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SPONSORED FEATURE A resort styled marina with full service boat yard, Rodney Bay Marina in St Lucia offers a range of slip sizes and 32 megayacht berths. SPONSORED FEATURE: IGY Marinas Premier management, premier destinations In just 12 years, IGY Marinas has etched its brand name on a growing number of premier destinations in the Caribbean and the Americas, and built a strong reputation for setting new standards for service and quality in nautical tourism. It’s been an impressive journey, and with a new first-time destination in the south of France soon to be in the mix, the voyage takes a further twist as IGY prepares to take its expertise to Europe and the Mediterranean. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, IGY is one of the biggest international marina companies in the world and a leading point of contact for vessel owners and captains in the western hemisphere. The IGY network comprises 18 marinas in nine countries (USA, Colombia, Mexico, St Lucia, St Maarten, Panama, Turks and Caicos, Costa Rica and Belize) and the network expands to 19 when the new superyacht complex in Sète, France opens for business. As owner, operator, designer, advisor, event host, concierge, property developer, philanthropist and more, IGY has Perfectly positioned for cruising the Caribbean or for transit through the Panama Canal, Red Frog Beach Island Marina in Panama enjoys an idyllic sheltered setting. turned its hand to whatever the site – and the customer – needs. This is specialist marina management; and it has been developed from the grass roots position of owning marinas and examining how best to make them flourish. Bespoke company for bespoke service Owned and influenced by property asset management expert Island Capital Group, IGY (Island Global Yachting) Marinas was purposely created to own, develop and manage luxury lifestyle yachting destinations. It is therefore no accident that IGY creates a bespoke, full-service plan for each marina destination whether it is acting as owner/operator or manager. The agreement covers full management, marketing and branding, financial management and reporting, and draws on a team of multidisciplinary professionals including civil and coastal engineers and designers, and leaders in property finance, marina, hotel and restaurant operations. This comprehensive approach is styled to deliver a consistent level of IGY-style hospitality and amenities to a diverse customer base in different countries, incorporating both quality berthing facilities and upscale upland property development. Every project is approached from an ‘owner’s perspective’ so as to maximise revenues, ROI and customer service. And, as IGY Marinas operates in a mix of marketplaces, it has acquired a deep understanding of the need to take local cultures and politics into account when integrating an IGY destination with an existing community. 28 www.marinaworld.com - November/December 2017

SPONSORED FEATURE Different vessels in different places IGY caters for a wide variety of different vessels including sports fishing boats, cruisers, motorboats, sailboats and superyachts and manages over 3,000 slips, over 10% of which are for vessels over 80ft (24m) in length. The IGY network welcomes over 8,000 different vessels to its marinas every year and around 100,000 customers, and regularly berths over 1,000 superyachts per year; about 20% of the global superyacht fleet. Over 40% of the world’s largest luxury vessels have docked at some point at an IGY destination. High visitor levels are also secured by the fact that IGY marinas are sought-after maritime activity destinations, acting as host to top international sailing, fishing and other nautical events. Diverse customers appreciate diverse options, and the IGY Marinas network offers exactly this. Whether visiting, wintering or tying up on a more permanent basis, owners and captains can head for a wide array of strategically positioned facilities. Yachts can sweep down the northern US east coast states for mooring at four top marinas in Washington DC, New York Harbor and the Hamptons; or down to Jacksonville, Miami and around to St Petersburg on Florida’s west coast. On the Pacific coast, IGY welcomes yachts to Mexico at Marina Cabo San Lucas and further down the coast offers them mooring at Golfito Marina Village in Costa Rica. This is strategically located for entry to the 48mi (77km) stretch of Panama Canal and into the Atlantic for IGY marinas in Panama, Colombia, Belize and the Caribbean islands of St Lucia, St Maarten, St Thomas and Turks and Caicos. The biggest and the newest leap that takes IGY into the Mediterranean market lands in the heart of Sète, the ‘Little Venice’ of France near Montpellier, the Côte d’Azur and the Balearic Islands. Developed in partnership with DP World subsidiary P&O Marinas, the Sète marina will offer 12 dedicated superyacht berths for vessels up to 100m (328ft). Inspiring loyalty and inspiring rewards With a passion for giving back at a global level, IGY supports its marinas twice a year to hold an ‘Inspire Giving Through You’ charity initiative, and it thanks its customers by means of the IGY Anchor Club rewards programme. This loyalty point redemption scheme is free to join and open to owners and captains of vessels of all sizes. Points earned can be used to obtain goods and services. Superyacht owners and One Island Park, strategically located in Miami Beach, Florida offers eight superyacht berths for vessels up to 800ft (244m) in length. captains can also take advantage of IGY Anchor Club Strategic Partners, one of the world’s leading largevessel support networks. This offers a range of services from provisioning to crew training, and covers issues such as health and maritime travel. Created to enrich the marina network by association with like-minded businesses and partnerships, ‘Strategic Partners’ has developed into a strong community of professionals. The IGY family of award-winning destination-oriented marinas is also bound by a strong community of professionals. Professionals who are willing and able to transform a marina facility into a nautical escape – for globetrotters and weekend warriors alike. To find out more about IGY Marinas go to www.igymarinas.com Luxury Destinations: The IGY Marinas Portfolio • Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina (New York) • North Cove Marina at Brookfield Place (New York) • Newport Yacht Club & Marina (New Jersey) • National Harbor Marina (Washington, DC) • Maximo Marina (Florida) • Blue Haven Marina (Turks and Caicos) • Yacht Haven Grande Marina (St Thomas) • American Yacht Harbor (St Thomas) • Yacht Club at Isle del Sol (St Maarten) • Simpson Bay Marina (St Maarten) • Rodney Bay Marina (St Lucia) • Marina Santa Marta (Colombia) • Red Frog Beach Island Marina (Panama) • Marina Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) • One Island Park – Miami Beach (Florida) • The Marina at Ortega Landing (Florida) • Golfito Marina Village (Costa Rica) • The Marina at the Reserve (Belize) * Coming Soon – Superyacht Facility in Sète, France SPONSORED FEATURE: IGY Marinas www.marinaworld.com - November/December 2017 29

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