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Breaking Industry News, Market Trends & Major Mergers | Yachting Unplugged
Published 1 year, 2 months ago
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Welcome back to Yachting Unplugged! In this raw, unfiltered, and unscripted episode, Kim Sweers (Boat Boss) and Rick Thomas break down the hottest industry topics, including Miami Boat Show highlights, major marina developments, and the latest in yacht ownership education.
🌊 Key Topics Covered:
🔹 Miami Boat Show Highlights – Key takeaways & industry shifts
🔹 Marina Scene Evolution – Changes impacting boaters and businesses
🔹 Mergers & Acquisitions – Blackstone’s Safe Harbor Marinas deal & more
🔹 Boat Ownership Education & Crew Wellbeing – Why it’s more important than ever
🔹 Industry Challenges – Rising costs, uncertified tradespeople & regulation concerns
🔹 Upcoming Events – What to expect from Palm Beach International Boat Show
🔹 Community Initiatives – Efforts to improve industry standards & workforce training
🚤 A special thank you to Dave Johns from Bradford Marine & Sunrise Harbor for hosting us today!
To contact Kim Sweers "The Boat Boss" & Managing Partner, FB Marine Group:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/boatboss/
To contact Rick Thomas:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-thomas-51909821/
🔔 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more yachting insights!
#MiamiBoatShow #YachtingUnplugged #BoatBoss #RickThomas #Superyachts #LuxuryYachts #YachtingIndustry #YachtOwnership #SafeHarborMarinas #BoatLife #PalmBeachBoatShow #MarineIndustry #MarinaDevelopment #YachtNews #BoatingTrends #MergersAndAcquisitions
🌊 Key Topics Covered:
🔹 Miami Boat Show Highlights – Key takeaways & industry shifts
🔹 Marina Scene Evolution – Changes impacting boaters and businesses
🔹 Mergers & Acquisitions – Blackstone’s Safe Harbor Marinas deal & more
🔹 Boat Ownership Education & Crew Wellbeing – Why it’s more important than ever
🔹 Industry Challenges – Rising costs, uncertified tradespeople & regulation concerns
🔹 Upcoming Events – What to expect from Palm Beach International Boat Show
🔹 Community Initiatives – Efforts to improve industry standards & workforce training
🚤 A special thank you to Dave Johns from Bradford Marine & Sunrise Harbor for hosting us today!
To contact Kim Sweers "The Boat Boss" & Managing Partner, FB Marine Group:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/boatboss/
To contact Rick Thomas:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-thomas-51909821/
🔔 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more yachting insights!
#MiamiBoatShow #YachtingUnplugged #BoatBoss #RickThomas #Superyachts #LuxuryYachts #YachtingIndustry #YachtOwnership #SafeHarborMarinas #BoatLife #PalmBeachBoatShow #MarineIndustry #MarinaDevelopment #YachtNews #BoatingTrends #MergersAndAcquisitions