New Yachts Debuting at the 2011 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Oct. 27-31

Cigarette Racing Team will unveil its new generation of performance boats with a new model debut at the Show. Other models on display include: 39 Top Gun Unlimited, 39 Top Fish Cuddy and 39 Top Fish Open.

Ferretti 720

Ferretti Group will debut the Ferretti 720; Bertram 64; Riva Iseo 27 and the Riva 86 Domino.

Viking Yachts will debut its 66 Convertible.

Moonen Shipyards will introduce the new 30 meter Sofia II.

Zodiac of North America will introduce its Pro Series line of RIBs.

Contender Boats will introduce its 30′ stepped

Viking 66 Convertible

hull model.

Anchor Yacht Sales will debut the 2012 Hampton 680 Endurance Long Range Cruiser.

Riva Motorsports will introduce the 19′ Yamaha SX190 and the Seadoo RXP-X 260 PWC.

OBX Boatworks will debut the 326XP 32′ Express Fisherman.

Hampton Endurance 650 LRC

Parker Yacht Management will introduce the Seaway 24′ Coastal Hardtop.

Duffy Electric Boats will debut the 18 Packet II and the 22 Bay Island.

Horizon Yachts will debut the 2012 PC58 power catamaran.

Boston Whaler  will introduce the 210

Horizon PC 58

Montauk and the 285 Conquest.

Henriques Yachts will introduce its new 42.

Alenyacht will introduce its new 42 tender.

Cheoy Lee will introduce its new 70.

Nordhaven will debut the N86.

Euronautics, LLC will offer new RIB designs.

Carbon Craft will introduce the 110T and the 130T.

Nordhavn 86

PowerCat Group will debut the 2770 Glacier Bay.

Carlisle & Finch Co. will introduce its new SmartVIEW micro-processor-based control system.

Watermakers, Inc. will introduce the WMFE-50K-ER-A, a 50,000 gallon per day watermaker.

RMJ Sports will offer electric bicycles, fold-up bicycles and stand-up paddle boards.

Outdoors Insight, Inc. will debut The Claw, an underwater color video camera with robotic recovery claw.

Aquabotix will introduce the Hydroview and Aqualens, underwater vehicles and viewing systems.

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SOUTH FLORIDA FREEDIVERS TO HOST BISCAYNE BAY LIONFISH SMASH WITH THE HELP OF SURFRIDER FOUNDATION

On October 29th, 2011 the South Florida Freedivers are hosting the first Biscayne Bay Lionfish Smash at Rickenbacker Marina on Virginia Key with proceeds going to the University of Miami’s Rosentiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. This event has the goal of bringing awareness to the Lionfish invasion in Biscayne Bay and educating the public on how to harvest and handle these venomous but tasty invaders.

The Lionfish are an invasive and venomous species that hail from the Indo-Pacific Region, threatening the biological diversity of the western Atlantic. The South Florida Freedivers hope to work in conjunction with other local and national organizations such as the Surfrider Foundation to help slow lionfish invasion and educate people on how to safely kill and handle these fish.

The format is as follows: Divers will compete as two person, with more than 1 team allowed per boat. Entry fee is $60 per team. Teams must be signed up no later than the Captain’s meeting which will take place on October 27th at the Rickenbacker Fish Company. A representative from each team must sign in at this location between 7-9 am the day of the tournament. Once signed in the team can fish wherever they like in U.S. waters but must have their cooler or bucket at the dock no later than 4pm.

PRIZES:
Largest Lionfish taken $500
Smallest Lionfish taken $200
Most Lionfish by a team – A case of fine Rum

“I’m very excited to assist in increasing awareness of the negative effects of the lionfish here in my home waters. By getting the word out and working together we can combat this invasion, ” mentioned Tom Ralph, chairman of Broward Surfrider Foundation.

The South Florida Freedivers is a grassroots organization focused on bringing together free divers, scuba divers, fishermen, boaters, and all who utilize the ocean as their playground. Meetings are held every 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:30 PM at Scotty’s Landing in Coconut Grove – Miami, Florida. The purpose of these meetings is to put together a group of likeminded individuals who respect and honor the best of the sport; local fishing regulations and practices, selectivity and conservation, and above all diver safety.

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Our Charter Experts On Board 121ft. OLGA: A Super Yacht with a Mission to Spoil! See OLGA at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, October 27-31

For discerning charter guests accustomed to unsurpassed seaworthiness and the finest level of formal service, OLGA will exceed expectations. Designed by Jack Sarin to deliver an enchanting yachting experience, every element about OLGA is thoughtful and inviting. OLGA`s interiors by Robin Rose combine a traditional tone with a contemporary flair. Elegant hard wood interiors of Sapele and Pomele Mahogany are complimented by upscale furnishings and first class amenities.

Chef Claire

We started our tour aboard OLGA, a 121-foot Crescent motor yacht, in the spacious country kitchen where amazing aromas from the ovens of Claire, the Cordon Bleu Chef, wafted throughout the main deck. Sara, the talented Chief Stew, massage therapist, beautician, Mariachi singer and guitar player extraordinaire, busily served these enticing appetizers and greeted guests.

The VIP stateroom aboard OLGA is nicely positioned forward of the galley and romantically remote. The master suite and guest staterooms are located on the lower deck amidships. Adjacent to the master suite is a small cabin with upper and lower bunks, perfect for small children that need to stay within parental earshot. We are told that this cabin is rarely sold because, despite the fact that OLGA can accommodate 10 guests, they will not charter to more than eight guests so as to maintain an optimum level of service.

This is a great yacht for couples but also for families. Chef Claire and Captain Bernard are very family-oriented, in fact their son Rafael was home schooled and worked on board OLGA as a youth. He was apparently quite a heartthrob with the young ladies. (Now he’s turned 18 and has a real girlfriend in Montreal, so he’s staying

First Mate Clem

ashore.) Captain Bernard`s strict policy is not to hire any crew who do not smile. First mate Clem from St. Vincent displays an expansive grin. His cruise ship experience endowed him with the whimsical ability to create terry towel pets that are enjoyed by all.

Venture out on OLGA`s upper deck to find the water toys and a massage table, draped in luxurious white linens and strewn with orchids. The Chief Stew and the Second Stew are both licensed massage therapists and offer manicures and massages on an as available basis, depending on the demands of the charter.

OLGA is equipped for certified divers to scuba dive right off the yacht and the Captain knows where to find lobsters the size of a man`s forearm!

OLGA is a superb option for chartering in the Bahamas this winter with no delivery fee for week long charters. For fishing enthusiasts OLGA is available in tandem with AMBUSH, a 61′ 2009 Garlington Sportfishing Yacht that charters at an additional rate and can accommodate two guests.

During the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show OLGA will be available for viewing on the Face Dock at the Hall of Fame Marina.

Click here for information on chartering OLGA.

Also on display ar FLIBS:

DESTINATION FOX HARB’R TOO 161’ Trinity, Hall of Fame Marina – Face Dock, Slip 42

MISS MICHELLE 130’ Westport, Hall of Fame Marina – Face Dock

UNFORGETTABLE 100’ Inace, Hall of Fame Marina – Face Dock, Slip 45

TIGERS EYE 98’ Hargrave, Las Olas City Docks – A-Dock

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Super Docks for Superyachts in the Exumas at Staniel Cay Yacht Club

The island of Staniel Cay is nestled midway along the magnificent chain of Bahamian Islands called The Exumas Cays.  This island is ideal for friends and families who enjoy boating, beaches, snorkeling, diving and fishing. Staniel Cay lies approximately 75 miles south of Nassau and 250 miles of southeast of Florida. The island itself is small and remote, less than 2 square miles in area. A tiny Bahamian village lies on the western shore a short walk south from the Staniel Cay Yacht Club.

The Staniel Cay Yacht Club offers berths for superyachts of up to 185 feet and has recently expanded and upgraded dock facilities with increased electrical supply and a dedicated fuel dock with high-speed pumps. Staniel Cay is a favorite destination for yacht charter guests wishing to explore the pristine Exumas, and remote locations such as the Plana Cays, renowned as one of the most spectacular regions for diving and fishing anywhere in the world.

Many yacht charter guests with personal aircraft utilize the airstrip on Staniel Cay. For yacht charter guests without private air transport, Watermakers Air, the airline of the Staniel Cay Yacht Club, offers both private charter flights and a rate-per-seat for shared-charters departing from Fort Lauderdale executive Airport. Flights may clear customs in South or Central Andros making this a very convenient option for passengers destined for the southern islands in the Bahamas chain.

Please follow this informative link to view a Yacht Charter Guide to the Bahamas.

Here is a selection of extraordinary luxury crewed yachts for Bahamas Yacht Charter.

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YACHTONUS – FREE ONLINE SAILING and MOTOR YACHT MANAGEMENT

YACHTONUS.com is a new international online platform for yacht management that allows owners to input data and create an individualized maintenance plan, with the additional option of inviting providers and other users to assist in the process.

It is difficult to remember when various components on your yacht will require servicing, oil and battery changes, life rafts, flares, first aid kits, etc. YACHTONUS.com offers a simple format to create an online profile complete with images.

Sailing yacht and motor yacht registration is free for any boat owner. The user creates an online boat profile in their chosen language that includes all components on board and their state of repair.  Owners develop a maintenance plan and safely give service suppliers access to their online boat profile enabling them to update the configuration, the corresponding maintenance plan and schedule essential tasks in the future. A brief overview of the boat can be shared easily via an email link.

Users can review the highest rated advice for items on board; raise questions with fellow boat owners and specialists as well as accessing required products or services with the click of a mouse.  The service is currently being expanded to offer an online comparison against predefined profiles for boat safety and offshore racing regulations.

Alex Dowdalls

Alex Dowdalls is the founder and managing director of YACHTONUS.com. Born and raised in Hamilton Scotland, he is currently based in Amersfoot, Netherlands. YACHTONUS.com, Dowdalls’ vision for an international online platform, is currently available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Dutch.

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