Fractional Yacht and Sailing News

People Increasingly Turning To Fractional Boating As Alternative To Boat Ownership

Annapolis, MD – SailTime® Group LLC, the world leader in fractional boating, announced its year-end figures today, illustrating that more people are looking to fractional boating as an alternative to ownership during the recent economic downturn. According to Wayne Diviney, CEO and President of SailTime®, “Despite the significant drop in boat sales occurring across the industry, SailTime® has seen steady increases in membership and boats being brought into the program as boating enthusiasts seek innovative and affordable ways to keep their boating dreams alive during uncertain economic times.”

Fort Lauderdale, FL. Fraser Yachts is delighted to announce the formation of its Mexico Charter program. This program represents a tremendous milestone since it means that our fleet yachts can now legally charter within Mexican waters and open up new charter destinations such as the Sea of Cortez and the Mexican Riviera between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo.

SailTime® Channel Islands, SailTime® Boston and SailTime® Orange County Recognized for Sailing Schools and Instructors

Annapolis, MD – SailTime® Group LLC, the world leader in fractional boating, was honored with three ASA Outstanding Sailing Schools of the Year awards for 2008, recognizing the sailing instructional programs offered at its SailTime® Channel Islands, Boston and Orange County bases. Also, SailTime® instructors from Channel Islands (Captain Dan Ryder) and Orange County (Captain Roger Philips) were recognized as ASA Outstanding Sailing Instructors of the Year for 2008. The award is given annually by the American Sailing Association (ASA), the governing body for sailing schools. Awards are based on surveys completed by graduating students.

Fraser Yachts is very excited to announce the arrival of Gerrard Harvey as the new Director of the Fraser Yachts Yacht Management Division, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Gerrard brings a rich history of multi cultural and international experience to Fraser Yachts. Originally from Christchurch New Zealand Gerrard joined the Royal New Zealand Navy after completing High School education at Marist Brothers in Palmerston North. In 1980 he attended the officer promotion course before being selected to attend the Royal Naval Engineering College at RNEC Manadon United Kingdom.

Fraser Yachts is very excited to announce the arrival of Lania Rittenhouse. As the new Director of Charter Retail she will be leading the Fraser Yachts Charter Retail Division, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Miami, FL (Power & Motoryacht Magazine) The January 2008 edition of Power & Motoryacht magazine features their annual 'Voices of the Industry' special advertising section where ''industry leaders present their thoughts on new designs and techniques, a changing market-place, and plans for the year ahead, as well as how they intend to help their companies grow.''

23rd May 2007 - Frank Brand, CEO of Fraser Yachts Worldwide, has received top-level recognition for his significant achievements as a mariner and as an industry leader in the yacht services industry. The prestigious “Mariner of the Year” award is one of the highest honors bestowed by the renowned Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA). Maritime industry leaders are eligible to be put forward for the award but only one outstanding recipient is chosen each year. The many nominations were reviewed and shortlisted by the National Maritime Day Committee before being whittled down to the final winner.

MIAMI, FL (Market Wire): The Yacht Share is pleased to announce that they have merged with the Voyage Charter family Voyage Charters.

Fraser Yachts to exhibit Al-To-Mar, a 100 Azimut built in 2005, at this prestigious South Florida boat show

Ft. Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) Feb. 14, 2007 - The 2007 Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail Miami, the largest South Florida boat show, will feature luxury yacht brokerages from around the world, including Fraser Yachts Worldwide.

Megayacht owners scramble to fill yacht crew positions under labor shortage of skilled workers.
 
FT. Lauderdale, FL - December 4, 2006 -The luxury yachting market is growing by leaps and bounds. But the number of skilled workers is not keeping pace. This ever-expanding market brings with it a serious global labor shortage. Nobody sees this untapped job opportunity better than Fraser Yachts Worldwide, the global leader in the business of luxury yachting.