VP Marketing and Sales - Island Global Yachting / Chairman - United States Superyacht Association
April 2024 | Five (5) features of a “Superyacht Hub”. The world's largest superyachts are now over 152m/500ft in length (47m/155ft longer than a soccer field at 105m/345ft) with drafts of +5m/16ft. Superyacht Hubs expand on the definition of a “Superyacht Destination” by encompassing five (5) specific features | 1. Purpose built concrete docks and bollards engineered to carry rated loads 2. Channel depths conducive to deep draft vessel navigation 3. Provisioning and servicing accessibility 4. Clear entry and exit processes/paperwork 5. An integrated “Superyacht Hub” annual plan involving stakeholder input from private and public stakeholders refined over time including a.) Market Analysis b.) Infrastructure c.) Marketing d.) Regulatory Standards e.) Seasonal Events f.) Community Engagement and Sustainability
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