The Indian Marine Federation is back with a bang. After a temporary set back the IMF boating days boat show will surely take place in Mumbai starting on 19th March uptil 21st March 2010 at Pilot Bunder, Colaba, Mumbai.
Booking for stalls has already been commenced since 10th March 2010. The IMF boating days was initially scheduled to be held at Cooperage in Mumbai on 29th Jan 2010 and was postponed as legal govt bodies did not find the venue suitable for the boat show as residents around the ground felt …

The 18th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show was opened this afternoon by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler Of Dubai, marking the start of five days of live entertainment and the largest display of boats in the Middle East.
The Dubai International Boat Show takes place at the Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC) until 13 March 2010 and is open to the general public and trade buyers.

“I would like to thank His Highness Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed for gracing the occasion of the …

The Middle East’s largest boat distributor, ART Marine, has reached a long-term agreement with Charterbay LLC to manage and operate the 300-berth Ghantoot Marina & Resort in Abu Dhabi.

The agreement includes the operation, maintenance and management of the marina, and is part of ART Marine’s strategy to establish a chain of marina destinations throughout the region.
“True to our company mantra to ‘Discover Yachting’, our marina destinations strategy will allow us to better introduce the yachting and cruising lifestyle to a much broader audience,” says ART Marine president and CEO Constantinos …

And so it begins… clearing all doubts, uncertainties and misconceptions, the MIBS 2010 has launched successfully on the 18th of Feb 2010. As a yearly routine the MIBS launched with a preview night for VIP’s by invitation only. The VIP preview also accompanied an elaborate fashion show, showcasing some of India’s leading designers.

From Jet ski’s, Kayaks, wake boards, Outboads, yachts, mega yachts and even yacht rentals are all available under one roof at the MIBS. There are also some nifty yacht toys available like the Sea Bob available at the …

Plymouth-based luxury boat builder, Princess Yachts has been recognised for its excellence in the environmental management of its business. The company has just been awarded ISO 14001, making it the first major European-based boat builder to gain this stringent international standard.
The ISO 14001 standard measures the environmental impact of a company both internally and in the local community. Princess carried out a company-wide investigation into every aspect of its manufacturing activities, products and services, with every department within the company’s manufacturing sites and offices assessing all processes that had an …

Non-stop excitement On-Ground & On-Water from February 18-21!!

Mumbai International Boat Show 2010 is back with its fourth edition,
all set to enthrall audiences and create a buzz in India’s most
cultural city, Mumbai, with four days of non-stop excitement from
February 18-21 at the city’s Bandra-Kurla Complex and the marina
adjacent to the Gateway of India. MIBS 2010 has an attractive
exhibitors which includes big brands like Ocean Style/Burgess,
Sunreef, San Lorenzo, Azimut, Mahindra Odyssea, Ava Marine, Larson,
Drago, Sealegs and several others.
The Mumbai International Boat Show will be open to the public from
19th – 21st …

In its fourth edition, the Mumbai International Boat Show 2010 (MIBS) on February 18th to 21st February 2010 is the only show of its kind to be held in Mumbai with both a substantial land and sea component. Over 15000 sq. mtrs. space on land at the Bandra-Kurla Complex and a marina with space for over 30 boats at the iconic Gateway of India in Mumbai harbor, will make up MIBS 2010.

MIBS 2010 is also pleased to announce an exclusive sponsorship tie-up with India’s largest media house The Times of …

1) Established since 2007, now in its fourth year, the Mumbai International Boat Show has been enjoying phenomenal success year-on-year and is today seen as being on par with annual calendar boat shows the world over.
2) Designated as the only third ‘official’ calendar event in Mumbai, after the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon and The Times of India Mumbai Festival.
3) Supported by:
• Government of Maharashtra
• Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC)
•  Indian Navy
• Mumbai Port Trust
•  Yachting Association of India
• FICCI
•  Indian Trade Promotion Organization
•  Indian Coast Guard
4) Organized by: An independent company; Mumbai …

A new hobby has caught Katrina Kaif’s fancy — yacht sailing. The actress, who is a big fan of water sports, wants to learn this sport professionally. A source said, “Sailing as a sports activity has always fascinated Katrina. She always wanted to take lessons to master the art. There are several courses offered in the UK and Kats wants to give it a shot.”
Kats has even discussed this with her brother, who also enjoys water sports. “In fact the two may take up this sailing course together,” added the …

The 2nd Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS), the Middle East’s first and only show exclusively for yachts over 25 metres long, is going all out to woo Saudi Arabian visitors to the exhibition, which runs at Abu Dhabi’s prestigious Yas Marina from February 25-27.
The show organisers say visitors from the Kingdom are among the most sought-after by exhibitors and represented one of the largest markets for last year’s highly successful ADYS launch edition.
“Saudi Arabian yacht buyers and charterers rank high on the prospect list of many of the show’s international …