Recent Articles
02/13/2012
Brent Haywood Photography is pleased to announce the introduction of a new Remote Helicopter Video platform to our services.
We have been using full size helicopters for years to take video and stills of our projects and the new platform will open up new options for us. The remote platform will allow us to get into tighter spaces that we have not been able to get to with the full size helicopter. Attached is a link to a 90 second video showing the helicopter in action o...
02/04/2012
TRAC Ecological Products
Barnacle Buster is another “green” product from TRAC. This is a very safe, non-toxic and biodegradable chemical that removes marine growth by dissolving barnacles and hard crustaceans from intake strainers, hoses and plumbing used in saltwater cooled applications for engines, generators, and air conditioners. Barnacle Buster will not damage any working parts of the engine or plumbing as it dissolves barnacles, zebra mussels, calcium, rust, lime a...
01/27/2012
Great News-- San Diego is recieving some great new talent! Danica Deans worked at Luxury Yacht Group in Fort Lauderdale before moving to San Diego in 2009. She is now working for Northrop and Johnson. Please welcome her to the SDSA team!
Attached is a press release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 26, 2012
DANICA DEANS JOINS NORTHROP & JOHNSON SAN DIEGO
San Diego, California. Northrop & Johnson is delighted to announce the addition of Danica Deans to its San Diego staff. Danica will ...
01/27/2012
Grape Connections new very hot buys! Run, don’t walk, and take advantage of these amazing values. They are already selling very fast. Shaky Bridge Pioneer Series Pinot Noir, 2006 Central Otago NZ. Don’t let the vintage fool you, the wine is tasting fresh as can be, still full of life. Central Otago is the Meca for New Zealand Pinot Noir WAS $24.99 NOW $12.99 The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough NZ Not as tart and acidic as others, more French Loire Valley in style, ...
01/27/2012
SDSA Member The Photoimagist, Ryan Pennell captured some amazing shots of the Pacific Voyagers departing San Diego.
The follow excerpt is taken from pacificvoyagers.org
We are a group of Pacific Islanders who have come together from many nations, sailing as one across the Pacific Ocean. We are voyaging to strengthen our ties with the sea, renew our commitment to healthy ecosystems for future generations, and to honour our ancestors who have sailed before us. As we sail ourVaka ...
01/27/2012
SDSA Member, The Photo Imagist, Ryan Pennell captures MY Attessa IV as she cruises San Diego Bay
Attessa IV is a 100m (328' 1" ft) motor yacht, custom built in 1999.
She has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure with a beam of 12.84m (42' 1" ft) and a 4.20m (13' 9" ft) draft. This custom yacht is equipped with an ultra-modern stabilization system which reduces roll motion effect and results in a smoother more enjoyable cruising ex...
01/15/2012
FRASER YACHT INSURANCE HAS DIRECT APPOINMENTS WITH THE TOP LARGE YACHT MARKETS
West Coast Advantages For Super Yacht Insurance:
Lower insurance rates – one of the lowest rating zones in the United States – No surcharges
Insurance Companies want the West Coast risks due to weather and a general viewpoint that there are fewer claims on the west coast.
Excellent repair yards, marinas & surveyors
Good weather so there is flexibility with date restrictions
Companies accept lar...
01/10/2012
The world's only annual book dedicated to large yacht refits is now in its 13th edition.
This year's volume features a line-up of 15 fabulously refitted yachts, including two West Coast refits, Attessa IV and Tawnie Lynne, three yard features, two features about educational centers teaching classic boat-building skills and a cost-benefit analysis for refitting. The back of the book also contains the annual global directory of yards, designers and equipment manufacturers.The SDSA has this...
01/09/2012
A few months ago our company started promoting Pro One Lubricants to the Maritime Industry with overwhelming success. Some of the Sport Fishing Industry Boat Owners mentioned that this was, "the real deal, something we have been waiting for over forty years." The Pro One Lubricants have outstanding performance, especially in reducing friction, heat and wear under extreme heat and pressure conditions. The products also reduce energy consumption and reduce usage of petroleum ...
01/09/2012
Dear SDSA Members, Welcome to 2012 and a fresh new year- The SDSA Board are working diligently for you, as always, to promote San Diego as a world-class destination for superyachts. As a reminder your current board members are:
Kate Pearson- President
Tom Jarvis- Vice President and Marketing Committee Chair
Cris Wenthur- Secretary
Patti Palanza- Treasurer
Liz Robertson- Membership Committee Chair
Eric Pearson- Liaison Committee Chair & USSA Board ...
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