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Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Expected to Be Stronger This Year

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is the city’s biggest nautical event of the year, coming up October 28 to November 1. Efrem “Skip” Zimbalist, president and CEO of Show Management, the company sponsoring the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, says he expects the event to be stronger this year than last.

Yacht brokerage is leading the way in the marine industry’s economic recovery, with more realistic asking prices, which are generating higher sales volume, says Zimbalist. The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show will be the key event of the year for generating sales.

The CEO of Show Management also said that early August advance ticket sales and exhibitor space for the boat show are a little above compared to last year at this time. The company is aggressively marketing the event in 16 countries, with an emphasis on Russia and Latin America this year.

In an effort to make the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show a sustainable event, Show Management is partnering with Native Energy to offset the event’s carbon footprint through renewable energy projects.

With high hopes for the boat show this year, Atlantic Yacht and Ship is a yacht brokerage in Fort Lauderdale that offers new and used boats for sale. If you are interested in a Florida yacht charter or getting a free boat appraisal on your current vessel, Atlantic Yacht can help you with your needs as well. Atlantic Yacht and Ship has been serving the yachting community for over 50 years, and strives to provide the most excellent service and quality motor yachts for sale.

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Jessica Watson to Speak at 2010 Sydney International Boat Show

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

Jessica Watson, the 17-year-old Australian sailor who claims the title as the youngest person to sail around the world solo, is officially confirmed to be the special guest speaker at the Sydney International Boat Show that runs from July 29 to August 2, 2010. Known as the “darling of the high seas”, Jessica will share her amazing story and her highly anticipated book launch with the public at the boat show.

The Sydney International Boat Show is expecting over 70,000 attendees, making it the largest boat show in the Southern Hemisphere. Located at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre & Cockle Bay Marina in Darling Harbour, there will be plenty to see at this exciting event. Those interested in power or sail boating will see vessels of both types in a display designed to show the classic and creative alternative to modern craft. The annual photo gallery and competition is another unique way for yacht enthusiasts to get involved by submitting a photo of their favorite recreational boating moment.

Along with Jessica Watson, other guest speakers will include the Norris Family who will share their remarkable boating journeys at the show and offer the audience a firsthand insight into these personal experiences which changed their lives.

Atlantic Yacht and Ship is a yacht brokerage supplying power and custom motor yachts, specializing in the brokerage of quality motor yachts and sports fishing vessels. Located in the heart of the “Venice of America” and yachting capital of the world of Fort Lauderdale, Atlantic has over 50 years of continuous service in the international yachting industry and is committed to offering great product knowledge and close attention to detail.

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Former Presidential Yacht Undergoing Restoration in Florida

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

The former presidential yacht, Honey Fitz, is undergoing restoration in Riviera Beach, Florida. Built in 1931, the Honey Fitz has seen a lot of history and has served five American presidents! The 93-foot yacht has been called a characteristically American yacht for its ability to travel extended distances at a quick pace.

After World War II, President Harry Truman and subsequent presidents used the ship for transport until Richard Nixon decided it was an extravagance and put it up for sale in 1970. It was President John F. Kennedy who made the ship famous, naming it after his grandfather John F. Fitzgerald aka “Honey Fitz”. The Kennedy family has spent vacations basking on the deck of the Honey Fitz.

In 1998, Honey Fitz was sold at auction for $5.9 million to businessman William Kallop, who keeps the boat docked in Florida. The underside of the yacht is in poor condition and needs serious repairing. Honey Fitz is not only getting that section of her hull fixed but is undergoing a full scale restoration to her glory days as a presidential vessel. Fortunately, the original blueprints for the ship were found so she will stay true to her former design.

Atlantic Yacht and Ship understands the passion of yacht enthusiasts, having served the yachting community since 1959. Located in Fort Lauderdale, the yacht capital of the world, Atlantic Yacht and Ship is a leader in the yacht brokerage industry. Atlantic Yacht offers new and used motor yachts for sale, yacht charters and free boat appraisals.

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Happy World Oceans Day!

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

Today is World Oceans Day – an opportunity to celebrate our world ocean and our personal connection to the sea! The United Nations officially recognizes June 8^th as World Oceans Day. With the goal of ocean conservation in mind, today is full of events and activities with aquariums, zoos, museums, conservation organizations, universities, schools and businesses worldwide.

Visit theoceanproject.org for more information and a list of activities near you. It’s up to each one of us to help ensure that our ocean is protected and conserved for future generations. World Oceans Day allows us to:

Change perspective – encourage individuals to think about what the ocean means to them and what it has to offer all of us with hopes of conserving it for present and the future generations.
Learn – discover the wealth of diverse and beautiful ocean creatures and habitats, how our daily actions affect them, and how we are all interconnected.
Change our ways – we are all connected to the ocean! By taking care of your backyard, you are acting as a caretaker of our ocean. Making small modifications to your everyday habits will greatly benefit our blue planet.
Celebrate – whether you live inland or on the coast we are all connected to the ocean; take the time to think about how the ocean affects you, and how you affect the ocean, and then organize or participate in activities that celebrate our world ocean.

Atlantic Yacht and Ship recognizes the beauty and inspiration of the sea, with over fifty years of experience providing excellent knowledge and customer service to the yachting community. Located in Fort Lauderdale, the yachting capital of the world, Atlantic Yacht and Ship is an international yacht broker that offers new and used motor yachts for sale as well as yacht charters to meet your ocean-loving needs.

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Ocean Adventure Expo Comes to Fort Lauderdale, Florida June 5th

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

Coming to Fort Lauderdale, Florida this weekend is The Blue Wild Ocean Adventure Expo, “The Diving Event of the Year in Florida”. The event will feature exhibitors, speakers, workshops, a film festival, art displays and a giant raffle.

The Ocean Adventure Expo kicks off Friday, June 4^th at 6pm with an “Under the Stars” party at the Courtyard by Marriott on the Fort Lauderdale beach. Enjoy the sundeck, tiki bar, live music and a raffle. Plus, guests will experience a US Coast Guard Search and Rescue demo right in front of the hotel.

The expo itself takes place at the Broward Convention Center Saturday June 5^th and Sunday, June 6^th. The two-day event is full of exciting presentations like “What Every Boat Captain Should Know!” which covers practical boat mechanics, how to tell “bad gas”, ethanol-related problems, tricks for getting back to shore, what spares to carry and other potentially life-saving advice. Demonstrations include freediving, SCUBA, spearfishing, marine art, boating, safety, conservation, underwater photography, videography, product demos and more.

Divers, boaters and all underwater enthusiasts will learn a lot and have fun at the Ocean Adventure 2010 event in Fort Lauderdale this weekend. Also located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida – the yachting capital of the world – is Atlantic Yacht and Ship, a yacht brokerage that has been serving the community for over 50 years. Atlantic Yacht and Ship offers quality new and used motor yachts for sale as well as yacht charters to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Panama, Costa Rica, New England and more.

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