Nico van Leeuwen - director Marketing & Sales at VBH: "We believe the ultimate luxury is custom innovation, turning your dreams into reality. By developing user-friendly innovations for all on board, we create new experiences for the yachting lifestyle."
“We not only specialise in Audio Visual and IT, but also in lighting and security and bespoke installations that merge art and technology. It’s both exciting and inspirational to see the different technical disciplines within VBH working together to realise a project. The potential of what can achieved is always growing since technology develops so fast. Anticipating the future requires us to be flexible and agile and keep thinking ahead. The process of integration is as much an art as a science, and when everyone with their different skill sets and specialisations works as a team the results can be truly exceptional. Combining the very latest in technology with the beauty and craftsmanship of the world’s finest yachts is something of which I never tire.”
Van Leeuwen: "VBH offers fantastic service throughout the yacht's lifecycle. We employ dedicated, highly specialized Field Service Engineers and Service Coordinators to ensure fast response times, no matter where the yacht is. With our 24/7 helpdesk, we are able to offer round the clock remote assistance. We have a worldwide support system, with quick response times."
The 55-metre DAMEN Yacht Support vessel AXIS (181 ft) will join the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show from 31 October to 4 November. For the complete Bahamas experience, the DAMEN Yacht Support vessel offers the perfect combination of luxury and fun with lots of toys, tenders, a Triton submarine and Icon sport aircraft.
DAMEN is co-exhibiting AXIS – a YS 5009 delivered in 2016 – together with Ocean Independence, who represented the owner for the purchase. AXIS is not for sale, but available for charter in the Bahamas.
“The oceans, the islands have a lot more to offer than just chartering a white boat,” says the American owner of AXIS about his remarkable fleet including a 50-metre Westport (164 ft) and 16-metre Viking 52 Open Express Frigate (52 ft). “What we’re talking about is a complete experience, whether it’s diving, submarining, fishing, sightseeing and all the toys with jetskis and sailboats.”
DAMEN has delivered 12 Yacht Support vessels since introducing the range in 2009, including POWER PLAY which recently appeared at the Monaco Yacht Show. DAMEN currently has 5 new vessels under construction. The next available YS 5009 will be delivered in summer 2019.
A stunning yacht of rare beauty, combining classic hull lines with a powerful modern rig and a clean, contemporary chic above and below decks.
Aquarius truly defines what it means to be a ‘modern classic’. With naval architecture by Dykstra Naval Architects and interior design from Mark Whiteley Design this magnificent 56m / 184ft ketch was realised by Royal Huisman together with Rondal and an outstanding team of rig specialists. Exceptional co-operation from the highly talented client team ensured a harmonious build and a highly successful outcome.
The owners’ brief was for an elegant yet muscular sailboat with a classic profile, for family enjoyment. The yacht should have favourable sea keeping characteristics that are ideal for world cruising as well as standing her in good stead for the occasional Bucket regatta.
Length: 56m / 184ft
Naval architect: Dykstra Naval Architects
Interior design: Mark Whiteley Design - Project management: Godfrey Cray Maritime Ltd.
Builder: Royal Huisman
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, will host the 59th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show on October 31- Nov 4, 2018. Show exhibits range from yacht builders and designers to exotic cars and brokerage yachts. A wide variety of boats will be on display including runabouts, sportfishers, high performance boats, center consoles, cabin cruisers, flats boats, skiffs, express cruisers, sailing yachts, motor yachts, bowriders, catamarans, ski boats, jet boats, trawlers, inflatables, canoes, and extraordinary superyachts. FLIBS is exactly where you want to be!
Boating enthusiasts turned out in droves for the 58th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which enjoyed a boost in attendance fanned in part by sunnier skies and consumer optimism about the economy.
The 2017 boating spectacle, which ran Nov. 1-5 across seven locations in Fort Lauderdale, attracted 105,000 visitors.
For more information visit the website here.
Click here for the list of exhibitors.
Show location Royal Huisman, Oceanco, Amels/ Damen, Heesen Yachts & Feadship:
Bahia Mar/ Hall Of Fame/Las Olas Marina Show - Superyacht Avenue
Opening hours
Prime Time Preview
Wed. Oct 31, Noon - 7pm
(Ticket valid any show day)
General Admission
Thur. Nov 1, 10am - 7pm
Fri. Nov 2, 10am - 7pm
Sat. Nov 3, 10am - 7pm
Sun. Nov 4, 10am - 6pm
Adress
801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
METS is the Premier European exhibition of equipment, materials, systems and services for the international leisure craft trade and industry.
METS is the number one platform for marine products. Meet distributors, dealers, retailers, wholesalers and representatives from the boat building, repair and design sectors in an international environment with visitors from over 90 countries. With at least 150 journalists from the trade press on the look out for news and product stories, the chances for networking are second to none.
Meet the Dutch Marine Equipment Suppliers in the Superyacht Pavilion Hall 10 and 11.
Heritage, Personality and Stability… and much more besides await you. Enjoy the Dutch hospitality and share your thoughts with specialists from every area of the Dutch superyacht industry. We look forward to seeing you in the HISWA Holland Yachting Group bar to give you all the information you need about our members!
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Booth number Super Yacht Bar 11.509A
Booth numbers members & partners HISWA Holland Yachting Group
| Cramm Yachting Systems | 10.211 |
| Esthec | 10.217 |
| Hydromar | 11.609 |
| Huisfit (Royal Huisman) | 10.610 |
| KUIPER Holland | 11.605 |
| Maxwell | 11.613 |
| Naiad Dynamics | 11.109 & 10.102 |
| Pon Power/ Caterpillar | 11.508 |
| RH Marine | 11.511 |
| Rondal | 11.510 |
Opening hours
| Tuesday 13 November | 10.00 - 18.00 hours |
| Wednesday 14 November | 10.00 - 18.00 hours |
| Thursday 15 November | 10.00 - 17.00 hours |
Heritage, stability and personality
are the three pillars that form the foundation of the Dutch Yachting Industry