St Maarten
Port de Plaisance, Simpson Bay
January 17-18th, 2008

COME JOIN US!
3RD ANNUAL
USSA CAPTAINS’ BRIEFING & RECEPTION

When: January 17-18, 2008
Where: St. Maarten: Port de Plaisance
Why: Marketing member products and services

Advocacy – offer a forum for dialog between stakeholders of the U.S. superyacht industry & vessel senior officers Networking Opportunities: Captains and Engineers

Cost: $700 each business. Sponsorship Opportunities are also available.
Also bring: Your USSA vendor pull-up banner. This needs to be ordered ASAP. Your personal company banner will not be acceptable.

Timeline of Activities:
January 16, 2008 Arrival in St. Maarten
January 17: 9-ish AM Stuff USSA plastic bags with attending-members’ collateral

10:00 – 6:00: Walk the docks at all 4 marinas, handing out bags, inviting Captains and Engineers to attend the “Captains’ reception for Thursday evening and breakfast Briefing on Friday….
6:00 – 7:30: Reception: An evening networking event (exact time and restaurant to be announced)

January 18:
10:00 –12:00: Captain’s Briefing: Panel Discussion*
Come on back in 2008 - Re-entry into US waters and other seaworthy thoughts!
12:00-1:00: Buffet Lunch
1:00-5:00: Vendor/Captain Appointments & Meetings

How to Sign Up: Return signed agreement to info@ussuperyacht.com or
fax to 954-206-9180. Credit card information assures immediate participation and inclusion in marketing materials. Payment must accompany signed agreement and can also be mailed to USSA. Deadline: December 11, 2007

A panel discussion moderated by:
Billy Smith, Vice President, Trinity Yachts

Panel Members:
Frank Herhold – Executive Director, Marine Industries Association of South Florida
James Naugle - Mayor, City of Fort Lauderdale
Jack Garofano – Deputy Director, U.S. Customs & Border Protection,
Miami Sector U.S. Coast Guard Representative

Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show
Collins Ave, Miami Beach
February 14-18th, 2008
www.showmanagement.com

The Yacht and Brokerage Show in Miami Beach is the second of three events scheduled for Spring 2008, Feb. 14-18. There are two offerings for USSA members!

The USSA has committed for two 10'x 20' booths, side by side (41-42), for a total area of 20' x 20.'
We will be using the 10' x 20' USSA design exhibit from FLIBS (the side-booth display) at the back of the 20' x 20' space, along with the FLIBS podiums.
Three members per 20' space maximum for a total of six. More spaces will be added if we need them.
David Reed has sketched his preliminary concept (attached) Company logos will be prominently displayed. See pdf.

Two opportunities:
1. Shared booth space, 3 companies to one 10' x 20' space: $3,000.
2. The USSA's 20'x20' space, as a venue for an after-hours networking event:
$500.
3. Deadline: December 11, 2007.

CHRIS, ADD THESE PDFS TO Miami Yacht show AREA see attached originals
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Seatrade Superyacht Symposium
Convention Center Miami Beach
March 12-13th, 2008

www.cruiseshipping.net

This is the third of three events that the USSA is planning for Spring 2008.

We will exhibiting within the International Superyacht Supplier Pavilion at the Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention in the Miami Beach Convention Center. Complimenting the supplier pavilion, the "International Superyacht Symposium" is a two-day (March 12-13) symposium of panel discussions offering insight into the multiple challenges and opportunities of the growing superyacht sector.

The USSA display "village" that was first used at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show will be the centerpiece of our presence in March. With a central reception area and eight 10'x10' booth spaces surrounding, our 1200 sq. ft. display will be located near the "International Superyacht Symposium and is twice the size of last year.

There are two levels of participation. If you already purchased your USSA member-artwork (for FLIBS 2007), it can be used again at Seatrade. The booth space will run $5,000. For members who need to buy the USSA member-artwork, the cost will be $9,000. Services included with these exhibit costs are the erection and dismantling of the USSA design structure, lighting, electricity, directory listing and badges.

Our next General Members Meeting will be conducted on Tuesday, March 11, at the Miami Convention Center at 3:00. There is also a networking, welcome reception for all the Seatrade exhibitors that evening. More on that to come.

The "Seatrade Space Agreement:" is attached as is our credit card authorization form Take a moment to review and return the signed space agreement to us. We look forward to your support and participation. Questions can directed to David Reed [david@the-triton.com] or to info@ussuperyacht.com.

Newport Spring Charter Show
June 24th -28th 2008
Newport Shipyard Marina,
One Washington St.
Newport, RI 02840
www.newportshipyard.com

List of USSA participants include

• TBA

Description;
The Newport Shipyard will host this event for its 26th year of which the USSA is a proud sponsor. This intimate event hosts yachts up to 150’ with crew’s polishing and cleaning day and night to impress the potential charter brokers.  It’s not all work and no play, as this fun event has been a great opportunity to garner valuable “face time” with the decision makers aboard these vessels.

Future events to include;

Monaco Yacht Show ~ September 2008

METS-Marine Equipment Trade Show
November 13-15th, 2007
Amsterdam Rai Convention Center
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
www.metstrade.com

List of USSA pavilion participants include; * denotes Superyacht pavilion locations

• Quantum Marine Engineering
• Palladium Technologies
• Praktek, Inc.
• Megafend
• Yacht Link Engineering
• Nauticomp Inc.
• Nautical Structures
• Underwater Lights EU Srl
• Jeppeson Marine/Nobletec
• Northern Lights
• Sevenstar Yacht Transport

Description;
The world largest trade show for the leisure marine industry will celebrate its 20th year with the addition of the “USSA village” within the Superyacht pavilion. This strategic location is linked to both the Global Yacht Forum (add link to The Yacht Report page www.synfo.com) and the exhibition center.

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
October 25-29th, 2007
Bahia Mar Yachting Center
801 Seabreeze Blvd
International Yacht builders Tent 300
www.showmanagement.com

List of USSA pavilion participants include;

• Seamobile (MTN)
• Big Blue Yachtwear
• Great Circle Systems
• Luxury Yacht Group
• Intelisea
• Donald Blount & Associates
• Yacht Path International
• USSA
• Steinway
• Crown Wine & Spirits
• The Triton
• Global Yacht Fuel
• Wycap Designs
• On Call International
• Praktek
• Palm Beach Yachts
• Crew 4 Crew

Description;
This is the 48th year for this, the world's largest boat show featuring more than 1.6 billion dollars worth of boats, yachts, superyachts, electronics, engines and thousands of accessories from every major marine manufacturer and builder worldwide.  Although many USSA members have been participating for years at this event, the USSA will be making its debut with its own pavilion in the 15,000 square foot International Yacht Builders tent (#300). Please come by and share in the excitement.