Each of the five luxurious staterooms has its own distinctive guest experience, including private heads, media arrays, custom cabinetry and cedar-lined lockers.

Ocean Alexander 120 Superyacht - aft view

Ocean Alexander 120 Superyacht - aft view

Luxurious exterior aboard the superyacht Ocean Alexander 120

Luxurious exterior aboard the superyacht Ocean Alexander 120

36.9m luxury yacht Ocean Alexander 120 - first deck

36.9m luxury yacht Ocean Alexander 120 - the first deck

Evan K. Marshall designed luxury yacht Ocean Alexander 120

Evan K. Marshall designed luxury yacht Ocean Alexander 120

Ocean Alexander 120 Superyacht - aft deck

Ocean Alexander 120 Superyacht - aft deck

The master stateroom is on the main deck. Its full-beam width allows for extraordinary amenities, including an oversized shower and whirlpool tub, twin commodes, bidet, cedar-lined hanging lockers and a port-side private sitting area.

MY Ocean Alexander 120 Wheelhouse

MY Ocean Alexander 120 Wheelhouse

The 36.9m luxury yacht Ocean Alexander 120 Galley

The 36.9m luxury yacht Ocean Alexander 120 Galley

Superyacht Ocean Alexander 120 Dining

Superyacht Ocean Alexander 120 Dining

Ocean Alexander 120 Superyacht Salon

Ocean Alexander 120 Superyacht Salon

A revolutionary new approach to the helm layout will be a first of its kind and will become a signature item for future Ocean Alexander motoryachts. Another unique feature is the availability of a tender garage that can accommodate a 16’ yacht tender.

Superyacht Ocean Alexander 120 Guest Cabin

Superyacht Ocean Alexander 120 Guest Cabin

Guest cabin aboard the superyacht Ocean Alexander 120

Guest cabin aboard the superyacht Ocean Alexander 120

Ocean Alexander 120 Superyacht Twin Cabin

Ocean Alexander 120 Superyacht Cabin

Technical Specifications of the luxury motor yacht Ocean Alexander 120:

LOA    121′ 2     36.90m
Waterline Length    102′ 10″     31.30m
Beam    25′ 2″    7.70m
Displacement (est half load)     395,000 lbs     179,169 kg
Fuel Capacity    7,000 gal     26,498 L
Water Capacity    1,200 gal     4,543 L
Black Water Tank Capacity     450 gal     1,703 L
Gray Water Tank Capacity     400 gal     1,514 L
Standard Power    Twin MTU 12V 2000 M 94 1920 HP
Standard Generator    Twin Kohler® 65 EOZD

ISS to present YachtInfo at the 2012 Antibes Yacht Show

February 15, 2012

After a decade of success in organizing and presenting superyacht industry educational seminars during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the ISS (International Superyacht Society) is delighted to present YachtInfo outside the USA in Europe at the 2012 Antibes Yacht Show (AYS).

YachtInfo Seminars

Last year´s YachtInfo seminars

As the AYS celebrates its fifth anniversary, ISS is joining forces with the Show‟s organisers as well as PYA (Professional Yachtsmen‟s Association) and MYBA (the Worldwide Yachting Association) to host a series of seminars on 13 April 2012.

“Over the last decade we‟ve enjoyed tremendous success with ISS´s seminar series which we repositioned several years ago as YachtInfo to best reflect topics with broad professional development appeal,” says ISS Executive Director, Amy Halsted.

“It‟s now become a strong brand and a solid source of timely industry information. As ISS represents the global industry, we are encouraged by the participation of AYS, PYA and MYBA as we roll out the program on the international stage,” she continues.

YachtInfo has been held each year in parallel with the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show as a series of concurrent seminars and panel discussions presented throughout the day. The programme in Antibes will be focused at a Mediterranean audience.

“While other venues are luxury shows, the Antibes Yacht Show is an „intelligence‟ show so we‟re very pleased to have YachtInfo in our program to increase its intellectual value,” said AYS‟s Director, Petra Malloier, “Our aim has always been to gear the Antibes Yacht Show for people who really know the industry.”

Now solidly on the industry calendar, the AYS draws exhibitors from 14 countries and has featured yachts from 15 to 70 metres LOA.

DYT’s Yacht Express enters Port Everglades with $270,341,000 worth of superyachts

October 26, 2011

When the 209-metre (686 foot) long Yacht Express entered into Fort Lauderdale on  24th October,  it was nothing short of a show stopper. Dockwise Yacht Transport’s (DYT) fleet of semi-submersible ships carried an unparalleled cargo of yachts valued collectively at $270,341,000 and  claimed its berth at Port Everglades.  Following this the signature grey and orange ship began an hours-long ballasting process that allowed sea water to flood its dock bay and 19 state-of-the-art luxury yachts to safely motor out the back and on to new adventures.

Yacht Express in Port Everglades - by Onne Vanderwal LR

Yacht Express in Port Everglades - by Onne Vanderwal LR

The largest of the vessels was the 190’ (57.91 meter) super yacht Mi Sueno, which loaded on Yacht Express in Genoa, Italy on October 6. It had just returned from the Monaco Yacht Show and will be attending the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which starts Thursday, October 27.

“The reason that Mi Sueno is shipped must be credited to the yacht’s owner who really knows how to look after his crew and boat,” said Mi Sueno’s Captain Glynn Smith. “The crew needs time off after such a busy charter season in the Med, and shipping with DYT gives us that option. The other consideration is the wear and tear on the yacht during the Atlantic crossing. The average crossing adds 400 to 500 hours on the engines and generators, not to mention unforeseen incidents that can occur in the middle of the ocean.”

CASINO ROYALE - Main

CASINO ROYALE - Main

Several of the yachts on Yacht Express have shipped with DYT multiple times, including the 163’ (49.70 meter) Casino Royale charter yacht, the 160’ (48.78 meter) charter yacht Odessa (four times each), the 161’ (49.09 meter) Zoom Zoom Zoom (seven times), and the 132 foot (40.24 meter) motor yacht Miss Rose.

“I have made four trips with Dockwise Yacht Transport and will continue to use DYT’s services for all future travels,” said charter yacht Miss Rose’s Captain Charles Hazouri. “Once again the Captain and Crew of Yacht Express were very accommodating, friendly and courteous. They have truly made our summer season complete!”

Captain Hazouri was a “rider” on the Yacht Express, which provides yacht owners with complimentary cabins for crew who accompany their yachts on the voyage. Among the ship’s other amenities are an atrium with 180-degree views and lounge bar, a swimming pool, a restaurant, and conference, media and fitness facilities.

ODESSA - Main

ODESSA - Main

DYT has three more float-on/float-off voyages coming from the Mediterranean before year’s end, including one aboard the DYT ship Super Servant 4, which will arrive in Ft. Lauderdale October 28 from Palma de Mallorca, Spain, fully loaded with 24 super yachts totaling a value $190,000,000. Some of the yachts will offload in Port Everglades; then the ship will proceed to Newport, R.I., where it will once again fully load with 43 sailing and motor yachts bound for St. Thomas, USVI in time for the Caribbean sailing season. The total value of that cargo is approximately $70,000,000.

More about DYT

Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT), headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, specializes in the maritime transport of private luxury yachts and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dockwise Ltd., a Bermuda incorporated company that is the leading marine contractor providing total transport services to the offshore, onshore and yachting industries as well as installation services of extremely heavy offshore platforms.

Dockwise yacht carriers are semi-submersible and utilize the float on/float off loading method that allows yachts of any size to be safely floated on and off as cargo. The carriers submerge themselves by pumping nine million gallons of water into their ballast tanks; the vessels are floated into place one-by-one, then sea-fastened before the ship pumps dry to prepare for boat transport. The process is reversed to allow the yachts to safely disembark once they reach their final destinations.

ZOOM2

ZOOM2

DYT’s global yacht transport routes for its semi-submersibles include the U.S. East Coast (Newport, Rhode Island and Port Everglades, Florida), the Mediterranean (Toulon, France; Genoa and Taranto, Italy; Marmaris, Turkey; Palma de Mallorca, Spain), the Bahamas (Freeport), the Caribbean (St. Thomas and Martinique) , the Pacific West Coast (Golfito, Costa Rica; La Paz and Ensenada, Mexico; and Vancouver, B.C., Canada) and the South Pacific (Papeete, Tahiti; Auckland, New Zealand; and Brisbane, Australia).

With additional lift-on/lift-off offerings, DYT has serviced the following ports: Dubai (UAE), Genoa and Livorno (Italy), Hong Kong (China), Jacksonville and West Palm Beach (Florida), Palma de Mallorca (Spain), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Rotterdam (The Netherlands), Phuket and Singapore (Thailand), and Southampton (UK).

Since its maiden voyage in 1987, the company has transported over 11,000 motor and sailing yachts to various destinations around the globe, offering owners and charterers safe and easy access to many of the world’s premier cruising grounds. Along with area representatives around the globe, DYT has additional operating offices in Italy, Martinique and Newport (R.I.).

MISS ROSE - Underway

MISS ROSE - Underway

52nd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show update

August 24, 2011

The 52nd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, held from 27th through to 31st of October, 2011 is getting closer and over the next few weeks we will be publishing updates on what to expect from exhibitors at this year’s show.

New in Boats and Yachts

Overmarine – will debut the Mangusta 92′.

Viking Sport Cruisers/Princess Yachts – the Princess 60 will make its U.S. debut and the Princess 64 will make its Fort Lauderdale debut.

Marlow Yachts Limited, Inc. – will offer three new Marlow Explorer models – 97E, 70E, 57E and the Marlow Voyager 76E LR.

Cobalt Boats – will offer four new models from 20′ to 30′.

New in Yachting and Fishing Accessories

E.J. Schrader Mattress Co. – will introduce the first custom fit Tempur-Pedic mattresses for the marine industry.

Showboat Custom Coating, Inc. – will introduce SB-230, a clear high gloss ceramic coating that chemically bonds to polished and anodized metal.

UMT International – will offer its new carbon fiber boarding stairs.

Frigibar Industries, Inc. – will offer a redesigned 24 F/R, front-load freezer/refrigerator.

Chelsea Clock – will debut its new Voyager Collection of nautical clocks and barometers, especially designed and engineered for display on boats where space may be limited.

Fairhaven Shipyard Companies, Inc. – will introduce its new 400 metric ton Travelift.

Dometic Group Marine Division – will offer the new Eskimo Ice EI400D.

Brownie’s YachtDiver – will debut the Seadoo RS Series dive scooter.

Red Eye Trolling Lures – will offer new lure sets

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - Credit Forest Johnson

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - Credit Forest Johnson

New in Electronics

WESMAR – will introduce a digital at-anchor stabilizer system and the HD825 sonar for cruising, navigation and sport fishing.

Maretron LLP – will introduce its FFM100 fuel flow monitor, the VDR100 vessel data recorder (black box) and Dedicated Hosting Services, which allow for remote off-the-vessel control and monitoring via the internet.

GOST by Paradox Marine – which provides state-of-the-art wireless security, will debut its new control head unit, the GOST Phantom.  Also new from GOST is the Watch HD surveillance system, the Nav-Tracker website and the NT-Evolution, integrating all systems to provide complete vessel protection.

New in Power

Regan Equipment – will offer its micro turbine driven marine generator as a modular unit making it more accessible to the marketplace.

Phasor Marine – will offer ignition protection on models 7.0, 8.0, 10.0 and 120kw, allowing their use in gasoline powered vessels.

New “Green” Tech and Accessories

Florida Yacht Interiors – will offer environmentally friendly materials including carpeting and upholstery.

Ella Vickers Recycled – will offer several new eco-friendly designs made from recycled sailcloth including travel items, décor, accessories and handbags.

New in Marine Related Real Estate

Bahia Lomas Estates and Marina – A full service marina located in Bocas Del Toro, Panama offers affordable slip ownership with state-of-the-industry floating concrete docks in a location out of the Hurricane Belt.

Overmarine Charter Yacht Images

ELLICHA - Main
ELLICHA - Main
ELLICHA - Sunbathing area
ELLICHA - Sunbathing area
ELLICHA - Aft Deck
ELLICHA - Aft Deck
ELLICHA - View Aft
ELLICHA - View Aft
ELLICHA - Dining area
ELLICHA - Dining area
ELLICHA - Salon
ELLICHA - Salon
More: Overmarine Image Gallery

SYBAss’ Pavilion rendering for the 2011 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

August 04, 2011

The 52nd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show® is getting closer and in our latest update you can view the rendering of SYBAss’ Pavilion of 16,000 square feet. The floating barge is custom built, fully air-conditioned and will host the Superyacht Builders Association Pavilion during the 52nd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show® from October 27 through October 31, 2011.

SYBAss Pavilion during the 2011 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

SYBAss Pavilion during the 2011 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

The exciting collaboration between SYBAss and show organizers offers superyacht builders a new platform to display their latest creations and future builds as the show continues on its path of growth and innovation. The SYBAss Pavilion will be located on the Intracoastal Waterway at the Bahia Mar Beach Resort & Yachting Center, the show’s central location.

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2011 to feature SYBAss Pavilion for superyacht builders

July 19, 2011

The Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) and Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show organizers will offer superyacht builders a new platform to display their latest creations and future builds this year, as the show continues on its path of growth and innovation.

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - Credit Forest Johnson

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - Credit Forest Johnson

The partnership between the Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) and Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show organizers has produced a new 16,000-square-foot SYBAss Pavilion. The SYBAss Pavilion will showcase the world’s leading superyacht builders on a custom-built floating air-conditioned barge along the show’s central location, the Intracoastal Waterway at Bahia Mar.

The superyacht dock layout has also changed this year which will offer Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show attendees close up profile views of the largest yachts in the show.

Improved signage, an integrated digital experience, more convenient parking options and a layout redesign to the Broward County Convention Center show location, are further show developments that add to the evolution of the largest in-water marine industry event in the world.

Senior vice president and COO of Show Management Andrew Doole noted. “We continue to work year over year to produce a show that excites the boating public and our exhibitors. Our new partnership with SYBAss and the many other show enhancements we are working on for the 2011 show will surely stand out and prove to be very exciting.”

The 52nd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2011 runs from Oct. 27 through Oct. 31, 2011 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and is the largest in-water boat show in the world.

52nd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, 2011

July 07, 2011

Hundreds of thousands of boating enthusiasts and marine industry  professionals from around the world will come together Oct. 27 through Oct. 31, 2011 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for the 52nd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the largest in-water boat  show in the world.


Exciting plans are underway as show organizers build on the increase in exhibitors, sales and  attendance at the 2010 show, and a renewed sense of cautious optimism in the marine industry.  Expect to see enhanced show logistics as many exhibitors request additional space to accommodate  expanded offerings.

Improved signage and a more integrated digital experience are part of a newly revamped, strategically laid  out show design to help attendees  navigate the world’s largest in-water marine industry event.  Show organizers continue to work with the City of Fort Lauderdale and privately owned locations on convenient and affordable parking options for the public.

Another exciting development for the 2011 show is a layout redesign of the Broward County Convention Center show location.  The new layout will offer a strategic traffic pattern assuring that each booth space will be a prime sales location.  Educational marine activities presented by the Blue Wild Dive and Travel Show, the International Game Fish Association’s School of Sportfishing, and Hook the Future also have been re-positioned and will continue to help create a total marine experience.

“Through feedback from our exhibitors and attendees we continue to work to present an improved show year after year,” said Dane Graziano, senior vice president and COO of Show Management.  “Demand  for space is exceeding last year and we have made some tremendous logistical improvements.  We are looking forward to a fantastic show in October 2011.”

The show spans six sites this year and will feature more than $3 billion worth of boats, yachts, super yachts, electronics, engines and thousands of boating accessories from every major marine manufacturer and boat builder across the globe, as well as exotic cars, clothing and jewelry.  Other activities at the boat show include marine seminars, fishing clinics, live musical entertainment and an International Food Garden.

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show® takes place this year at the Bahia Mar Yachting Center,  the Hall of Fame Marina, the Las Olas Municipal Marina, the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, the Broward County Convention Center and the Sails Marina.

MORE INFORMATION:

WHEN: Oct. 27 to Oct. 31, 2011

Thursday, Oct. 27 (Prime Time Preview) 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 28 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 29 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 30 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 31 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

PRICES:

Prime Time Preview $36 at gate, $34 online

5-Day Ticket $90 at gate, $85 online

2-Day General Admission Ticket $34 at gate, $32 online (2-Day ticket valid only Friday through Monday)

General Admission (Adults)  $18 at gate, $16 online

Children (Ages 6-15)  $5 at gate, $3 online

Children under 6 Free

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