Richard Lambert, head of sales at Burgess, was another who argued that this year’s Fort Lauderdale show compared favourably to previous editions. “There was a sense of a move to larger yachts than usual and also representation by a more diverse cross section of shipyards,” he said.
However, Lambert sounded a note of caution by adding: “The show appeals to such a broad cross-section of the market that this presents inherent challenges. There is still work to be done to elevate its status to a truly premium event.”
Turning to the Caribbean charter market, he concluded: “Although the level of bookings is not as high as we have witnessed in previous years in the immediate run-up to the winter season, it’s been reassuring to witness that there is still a promising market for the Caribbean this year. We have been actively engaging with our owners and charter clients in discussions about the Caribbean and we have a strong fleet confirmed for the Antigua Show.”
A joint listing with Northrop & Johnson, the 60.35 metre Feadship superyacht Rock.It (pictured above) was one of the stars of the Burgess fleet at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2017.