The start of the annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is 21 days away. (If you’re really into countdowns, the show’s hompage has a digital clock ticking away the seconds, minutes, hours, etc.) Entering its 59th year, it’s long been the must-attend superyacht show stateside. Add in new VIP experiences, new international food vendors, Continue reading
In just over two weeks, the Monaco Yacht Show will bring together nearly 600 exhibitors from around the world. They represent megayacht builders and designers, gear suppliers, marinas, and more. Of course, thousands of visitors attend, too. The event is superyacht-specific, with approximately 120 vessels in the water. One-third are making their global debuts, too. Continue reading
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With the sound of her horns, Elandess pointed her bow north on the Weser River in Germany, departing Abeking & Rasmussen on her delivery journey. It marked the end of what was approximately a three-year build project. The first glimpses of Elandess, measuring 244 feet (74.5 meters), occurred last summer. Though she was still bare metal, Continue reading