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October 27-31, 2021

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The 62nd Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Yacht builders, designers, brokers, and marine industry at several waterfront locations: Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Las Olas, Pier 66 Marina, SuperYacht Village at Pier 66 South, Hall of Fame Marina, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, and the Greater Ft. Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center flibs.com November 5, 2021

Miami Wine Festival

Coconut Grove, Florida

Festival highlights a variety of wine, cheese, chocolate, and charcuterie in Miami. miamieventsandfestivals.com

November 7, 2021

Sunday Jazz Brunch

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Sunday Jazz Brunch is a free, live outdoor concert series on the first Sunday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. along Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk. parks.fortlauderdale.gov/specialevents/special-events/jazzbrunch

NOV

November 7-10, 2021

USVI Charter Yacht Show

IGY’s Yacht Haven Grande in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Over 150 charter brokers from the Caribbean, U.S. and Europe are expected to attend this show, according to show organizers Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association (VIPCA). vipca.org/usvi-charter-yacht-show

November 12-14, 2021

Tortuga Music Festival

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Tortuga Music Festival is days of country music, beachin’, and marine conservation. tortugamusicfestival.com

November 16-18, 2021

METSTrade

Amsterdam

Trade exhibition of marine equipment, materials and systems with focus on superyachts, marinas and yards. metstrade.com

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November 18-20, 2021

Pacific Marine Expo

Seattle, Washington

Commercial marine trade show serving mariners from Alaska to California. pacificmarineexpo.com

November 19-22, 2021

China (Xiamen) International Boat Show

Xiamen, China

The 14th China (Xiamen) International Boat Show combines online and in-water show xmboatshow.com

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November 27, 2021

ArtWalk Last Saturdays - FATVillage

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Open galleries showcase exhibits, local artists and artisans, as well as food and entertainment. fatvillage.com/artwalk

DEC

December 4-12, 2021

Art Basel Miami Beach

Miami Beach, Florida

An international art fair artbasel.com/miami-beach

December 5, 2021

Sunday Jazz Brunch

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Sunday Jazz Brunch is a free, live outdoor concert series on the first Sunday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. along Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk. parks.fortlauderdale.gov/specialevents/special-events/jazzbrunch

December 9-12, 2021

Caribbean Charter Yacht Show

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Highlight superyacht exhibitors and charter yachts. iyba.org/event/caribbean-charteryacht-show

December 1-3, 2021

International WorkBoat Show

New Orleans, Louisiana

Trade-only conference and expo for commercial vessel owners, operators and builders. www.workboatshow.com

December 4, 2021

The Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade

Benefits charities for children. Organized by the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, the parade navigates up the Intracoastal Waterway from North Palm Beach to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse starting at 6 p.m. salonnautiqueparis.com

December 4-9, 2021

Antigua Charter Yacht Show

English Harbour, Antigua

The 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Celebration. An international exhibition for boats and yachts at the Nelson’s Dockyard UNESCO World Heritage Site. antiguayachtshow.com

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December 11, 2021

Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The 50th annual holiday parade starts in downtown Fort Lauderdale on the New River and runs to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach for a 12 mile trip. winterfestparade.com February 9-13, 2022

Vancouver International Boat Show

Vancouver, Canada

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February 16-20, 2022

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Miami, Florida

New in 2022, a partnership uniting the Miami International Boat Show, Miami Yacht Show and Superyacht Miami under the Miami International Boat Show to take place at Miami Beach Convention Center, Sea Isle Marina, One Herald Plaza, and Island Gardens Deep Harbour on Watson Island. miamiboatshow.com and miamiyachtshow.com JAN January 20-23, 2022 Baltimore Boat Show Baltimore, Maryland baltimoreboatshow.com February 5-13, 2022 Båtmässan 2022 Gothenburg, Sweden About 300 exhibitors for boats, accessories and equipment for boats and crew. batmassan.se FEB February 19-27, 2022 CNR Eurasia Boat Show Show Istanbul, Turkey The 16th annual international marine equipment and accessories fair. cnravrasyaboatshow.com February 24-27, 2022 Bahamas Charter Yacht Show Nassau, Bahamas bahamascharteryachtshow.com

HAPPENINGS Cleanups & Meetups

TWO BROTHERS TEAM UP TO CREATE COMMUNITY AND CONNECTION AMONG YACHT CREW

By Scott Luxor

Capt. Warren Techow wants to get yacht crew in MOCEAN … the new app MOCEAN, that is. A social media platform for the yachting industry, the app was an idea that came to Techow and his brother, Brad, by combining the words “motion” and “ocean.” Fitting, since life on the seas is always on the move.

“Right now, our main focus is helping connect crew with one another, but we hope that non-crew members will join as well, as this is a community for all yachting professionals,” Brad Techow said.

While MOCEAN isn’t trying to compete with the likes of Facebook or Meetup, there are elements of each that give the app an instant usefulness, especially to yacht crew. The social component is critical. “The majority of the yachting industry is made up of international people,” Warren noted. “It’s always great to find your fellow South Africans or Australians, for example, and just be able to hang out.”

Users have the ability to see who’s around them, send messages to each other from within the app, see a map view of events happening nearby, and share an event they are hosting. “The industry is very social, and our goal is to simplify the way the community can connect and engage with one another,” Brad said.

One difference between MOCEAN and something like Facebook is that people in this app are who they say they are, because the app uses third-party verification software. The brothers wanted to ensure a safe place for crew to ask questions of each other and to have in-person meetups.

When it comes to being social on a face-to-face basis, MOCEAN emphasizes doing so with a purpose — usually one that benefits the environment. Weekly meetups include such activities as beach cleanups and paddleboard events. “At our paddling meetup, we all paddle down the canals and pick up trash off of the water,” Warren said. “Every little bit helps, and we try to do our part.” ‹

Photos courtesy Capt. Warren Techow

The free MOCEAN app is available for iPhone and Android devices. You can also check out upcoming events: themoceancommunity.com or follow @MOCEAN Community on Facebook/Instagram

HAPPENINGS CREW GALLERY

Newport International Boat Show

Triton’s Aubree Dunbar was on hand to check out the crew scene at this year’s Newport International Boat Show. The 50th anniversary show, which took place Sept. 16-19 along the downtown waterfront in Newport, Rhode Island, enjoyed a 10% increase in attendance compared with the 2019 show, according to Newport Exhibition Group, the owners and producers of the show. “It feels so good to be back,” said Nancy Piffard, show director. “This bodes well for the rest of the boat show season and the marine industry’s continued growth in 2022 and beyond.” Included below are photos of crew docked at the Newport Shipyard, next to the boat show.

Chief Engineer Will on M/Y Broadwater, docked at Newport Shipyard. Skippers Nicholas and Brian on S/Y Grand Soleil.

Capt. Carl and Stew Christine on M/Y BB.

Capt. Mike on M/Y Destination with shipwright Victor.

Photos by Aubree Dunbar

Deckhands Brandon and Jesse on M/Y Avanti.

2nd Engineer Zack on M/Y Tranquillity.

Deck crew on M/Y Archimedes. Deckhand/Stew Annie on M/Y Bella Tu.

Photos by Aubree Dunbar

BACK IN THE GAME!

Newport isn’t the only show to come back with a bang in 2021. All signs point to a strong recovery for the yachting sector.

• The Cannes Yachting Festival reported more than 54,000 visitors, matching the show’s record attendance in 2019.

• The Genoa International Boat Show enjoyed more than 92,000 visitors, a reported increase of 30% over attendance in 2020.

• This year’s Southampton International Boat

Show, which exhibitors called one of the best shows yet, reported more than 88,000 visitors.

• With more restricted access this year, the

Monaco International Boat Show reported 19,000 in attendance. However the worth of superyachts on display was estimated at $4.2 billion, close to the $4.6 billion cited in 2019.

Here are some more fun facts:

• According to Forbes’s 2021 list of billionaires, there are 2,755 billionaires worldwide. That’s 660 higher than in 2020, with a record high of 493 new billionaires added to the list for the first time. In addition, 86% of them are wealthier than a year ago.

• By the year 2027, the global yacht market is projected to reach $84.7 billion, while the yacht charter market is expected to reach $10.82 billion, according to news reports.