The Indian Marine Federation (IMF) is in the advanced stages of planning for a three-day promotional event in Mumbai next year to stimulate interest in leisure boating in India.
The proposed dates for the event are February 5, 2010 for a trade networking forum and February 6-7 for the boat show. A venue for the event has yet to be chosen, but plans are for a central Mumbai location. Sponsors for both the conference and the boat show will be confirmed shortly.

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The South Korean government has cancelled 291 events including Yacht and Boat Korea scheduled for 29 October to 1 November, over fears of the growth of influenza H1N1, commonly known as Swine Flu.
In late August the World Health Organisation (WHO) advised countries in the northern hemisphere to prepare for a second wave of the pandemic spread.
International Marketing Consultant Barry Jenkins said Yacht and Boat Korea had no choice but to cancel the 2009 event given national guidelines.
“It is a real disappointment but exhibitors and intending visitors realise that the cancellation …

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This year too, Pershing, well-known Italian yacht brand and part of Ferretti Group will respond punctually to the appointment with the most important nautical fair in our country, the Genoa Boat Show, to be held from 3rd to 11th October 2009. The shipyard will be attending the event both optimistically and with interesting product innovations in its production lines.
A continuous drive towards innovation, important investments in R&D, the brand’s becoming increasingly better known on new markets and winning sales strategies in Italy, have all contributed to increasing Pershing’s …

Burger Boat Company, Trinity Yachts, and Westport are among the latest superyacht builders to confirm their presence in the new, dedicated, Superyacht Pavilion at next year’s Dubai International Boat Show. Back in July superyacht builder Amels also confirmed its place in the Pavilion.
“Westport’s participation reflects our long term view for continued growth in Dubai and the Middle East,” said Philip Purcell, vice president, Westport Yachts. “The Middle East is one of the most important regions in the world for the marine industry, and we have chosen the Dubai International Boat …