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Auckland's new Viaduct Events Centre, the venue for the NZ Marine Export Group Superyacht Captains Forum 2011
Wednesday 14 September 2011:
1600 – 1800 Invitation-only preview of the Auckland International Boat Show
Take this opportunity to make new connections with the NZ marine industry
at this exclusive event and view the show in a relaxed environment
1800 – 1930 The Superyacht Report Opening Cocktail Function
Opening Cocktail Function for the Auckland International Boat Show 2011 and
Superyacht Captains Forum, where the New Zealand Prime Minister
Rt Hon John Key will be addressing the function
Address by:
New Zealand Prime Minister Rt Hon John Key
Thursday 15 September 2011:
0800 – 0845 Registration
0845 – 0900 Forum opening address
Speaker:
Peter Montgomery, Superyacht Captains Forum MC
0900 – 0915 Welcome from the NZ Marine Export Group Chairman
Be informed about the latest developments in the New Zealand superyacht
industry
Speaker:
Owen Rutter, Chairman, NZ Marine Export Group
0915 – 1015 Pathway to the South Pacific: the big picture
What are the key considerations when planning your South Pacific cruise? This
sessions provides a global overview of topics such as transport options, crossing
3,000nm of ocean as well as availability of provisions and resources, sat-nav
coverage and medical assistance during your voyage
Speakers:
Capt. Max Cumming, SY Athena
Capt. Fred Acke
1015 – 1045 Morning tea
1045 – 1215 Cruising the AsiaPacific: Australia, Fiji, Indonesia, New Zealand, Singapore,
Tahiti and Tonga
Starting with an overview of South Pacific’s key attractions, this session will include
useful information on cruising grounds, anchorages, food supplies, services, visa /
customs processes, limited locations, weather forecasting as well as seasonal
trends for the South Pacific
Speakers:
Bob McDavitt, NZ Met Service ambassador
Rodolphe Holler, Tahiti Private Exhibitions
Capt. David Jamieson, Yacht Help Fiji
Derek Leonard, Yacht Help Tonga
Barry Jenkins, Chairman, Superyacht Australia
Capt. Cilian Budarlaigh, Partner, Yacht Support Group, Indonesia
Jean-Jacques Lavigne, Executive Director, Superyacht Singapore Association
1215 – 1300 Tax optimisation, foreign exchange and international banking
Smarter financial management: mitigation of tax, dealing with multiple currencies
and using international banking to your advantage
Speaker:
Murray Sarelius, Partner, KPMG
1300 – 1345 Lunch
1345 – 1445 Fundamentals of contract management
Contract management from project and legal perspectives: the do’s and don’ts
and the need to knows of refit, ship servicing and dealing with classification
societies, as well as understanding contractual relationships, identifying potential
issues and dealing with conflicts
Speakers:
Jon Barrett, Jon Barrett Associates Inc
Matthew Flynn, McElroys Barristers and Solicitors
Nick Cressey, Insurance Brokers International
1445 – 1530 International regattas and rallies
Be prepared to win. Successfully competing in the rapidly growing arena of
international sailing regattas and motoryacht rallies requires careful planning and
consideration of crew, logistics and the safety elements of your guests and crew
Speakers:
Tom Dodson, principal tactician and co-helmsman of J-class SY Valsheda
Capt. Dan Jackson, J-class SY Ranger and MY Vita
1530 – 1545 Afternoon tea
1545 – 1700 Cruising New Zealand for owners, guests and crew
A toolbox of essential information to ensure an enjoyable visit from your arrival to
New Zealand, cruising our beautiful coastline (with some 15,000 kms on offer),
right through to your departure. Learn about the must-see tourist destination,
applicable rules, regulations, charter requirements and be introduced to four of
our key cruising grounds: Bay of Islands, Hauraki Gulf and
Nelson Marlborough / Milford Sounds
Speakers:
Rodolphe Holler, Tahiti Private Expeditions
Arthur Jobard, Manager of Safety Management Systems for Maritime NZ
Capt. David Duncan, Port Nelson Harbourmaster
Capt. Andrew Hayton, Auckland Harbourmaster
Capt. Jim Lyle, Northland Harbourmaster
Jacqui Spice, Founder and CEO, Touch of Spice
1700 – 1800 Distinctive New Zealand wine tasting
Fine New Zealand wines are sought after world-wide. You will be introduced to
one of our most acclaimed varieties during this tasting.
Speaker:
Mike Spratt, Owner of Destiny Bay Vineyards
1900 – 2300 Superyacht Captains Forum dinner
A networking highlight of the forum, the dinner will be held at Auckland
party-central’s ‘The Cloud’, preceded by a visit through
NZ’s Giant Rugby Ball showcase
Friday 16 September 2011:
0830 Second day opening address
0845 – 0930 International security and piracy
A multi-disciplinary analysis of this potential threat through the eyes of a lawyer, a
security expert and an insurance company, supplemented by case studies
Speakers:
Darren Morton, Managing Director, Executive Security
Matthew Flynn, McElroys Barristers and Solicitors
Nick Cressey, Insurance Brokers International
0930 – 1015 Latest superyacht innovations
From helicopters and submarines, to amphibious craft and tenders, this session
will focus on the latest innovations to impress and entertain the owner and the
guests. Learn about future trends and vital design considerations when selecting
your next superyacht tender or toy
Speakers:
Matt Wilmot, Virtuoso Media
Hugh Fulton, Q-Sub
1015 – 1100 Managing a successful refit
Achieving a successful working relationship between all parties including the owner
/ owners representative, captain, contractors and the yard is paramount when
managing a refit project.
Also covered by this session are best practice in approaching a refit and
refit facilities available in the South Pacific and New Zealand
Speakers:
Jon Barrett, Jon Barrett Associates Inc
Mark Wightman, Integrated Marine Group (IMG)
Clive Bennett, NZ Marine Industry Association
1100 – 1115 Morning tea
1115 – 1300 Your say: the ultimate superyacht facilities
Superyacht marinas and facilities are being continuously developed around the
world. This forum will develop a paper of the requirements for these new projects
from the perspective of the customer - the superyacht. Facilitated by a number
of marina and infrastructure experts, this open planning session will assist
development of the ‘Future vision’ blueprint for the ultimate superyacht facilities
Presenters/facilitators:
Oscar Siches, Independent consultant
Niccolò Porzio di Camporotondo, Superyacht Programme Director, Americas Cup 34
Phil Wardale, Certified Marina Manager
1300 – 1305 Forum closing address
1305 – 1400 Lunch
1430 Buses depart for the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS)
1500 – 1700 MRX match racing
A highlight of the forum, superyacht captains will be able to match their sailing
skills against each other in the 11 identical 34ft Bruce Farr designed MRX racing
yachts on our beautiful Waitemata Harbour
1700 – 1900 Kiwi BBQ at the RNZYS
Networking continues over fine New Zealand BBQ food and wine, just as the
Squadron’s yachts cross Friday’s finish line almost directly in front of our eyes on
the beautiful Waitemata Harbour
2100 All Blacks v Japan on the big screen at RNZYS
Experience the passionate Kiwi rugby culture by joining the RNZYS members and
cheering on your favourite rugby team in tonight’s match (as long as you are
cheering for the players in black!)
