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ANNAPOLIS SHOW AND PARTY by David Tydeman
This was my first Annapolis show and it was a great pleasure to make new
friends. John Noble and I enjoyed a long discussion during the owners’ party
about sights he should see on his planned first ever drive around the UK when he
comes over next year to see his swing-keel Oyster 655 – the first of its kind –
under construction. Ideas are welcome apparently! John’s business life involves
clearing up chaos after hurricanes and this year the weather has (unfortunately!?)
Tommy Moscatelli
been so stable he’s had more time to think about his new yacht!
New Representatives
The Annapolis boat show has a lovely feel to it and, in
the sunshine, it was full of enthusiasts of all ages with
for Oyster
many flying long distances across North America to visit.
Oyster has made two appointments
The Oyster 46 and Oyster 655 were the star attractions
in recent months. Bart Kimman
of the show, a ‘must-see’ on every visitor’s list and our
who is based in Hong Kong, will
team worked hard to accommodate everyone.
represent Oyster yachts in Asia,
whilst Tommy Moscatelli, will promote
The owners’ party went on well into the night and
our deck saloon range throughout
during the evening I was pleased to present our US
Italy. Following the appointment of
Broker, Bob Marston, with his 10-year Oyster service
Alexander Markarov in Moscow earlier
award. This reminded me of a recent discussion with
this year, Oyster Representatives will
the global head of sponsorship at Rolex – I pointed out
that we have given many Rolex watches to our staff as
actively promote Oyster yachts in
a thank you for 10 years hard work and wondered if
their own regions, acting as a local
Rolex were interested in working with Oyster. Sadly their
point of contact and an extension of
strategy is to focus on sponsoring events, but he did
Oyster’s own team, who will continue
say to his global CEO that he thought Rolex should give
to be closely involved in all aspects
their staff a free Oyster for 10 years service - now that
of every customer’s yacht purchase
would be a marketing coup!
and ownership.
WHISKY HEAVEN - THE CLASSIC MALTS CRUISE
Four Oyster owners took up the
challenge of 'nosing' their way around
the Scottish Western Isles during last
summer's Talisker Classic Malt Cruise.
Blessed with brilliant weather (for most
of the time) an abundance of wildlife and
copious amounts of the 'water of life', Alexander Markarov
Andrew Tibbits' Oyster 435 Mythos,
Nikita, the Oyster 406 owned by Jayne
Marlin, Peter Kassell's Oyster 46 Nimrod
and Larry Quinn's Oyster 461 Blue Fox
were united by a passion for sailing,
scenery and single malt whisky. Each
chose their own route through the Inner
Hebrides, to share in the hospitality offered by the coastal Classic Malts distilleries
of Oban, Talisker and Lagavulin. “This is certainly one of the best sailing cruises
we've made – certainly one to do before you die” enthused Larry Quinn.
The next Malt Cruise will be held in June 2011.
For further details visit www.worldcruising.com/classicmaltscruise
Bart Kimman
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