SUNSAIL REOPENS IN ST. MARTIN
After the recent hurricanes Sunsail charters have re-opened in St Martin
with a new base location at Marina Fort-Louis in the French capital.
The quirky half-Dutch, half-French island offers a blend of easy island-
hopping with adventurous open-water passages to remote shores.
Adding to the adventure is the opportunity for some luxury. Spiga
Restaurant in Grand Case has been voted the best fine dining restaurant
in the Caribbean by TripAdvisor travellers. Spiga is located at the quiet
northern end of Grand Case, away from mid-village crowds and noise in
an authentic Caribbean Creole-style building.
St Martin rivals the British Virgin Islands as the popular sailing
destination in the Caribbean, with nearby anchorages such as Pinel
Island and Friar Bay.
Dive among natural reefs, sunken ships and tropical fish around
St. Kitts; drop your anchor at St. Barths for elegant boutiques or
head for postcard-perfect Anse de Colombier to swim and snorkel the
remote, shimmering waters of its horseshoe-shaped bay. St. Martin’s
neighbouring islands offer remote, unspoilt anchorages, secluded
Caribbean coves and vibrant reefs.
RRP: AU$769 per person for a group of six for seven nights.
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http://www.mysailing.com.auYANMAR INVESTS IN GETMYBOAT
Getmyboat, one of the world’s largest boat
rental and water experience online marketplaces,
has secured future funding led by Yanmar and other
investors. This partnership is to assist the peer-to-peer
boat rental app, with an increased emphasis on growth
in European and Asian markets, including Australia.
“GetMyBoat is by far the world’s leading marketplace
for boat rentals and water experiences,” said Shiori
Nagata, President Yanmar Marine International.
“GetMyBoat was clearly our partner of choice.
GetMyBoat is led by a successful serial entrepreneur
with a proven track record and has the most listings
and customers across the globe.”
“We are thrilled to welcome aboard Yanmar,” stated
Getmyboat CEO and cofounder Sascha Mornell. “Yanmar
is a multi-billion dollar global company and a strong
brand name in the recreational marine industry. We are
grateful that such a company recognised the market
leadership of GetMyBoat and is investing in our mutual
future and accelerating our growth.”
Getmyboat launched in 2013 in San Francisco and had
never raised outside capital. With over 108,000 listings
in 184 countries and over 9,300 locations, the company
claims there is something for everyone, worldwide. The
user-friendly platform is available online and on mobile
apps for iOS and Android.
http://www.getmyboat.com.