DRISCOLL CELEBRATES THE 10TH ANNUAL YACHTFEST

SAN DIEGO, CA – October 6, 2009 – Driscoll Boat Works celebrated its tenth year in the San Diego Yachtfest this past month. The show, nationally known as the West Coast’s premiere boutique superyacht showcase, features large yachts ranging in size from 48 to over 150 feet.

This year, Driscoll showcased the 68 foot Decoy, a Jarrett Bay sport fisher that had previously undergone a major refit of the aft deck and transom in the Driscoll yard. Known as an “east coast styled” boat, Decoy had a steady crowd of interested Yachtfest attendees due to its design, which is rarely seen on the west coast. Driscoll employees Neil Wilson, Cyndie Segel and Jaime Kensinger, as well as representatives from Stan Miller Yacht Sales were on hand throughout the four day event to answer questions about Decoy and its refit.

Despite the rough economic times, ticket sales at this year’s Yachtfest surpassed expected numbers, with show attendance being the second highest since its inception in 1999. As one of the founding members, Driscoll Boat Works has been an active participant in the show’s day and nighttime activities, which, this year, included an “All Decked Out” Fashion Show, as well as numerous crew and exhibitor parties.

The ever favorite after-parties created a reunion for the past and present employees of the Driscoll office staff. Three former employees, who had been tempted away by the lure of the superyacht industry, were active in this year’s boat show activities. In fact, stewardess of this year’s “Best in Show”, motor yacht Shogun, Val Maughmer, began her involvement in the yachting community while working as concierge for Driscoll Boat Works.

Yachtfest is one of several contributing factors that, according to a recent article from CNN, have made San Diego a “new superyacht capital” of the world. In addition to this yearly event, many local businesses have expanded their services to meet the needs of superyacht owners and crew. Driscoll Boat Works is also one of the founding members of the San Diego Superyacht Association, a coalition of local companies to promote “America’s Finest City” as a super and megayacht attraction. As visibility of San Diego grows, Driscoll Boat Works expects to see an even greater influx of these impressive vessels.

Driscoll Boat Works is a third generation family owned and run company in San Diego. They are a full service yacht repair facility on beautiful Shelter Island. Driscoll has deep water facilities for vessels up to 65 meters in length and haul out capacity for vessels up to 150 tons. For more information, visit www.driscollinc.com.

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   Press release composed by:  Jaime Kensinger,  619.226.2500
   Photo Credits:  Driscoll Boat Works

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