MarineBusinessWorld.com Newsletter: Australian & New Zealand companies feature in award recognition
by Peter Rendle, Sail-World.com 4 Oct 2018 23:00 BST
The 2018 NSW Jeanneau Rendezvous take over Darling Harbour © Mainsheet Media
NSW Jeanneau sailing yacht importer, Performance Boating Sales, has been announced as Dealer of the Year by the Jeanneau factory in France.
The Pittwater based dealer received the award in recognition of their sales performance, the successful Australian launch of the New Generation Sun Odyssey 440 and 490, and for hosting one of the largest Jeanneau owner's rendezvous in the world.
New Zealand-based Fusion announced today the Apollo RA770 marine entertainment system has been awarded the Product of Excellence Award at the 2018 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Conference and Expo in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida in the category of Multimedia Entertainment.
Notably, Garmin also received the Product of Excellence Award for the GHP Reactor Autopilot and GPSMAP 8624 Multifunction Display and the Technology Award for the Panoptix LiveScope, bring the total to four awards for the group, a grand slam for the evening.
Marine electronics continue to develop and global electronics company Navico has released a number of new innovations under their range of brand names Navico, Lowrance and Simrad.
Satellite communications are also becoming more prominent and mazu, a leading technology and satellite communications brand, announced today its integration with the latest Raymarine Axiom series multifunction displays (MFD). This powerful partnership allows boaters access to mazu directly through LightHouse Apps.
Staying with satellite communications Inmarsat have announced the publication of the 2018 Superyacht Connectivity Report, which highlights the crucial role that satellite communications is playing in addressing connectivity issues within the Superyacht market.
Finally, the opportunity exists to own a thoroughbred McConaghy MC 31. On the market 'Macchiato', a yacht that has been lightly used, is in pristine condition and is currently stored within a shed on her cradle. It suits IRC racing, PHS racing, Super 30 and Super 11 class racing.
Accessories include an inboard diesel engine, excellent sail wardrobe, an incredible instrument system and is easy to transport.
Aveagooden,
Peter Rendle