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America’s favorite sailor, Dennis Conner, cuts the ceremonial ribbon launching the future of North Cove.
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10/01/2005
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America’s Cup champion
Dennis Conner cut the red ribbon launching the renaissance of lower Manhattan’s
North Cove
Marina, a boating
address once referred to as "Monaco of the Hudson." The June 2 ceremony signaled
a new era for the marina, which is now run by North Cove Marina Management with
Conner as chairman of the board. The legendary yachtsman’s involvement has
already put North Cove back on the map. A steady influx of yachts has come to
visit, and future international sailing events are in the works. Visit
www.thenorthcove.com.
A new alliance between
Carver
Yachts and Dominator Yachts will provide Italian yacht design
firm Nuvolari
Lenard with a worldwide
distribution network for its 62-, 64-, 68-, 78-, 82-, 86- and 90-foot yachts.
All models will be produced in Italy and will be offered in Europe by Dominator.
Carver will sell 62- through 68-foot Nuvari Yachts in North and South America.
Visit www.carveryachts.com.
 CRN’s newest sales manager Vasco Buonpensiere. (Click image to enlarge)
On June 1, Harbour Towne
Marina in Dania Beach, Florida, became the new home of Sunseeker Florida. The decision to relocate its
operation from Pompano Beach was a direct result of improved sales, particularly
among the company’s larger models. The Florida-based distributor will enjoy new
offices and showrooms, in addition to a well-serviced marina with direct access
to the ocean. Visit www.sunseeker.com.
CRN appointed Vasco
Buonpensiere sales manager for the steel and aluminum production line. After
grad-uating with a law degree, Buonpensiere established a career in sales with
several high-profile companies such Waterman Exclusive Yacht Services, Royal
Denship and Moravia of Monte Carlo, all of which enhanced his ability to pursue
the sale and management of megayachts. Visit www.crn-yacht.com.
San Diego’s Kona Kai Marina, near Point Loma Inlet, announced the
completion of the Kona portion of the marina. The new facility offers 250 slips,
concrete docks and high-capacity utilities. The marina’s modernization continues
with the reconstruction of its 260 existing slips, which is scheduled for
completion in December 2005. Since the beginning of this year, Kona Kai Marina
has been able to accommodate vessels up to 200 feet. Visit
www.konakaimarina.com.
 Ferretti Group and Ducati executives graduate with MBAs from
Bologna University. (Click image to enlarge)
Vripack
Naval Architects
appointed Marnix Hoekstra new sales director for their head office in Sneek, The
Netherlands. Hoekstra, along with Managing Director Peter Naeyé, will supervise
sales activities for projects of all sizes. The fast growing, full-service
bureau has various large-scale designs under construction worldwide, including a
110-foot Vripack in Iran. Visit www.vripack.com.
On May 26-27, Kuala
Lumpar welcomed an international audience attending its inaugural nautical
symposium Yangon to
Manila Bay: A New Cruising Playground. Named after the arc of water around
Malaysia and surrounding countries, the event served as a catalyst to further
the growth of the marine tourism industry as well as the sailing industry. The
World Tourism Organization has acknowledged Malaysia’s yachting market is "the
fastest growing sector, but yet to achieve its full potential." The symposium is
an ongoing effort by Malaysia to promote the region as a seamless cruising
playground for recreational boating. The symposium will return to Maylasia next
year. Visit www.symb2005.com.
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