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February 2008

Dr. Mark Orams to speak at Yacht Vision '08

Yacht security in the 21st century: Reflections on Seamaster's Amazon expedition - By Dr. Mark Orams

Cruising yachts are increasingly seeking out remote locations for their voyages. Often these locations are in developing nations or in areas where security is an important issue. The voyage of the Blakexpeditions yacht Seamaster to the Amazon and Rio Negro rivers ended in tragedy when armed men boarded the vessel on the night of 6 December 2005. Skipper Sir Peter Blake was shot and killed and a number of crew members were injured. A security plan was in place onboard Seamaster and yet this did not avert the invasion of the yacht and the subsequent loss of life.

Important lessons can be learned from this event and applied to design and planning for vessels intending to visit locations where security risks exist.

In this presentation Mark will provide some personal reflections on the Seamaster incident. While not present during the invasion, he was onboard for a number of weeks during the Amazon/Rio Negro expedition prior. He will share his views on the security planning and measures in place on Seamaster and provide some recommendations for yachts considering voyages to remote and security risk areas in the future.

Dr. Mark Orams is a successful yachtsman, scientist, environmentalist and adventurer. He was part of Sir Peter Blake’s crew aboard Steinlager 2 which won the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race and was a member of Team New Zealand’s two America’s Cup defences in Auckland. Dr. Mark Orams holds a bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, a master of science and a PhD and has authored numerous books and papers on the management of human impacts on marine resources. He founded the Coastal – Marine Research Group at Massey University’s Albany campus in New Zealand and was the founding Executive Director of the Sir Peter Blake Trust.

Mark Orams bio

February 2008

David Trubridge to speak at Yacht Vision '08

If you haven’t heard of David Trubridge, you will soon become a fan, of him and his design work, once you have met and heard him at Yacht Vision ’08.

David Trubridge graduated as a Naval Architect from Newcastle University Britain, but since then he has worked as a furniture designer/maker and architect. He settled in New Zealand after a long yacht voyage with his family. His design process combines innate craft knowledge, sculptural abstraction and computer design technology, as it draws on his life's rich experiences.

In the last few years he has exhibited at 100% Design in London, five times at the Salone del Mobile in Milan, and twice at ICFF in New York. His ‘Body Raft’ design is currently being manufactured by Cappellini, and was voted ‘Iconic’ by Urbis readers.

David’s presentation will introduce his work, showing his development through some of the key designs. He will talk about how the travel (sailing through the Pacific Islands – Antarctica) and different working environments have had their effect. He will also talk about how the role of the designer has changed through history from being an essential tool for survival, to being part of the cause of global warming, by creating new products. Not because we need them, but because business and the economy need us to buy them . . . and how this creates one of the biggest opportunities for designers. Can we rise to this challenge?

David Trubridge bio

January 2008

Ron Holland joins the list of high profile speakers at Yacht Vision '08

This yacht is now being referred to as the Green Superyacht with the goal of the project to be the most efficient, eco-friendly vessel afloat and to be an ambassador of the “Green Technology”.

In a career that spans more than three decades, Ron Holland has created an extensive award winning portfolio of racing and cruising yachts which are renowned throughout the superyacht fraternity worldwide.

Ron Holland bio

January 2008

Ocean Media is Welcomed Aboard as a gold Sponsor of Yacht Vision '08

OCEAN Media, publishers of OCEAN Magazine – the dedicated superyacht magazine for Oceania (Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific) – are proud to be associated with Yacht Vision '08 as a Gold Sponsor.

The magazine and www.oceanmedia.com.au website is well regarded in our part of the world as the title most dedicated to the elite of yachting - motor and sail - and continuing growth of the superyacht industry in our region.

OCEAN Media also publishes Offshore Yachting in Australia, for the yacht racing fraternity, and on a global scale the acclaimed Great Southern Route Superyacht Cruising Guide. With a number of new titles focused on the superyacht industry being launched by OCEAN Media this year, we thought it most appropriate to support such an important gathering and conference of superyacht industry professionals, particularly being held in our back yard.

We look forward to seeing you all in Auckland.

January 2008

Yacht Vision '08 welcomes Lufthansa Private Jet as our Official Airline Partner

After a successful sponsorship of the NZ Millennium Cup 2007, Lufthansa Private Jet has put their hand up to support the NZ Marine Export Group again. Recognising the growth in the superyacht industry and partnering with an industry whose clients are of a similar stature, Lufthansa Private Jet has come to the plate with flights and hospitality to ensure Yacht Vision '08 is an outstanding success. The New Zealand Marine Industry would like to thank Lufthansa Private Jet for their support.

December 2007

Michael Peters – Fuel-Guzzling Powerboat Designer Talks 'Green'

Since 1981, Michael Peters has completed over 350 designs, leading to the construction of over 25,000 fuel-guzzling powerboats. His work has ranged from small production boats to custom motor yachts over 150’ in length. Balancing aesthetic design and solid but creative engineering, the Michael Peters office is known for diversity and has been recognized for technical merit and innovation as well as artistic design. Awards from Showboats Magazine and the Superyacht Society sit on the shelf alongside the Kiekhaefer Memorial Award for Innovation in Offshore Racing.

Best known for his success in offshore racing, Michael confesses that in winning 12 UIM World Championships, his raceboats alone have consumed over 2 million gallons of fuel. Now, with the possibly more mature and almost sailor-like attitude that squeezing an extra 5 or 10% out of a 15-knot boat can be just as exciting as winning a race at 200+ mph, he should have an interesting perspective on the concept of the ‘green’ yacht.

Michael Peters bio

September 2007

“The knowledge and style in yacht design that Wally has developed over the years are the key to the commercial and image success of Wally”. Wally website

Luca Bassani the founder of Wally, the ultra-modern yacht design and build, company will be a keynote speaker at Yacht Vision ’08. Luca will bring to the Yacht Vision ’08 symposium his vision of the modern performance superyacht and his viewpoint on:

Design, Technology and the Future Luxury Superyachts.

Luca Bassani is the Italian founder of the iconic luxury yachts brand, Wally. Since its establishment in 1994, his Monte Carlo based company has enjoyed admiration and success designing and building futuristic and highly crafted sailing superyachts and motoryachts, that have become a reference point inside and outside the industry and changed the entire concept of yachts.

Photo: Justin Ratcliffe

August 2007

Yacht Vision '08 Programme begins to take shape...

After a successful sponsorship of the NZ Millennium Cup 2007, Lufthansa Private Jet has put their hand up to support the NZ Marine Export Group again. Recognising the growth in the superyacht industry and partnering with an industry whose clients are of a similar stature, Lufthansa Private Jet has come to the plate with flights and hospitality to ensure Yacht Vision '08 is an outstanding success. The New Zealand Marine Industry would like to thank Lufthansa Private Jet for their support.

July 2007

Yacht Vision '08

Just as in 2005, the NZ Marine Export Group will be hosting Yacht Vision ’08 from the 5th to 9th of March. Simultaneously, the Auckland International Boat Show will be on, giving the Yacht Vision delegates an added bonus of being able to enjoy the Boat Show throughout their stay in Auckland.

Yacht Vision ’08 will once again be held in the Auckland Maritime Museum overlooking some of the finest examples of NZ boat building history.

The Auckland International Boat Show will be located at the beautiful Viaduct Harbour encompassing the Auckland Maritime Museum. With stunning views out to the Hauraki Gulf and fringed by seaside restaurants, bars and hotels, this is the perfect location to showcase the best of what the New Zealand's marine industry has to offer and host the NZ Marine Export Groups – Yacht Vision ‘08.

The Auckland International Boat Show is now recognised as one of the top 40 boat shows in the world.

www.aucklandinternationalboatshow.co.nz