BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP
2020
V2 | 04 2020
ACREW WELCOMES ALL SUPERYACHT BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS ACREW was established with the mission to raise standards onboard superyachts. To continuously strive towards this ACREW has, to date, run 75 events. We have a membership for over 14.000 captains and crew of which over 2.500 visit our events annually. Our events provide an unparalleled opportunity for superyacht captains to learn from key industry experts and network with peers in a professional environment. In 2018 we launched the first international Crew Awards as a platform for global recognition of those captains and crew who truly excel in their work. This year we received over 450 nominations and over 25,000 votes ahead of the ceremony on 12th October 2019. As we look towards 2020 we realise that we need to grow ACREW with the growing demand from all sides of the industry to continue to improve standards onboard. We work with all categories of businesses to ensure we support crew in technical, service, management and safety knowledge. In order to reach more crew and work with more industry experts we have broadened the base of ACREW events and introduced the ACREW Business Membership. In this booklet we are pleased to present our proposition for 2020 with you - we hope you can join us in our mission! Best wishes, Abi McGrath and Onno Ebbens
ACREW BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP
ACREW EVENTS
Over the past 9 years ACREW has grown to become the largest club for captains and crew in the superyacht industry. Business Membership with ACREW gives your company the opportunity to network and share knowledge with this community directly.
In 2020 ACREW will host 12 events exclusively for captains, crew and our Business Members.
As a Business Member of ACREW you have access to the most engaged network of superyacht captains and crew globally. Not only does the ACREW Business Membership provide a platform to nurture your business relationships but it also enables professional businesses with a tangible way to actively support captains and crew.
• Facilitate a maximum of 3 workshops and/or webinars during ACREW events • 2 free tickets to ACREW & IMM Club Lounge • Exclusive option to purchase 2 tickets to the 2020 Crew Awards • 20% discount on event sponsorship
ACREW MARKETING ACREW is a powerful platform that offers
Why become an ACREW Business Member? • Raise standards onboard superyachts • Support professionalism onboard • Share knowledge • Network with superyacht crew • Partner with leading superyacht businesses • A full year of marketing exposure
• Company Page on www.acrew.com • Social media post about your company • Welcome message introducing your company sent our to all • ACREW captain and crew • Company profile in ACREW event booklets
Annual Business Membership Fee: 2000€
CARIBBEAN CREWFEST 2020
PORTO MONTENEGRO & ACREW WINTER GAMES
PTW SHIPYARD & PORT TARRACO SUPERYACHT CREW EVENT
ASTILLEROS SUPERYACHT CREW EVENT
ACREW & IMM LOUNGE THE BUSINESS MEMBERS CLUB
CREW AWARDS 2020 3 RD EDTION
ASTILLEROS SUPERYACHT CREW EVENT
BAHAMAS SUPERYACHT CREW RENDEZVOUS
14 TH - 17 TH JANUARY
7 TH - 9 TH FEBRUARY
5 TH - 6 TH MARCH
23 RD - 24 TH APRIL
23 RD - 25 TH SEPTEMBER
10 TH OCTOBER
23 RD - 24 TH OCTOBER
11 TH - 13 TH NOVEMBER
YACHT HAVEN GRANDE, ST THOMAS, USVI
KOLASIN, MONTENEGRO
PTW SHIPYARD TARRAGONA
ASTILLEROS DE MALLORCA, PALMA DE MALLORCA
MONACO
VENUE TO BE CONFIRMED
ASTILLEROS DE MALLORCA, PALMA DE MALLORCA
NASSAU THE ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS
ACREW ONLINE
“In my 27 years in the yachting industry, I am aware that crew require constant education. With ACREW’s undisputed reputation as the leaders in professional development in the yachting industry, the ACREW webinars will certainly boost learning & knowledge on board yachts; not only during the present travel restrictions imposed by COVID-19, but throughout the year”
SUPERYACHT CREW WEBINARS ACREW Online delivers digital learning opportunities to superyacht captains and crew. ACREW captain and crew members are invited to participate in webinars directly from their own cabin or crew mess. ACREW will promote an entire series of workshops online as a virtual 1-week event with a full programme and promotional campaign. ACREW Online lets crew from all over the globe join ACREW events and learn alongside their peers. During this time of uncertainty and travel bans ACREW Online provides a much needed learning resource for superyachts as well as a direct marketing channel for our ACREW Business Members.
BENEFITS
HOW DO ACREW ONLINE WEBINARS WORK?
Each ACREW Online Superyacht Crew Webinar is a live presentation to key decision makers onboard superyachts. A recording of the webinar will be available at acrew.com and shared over social media giving our ACREW Business Members extensive coverage and reach to the superyacht crew community.
• Facilitate a webinar with your company branding • Webinar recording to be shared on social media • Webinar recording to be displayed on acrew.com • Online promotion of your webinar: email and social media • GDPR compliant data sharing of webinar participants • Inclusion in digital Event Programme and Online Schedule
ACREW uses a leading software called Webinarjam to host ACREW Online Webinars. Your ACREW Webinar will be live with video and you have the option to share your screen, display a whiteboard or share handouts to the attendees. An ACREW team member will open your webinar by introducing you to the participating crew members. Our Events Team offers each facilitator to conduct a test run with our software Webinarjam ahead of the webinar.
Mark Stevens, Captain S/Y Red Dragon
CARIBBEAN CREWFEST 14th - 17th January Yacht Haven Grande St Thomas, USVI
The 5th edition of the Caribbean Crewfest sees a new home: Yacht Haven Grande in St Thomas. ACREW has partnered with IGY Marinas to create an event that will be a luxurious and learning experience for yacht captains and crew. The attending superyachts will have the opportunity to explore the destination, learn from industry experts, network with peers and participate in the Crewfest Games.
ATTENDANCE
EVENT FACTS
• Superyachts • Captains • Heads of Departments • Engineers/ETOs
• Private Rendezvous for 15 superyachts • Workshops for all departments onboard • Luxurious social activities • Excursions around the USVIs
“In my 20 years of yachting this was the first time I had attended a crew ONLY event such as yours, it was fantastic to meet lots of new people, and go to crew workshops that were relevant to what we do onboard, and not a broker insight! Then to finish with the crew fest games on the last day followed by a night of laughing and dancing in front of that huge sound system with some amazing tunes being played by Dany at the masquerade ball was the icing on the cake. Again, to all the ACREW team thank you, and hopefully see you next year.” Simon Drew, Engineer, MY Bayesian
PORTO MONTENEGRO & ACREW WINTER GAMES 7th - 9th February Kolasin Montenegro
ACREW has partnered with Porto Montenegro and Red Bull to create an event that will be a luxurious learning experience for yacht captains and crew. The attending superyachts will have the opportunity to explore the destination, learn from industry experts, network with peers and participate in the Superyacht Winter Games. (Needs to be checked by Marketing).
ATTENDANCE
EVENT FACTS
• Superyachts • Captains • Heads of Departments • Crew
• Network with crew during the Superyacht Winter Games • Team building activities for all departments onboard • €3000,- prize for winter game winners • 8 crew teams participating in the games
“This was my best experience in Montenegro so far - the games are fantastic, the energy among the teams is great, the food is phenomenal – Kolasin is a true mountain retreat. My team will definitely be taking part in the second edition of the games in Porto Montenegro at the end of next month.” Vu Nguyen, owner of Blue Saga, berthed in the Porto Montenegro
PTW SHIPYARD & PORT TARRACO SUPERYACHT CREW EVENT 5th - 6th March PTW Shipyard Tarragona
ACREW will be hosting a Superyacht Crew Event in the PTW Shipyard & Port Tarraco in Tarragona. This event offers the special opportunity of knowledge exchange with industry professionals in up to 14 workshops, networking with like-minded people and enjoying a program with corporate activities. In addition to that, there will be drinks with live music in the evening and a tasty BBQ on the docks of PTW Shipyard.
“After 33 years in the yachting industry I still take great pleasure in meeting and listening to people with new ideas and technologies which make our day-today lives much easier whilst we endeavour to run these amazing yachts. I would like to thank ACREW for a really interesting workshop schedule and for the enjoyable atmosphere during the event.” Chris Austin, Captain
ATTENDANCE
EVENT FACTS
• Superyachts • Captains • Heads of Departments • Engineers/ETOs • Deck • Stews
• Refit Shipyard 30m - 50m Superyachts • Marina with 33 berths from 45m to 160m • Populair superyacht base for large superyachts • Two Days of Workshops • Social & Networking activities
ASTILLEROS SUPERYACHT CREW EVENT 23rd - 24th April Astilleros de Mallorca Palma de Mallorca
Mallorca’s premier shipyard Astilleros de Mallorca will once again host an ACREW event to celebrate the beginning of the Med season. The two day event provides businesses with the opportunity to host workshops in and around the award winning shipyard and to share lunches and happy hours with crew. This comprehensive experience is not only for the crew in Astilleros but also for crew from all the surrounding marinas. During the last Astilleros event we could welcome more than 150 workshop attendees, what we follow to outperform in April 2020.
ATTENDANCE
EVENT FACTS
• Superyachts • Captains • Heads of Departments • Engineers/ETOs • Deck • Stews
• Refit Shipyard 30m - 50m Superyachts • Marina with 33 berths from 45m to 160m • Populair superyacht base for large superyachts • Two Days of Workshops • Social & Networking activities
“My partner Liz Brasler who is a Chief Mate and I attended a number of your workshops. As a Head Chef I was unaware of the advantages of having someone like MedAire onboard and the support they give the crew in time of medical emergency. The lifeguard workshop showed me that in water rescue is not as straightforward as it may seem and that cross training in crew where possible is essential. The Caviar workshop was very informative and it was fascinating to hear the groups thoughts on pairing options with different wines and vodkas. Overall the entire experience was informative, educational and fun. We look forward to the next event held in Palma.”
Bert Folens Head Chef
ACREW & IMM LOUNGE THE BUSINESS MEMBERS CLUB 23rd - 25th September Monaco
The ACREW & IMM Lounge will be the exclusive venue for our ACREW Business Members. Enjoy the Lounge as your base during the show. ACREW provides you with a convenient location to utilise for your business meetings and network with industry professionals. Our members benefit from free drinks, good Wi-Fi, phone charging facilities and a cloakroom to store your bag and coat during opening hours.
ATTENDANCE
EVENT FACTS
• ACREW Business Members • Captains • Heads of Departments • Engineers/ETOs
• Business Networking Lounge • Private for ACREW Members • 10 Private Tables • Complimentary drinks and wifi
“Our partnership with ACREW has proven to be one of the best marketing and development decisions we have made. It has provided high visibility, significant access to senior crew and decision-makers, and an attractive platform to educate on our brands. The ACREW events are professionally run and fun, providing a great opportunity for casual relationshipbuilding. We look forward our continued partnership with ACREW for many years to come.” Norina Edelman, International Marine Management
CREW AWARDS 3rd Edtion
10 th October Venue to be conf irmed
“I would like to take the opportunity to say a big thank you to you and all the ACREW team for giving us a chance to get a reward: You know we do a tough job and involve all our energy and time for our crew and guests... without ever asking anything in return. So when we have positive feedback like this nomination it is much appreciated and give some results to those everyday efforts.Thank you!” First Officer M/Y AWOL
The Crew Awards by ACREW is the only international, impartial awards programme to recognise the excellence in superyacht crew. In 2019 ACREW received over 400 nominations and 25,000 online votes. The 2020 ceremony will welcome 300 Captains and Crew and 200 ACREW Business Members to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the best crew in our industry.
ATTENDANCE
EVENT FACTS
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ACREW Business Members Superyacht owners Captains Heads of Departments
500 guests 3 course dinner Live music and entertainment After Party
ASTILLEROS SUPERYACHT CREW EVENT 22nd - 23rd October Astilleros de Mallorca Palma de Mallorca
A new season and another Astilleros Superyacht Crew Event in Palma de Mallorca! The two day event provides businesses with the opportunity to host workshops in and around the award winning shipyard and to share lunches and happy hours with crew. We are welcoming crew from all surrounding marinas to take part in this comprehensive experience, which will be composed of at least 150 workshops and joyful times for all attendees.
ATTENDANCE
EVENT FACTS
• Superyachts • Captains • Heads of Departments • Engineers/ETOs • Deck • Stews
• Captains’ Morning • Captains’ lunch • Engineers/ ETOs afternoon • 8-10 Workshops • Social & Networking activities
“Thank you for the great day at Astilleros last Wednesday. The workshop was nicely coordinated with much learned and a good exchange platform set. Lunch was appreciated, as were the wines and snacks. Well done and thank you to all involved. I have been in contact with your partners, thanks to the ACREW workshop, and am looking forward to working with them. I look forward to further dealings with ACREW and associates in future.” Kevin Bendall, Captain, M/Y Four Friends
BAHAMAS RENDEZVOUS 11th - 14th November Bay Street Marina Nassau, Bahamas
ACREW has partnered with the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation to create the first annual Bahamas Rendezvous. This intimate and high-end event will be an opportunity for superyacht captains and crew to explore new cruising destinations in the Bahamas and learn from ACREW Business Members in a series of talks and workshops.
ATTENDANCE
EVENT FACTS
• Superyachts • Captains • Heads of Departments • Engineers/ETOs
• Excursions to Out Islands • Workshops for all departments • Talks from local experts • Social activities
“This was my first experience with ACREW. What a great bunch of companies put together by the ACREW team to showcase their broad range of skills and specialist knowledge to share with yacht crew. A Fantastic way to build up industry contacts, build on existing knowledge and meet like-minded people with a passion for learning. A big thanks to the ACREW team” Chloe Colton, Chief Stew
ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ACREW & IMM Lounge Monaco
MYBA Charter Show Official Crew Party Barcelona, Spain
Private Table 7,500€ Enjoy the Crew Lounge as your base during Monaco and host a seminar for your target audience
Crew Party 5,000€ Benefit from your brand being promoted to over 400 crew attending.
• Private table for 6 • Lunch • Dedicated waiting staff
• Logo on crew party flyer • Logo on crew party poster • Logo on screens • Partner page on ACREW.com website • Inclusion in invitation to MYBA crew • Combined logo on MYBA show signage
Crew Awards 2020 Award Category Sponsor 3,000€ • Present your award onstage and be photographed with the winner(s) • A table of 10 in your company’s name • ½ page advert in Crew Awards souvenir brochure
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