Thursday, January 28, 2010
At the Hartford Boat Show
Each week we tell you about boat shows around the world, but this week it's personal.
While there are a few boating events around the country, the Hartford Boat Show is the only one we’re thinking about. Our sister site, BoatNameGear, will be exhibiting all weekend at the Hartford show. At the BoatNameGear booth, you'll be able to see and feel the high quality products that are usually only available online – welcome mats, shirts, jackets, totes and more, all personalized with your boat name.
Of course there are other boat shows this weekend, but the other two general-themed boat shows – in sunny San Diego and historic Duesseldorf – were tempting yet too far to travel for this young, growing organization. Other shows in the US sounded too specific for our needs – Strictly Sail in the windy city and Trawler Fest down in Ft. Lauderdale. So it turns out that the boat show in our own backyard was the only show for us this weekend!
Learn more about the 2010 Hartford Boat Show, and get coupons to print and bring to the show to save money on admission. And if you go, please stop by booth E10 and say hello! (We're not far from the food stands in the back, to the right.)
As always, details about other boat shows and more are available on our boat show calendar.
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While there are a few boating events around the country, the Hartford Boat Show is the only one we’re thinking about. Our sister site, BoatNameGear, will be exhibiting all weekend at the Hartford show. At the BoatNameGear booth, you'll be able to see and feel the high quality products that are usually only available online – welcome mats, shirts, jackets, totes and more, all personalized with your boat name.
Of course there are other boat shows this weekend, but the other two general-themed boat shows – in sunny San Diego and historic Duesseldorf – were tempting yet too far to travel for this young, growing organization. Other shows in the US sounded too specific for our needs – Strictly Sail in the windy city and Trawler Fest down in Ft. Lauderdale. So it turns out that the boat show in our own backyard was the only show for us this weekend!
Learn more about the 2010 Hartford Boat Show, and get coupons to print and bring to the show to save money on admission. And if you go, please stop by booth E10 and say hello! (We're not far from the food stands in the back, to the right.)
As always, details about other boat shows and more are available on our boat show calendar.
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Labels: Boat Names, Boat Shows, BoatNameGear, California, Chicago, Social, Things to do
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Just Plain Tuesday ($10 Coupon)
Black Friday, Cyber Monday... During the holidays, it seems like every day has its own special name to remind you to shop. You don’t need a reminder; you need gift ideas! Especially for the boaters in your life.
Our partner store, BoatNameGear, can help. Give a personalized welcome mat, bath robe, or even a towel, embroidered with a boat name. These unique gifts show a personal touch and are perfect for use on or off the boat.
Boat Name Gear also carries sweatshirts, hats and long sleeved t-shirts, all embroidered with the boat name of your choice in virtually any color.
Orders usually take a few business days to process, so order now to ensure that your personalized gift is delivered in time for the holidays!
Oh, and about that Black Friday- Cyber Monday thing... Here is an exclusive coupon code for you to save $10 and get free shipping on any order over $99, valid only at BoatNameGear.com on new orders placed now through Cyber Monday (otherwise known as 11:59 pm ET Nov 30, 2009.)
Your Exclusive Coupon Code: CYBER99 (Copy that code and enter it when checking out at BoatNameGear.com)
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Our partner store, BoatNameGear, can help. Give a personalized welcome mat, bath robe, or even a towel, embroidered with a boat name. These unique gifts show a personal touch and are perfect for use on or off the boat.Boat Name Gear also carries sweatshirts, hats and long sleeved t-shirts, all embroidered with the boat name of your choice in virtually any color.
Orders usually take a few business days to process, so order now to ensure that your personalized gift is delivered in time for the holidays!
Oh, and about that Black Friday- Cyber Monday thing... Here is an exclusive coupon code for you to save $10 and get free shipping on any order over $99, valid only at BoatNameGear.com on new orders placed now through Cyber Monday (otherwise known as 11:59 pm ET Nov 30, 2009.)
Your Exclusive Coupon Code: CYBER99 (Copy that code and enter it when checking out at BoatNameGear.com)
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Labels: Boat Names, Holiday, Products, Seasons
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Weekend Boat Shows
There is no shortage of boat shows around the world this week. I’ll be in Norwalk Friday for their in-water show, which includes live music and other entertainment for the first time this year. The 31st Annual Lido Yacht Expo starts today in Newport Beach, California, and features John Wayne’s 136 ft yacht, which is named Wild Goose (photo credit: Haute Yachts.) The boldly named "BOAT SHOW USA – 2009" is happening in Mt. Clemens, Michigan – a week later than previously scheduled. Billing itself as a Florida-style show in Houston, the South West International Boat Show is happening in Texas this weekend.
Outside of the US there are plenty of boat shows as well. If you’re in France, you can enjoy the Grand Pavois de la Rochelle. The Germans have their INTERBOOT International Watersports Exhibition, which has been going on since last weekend, and the 19th Monaco Yacht Show began yesterday at Port Hercules.
Get more information about these shows and more at the all new boat show calendar on FirstBoat.com (now taking suggestions for future events that should be listed.)
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Outside of the US there are plenty of boat shows as well. If you’re in France, you can enjoy the Grand Pavois de la Rochelle. The Germans have their INTERBOOT International Watersports Exhibition, which has been going on since last weekend, and the 19th Monaco Yacht Show began yesterday at Port Hercules.
Get more information about these shows and more at the all new boat show calendar on FirstBoat.com (now taking suggestions for future events that should be listed.)
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Labels: Boat Names, Boat Shows, Famous, Things to do, Yachts
Monday, September 21, 2009
A Lot of Bull
If you’re in the market for a new boat and you’d like to own a piece of financial-meltdown history, you have just eight weeks to get to Florida for the auction of the year.
On November 17, 2009, National Liquidators of Fort Lauderdale will be auctioning off three boats that were seized from Bernard Madoff, the 71 year old financier serving a 150 year jail sentence for ripping off a lot of people.
Madoff's largest yacht for auction is a 55 ft Rybovich named "Bull" (pictured). Built in 1969 and recently renovated, it is said to be worth over $2 Million. Additional boats on the block: Madoff’s 23 ft center-console boat named "Little Bull" as well as a 38 footer named "Sitting Bull," a Shelter Island Runabout Sport.
Not on the block at this time: Madoff’s $7 Million, 88-foot yacht, also named “Bull”, which was seized near Nice by French authorities in April according to the London Times.
Shopping around? You'll find plenty of boats for auction online at FirstBoat.
On November 17, 2009, National Liquidators of Fort Lauderdale will be auctioning off three boats that were seized from Bernard Madoff, the 71 year old financier serving a 150 year jail sentence for ripping off a lot of people.
Madoff's largest yacht for auction is a 55 ft Rybovich named "Bull" (pictured). Built in 1969 and recently renovated, it is said to be worth over $2 Million. Additional boats on the block: Madoff’s 23 ft center-console boat named "Little Bull" as well as a 38 footer named "Sitting Bull," a Shelter Island Runabout Sport. Not on the block at this time: Madoff’s $7 Million, 88-foot yacht, also named “Bull”, which was seized near Nice by French authorities in April according to the London Times.
Shopping around? You'll find plenty of boats for auction online at FirstBoat.
Labels: Auctions, Boat Names, Boat of the Week, Economy, Famous
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
BoatU.S. Contest
If you boat, you've probably heard of BoatU.S. - the Boat Owners Association of the United States. With over 600,000 members that own more than a million boats, you may already be a BoatU.S. member.
Each month, just for signing into the members-only website (My.BoatUS.com), BoatU.S. Members are entered to win a prize... and this month the contest hits close to home. They are giving away $200 worth of personalized products (shirts, hats, etc) from a member of our family, BoatNameGear. Isn't that nice of them? We think so. With $200, you could get a welcome mat, a couple of polo shirts, some fender covers and a hat or two - all with your boat name on them.
For details about the contest, visit the BoatU.S. members website at my.boatus.com.
If you're not a member yet, you can skip right to the membership application. Want one more reason to join? BoatU.S. members receive 10% off all orders at BoatNameGear through a special link that members have access to.
We would love to see a DailyBoater reader win this contest, so enter today!
Each month, just for signing into the members-only website (My.BoatUS.com), BoatU.S. Members are entered to win a prize... and this month the contest hits close to home. They are giving away $200 worth of personalized products (shirts, hats, etc) from a member of our family, BoatNameGear. Isn't that nice of them? We think so. With $200, you could get a welcome mat, a couple of polo shirts, some fender covers and a hat or two - all with your boat name on them.
For details about the contest, visit the BoatU.S. members website at my.boatus.com.
If you're not a member yet, you can skip right to the membership application. Want one more reason to join? BoatU.S. members receive 10% off all orders at BoatNameGear through a special link that members have access to. We would love to see a DailyBoater reader win this contest, so enter today!
Labels: Boat Names, Contest
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Gifts for dads who boat
If you've got a dad who loves to boat, Father's Day shopping is going to be easy for you this year.
Simply visit BoatNameGear.com and type in your dad's boat name, and they'll stitch it on your choice of a polo shirt or baseball hat, or even a welcome mat for the boat.
But that's not all they sell. They also have towels, life rings, visors, and much, much more.
In fact, there are so many great gifts to choose from at Boat Name Gear, the hardest part will probably be choosing which ones to get for Father's Day, and which to save as a gift for his birthday.
Simply visit BoatNameGear.com and type in your dad's boat name, and they'll stitch it on your choice of a polo shirt or baseball hat, or even a welcome mat for the boat. But that's not all they sell. They also have towels, life rings, visors, and much, much more.
In fact, there are so many great gifts to choose from at Boat Name Gear, the hardest part will probably be choosing which ones to get for Father's Day, and which to save as a gift for his birthday.
Labels: Boat Names, On the Web, Products
Monday, January 19, 2009
Most Popular Boat Names of 2008
FirstBoat.com, the premier online destination for new boaters, today announced its list of the most popular boat names of the past year. The list, compiled by FirstBoat.com in collaboration with CustomBoatNames.com, BoatNameGear.com, and the Boat Name Blog, includes nautical puns, tributes to recent movies and TV shows, and an overall celebration of the boating lifestyle.
Here are the top ten most popular boat names for 2008:
1. Happy Ours
2. Carpe Diem
3. Aqua - Holic
4. State of Mind
5. Anchor Management
6. The Office
7. Feelin' Nauti
8. Yes Dear
9. Sundance
10. Serenity Now
Several of the boat names on the list, such as “Happy Ours”, “State of Mind” and “Carpe Diem”, reflect how much enjoyment people derive from the boating lifestyle. In fact, the popularity of these particular boat names may suggest that boating, for some, offers a temporary respite from the unremitting news about a distressed economy and record-high fuel prices which were experienced during the peak of last year’s boating season.
In general, most of the names on this year’s list of top boat names illustrate that boaters are imaginative and passionate individuals who like to have fun.
Here are the top ten most popular boat names for 2008:
1. Happy Ours
2. Carpe Diem
3. Aqua - Holic
4. State of Mind
5. Anchor Management
6. The Office
7. Feelin' Nauti
8. Yes Dear
9. Sundance
10. Serenity Now
Several of the boat names on the list, such as “Happy Ours”, “State of Mind” and “Carpe Diem”, reflect how much enjoyment people derive from the boating lifestyle. In fact, the popularity of these particular boat names may suggest that boating, for some, offers a temporary respite from the unremitting news about a distressed economy and record-high fuel prices which were experienced during the peak of last year’s boating season.
In general, most of the names on this year’s list of top boat names illustrate that boaters are imaginative and passionate individuals who like to have fun.
Labels: Boat Names, On the Web
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Cyber Monday Starts Early for Boaters
Black Friday has come and gone, but there are still plenty of deals available on gifts for boat owners at Boat Name Gear - offering boaters high quality shirts, caps and more, personalized with their boat names.
For example, check out their brand new personalized robes.
This luxurious robe will help you relax - on or off the boat.
Get any boat name custom embroidered on the left chest of this comfortable robe, making it a great personalized gift for every member of your crew.
Order this robe today for FREE SHIPPING and Guaranteed Delivery By 12/24
Check out this robe now
For example, check out their brand new personalized robes.
This luxurious robe will help you relax - on or off the boat. Get any boat name custom embroidered on the left chest of this comfortable robe, making it a great personalized gift for every member of your crew.
Order this robe today for FREE SHIPPING and Guaranteed Delivery By 12/24
Check out this robe now
Labels: Boat Names, On the Web, Products
Saturday, August 30, 2008
T-Shirt Give Away for Best Boat Name Story
BoatNameBlog - the site that helps people name boats - is giving away a Free T-Shirt for the best boat name story submitted to their site.
Seems like all you need is a boat with a name.
Oh, and a camera. And an email adress.
Sign me up!
Follow this link: http://www.boatnameblog.com/2008/08/win-boatnameblog-t-shirt.html
Seems like all you need is a boat with a name.
Oh, and a camera. And an email adress.
Sign me up!
Follow this link: http://www.boatnameblog.com/2008/08/win-boatnameblog-t-shirt.html
Labels: Boat Names, Contest
