Jun 1, 2021
As the percentage of the population getting vaccinated against Covid-19 continues to increase in the United States and around the world,
Soundings Trade Only reached out to stateside and international show directors and administrators to discuss plans for 2021 and 2022.
Andrew Doole is president of the U.S. Boat Shows division of London-based Informa Markets, which owns and operates international boat and yacht events. Doole leads the daily operations and oversees the production, government relations, partnerships, sales and overall strategic direction of Informa Markets’ Florida-based boat and yacht shows.
Anne Dunbar is show director of the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference. A lifelong boater from Connecticut, Dunbar joined IBEX in 2001 as sales and marketing manager and has served in the role of show director since 2012.
The Daytona Beach Police Department just recently revamped its marine unit with a brand new boat that takes off from Halifax Harbour Marina but works all throughout the county.
Find the right boat
While it s important to choose a boat that s appropriate for your skill level and the number of people on the trip, it s even more crucial to pick the right boat for the water conditions you ll be in. Flatwater lakes and open oceans call for very different watercraft.
You can also do a little pre-rental reconnaissance by visiting the water you plan to boat on. Which types and lengths of boats seem most common? If you can t go in person, try asking a local boating group on Facebook or Reddit what is most suitable for a particular body of water.
Memorial Day weekend is a day away and that means a lot of people will be hitting the water – and it’s expected to be more crowded this year. People from all over will flock to Southwest Florida this weekend. They’ll lay on our beaches, dine in our restaurants, and boat on our waters. The […]