Industry News
* British charter company and boating school Ondeck has recently acquired London-based nautical training operation Capital Sailing.
Ondeck has also established a company presence in Antigua and in the US Virgin Island of Saint Thomas, and has opened a RYA school in the Algarve, Portugal.
The firm forecasts that it will further expand its 19-strong fleet in 2008. In 2007 the company acquired Pindar’s Volvo 60 and The Rocket Ship Open 60 as well as four Farr 40s, which are permanently based in the Caribbean.
Listen to this podcast
No Comments »
Oyster Marine
New Yacht Sales Negotiator
We have an an opportunity for a negotiator with proven selling ability, to be based at our Head Office in Suffolk.
The successful candidate will almost certainly be an experienced yachtsman, whereas marine industry knowledge, particularly yacht broking, and a second language would be useful, but not essential.
You will need to have the right outlook to sell a top quality product to a world market and earn the respect and confidence of our clients.
Listen to this podcast
No Comments »
Clash of the Titans: ICAP Leopard Vs. Rambler
English Harbour, Antigua: In the highly competitive world of Grand Prix yacht racing, they are currently two of the best-sailed, highest profile offshore maxis in the game. In the last year alone, they have earned headlines around the world with top-notch performances in such classic events as the Rolex Fastnet Race, the Rolex Middle Sea Race, and the Rolex Sydney-Hobart Race. In fact, their epic duel in last summer’s Fastnet was a match for the ages, as the two giants were separated by a mere three seconds as they rounded the famous landmark known as Fastnet Rock.
Listen to this podcast
No Comments »
Entries (RSS)