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| Beneteau reports growth for 2008 |
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November 14, 2008
By IBI Magazine
French boatbuilder the Beneteau Group has reported growth in earnings for 2007-2008, with income from ordinary operations representing 14.3 per cent of sales, but is preparing for a downturn in 2009.
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| Successful Sales at Annapolis Boat Show & 2008 for American Sail Builder |
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October 16, 2008
Press Release-Marion, SC
Beneteau USA, with dealers throughout the Americas and a 250,000 square foot factory in Marion, SC is pleased to
release two important pieces of positive news following the US Sailboat Show in Annapolis. In a proprietary search report compiled by Info-Link Technologies of Miami, the #1 brand for 2008 state registrations and Coast Guard documentation of new 30 foot plus sailing yachts in the US is Beneteau.
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| Karma Yacht Sales Receives President's Award-Sixth Year In a Row |
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October 1, 2008
Each October Beneteau USA awards the 'best of the best' among their dealer network, which consists of over 40 dealers throughout the Americas. During this ceremony today in Annapolis, MD, Karma Yacht Sales again earned the Beneteau President’s Award as one of the Top 5 Dealers in Customer Service & Satisfaction...
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| Karma Yacht Sales launches DOCK TALK-Sailing Blog |
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September 14, 2008
Chicago, IL
Karma Yacht Sales- the Lake Michigan sailboat dealer for Beneteau and Alerion Express announced today the launch of their sailing related blog- "DOCK TALK". The blog (short for web log) will serve to communicate sailing related topics with the sailors on Lake Michigan....
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| Karma Yacht Sales awarded Beneteau Platinum Dealer Status |
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September 12 , 2008
Beneteau USA has always believed they have the best dealer network in the sailing industry. In late 2007, they wanted proof. Beneteau had long believed that there were certain dealers who had worked very hard to invest time, effort, and capital into their businesses to improve not only their dealerships, but the entire sailboat purchase/ownership experience. To recognize and reward these dealers would help to ensure Beneteau’s long-term viability as the #1 sailboat manufacturer in North America...
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| 2008 First 36.7 North American Championship |
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September 9 , 2008
The 2008 Beneteau First 36.7 North American Championship (NAC) was held at the Chicago Yacht Club September 3-6 with 33 boats competing, the second largest turnout of 36.7s ever in a NAC. After four days of unpredictable weather which produced winds of 25+ knots and typical Lake Michigan steep waves, Legend, skippered by Dan and Dave Shriner, emerged as the winner...
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| Karma Yacht Sales featured on
Crains-Chicago Business Today |
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July 25, 2008
With the gas costs being what they are today, more people are reconsidering their boating needs. More and more are discovering sailing and the joys of
sailboat ownership, it is green and it has you enjoy the beautiful lakefront. Lou Sandoval of Karma Yacht Sales was quoted....
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| Alerion Express 33 Arrives at Karma
Yacht Sales |
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July 25, 2008
The Alerion Express 33 arrived at Karma Yacht Sales today. Hull #14 made her
debut at our Crowley’s Yacht Yard Sales Office. With the grace and elegance of
boats much bigger than her size, ...
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| 100th Race to Mackinac- "Karma"
places 3rd Overall: 1st in Section |
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July 22, 2008-Mackinac Island, MI
Beneteau First 36.7 North American Class
2008 Karma MAC Team- From Left: Steve Mathias, "Dino"Stamatis, Seth Morrell, Scott Seifert, Jack Buoscio, Cristina Cordero-Chadwick, Martin Sandoval, Lou
Sandoval (photo credit: S. Mathias)
The 100th Running of the longest Freshwater Race from Chicago to Mackinac came to close yesterday. The First 36.7 fleet of twenty-four....
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Beneteau receives CSI award |
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June 04, 2008.
MARION, SC…The National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) recently recognized Beneteau USA for once again achieving excellence in customer
satisfaction this year as part of the Customer Satisfaction Index(CSI) program. NMMA launched its CSI program in 2001 to provide boat and engine
manufacturers with an independently-measured, cost-effective tool to help improve customer satisfaction in the boating industry.....
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| Beneteau featured on NPR Radio
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Beneteau Sailboats: From Family Shop to Global Hit
by Eleanor Beardsley, NPR
Morning Edition, May 28, 2008
Fifty years ago, Beneteau was a small, family-owned company that made fishing boats in a French village. Now it's the world's top sailboat maker, with
dealers in 50 countries. Reporter Eleanor Beardsley has more on the woman who.....
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New Alerion Express 45 Unveiled!
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The forthcoming Alerion Express 45 will feature an
extra large cockpit, full-batten mainsail, and carbon-
fiber jib-boom.
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Warren, RI- March 31, 2008
In keeping with the stately tradition of her predecessors the AE 38, the upcoming Alerion Express 45 is set to turn your dockmates ‘green’ with envy when you pull in. Her beautiful lines and ease of sailing make her the choice for busy sailors such as yourself...
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Karma Yacht Sales Premieres New Office at 3635 S. Halsted Chicago, IL |
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Chicago, IL-January 12, 2008
After working through the rehab process for the past seven months, Karma Yacht Sales unveiled their new main office located at 3635 S. Halsted St. in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago to over 100 guests at their annual Open House today. After having purchased the building in July of 2007, the arduous process of complete renovation started.....
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Karma Yacht Sales named the new Alerion Express Dealer for Central Lake Michigan |
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Warren, RI- December 15, 2007
Pearson Composites announced today that Karma Yacht Sales (KYS) will be the new dealer for Central Lake Michigan representing Alerion Express yachts. "KYS has been very successful in their representation of Beneteau and their dedication to customer service. It is one of the primary reasons we selected them to represent us in this market." Said Pat Burke....
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| CNNMoney.com Features Beneteau USA
in Luxury on Water video |
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October
17, 2007
A recent segment on CNNMoney.com highlights the high life at sea, discussing living on board a Beneteau 49 full-time, Beneteau USA, and the new Fractional
Yachting program.
The CNN segment introduces us to Hugh O’Brian, an IT professional out of Charleston, who lives aboard “Five Star,” a Beneteau 49, with his wife and dog. The segment also features Wayne Burdick, president of....
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And the new North American 36.7 Champion is. . .ZINGARA |
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MARION, SC, SEPTEMBER 14, 2007:
The 2007 Beneteau First 36.7 North American Championship which was held at the Buffalo Yacht Club September 5th to 9th set a new high level of expectation for fleet racing in big racer/cruisers.
With a record 47 boats competing, which is reported to be the largest American one design class championship for a boat of this substantial size, after four action packed days of racing the winner Zingara....
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Announcing Beneteau Fractional Yachting |
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MARION, SC, September 6, 2007
With the rising tide in popularity of fractional sharing programs, Beneteau has launched what it believes to be the best customer oriented fractional program available.
Wayne Burdick, President of Beneteau USA said, "We carefully took our time in entering Beneteau into the fractional business so that the fractional product ....
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"Karma" is the Top Chicago Boat at the 2007 North American Championship |
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Buffalo,NY, September 5, 2007
"Karma" owned by Jack Buoscio, Lou Sandoval and Martin Sandoval was the top Chicago boat of the five that traveled to Buffalo, NY for the 2007 Beneteau First 36.7 North American Championship over the Labor Day week. "Placing seventh in a very competitive field of 47 boats is quite an accomplishment considering the talent that was represented", said Jack Buoscio....
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Beneteau Announces the Largest First 36.7 North American Championship Ever |
MARION, SC, AUGUST 24, 2007A new record has been set. The current list of entries for the 2007 Beneteau First 36.7 North American Championship (NAC) has reached a record 47 boats.
This year’s race has attracted top name racers from around the country who will all arrive in Buffalo September 5-9 for four action packed days of
racing.
The record is a testament to the hard work of the 2007 NAC committee from the Buffalo Yacht Club(BYC). According to Peter Johnson, Fleet Chairman at the
hosting BYC, he is pleased with the level of participation for the event. “The
event has exceeded our expectations with over 45 boats registered....
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Beneteau Introduces the New 43
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July 30, 2007
Marion, SC… Designed to complete the line-up of the next generation of Beneteaus, the new Beneteau 43 takes its place along with the very recent Beneteau
40, 46 and 49. All four of these exceptional yachts have been launched in production at the Beneteau
USA plant in Marion, SC within the past 12 months...
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Congratulations to TEAM
TALLGRASS |
July 20, 2007
Karma Yacht Sales would like to congratulate TEAM TALLGRASS a 2007 Beneteau First 10R skippered by owner Miles Lowry for their finish in the 99th running of Chicago Yacht Club’s Race to Mackinac. TALLGRASS finished 8th Overall
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Congratulations to TEAM ZIPPY R!! |
July 2, 2007
Karma Yacht Sales would like to congratulate TEAM Zippy R a 2007 Beneteau First 10R skippered by owner Spencer Thomason for their finish in the 69th running of South Shore Yacht Club’s Queen’s Cup. Zippy R finished 13th Overall
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Beneteau Announces the Arrival of the New Beneteau 40 |
For Immediate Release
January 5, 2007
Contact: Erika Gay, Marketing Manager
Marion, SC… Since the phenomenally successful launch of the Beneteau 49 and 46 this past fall, Beneteau has continued to strive to lead by bringing the most exciting designs to sailing, and they now announce the arrival of the all new Beneteau 40. True to the concept of
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The End of one season is the start of the next… |
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November 13, 2006
A Perspective on Boat Buying.
The signs are all around us, leaves falling, temperatures dropping, boat specials and the gales of November. "Boat Specials" you say? Yes, BOAT SPECIALS! While a few would say...
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Wauquiez Press Release: The New Pilot Saloon 55:
more than ever for discerning Sailors... |
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For Immediate Release
November 2006
The new Pilot Saloon 55: more than ever, for discerning sailors...
The Pilot Saloon 55 will be launched by the end of 2007. This latest-but not least- addition
to the Wauquiez Pilot Saloon range will outstandingly symbolize the yard's constant desire to develop and build yachts for discerning sailors....
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First 10R to Showcase at 2007 Key West Race Week |
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First 10R to Showcase at 2007 Key West Race Week
November 6, 2006
There will be a new One-Design Fleet breaking into the Race Circuit
January 15-19, 2007 as six new Beneteau First 10R race programs compete in the 20th running of the Acura Key West Race Week....
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Beneteau's Marion Plant Highlighted in November SAIL Magazine |
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October 30, 2006
The November issue of SAIL MAGAZINE features an article
by Bill Springer highlighting Beneteau’s Marion, South Carolina manufacturing plant. 2006 represents the 20th year for Beneteau’s plant in the United States.
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2006 USA Sailboat Show-Annapolis, MD |
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For Immediate Release
October 10, 2006
No matter what the determining factors: market percentage, overall sales volume, beauty-value-innovation, or
simply the length of the que’s formed to get into each boat – this year’s USA Sailboat Show in Annapolis,...
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Beneteau Introduces The New Beneteau 46 |
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For Immediate Release
September 29, 2006
Contact:
Erika Gay
Marketing Manager, Beneteau USA, INC.
843-629-5300
Marion, SC…Eagerly anticipated, the new Beneteau 46 designed by the naval
architects Berret-Racoupeau with the stylizing collaboration of the
design firm of Nauta Yachts, will make her premiere at the fall
2006 boat shows....
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The First 50: Launch of an Exceptional Yacht |
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For Immediate Release
September 22, 2006
Contact:
Erika Gay
Marketing Manager, Beneteau USA, INC.
843-629-5300
Marion, SC… The First 50, the new flagship model of Beneteau’s First range, will be making her first appearances at 2006 Fall Boat Shows....
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| New First 50 Set to Debut at the Annapolis Boat Show |
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For Immediate Release
September 15, 2006
An exciting new generation of
Beneteau performance yachts will be unveiled at the 2006 United
States Sailboat Show October 5-9, 2006 in Annapolis, Maryland....
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| 1st Beneteau First 10R is First in more ways than one! |
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August 22, 2006
Chicago Yacht Club-2006 Verve Cup
Offshore Regat
Chicago Yacht Club’s 2006 Verve Cup
Offshore Regatta held August 18-20th was the venue for the Lake Michigan introduction of the new Beneteau
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| Beneteau First Series One-Design Fleets Crown 3X MAC Winners! |
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July 28, 2006
The 98th Running of Chicago Yacht
Club’s 333 mile Race to Mackinac presented by Land’s End saw two race programs win their sections for the third consecutive
year and placed third and seventh overall in their respective divisions....
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| First 10R- BOAT REVIEW by Sailing World’s Stuart Streuli |
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July 17, 2006
Beneteau First 10R
Boat
Review by: Stuart Streuli
While it was a last-minute decision to
switch the name of Beneteau's latest racer/cruiser from the First 34.7, its European name, to the First 10R, which it will
be called in North America, it now seems like a logical choice. This latest creation from Beneteau
is a departure from the line that produced the popular First 36.7, ...
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| First 44.7 "Four Stars" Wins in the Newport Bermuda Race |
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For Immediate Release
July 7, 2006
Marion, SC...Four Stars, won the IRC rating rule section of the Gibbs
Hill Lighthouse Division in the Newport to Bermuda race 2006....
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| The Beneteau 49 – Taking the Exceptional to a New Level
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For Immediate Release
June 21, 2006
Marion, SC... Twenty years after the
launch of its' American manufacturing facility, Beneteau
USA introduces the Beneteau 49, an exceptional yacht that marks a new level in the history of their blue water cruisers,
intended for discerning owners expecting the best from the largest yacht builder in the world....
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Beneteau USA, Inc. Celebrates 20 Years in Marion, SC
and completes its 6000th boat!
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For Immediate Release
May 25, 2006
Marion, SC… Today, Beneteau USA
celebrates its 20th anniversary of building boats in Marion, SC which coincides with the completion of its 6000th sailboat,
marking a significant milestone within the American boating industry....
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| 28th First 36.7 Enters the Lake Michigan Fleet
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May 8, 2006
Michael Stills' 'Veloce'
became the twenty-eighth First 36.7 to enter the Lake Michigan Fleet.
The Beneteau First 36.7 by Farr® Yacht
Design has been one of the most successful One-design platforms for Beneteau. With almost 250 hulls sold in North America
there are fleets in most major areas of the U.S....
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| Steve Pelke- owner of local 40.7 highlighted on OLN special
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March 20, 2006
While many Chicago Sailors were
dreaming of sailing during the winter month of March, Chicagoan Steve Pelke, (owner of the First 40.7- Barracuda) was
actually living the dream.
Pelke took his 40.7 down to the Acura Miami
Race week March 9-12 in Miami Beach, FL.
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| The irresistible rise of the First 34.7 (a.k.a First 10R) |
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February 21, 2006
As a point of clarification, The
First 34.7 will be marketed & sold as the First 10R in North America. U.S production of the boats is scheduled for this
fall. The following is a recap of the European Sea Trials of the boat....
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| New First 36.7 Lake Michigan Fleet Website |
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February 20, 2006
With 24 boats to date and a growth
rate of 20% each year for the last three years, the Lake Michigan First 36.7 fleet IS the "Fastest Growing One-Design
Fleet" on Lake Michigan....
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| Strictly Sail – Beneteau Owner’s Reception |
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February 5, 2006
Friday evening at Strictly Sail
2006, was the stage for the Beneteau owner’s reception. Beneteau owners from around Lake Michigan attended presentations
from guest speakers Gary Jobson and Suzanne Giesemann and were later treated to a ‘wine and cheese’ reception courtesy of
Beneteau USA and Karma Yacht Sales, LLC....
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| Karma Yacht Sales, LLC- Your New Lake Michigan Wauquiez Dealer |
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January 16, 2006
For Immediate Release:
Karma Yacht Sales, LLC announced their new
line of semi-custom sailing yachts for discerning Lake Michigan sailors at their 4th annual open house held on January 14,
2005. A full house of 100 Lake Michigan sailors were on hand to preview the 2006 Beneteau line and learn of the new
Wauquiez models which are slated to arrive in Chicago this spring....
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