Maritime Professional Training and Denison Crew Division had fun in the sun while welcoming yacht crew to an ice cream social. Crew enjoyed cool sweets and treats provided by Joji Yogurt. Denison Crewberry was the favorite flavor of the day. Yacht Crew Specialist Jill Maderia spearheaded… [read more]
Each October boaters from across the country gather in the historic seaport of Annapolis for the United States Sailboat Show and United States Powerboat Show. The United States Sailboat Show, which runs from Oct. 6-10, is an internationally acclaimed sailboat show that’s recognized as th… [read more]
More than 200 people were on hand Tuesday night as Denison celebrated the grand opening of its new office at the Miami Beach Marina. The festivities included a ribbon-cutting, coordinated by the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, and took place at the Texas de Brazil at the marina and adjacent to the o… [read more]
Boating enthusiasts from Southern California will experience the first boating lifestyle event in a reimagined harbor setting when the Southern California Boat Show navigates its way to Cabrillo Way Marina in Los Angeles Harbor (2293 Miner St., San Pedro) this weekend. The four-day boating e… [read more]
My wife and I purchased a Sea Ray Sundancer 44 in Huntington Beach CA. This past July and I wanted to share our positive experience using Denison Yacht sales and especially Dave Millett of Newport Beach as our broker. My first introduction to Dave was by chance. I called Denison yachts to begin gat… [read more]
This weekend saw heavy traffic on Denison boats at shows on both sides of the country. Denison had a great presence at the Newport International Boat Show, with boats in both parts of the show and an office adjacent to each. Denison had three boats in this year’s show: Superyacht Broker Glynn Smi… [read more]
August boat sales surged 12.5 percent in the main powerboat segments to 10,292 and 11.8 percent industry-wide to 17,411 in 25 states that represent about 62 percent of the U.S. market, according to Statistical Surveys, Trade Only Today reported. The figures showed a turnaround from a slow July,… [read more]
A highlight for many guests at Denison’s recent Bimini Rendezvous was the snorkeling day on Saturday. Client brought their boats to SS Sapona and Honeymoon Harbour for a day of snorkeling, grilling, and playing around with Seabobs. Seeing the sharks and stingrays up close in the crystal cle… [read more]
Anyone who’s ever met a yacht owner realizes pretty quickly how much they love their yacht. To them, the yacht is a much-loved second home, a place of happy family memories, a portal to exotic places, and a blissful oasis of privacy, luxury, and utter relaxation. No wonder owners talk about their yach… [read more]
The 38th annual Seattle Boats Afloat Show runs from Wednesday, Sept. 14 to Sunday, Sept. 18 at Chandler’s Cove on South Lake Union, featuring a variety of watercraft ranging from a standup paddleboard that converts to a rowing scull, a motorized surfboard that can reach speeds up to 35 mph or a lux… [read more]
I tried to sell my JBoat with the local dealer here. They had it listed for 6 months with no results. I heard about Dave Millett and the Denison marketing program, so I gave them a try. I was amazed when they had my boat sold in 6 days. Literally…. 6 days! I should also mention they got me full asking pr… [read more]
Every sportfisherman (and some people who don’t even fish) is familiar with top fishing destinations like Islamorada, Belize or Cabo San Lucas. But if you’re looking for an alternative to the more popular saltwater fishing spots, here are some you may not have heard of. Isla Holbox, Mexico Just off… [read more]
After three months of sales being down, activity picked up at U.S. boat brokerages in August, with an increase of 72 boats, or 2 percent, to 2,983 from the same month last year, Soundings Trade Only reported. The total value of the boats sold also rose by $65 million as $344.4 million changed hands… [read more]
Groupe Beneteau has appointed George Armendariz as the new Group CEO for the Americas, effective on August 22. A newly created position in the organization of the Groupe Beneteau, the Group CEO for Americas will coordinate at the regional activities of all the brands currently present in North, Ce… [read more]
The 28th annual Lake of the Ozarks Shootout held August 21-28 brought together the top racers and offshore racing powerboats topping 200 mph. Boats travel from around the country to the event, which features over 100 racers and draws over 100,000 spectators who form a massive raft-up. “… [read more]
The following appears in the Sept. 2 edition of the South Florida Business Journal. EXECUTIVE PROFILE Bob Denison on the rising tides of the yachting industry By Emon Reiser Digital Producer The Denison family has been making waves in South Florida’s $11 billion marine industry for decades, and t… [read more]