The combined Palma Boat Show and Superyacht Show came to an end on May 2^nd amidst wide acclaim at the increased scope and visitor participation. The area for the show at the Moll Vell (Old Port) close by the historic Palma Gothic Cathedral has increased to accommodate a ten per cent increase in the number of exhibitors to 224 and a 20% rise in the number of boats to 220. 67 superyachts, ranging from 24 to 60 metres were on display roughly 50:50 motor and sail. With the increasing popularity of the Balearics as a charter destination some 30% of superyachts on show are available for charter. Visitor numbers have increased by 10% over 2016.

Marc Handle (of brokers Ocean Independence and a leading promoter alongside Arne Ploch of Camper & Nicholson's in the establishment of Palma Superyacht Show) confirmed that he was delighted with the 2017 combined event. The fourth year in Palma alongside the long standing Palma Boat Show the combined event is now very well established and well promoted internationally. Marc observed a wider international range of visitors including many from the USA including brokers and from the Middle East as well as substantial visitors from all over Europe. Marc was kept very busy during the event meeting with many serious clients interested in the Ocean Independence display of 10 superyachts including both charter and brokerage vessels.

Marc considers the timing and location provides a very attractive package for visitors – an extremely wide range of boats on display – up to 60m (perhaps the widest display of superyachts in the world) – the availability of excellent food both within the exhibition area and nearby and excellent wellbeing facilities in Palma and nearby – mild spring conditions for sea trials and easy access via Palma Airport. Each year has seen an increasing number of related seminars and workshops to foster nautical related matters including yacht maintenance and refit an activity in which Palma is well renowned.

Whilst there has been wide praise for Palma 2017 Marc and his colleagues in the the Balearic Yacht Brokers Association(BYBA) and IDI (The Balearics Ministry of Industry) will be meeting shortly to discuss possible improvements for 2018 – possible agreements with Astelleros to further encroach into the boat maintenenance/refit area, possible collaboration with the fisherman's association neighbours in the incorporation of a major fishing and seafood presentation, possible establishment of a movable pontoon short cut from the Superyacht area to the smaller craft and services zone, sampan water taxis ??? - suggestions on a postcard!!..... or perhaps email to gw@ccr.es

So with increasing demand over recent years on exhibition space don't delay secure your application right away and confirm your private jet reservation.

Additional feedback is invited.

In collaboration with:-         

Camper & Nicholsons 

www.camperandnicholsons.com 

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Northrop & Johnson will be on hand at Palma 2017 with a collection of seven impressive yachts, all of which will be available for viewings:-

Tamara RD 35M (115ft) Admiral. Motor Superyacht

Music 35M (114ft) Aydos Yatcilik. Sailing Superyacht

Integrity 34M (112 ft) Westport. Motor Superyacht

Keewaydin 34M (110ft) Palmer Johnson. Sailing Superyacht.

Skipper 31M (100ft) Holland Jachtbouw. Sailing Superyacht.

Malvasia 26M (85ft) Ferretti. Motor Superyacht

Marmalade of Manchester 21M (70ft) Nordia. Saling Yacht

More info. on Northrop and Johnson line at Palma 2017.
Contact:-
Northrop and Johnson  
www.northropandjohnson.com   

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Oyster will be presenting both brokerage and charter vessels:-
    Oyster 82, Rivendell   - Brokerage
    Oyster 82, Mathilda    - Brokerage

More information on Superyachts on Display at Palma 2017.
Contact:-
OYSTER PALMA      
www.oysteryachts.com

   
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"Three magnificent Swan yachts will be on display each diverse and showing the versatility of the Nautor's Swan Shipyard".

              Further details awaited .
                                              
Contact:-
Nautor's Swan Brokerage on stand P3, and booth SY43.
Email: brokerage@nautorswan.com
Mobile:  +377 97 97 95 07
www.nautorswan.com/en/

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