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Chuck Driscoll holds the American Boat Builders and Repairers Association’s “Award of Excellence.”
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06/01/2005
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The American Boat
Builders and Repairers Association presented Driscoll Boat Works with the annual "Award of
Excellence" at its 2005 International Marina Conference. Driscoll, a
family-owned full-service boatyard, was honored for 50 years of outstanding
service. Since 1947, the San Diego-based company has repaired and refit
vessels well known in the industry, including H.M.S. Rose, Lady Lola, Genuine Risk
and Mari-Cha IV. Able to accommodate yachts up to
300 feet, the facility features two 190-foot floating docks and a 220-foot
repair dock, plus three 200-foot floating docks at an additional yard site.
Visit www.driscollinc.com.
 Robert Bartee. (Click image to enlarge)
On March 3, Chub Cay developers Kaye Pearson, Walt
McCrory and Bob Moss invited Bahamian ministers the Hon. Allyson Maynard-Gibson,
Dr. Baltron Bethel and Vincent Peet to join them in a progressive groundbreaking
ceremony on the island, located at the tip of the Berry chain. The event kicked
off the building phase of the development, which will include the construction
of 57 British colonial-style villas and the expansion of the existing marina
from 96 to 200 slips, some serving megayachts. Visit www.chubcay.com.
Amels
Holland has decided to
move its yacht-building activities from Makkum to Vlissingen. This decision will
allow for improved efficiency and the possibility of expansion. The Vlissingen
shipyard offers several advantages, including two very large covered dry docks,
with direct access to the ocean. Amels also plans to base all sales and support
departments in Vlissingen. Visit www.amels-holland.com.
Hargrave Custom Yachts
in Fort Lauderdale
announced the retirement of Ralph Cantlay, senior vice president of engineering.
Cantlay will remain with the company on a consulting basis and will assist in
managing an extensive collection of designs and documents. Celebrating his 80th
birthday on July 1, Cantlay has enjoyed a business career spanning more than 50
years. Visit www.hargrave.org.
Royal Huisman
Shipyard announced the
promotion of Erik Van Hulst, longtime colleague and brother-in-law of Alice
Huisman, to the board of directors. Hulst began his career with the yard
part-time in 1985 while pursuing his electrical engineering studies. Most
recently production manager, Hulst worked extensively in the field performing
sea trials and warranty/service calls on new builds while completing courses in
hydraulics, pneumatics and management studies. Visit www.royalhuisman.com.
 Old Bahama Bay’s staff surround the Blue
Flag. (Click image to enlarge)
The former chief
marketing officer of Saks Fifth Avenue, Sheri Wilson-Gray, will head
Island Capital
Group’s Yacht Haven
initiative, a new lifestyle destination concept that targets the affluent
customer. As executive vice president, Wilson-Gray will create the core
attributes of the Yacht Haven brand. Drawing on her expertise in building
world-class brands, the seasoned veteran will supervise all sales and leasing
opportunities in order to secure the appropriate selection of stores,
accommodations and entertainment. The first Yacht Haven project is currently
under way in St. Thomas, USVI. Visit www.islecap.com.
Robert Bartee,
previously executive vice president of Donald L. Blount and
Associates, was named
chief operating officer for the naval architecture and marine engineering design
firm. Bartee joined the company in 1992 and played a vital role in increasing
its design capabilities. Dean Schleicher, technical director, will continue to
lead various projects, while Jim Supan Jr. assumes the new position of director
of engineering. President and owner Donald Blount remains active with the firm. www.dlba-inc.com.
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