October 2009 - Florida Yacht Brokers Association, Inc.

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Full house for the seminar! FYBA President Bruce Schattenburg presents Bert Fowles & Adam Foster of IGY with the 2008 Sponsorship Award Charter Professionals Committee: Allison Cecilio, Marian Walker, Jeff Shaffer, Nina Martinsen, Els Bucknell, Pat Codere, L.J. Houghting, Kathleen Allen, Terry Hines & Nicole Caulfield Speakers & Sponsors: Adam Foster, Michael Sawyer, Diana Michel, Martin VandenBerg, FYBA President Bruce Schattenburg, Gui Garcia, Shannon McCoy & Bert Fowles Charter Jennifer Saia of The Sacks Group and moderator Rupert Connor of Luxury Yacht Group
Destinations Seminar 2009 Presented by the FYBA Charter Professionals Committee, the Charter Destinations Seminar on October 13 featured six spectacular destinations and attracted over 100 charter professionals, even some from as far as Boston and San Diego! The day began with attendees having the time to visit with the 11 exhibitor tables that displayed a variety of products and services, from yacht furnishings to medical needs! After a delicious lunch, the seminar began with an introduction from FYBA Executive Director, Rae Whitt, and FYBA President, Bruce Schattenburg, presenting Bert Fowles and Adam Foster of IGY with the 2008 Charter Destinations Seminar Sponsorship Award. Everyone then settled in for the day to hear intriguing presentations on destinations including Costa Rica, The Caribbean, British Columbia, St. Lucia, Thailand and the Bahamas. Three out of the six destination speakers were well-experienced Captains, along with Michael Sawyer, who was a last-minute replacement for Captain Colin Griffinson of PACIFIC YELLOWFIN. Each brought their own enthusiasm and knowledge of the destination into their presentation and included vibrant photos that made you feel like you were experiencing exactly what was being described, like swimming with the elephants in Thailand or cruising the pristine waters of British Columbia! The afternoon even included a raffle with prizes from Bimini Boatyard and four luxury hotel/marina accommodations courtesy of the Adriatic Escape Agency. FYBA would like to thank Rupert Connor of Luxury Yacht Group for moderating the seminar and would especially like to thank the Charter Professionals Committee for their hard work in organizing the entire day! After the seminar, a Charter Brokers Open House took place at Bahia Mar (see back page for photos). 8 boats participated in the open house, from the 70’ SEAS THE MOMENT to the 155’ TRIUMPHANT LADY. Those who attended got the chance to indulge in delicious treats onboard each boat. Watch the website and your email for information on the next Charter Open House! Adriatic Escape Agency Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT) Grenada Board of Tourism HSBC Bank IGY Laser Advertising Thank You to the Exhibitors! Marina Papagayo Marshall Islands Yacht Registry National Marine Suppliers ShowBoats International Staterooms Trinity Air Ambulance Thank You to the Speakers/Sponsors! Presenting Sponsors: Adam Foster, IGY: St. Lucia: The Destination Diana Michel: Marina Papagayo, Costa Rica Shannon McCoy: ShowBoats Int’l Speaker/Sponsors: Captain Gui Garcia, M/Y Tuscan Sun: The Caribbean Captain Bryan Pridgeon, M/Y Triumphant Lady: The Bahamas Michael Sawyer (in place of Capt. Colin Griffinson), M/Y Pacific Yellowfin: Great Bear Rainforest, B.C. Captain Martin VandenBerg, M/Y Moecca: Phuket, Thailand Charter Professionals Committee Board Representatives Bruce Schattenburg (The Sacks Group) Cromwell Littlejohn (Merle Wood & Assoc.) Chair Person Nicole Caulfield (Robert J. Curry & Assoc.) Committee Members Kathleen Allen (Int’l Yacht Collection) Els Bucknell (Churchill Yacht Partners) Allison Cecilio (The Sacks Group) Patricia Codere (Fraser Yachts) Terry Hines (Int’l Yacht Collection) Lara Jo Houghting (Northrop & Johnson) Nina Martinsen (Camper & Nicholsons) Jeff Shaffer (Neptune Group Yachting) Marian Walker (The Marine Group)
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