2017 Triton Today Friday Palm Beach International Boat Show

Palm Beach International Boat Show

Friday, March 24, 2017

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Today’s Events All day Nautical Ventures hosts the AquaZone, a 40,000 gallon demo pool for watersports toys and testing. In the Meyer Amphitheater area.

Today, 1 pm Cruising the Florida Keys seminar with PassageMaker magazine at CruiserPort, Ramp 2.

Today, 2 pm Crossing Over: Bahamas by Boat seminar, IGFA School of Sportfishing, booth 746A. For a list of all seminars, visit IGFA.org and click on “Educate”..

Today, 5-7 pm U.S. Superyacht Assn. networking, USSA Pavilion, booths 913-922.

Today, 6 pm-midnight Boatyard Bash at Rybovich Superyacht Marina, 4200 N. Flagler Drive (33407).

Casino-style event includes music from Miami DJs and Project Soul Band. Pick up the free shuttle on the corner of Third and Flagler.

A DAMPER ON THINGS: Storms blew over the Palm Beach International Boat Show several times yesterday, keeping crew and chammies busy. More on page 3.

PHOTO/DORIE COX

EU builders increase presence

By Dorie Cox The 32nd annual Palm Beach International Boat Show weathered several squalls on opening day. The first that hit about an hour after gates opened sent crew running to secure cushions and move displays. Many held onto their chamois cloths most of the day through intermittent rain showers.

But staff at several European boatbuilders were set up and waiting to meet the U.S. audience, including firsttime exhibitor Feadship Royal Dutch Shipyard.

Feadship has had an office in Ft. Lauderdale for 40 years and always exhibits at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

“We will see how it goes; we have to try to see how it works,” said Farouk Nefzi, marketing and brand director of Feadship. “Our expectation is all about expanding our brand and networking.

Being at this show reinforces our commitment to this market. This is the way to explore this show and see what it has to offer.”

Capt. Ted McCumber, commercial director of Feadship’s Americas office, said one of the owners, Henk de Vries did not attend the Ft. Lauderdale show but is on site in Palm Beach.

“We’re here because it feels like our clients are starting to come to this show,” Capt. McCumber said.

Heesen is another European builder See EUROPE, page 2

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that is expanding into the Palm Beach show. Sara Gioanola, PR and press office manager for the company, said the company does not exhibit at Yachts Miami Beach but does at the Ft. Lauderdale show.

“The founder of Heesen said if you don’t go to Ft. Lauderdale, people think you’re dead,” she said. “Last year was the first year at this show. We plan to do this more often if it goes well. Palm Beach is a key show for the right people for this time of year.”

Last year, Thom Conboy, director of sales for North America, Mexico, Bahamas and Caribbean, said the company should consider exhibiting in the Palm Beach show.

“Thom recommended for Heesen to really be coming to this show,” Gioanola said. “It is becoming the show for superyacht builders.”

Other European builders including Amels and Moonen are also exhibiting in Palm Beach this year.

Andrew Doole, senior vice president and COO, of Show Management expects continued growth for the show.

“We’ve had SYBAss [Superyacht Builders Association] meetings the last six years in Monaco promoting the Palm Beach show,” Doole said. “It is unique.

Our wealthy clients are still in town for the season, right across the water. It is amazing clientele.”

The Palm Beach show continues to grow, including more in-water displays.

“We have 700 [boats] in water ranging from 16 to 200 feet,” he said. “And with the new ownership, we expect to expand and upgrade.”

Three weeks ago, Show Management

was purchased by Informa, a European events and publications company that produces the Monaco Yacht Show.

Mike Frank, director of U.S. yacht management with Camper & Nicholsons International, said he understands the expansion of the European builders at the show.

“The U.S. builders are dropping out of the market,” Frank said.

But he has high hopes for all the exhibitors for the remainder of the event.

“Today has been disappointing,” he said. “A couple of clients have called and said, ‘See you tomorrow’. It [the weather] is keeping clientele away, but it is a great show, and it improves every year.”

The charter yacht market also optimized the stormy weather. Jennifer Saia, president and charter specialist of B&B, said the slower crowds worked to her benefit.

“I’ve had many calls from clients saying they will come tomorrow after the rain,” Saia said. “But this weather is good for us as agents. Back in the day, they had industry hours for us to see each other’s boats, so today has turned into a work day for us.”

Anita Dodds is a charter manager at Fraser Yachts.

“It is quieter, but I love the atmosphere here,” Dodds said. “It feels sophisticated and it makes people want to come to the Palm Beach show. The weekend will definitely be busier.”

As the rain and wind slowed late in the day, Steve Moynihan, owner of HMY Yachts, said he is undaunted for another good show this year.

“Now that we have this mess out of the way, we’re ready for the crowds.”

Dorie Cox is editor of Triton Today.

Comment at dorie@the-triton.com.

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ON THE DOCKS: Opening Day Yacht crew made the best of a wet and windy opening day for the 32nd annual Palm Beach International Boat Show.

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