2010 SPONSORS
SUPERYACHT BUILDERS ASSOCIATION www.sybass.org
The Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) unites the world’s leading superyacht builders, emphasising the unique values these companies offer owners and their business environment, and enhancing cooperation between the yards. SYBAss activities focus on the promotion of its members to superyacht owners and the wider industry, aiming to constantly improve representation of the members at existing and newly developed events. SYBAss offers a professional platform that matches the quality of its members’ products and provides members with a single body that allows common interests to be shared.
LÜRSSEN www.lurssen.com
The Lürssen shipyard is a family business in the 4th generation. Since more than 135 years more than 3000 boats, ships and yachts have been built. Lürssen has earned its reputation world-wide for its high-class tailor-made super yachts. The combination of constant innovation, the high quality of the work, the dedicated work force, its discretion, and especially the close interaction with the client are highly valued by its customers.
“We are excited about this new opportunity and with the organizational skills of the Boat International team coupled with the extraordinary brands SYBAss represents, we are sure it will be a thrilling and successful event.”
Michael Breman – Sales Director at Lürssen
FEADSHIP www.feadship.nl
Feadship is a joint venture between the three leading names in Dutch shipbuilding: De Vries, Van Lent and De Voogt. Today, Feadship is recognised as the world leader in the field of custom built motoryachts, and has continuously been at the forefront of innovations in both technology and design.
“Feadship is proud to participate in The Rendezvous, Monaco in June 2010. Monaco is a fantastic location to entertain superyacht owners and I am confident Boat International Media will host a first class event for owners to socialise and enjoy their yachts together.”
Francois Van Well – President of Feadship America
TRINITY YACHTS www.trinityyachts.com
Trinity Yachts, LLC is a privately held corporation presently specializing in custom luxury superyachts of aluminum or steel up to 330 ft. (100 meters) in length. Trinity Yachts has offices worldwide including our European office in Monte Carlo located near the Automobile Club de Monaco. We are also pleased to announce the opening of our Abu Dhabi office at Yas Yacht Club Royal Marina, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Trinity Yachts also has shipyards in Gulfport, Mississippi in the United States as well as New Orleans, Louisiana.
CRN shipyard, founded in Ancona in 1963 and part of the Ferretti group since 1999, has been one of the principal world builders of luxury yachts in steel and aluminium and in composite.
BENETTI www.benettiyachts.it
Since 1873, Benetti has been delivering world class yachts from 85 feet up. Today a combination of the skill and experience of a traditional shipyard blended with innovation and state of the art technology make Benetti the world’s leading yacht builder.
HEESEN YACHTS www.heesenyachts.nl
Established in 1978, over the last thirty years Heesen has grown into one of the world’s leading builders of luxury fast semi-displacement yachts and long range full-displacement vessels.
“We are delighted to participate in this event which promises to be a magnificent gathering of beautiful vessels. We believe that Boat International Media will deliver a glossy and exciting rendezvous.”
Fabio Ermetto – Director of Sales and Marketing at Heesen Yachts
BURGER BOAT COMPANY www.burgerboat.com
Burger Boat Company is the foundation of the American yachting experience and the oldest and most respected custom yacht builder in America, spanning three centuries. Since 1863, the company has been recognized worldwide for quality construction and seaworthiness, appealing to individuals who are unwilling to compromise on the integrity of their yacht.
FINCANTIERI YACHTS www.fincantieri.it
Fincantieri, heir to the great tradition of Italian shipbuilding, is today one of the largest groups in the world in the design and construction of merchant and naval vessels. The company’s core business is the construction of complex ships with high technological content such as cruise ships and large ferries. Moreover, it is the reference builder in the naval field providing a wide range of ship types including surface vessels (frigates, corvettes, patrol vessels etc.) and submarines.
GRAFF www.graffdiamonds.com
The House of Graff is synonymous with the world’s most fabulous jewels in the world. The name symbolises rarity, beauty, excellence and above all, the best quality craftsmanship and diamonds. A diamond company extraordinaire, Graff produces polished diamonds from the rough sourced from mines around the world, making it one of the world’s leading diamond companies.
PORTO MONTENEGRO www.portomontenegro.com
The world is already talking about Montenegro’s stunning beauty and that has as much to do with Porto Montenegro as it does with Montenegro’s unspoiled coastline. Canadian entrepreneur Peter Munk had the vision to see Montenegro’s potential as a nautical playground long before most, and in surrounding himself with a group of equally visionary investors has established Montenegro as the premier yachting destination in the Mediterranean.
HACKER CRAFT www.hackerboat.com
For over a hundred years, Hacker-Crafts have been hand-built in America, one at a time, by some of the world’s finest boat building craftsmen. Master craftsmen toil thousands of hours over every Hacker, always sanding one more time, or applying another coat of varnish to ensure the ultimate mirror finish. Their designs, carrying the Hacker Legacy, provide the ultimate ride and the precision and attention to detail deliver a true classic that demands admiration.
MAXI DOLPHIN www.maxidolphin.it
Maxi Dolphin boatyard was established in 1987 in Erbusco, near Brescia, thanks to businessman Vittorio Moretti’s passion for the sea, nature and racing. Since its inception, Maxi Dolphin has developed numerous one-offs that were very different, yet all featuring indisputable excellence in terms of technology and personality, as well as standard mono-types governed by class rules. In 2007 the boatyard launched the production of powerboats, a different way to experience the sea, while still enjoying the same freedom and lifestyle with a difference. Thus came about the MD 51’ Power, a megatender that capitalized on Maxi Dolphin’s expertise with sailing boats.
MANUFACTURE DE MONACO www.mdpm.com
The Manufacture de Porcelaine de Monaco was founded in 1972 by Erich Rozewicz with the encouragement and support of His Serene Highness Prince Rainier III and Her Serene Highness Princess Grace of Monaco. From the very beginning, the Manufacture de Monaco has produced luxury quality porcelain distinguished by being very white, hard and translucent. This quality is achieved thanks to the unique skills of specialist craftsmen, and through a very critical selection of each finished article.
MOËT & CHANDON www.moet.com
Moët & Chandon has been the symbol of fabulous celebrations for almost three centuries with the mission so share the magic of champagne with the world. The sublime quality and generous effervescence of its champagne always adds just right touch of shimmering elegance and elevates any occasion to a celebration. Throughout the vagaries of time and history, Moët & Chandon has remained the world’s most loved champagne and its sparkle has never dimmed.
DIAMOND VODKA www.diamondstandardvodka.com
Diamond Beverages, LLC was established in 2008 to identify, source, brand and introduce luxury distilled spirits in the U.S. and major markets around the globe. Diamond Standard Vodka is the world’s premier luxury vodka. Each perfume-grade glad bottle is appointed with a round-cut 25mm Swarovski crystal from the crystallized elements collection. It is hand-made to a higher standard than any other vodka in the world; crafted in small batches at Poland’s historic Polmos Siedlice distillery, distilled four times and filtered by thousands of De Beers diamonds for exceptional purity.
PORTO MIRABELLO www.portomirabello.it
Located in the Poet’s Gulf, Porto Mirabello is set in a strategic location that can easily be reached from anywhere in northern Italy. It is a prime starting base for departures by boat and is just a few miles from such enchanting spots as Portovenere, Lerici, Tellaro, Cinque Terre. It is the ideal spot from which to sail to the most suggestive destinations in the Tyrrhenian and Ligurian seas: the Tuscan Archipelago, Corsica, Sardinia, Portofino and the Italian Riviera. The Spezia Gulf is in a sheltered position that allows safe sailing an average 300 days a year, protected by the geographic formation of the site and the Tino and Palmaria islands.
SMALLWOODS www.smallwoods.com
Since 1981, Smallwood’s has been the respected purveyor of classic yacht uniforms, logowear and accessories worldwide. Also known for their world-class boutiques of distinctive sportswear and fine accessories, Smallwoods have built a reputation on the merits of quality, value and customer service. Headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, this convenient location houses the corporate offices, production and monogramming facilities, and showroom. Smallwoods expanded in October, 2002 at it’s Ft. Lauderdale location, with a new and exciting concept boutique and showroom and in January, 2010 the Antibes, France showroom opened positioning Smallwood’s as the only Yachtwear company with locations in each of these prestigious yachting capitals.
