On 3rd May, Bransom Bean, Isle of Man based business/executive coach, yachtsman and Secretary of the Isle of Man Yacht Forum, moderated the annual “Destinations” seminar at the 28th Annual Mediterranean Yacht Brokers Association (“MYBA”) Superyacht Charter Show in Genoa.
One of a series of charter seminars organised each year by MYBA, this year’s Destinations Seminar highlighting Cuba and Norway was a joint effort with the International Superyacht Society (“ISS”) as part of the ISS’ educational platform, YachtInfo.
“Having been fortunate enough to have visited both countries on several occasions and given the Isle of Man’s identification with Norway, I was particularly pleased to have been asked to chair this panel,” said Bean.
As International Superyacht Society (“ISS”) Education Committee chair, Bean chaired presentations by panellists with experience and knowledge of Cuba and/or Norway as they shared insight on legalities, provisioning and navigating these waters, both relatively new superyacht destinations. Over 100 industry professionals attended the event, making it the highest attended seminar in the history of the Charter Show.
“We certainly enjoyed a lively, interactive session,” Bean observed, “As our industry looks for ways to continue inspiring very special clientele, new destinations are as important as the yachts themselves for owners, their families and guests along with charter clients who are tomorrow’s superyacht owners.”
Fjord Norway—a program established by Superyacht Norway—provided spectacular images along with detailed information on the region rated by the National Geographic Traveller as one the world’s most attractive unspoiled travel destinations.
Less than 100 miles from the US state of Florida, Cuba is a newly-opened superyacht destination with some challenges including exacting requirements and formalities for its superyacht visitors as the panel of two maritime lawyers and a yacht agent already on the ground in Cuba confirmed.
“The panel highlighted the spectacular scenery and friendly reception on Europe’s doorstep that is Norway in contrast to the virgin cruising tropical grounds of Cuba with the very fluid situation that are the legalities and logistics facing the first superyachts visiting that fascinating Caribbean country,” Bean observed. “For the global superyacht charter industry, respecting Cuba’s rules and regulations from the outset is of utmost importance to establishing a good mutually beneficial working relationship.”
Photo - Bransom Bean.
