Upcoming events for superyacht captains and crew
If there’s an event you’d like us to mention, send an email to janine@dockwalk.com.
Captain and Crew Happy Hour
Thursday, July 22, 2010
San Diego, California, U.S.
Grab your crewmates and join in the fun as West Marine buys your first round of drinks on Thursday, July 22 at 5:30 at Kona Kai Hotel and Resort in San Diego. RSVP to Dawny, dawny@globalboating.us, by Wed. July 21. If you have any questions, please call Robin at 619 523 8723.
MLC Workshop
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Juan les Pins, Antibes, France
Nautilus and D and B services have organized another MLC workshop, after the success of their April workshop at the 2010 Antibes Yacht Show, for July 27, 2010. Neil Atkinson, a marine surveyor with the MCA, will present on the topic: “UK’s Crew Accommodation Substantial Squivalent” proposal for MLC compliant large yachts. The workshop will begin at 2 p.m. and will be held at Hotel Ambassadeur, Juan les Pins. Peter McEwen of Nautilus International will also speak. If you would like to attend please contact Jerry Baylis of D and B Services at +33(0)4 93 34 09 67 or jerry@dandbservices.com.
FYBA Educational Charter Seminar
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
FYBA is holding an educational, day-long seminar aimed at those interested in the “luxury charter” industry. The seminar will include sessions on website marketing, social media, the art of negotiation and legal issues affecting chartering. The seminar will be held at the Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Port Everglades Hotel and will run from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will be followed by a cocktail reception. The entry fee for the seminar is $75 for FYBA members and $125 for non-members. For more information, please contact Randi Myers, FYBA Director of Member Services at 954-522-9270 or randi@fyba.org.
FYBA Fifth Annual West Coast of Florida Listing to Closing & the Law Seminar
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Sarasota, Florida, U.S.
Sponsored by Nelson Hesse, LLP and Total Dollar Insurance, this companion seminar to the East Coast edition will present a whole new roster of topics, including an update on the impact of the $18,000 Florida Boat Sales-Use Tax Cap. Product Warranties; Yacht Loans: Getting Approved in 2010; Marketing Techniques in the Digital Age; Insurance Today and the ABC’s of ABYC also are on the agenda. A Brokers Open House at the Hyatt Marina featuring a tour of brokerage yachts will follow the seminar session. The seminar will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will be held at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. The entry fee, which includes continental breakfast, lunch and the open house, is $60 for FYBA members and $150 for non-members. For more information, please contact Randi Myers, FYBA Director of Member Services at 954-522-9270 or randi@fyba.org.
Porto Mirabello Yachting Party
September 17-19, 2010
Gulf of Poets, Italy
Please join Porto Mirabello as they hold a three-day event to celebrate the opening of their new marina. RSVP by phone +39 0187 778108 or email info@portomirabello.it. www.portomirabello.it