United Arab Emirates

Riviera

With over 40 years of history in boat building, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riviera (Company)">Riviera</a> is set to unveil its latest masterpiece: the Xcel 70 luxury catamaran. Boasting unparalleled Italian design, this vessel represent a fusion of timeless aesthetics and cutting edge engineering. Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riviera (Company)">Riviera Boat,</a> the Xcel 70 promise a revolutionary yachting experience.<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iQAiWn4VUKQ?&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> This catamaran redefines spaciousness, not only in comparison to monohulls but also surpassing other catamarans of similar size. The Xcel 70 introduce a new generation of catamaran, harmonising innovative design with luxurious minimalistic interior.Prepare to embark on a journey where luxury meets functionality, as Xcel Yachts proudly present the first glimpse of its trailblazing creation, a testament to UAE’s commitment to maritime excellence &nbsp;and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riviera (Company)">Riviera Boat</a>’s enduring legacy.

Xcel Yachts by Riviera Boat

Riviera Boat has unveiled a new brand called  Xcel Yachts, with the Xcel 70.

Xcel Yachts: A new brand proudly crafted in the UAE by Riviera Boat

Hong Kong-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7387" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="NextWave Yachting (Company)">Nextwave Yachting</a> has expanded its interests into Southeast Asia after it acquired a significant stake in Thailand dealership <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lee Marine International Brokerage (Company)">Lee Marine</a>. &nbsp;Founded in Hong Kong in 2012, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7387" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="NextWave Yachting (Company)">NextWave Yachting</a> represents brands including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5672" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Invictus Yacht (Company)">Invictus</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a>, and operates a brokerage, charter and water toys divisions.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291049/image/large-9e9512f5c1e4be85a2d009ff9999df93.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291049">Frankie Chau, co-founder and Chairman of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7387" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="NextWave Yachting (Company)">Nextwave</a> commented that “ the acquisition of Lee Marine represents more than a business venture – it’s a union of shared principles and a convergence of visions. Together, we embrace the momentum of growth in this vibrant region, uniting our respective experience with the dynamism of an expanding enterprise.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lee Marine International Brokerage (Company)">Lee Marine</a> was founded in 1997 by Joshua Lee in Phuket and represents <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riviera Yacht (Company)">Riviera</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> and Belize for new sales, it also has a brokerage and superyacht divisions and holds the Asia-Pacific licence for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop and Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a>.&nbsp;Joshua Lee, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lee Marine International Brokerage (Company)">Lee Marine</a>, added: “We’re excited to announce this partnership to the market and expect our combined experience and resources to deliver significant long–term benefits to our manufacturers and client base.”

NextWave Yachting acquires stake in Lee Marine

Nextwave Yachting has expanded its interests into Southeast Asia after it acquired a significant stake in Thailand dealership Lee Marine.

NextWave Yachting acquires stake in Thailand-based Lee Marine

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater Marine</a>, one of the fastest growing yacht retailers in the United States, have just appointed industry veteran James Brewer as the new Managing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Roscioli Yachting Center (Company)">Roscioli Yachting Center</a> in Florida. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater Marine</a> acquired <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Roscioli Yachting Center (Company)">Roscioli</a> at the tail end of 2020, as the focal shipyard of the newly founded <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Yacht Group (Company)">OneWater Yacht Group</a>, headed by industry entrepreneur Tom George. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/199111/image/large-1469ce46bf4fdbb0eaad1293a1c06336.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/199111">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Roscioli Yachting Center (Company)">Roscioli Yachting Center</a> is a large shipyard in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and acts as the refit, repair and maintenance shipyard for the extensive fleet of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Yacht Group (Company)">OneWater Yacht Group</a>. The yard was established by Bob Roscioli, another Florida industry veteran, and is a highly respected site with a trusted reputation. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195707/image/large-de67fa31773c049f18d6b319a791d975.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195707">James Brewer will begin his new role on the 12th of July, and will lead the strategy, planning, execution and business development of the shipyard. Austin Singleton, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater Marine</a>, commented, “James is a legend in the South Florida yachting community. We are thrilled to have him join the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater</a> family to extend Bob Roscioli’s legacy and grow our yachting sales and service capabilities.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Roscioli Yachting Center (Company)">Roscioli Yachting Center</a> offers services for yachts up to 46-metres, and supports the sale of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5729" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Absolute Yachts (Company)">Absolute</a>, Belize, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riviera Yacht (Company)">Rivera</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a> yachts. Brewer has more than four decades of experience in the industry, including at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor Shipyards</a>, where he spent more than 30 years managing business development. Tom George, Managing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Yacht Group (Company)">OneWater Yacht Group</a> added, “We are thrilled to welcome James into the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater</a> family. His deep industry knowledge will be invaluable to further developing the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Yacht Group (Company)">OneWater Yacht Group</a>’s growth strategy including expanding the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Roscioli Yachting Center (Company)">Roscioli Yachting Center</a> brand in the refit and service market.”&nbsp;

James Brewer joins OneWater Marine

OneWater Marine have announced the appointment of James Brewer as the new Managing Director of Roscioli Yachting Center.

OneWater Marine welcome James Brewer to Roscioli Yachting Center

Following the recent announcement of the formation of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Yacht Group (Company)">OneWater Yacht Group</a> (OWYG) by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater Marine</a> (OWM), SYT caught up with the Director of the new division, Tom George, to talk about his plans for the venture. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater Marine</a> has been on an extensive acquisition schedule, purchasing the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tom George Yacht Group (Company)">Tom George Yacht Group</a> in December, shortly before they acquired the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Roscioli Yachting Center (Company)">Roscioli Yachting Center</a> in Fort Lauderdale. With many American brokerage firms buying up smaller businesses, it's interesting to hear how <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OWM</a> are preparing for the future and expanding their already impressive remit. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195708/image/large-98b60529a8f8728db23af2fd5894e39d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195708">Could you explain your background in the yachting industry and the foundation of your company,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tom George Yacht Group (Company)">Tom George Yacht Group (TGYG)</a>, before its acquisition last year?&nbsp;I started in 1988 with Gulfwind Marine. Gulfwind was a boat dealership based on the Florida west coast with locations in Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Venice and Fort Myers, primarily selling <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5716" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Ray Boats (Company)">Sea Ray</a> boats and yachts. In 1998, the company merged with four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5716" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Ray Boats (Company)">Sea Ray</a> dealerships across the USA to form <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">MarineMax</a>, and I was one of the founding partners with Chairman Bill McGill before we rolled it up and took it public.&nbsp;I was at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">MarineMax</a> for 20 years and became the top selling yacht and brokerage salesman as well as the top <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/466" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hatteras Yachts (Company)">Hatteras</a> salesman. Additionally, I was doing several large custom build yachts in the 40 to 50-metre range, with both the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/217" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Westport Yachts (Company)">Westport Shipyards</a> in the Pacific Northwest. In late 2008 and early 2009, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">MarineMax</a> began pulling their lines in to weather some very turbulent times and they wanted to minimise and get back to selling small boats. I left and went into business on my own to continue my relationship with my loyal database of clients who supported me throughout the years. I contacted my top clients and asked if I started my own firm would they stay with me and support my new venture. Each one stated “Tom we don’t care what hat you wear, as long as you continue to take care of us, we will follow”. This answered my question and I started my own boutique brokerage firm, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tom George Yacht Group (Company)">Tom George Yacht Group (TGYG)</a> in Dunedin, Florida with my nephew Jimmy Rogers. We did exceptionally well and in 2013/2014 we became a dealer for Cobalt Boats, Edgewater Boats, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/466" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hatteras Yachts (Company)">Hatteras Yachts</a>, Carver and Marquis Yachts, Everglades Boats and Invincible Boats. Within 10 years, we had 35 employees, had grown sales to around $50 million and opened a second store in Clearwater.I remained in touch with Anthony Aisquith, COO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OWM</a>, as we had worked together previously, and also with a number of the management team, as we watched each other grow. We would connect at boat shows and dealer meetings and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OWM</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tom George Yacht Group (Company)">TGYG</a> both started growing exponentially to record sales each year. I admired how <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OWM</a> was acquiring dealerships and maintaining the name and brand and not destroying the legacy dealerships had created over the years. Companies are built by the people and I felt if I ever sold, I would want the name to live on as well as the employees to remain. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195781/image/large-2a89bdea4bcbc524848504013e8fd088.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195781">So, what was it that finally encouraged you to join&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater</a>?&nbsp;Just prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, we had been looking to offer our employees’ health benefits and 401k’s, but had been struggling to offer a competitive benefits package. Additionally, we had been searching for new boat lines as well as new store and marina sites. &nbsp;All of this was becoming very difficult as there were no marinas available and boat lines were being acquired by big houses with very large buying power. When we came out on the other side of the pandemic still running and sales took an unexpected jolt, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OWM</a> made an offer I never dreamed I would see that was in the best interest of everyone, with a fantastic package for my employees and allowing me to keep everyone on board and stay at the helm myself. It relieved me of the personal liabilities with banks and allowed me to do what I do best, selling large yachts and helping two local stores continue to grow.&nbsp;When <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OWM</a> buys companies, 99% of the time they retain their name and autonomy which was very appealing to me. I had built a phenomenal team and made it a prerequisite that no one be let go ensuring everyone was taken care of with a top shelf benefit package.&nbsp;I also felt that as the pandemic came to a close, there would be a surge in demand that a smaller company like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tom George Yacht Group (Company)">Tom George Yacht Group</a> might not be able to meet due to a shortage of product. Predicting we would struggle to expand alone in the coming five years when you’re competing with big companies like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">MarineMax</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater</a>, it also made sense to join the larger firm to ensure continuity for our clients and employees. That, combined with the fact I could retain my position and have the freedom to expand <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OWM</a>, made it a very attractive offer. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195779/image/large-b461d330a052e74f9a12dafd0a409f3d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195779">Shortly after their purchase of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tom George Yacht Group (Company)">TGYG</a>,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater</a>&nbsp;bought&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Roscioli Yachting Center (Company)">Roscioli Yachting Center</a>, can you tell me a little more about the motivations behind this partnership?When <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OWM</a> offered to buy us, I asked CEO Austin Singleton, what the plans were for servicing the yacht brands, and advised that we would need a high-end yard to service these brands. A month later, he informed me they bought <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Roscioli Yachting Center (Company)">Roscioli Yachting Center</a> (RYC). I was amazed this acquisition happened so quickly as I believe it is one of the best shipyards in Fort Lauderdale. The deal closed 30 days after the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tom George Yacht Group (Company)">TGYG</a> sale closed and we were able to maintain the name, legacy and history of Bob Roscioli which I loved.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195707/image/large-de67fa31773c049f18d6b319a791d975.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195707">Austin said “take it, run with it and make it work” so I am in the process of building up <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Roscioli Yachting Center (Company)">RYC</a> with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Yacht Group (Company)">OneWater Yacht Group</a>, formerly <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4990" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grande Yachts International (Company)">Grande Yachts</a>. &nbsp;We have rebranded <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4990" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grande Yachts International (Company)">Grande Yachts</a> who have been selling <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5729" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Absolute Yachts (Company)">Absolute</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riviera Yacht (Company)">Riviera</a> and Belize Yachts under the direction of Bryan Braley, and already have a sales facility in the shipyard with covered slips for all the yachts. It makes us unique to have such a large array of offered services and such a high standard of service available. We can haul up to a 150’ Tri-deck, paint a yacht from bow to stern and do just about any first-class refit with our own employees. I know of no other organisation in the USA that offers this with a full-fledged shipyard at their disposal for taking care of their clients 24/7, 365 days a year.&nbsp;As a sales advantage, our yacht brokerage team can now schedule haul outs, surveys and requested punch list work to get our new clients up and running sooner in lieu of long yard waits. All our <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Roscioli Yachting Center (Company)">RYC</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Yacht Group (Company)">OWYG</a> clients will have priority for service work and/or storage, including hurricane planning. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195782/image/large-e6c4bbaeed15cd74fd7256f1e347a2ba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195782">Finally, looking at the&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Yacht Group (Company)">OneWater Yacht Group</a>&nbsp;website, it is clear that they have taken your structure and branding from&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tom George Yacht Group (Company)">Tom George Yacht Group</a>, how does this work?When we were purchased, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OWM</a> wanted to retain the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tom George Yacht Group (Company)">Tom George Yacht Group</a> name for the new yachting centre of the company and the rebranding of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4990" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grande Yachts International (Company)">Grande Yachts</a> name. I believe it is vital to have the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater</a> name out there for this division of the business, showing strength, size and growth over time. I felt it was time for the world to recognise who <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">One Water Marine</a> is and making a statement of using the new name was exciting. The Tom George name will remain on my two original stores in Clearwater and Dunedin and that legacy will live on.We have used the compass rose from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tom George Yacht Group (Company)">TGYG</a>’s branding, which shows our clients we are pointing them in the right direction, and it is a clear sign we have retained our ethos. I want that same direction to pinpoint the compass rose for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Yacht Group (Company)">OWYG</a> and we're going to guide our clients, now with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Roscioli Yachting Center (Company)">Roscioli</a> by our side, offering a full range of services for all of their needs and giving our clients a new experience. It’s really fun continuing to work with my old team as well as the entirely new team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Yacht Group (Company)">OWYG</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OWM</a>. It’s amazing the growth we have experienced in just a short period of time and there are so many more opportunities and partnerships coming down the water way. Life is good!&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195876/image/large-32d8b8b0f27759b7db07a4b83e183c55.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195876">

OneWater Yacht Group and their recent acquisitions

SYT sits down with director of the newly founded OneWater Yacht Group and their future in the U.S.

Tom George on the foundation of the OneWater Yacht Group

The 32nd annual <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miami Yacht Show - 2020">Miami Yacht Show</a> is getting ready to open its doors to visitors between 13-17th February. With more than 400 yachts and superyachts on display across three marina sites, the show will welcome around 32,000 visitors from far and wide to downtown Miami at One Herald Plaza this year. Produced by Informa Markets, which co-owns the show alongside the International Yacht Broker's Association (IYBA), <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miami Yacht Show - 2020">Miami Yacht Show 2020</a> is set to be better than ever and will feature exclusive events, luxury exhibits and brand-new hospitality and dining experiences for visitors. Here, we take a look at everything you don't want to miss at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miami Yacht Show - 2020">Miami Yacht Show</a> this year.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/111800/image/large-9dd04e9744e3159e310fc19214c834c9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/111800">First off, the 60-acre display will include a 67,000 square-foot on-land pavilion space accommodating more than 200 exhibitors showcasing the latest in marine accessories, as well as showcasing 15 new yachts on display, including the US debut of the 85-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/899" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SilverYachts (Company)">SilverYachts</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6018" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bold85.0m (278'10&quot;)SilverYachts2019">Bold</a>.&nbsp;Delivered to her owner last summer, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6018" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bold85.0m (278'10&quot;)SilverYachts2019">Bold&nbsp;</a>has the accolade of being both the largest and newest superyacht to appear at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miami Yacht Show - 2020">Miami Yacht Show</a> 2020. New exhibitors displaying their yachts for the first time at this year's event include <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riviera Yacht (Company)">Riviera Yachts,&nbsp;</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/119" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Horizon Yachts (Company)">Horizon Yachts</a>, Invictus Yachts and Majesty Yachts from the Dubai-based builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft.&nbsp;</a> <img src="/uploads/store/photo/95126/image/large-cfe8f1df21de0f82e4f19a94024cde42.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95126"><a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/flibs-superyacht-seminar-review" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">After a successful turnout at the 2019 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show</a>, SuperYacht Times will be hosting a series of seminars for attendees of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miami Yacht Show - 2020">Miami Yacht Show 2020</a>. The SuperYacht Times team will be joined by industry professionals and yacht owners to discuss some key points about the superyacht industry today. Details and times of the SuperYacht Times seminars are to be revealed soon. &nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/111809/image/large-1dbff1d8a5500b441abcf9b9bbdfb006.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/111809">With accessibility a vital part of every superyacht show experience, this year's <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miami Yacht Show - 2020">Miami Yacht Show&nbsp;</a>features an additional main entrance on the north side of the show at Northeast 16th street, as well as the existing entrance located south of Northeast 14th street, in order to improve traffic and the flow of visitors.In addition, as well as a dedicated ground shuttle to and from the Brightline, the show will also offer private yacht tenders linking the north and south sides to its SuperYacht Miami site at Island Gardens. New for 2020, water taxis will shuttle guests between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miami Yacht Show - 2020">Miami Yacht Show</a> and the Miami International Boat Show on Virginia Key, enabling guests to make the most of their time at both events.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/111935/image/large-dc8ec954246d90d49dfd04f9b5b4512f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/111935">Notably too, SuperYacht Miami, located on Island Gardens Deep Harbour on Watson Island, will also be transformed into an exclusive destination for this year's event and will feature 60 yachts on display. The show's hours have also been expanded for 2020, allowing visitors to enjoy taking in the sunset from the docks. Opening hours are Thursday, February 13 - Sunday, February 16 from 10am-7pm and Monday, February 17 from 10am - 5pm.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/111824/image/large-dd6fc4462069f529fc65e2ee17d54902.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/111824">Also new for 2020 is the naming of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miami Yacht Show - 2020">Miami Yacht Show&nbsp;</a>and the concurrent Miami International Boat Show within the joint event of "Miami Boating Week", with joint admission tickets available for both shows online. Together, these shows represent the largest marine showcase in the world, thanks to the over 2,000 boats which make their appearance and the 130,000 boating and marine enthusiasts who make the trip to Miami from around the globe each year. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/111937/image/large-505a6429ae8bf3d931228f98082ec2eb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/111937">Of course, the experience of any yacht show is about so much more than just the boats, and the 2020 Miami Yacht Show will not disappoint, thanks, in part, to the addition of two floating cocktail lounges - one on the south and one on the north side - which offer guests panoramic water views. Foodwise, amongst of plethora of options, an upscale dining experience will be offered within the main exhibition pavilion and includes an open bar, gourmet food and happy hours featuring mixologists, wine tastings and much more.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/111819/image/large-299b2d755c92577f95f931a08aefb9e9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/111819">The show will also display an impressive array of supercars through its auto showcase. Art lovers are also in for a treat as Art Wynwood, a contemporary and modern art fair produced by Art Miami, also runs concurrently with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miami Yacht Show - 2020">Miami Yacht Show</a> and is located just steps away from the show. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/111816/image/large-2f0024184ab9038461a30f4fc6718c91.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/111816">For more information about the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miami Yacht Show - 2020">Miami Yacht Show 2020</a> event, head to the show's <a href="https://www.miamiyachtshow.com/en/home.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">website.</a>

What not to miss at the Miami Yacht Show 2020 

With more than 400 yachts on display, discover what's on the cards for Miami Yacht Show 2020.

The Riviera Yacht Support annual Golf Bonanza returned for its 5th edition on 3rd October. The event was hosted at the Grande Bastide Golf Course, France, with Monaco Marine remaining the events Premium Sponsorship Partner as in previous years. The 2014 edition of the event saw the largest turnout to date, with 112 golfers and 143 guests attending for lunch.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/151100/image/large-d182e97ad074e5625a89b767abadd92e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/151100">Commencing at 8.30 am after an English breakfast at the Grande Bastide Golf Course, after the game players were welcomed back with champagne and a three course lunch before the prize giving. Amongst the prizes were various bottles of champagne, golf bags and putters, an evening meal at two top restaurants and a Mini Cooper adventure in London.A hole in one on hole number 3 would have resulted in an instant win of a brand new Mercedes SLK Roadster Convertible that was parked outside the Club House, a prize sponsored by Freedom Maritime. Unfortunately, nobody won the grand prize this year.Organisers have announced that next year the tournament will be played on two courses simultaneously, with numbers expected to reach new heights once more.By Gemma Fottles

Riviera Yacht Support Golf Bonanza a success

The 2011 Rivera Yacht Support Snow Bonanza day trip was a wonderful success. Forty participants turned up in the early hours of the morning on Friday 25th of March to board the bus in Antibes. Once comfortably seated everyone was served tea and coffee with croissants &amp; pain au chocolat together with juice and fresh fruit whilst ski and snow board movies were screened, to get everyone in the perfect mood for the exciting and exhilarating day that lay ahead. On arrival to a perfectly sunny Auron, the Riviera Yacht Support team had already organised ski hire in advance to make sure that the day was completely hassle-free. Everyone took to the slopes for a grand morning of carving, falling and laughing! At noon the group headed to the restaurant La Bergerie for an aperitif followed by a lavish three course lunch. After coffee and Génépi schnapps the parallel race course next to the restaurant was open to all Bonanzers and racing in swim gear was recommended in the blazing sun! At 1600 the venue changed location to the Chalet Gourmande where the apres ski and prize giving took place. Prizes, sponsors, winner and categories were as follows: A night for two at the Carlton with a rental car from Elite Rental Cars went to captain Alf Grell for scoring a captains position during the very same day. An iPod from Icon Connect went to Brian Carver, M/Y Ulysses, for the biggest jump of the day. Ski poles which double up as flasks, from Dovaston, went to Zoe &amp; Anna , S/Y ATHOS, for sexiest dress on the race slalom. Ski poles which double up as flasks plus crew coach sessions from The Crew Coach went to Craig &amp; Jane, M/Y Two Kay, for best dressed. Ski poles which double up as flasks, from Dovaston, were also given to Lotta Grell for a great wipeout. Two rounds of golf from the Grande Bastide Golf Course to Captain Lee, M/Y Ecstasea for most stylish descent of the race course. Two rounds of golf from the Grande Bastide Golf Course to Bridget, PYA, for another great wipeout. And finally .... Champagne from Marine Discount Supplies went to Peter &amp; Lone, S/Y Blue Papillon for participating in all three Snow Bonanzas. Back on the bus the atmosphere was suitably jolly after a wonderful day, meticulously organised by the Riviera Yacht Support team, who held true to their company motto 'The Solution'. The evening started, and ended, for many, at the Blue Lady with lots of reminiscing and jokes about the splendid day enjoyed by all. Riviera Yacht Support are exhibiting next week at the Antibes Yacht Show, stand C614. Their friendly team will undoubtedly give you a warm welcome.Riviera Yacht Support +33 (0)493 340643 <a href="mailto:info@rivierayachtsupport.com?subject=Riviera%20Snow%20Bonanza%20on%20SuperYachtTinmes.com">info@rivierayachtsupport.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.rivierayachtsupport.com">www.rivierayachtsupport.com</a>

The 2011 Rivera Yacht Support Snow Bonanza

Today the Dubai International Boat Show 2011 opened its doors and the most interesting superyacht at the show is the brand new 60 metre Sharjah 1. The superyacht was built by the Riviera shipyard in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The yacht has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. We don’t have any other details on the yacht yet, however we will post an update once we know more. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/134196/image/large-61ea0cd7676939fff5f1c0406ae34334.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/134196"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/134197/image/large-89c3af0ce951830509b1e95dac29f204.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/134197"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/134198/image/large-5e469f0307f9dc6be3109e932dc6a768.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/134198"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/134199/image/large-020897bca59618c1a408a859b5ad46c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/134199">By Merijn de Waard