VELAFestival 2017: who are the first to say yes in the world of accessories?

Welcome to the Disneyland of sailing. As you know by now, the VELAFestival (May 4-7, 2017 – Santa Margherita Ligure) is the place to find all the most innovative accessories to make your boat beautiful distributed in dozens of stands, but also many boating services from insurance to the best of charters. In short, if you want to have a full immersion of pure sailing, you are coming to the right place. Strolling along the Santa Margherita harbor cove you will also find dozens of booths to take a closer look at the best of accessories. We start by giving you some rumors about big brands that have already said yes to VELAFestival 2017.

Confirmed presence for
Kiriacoulis
, a company that deals with the chartering and sale of boats, as well as the management of a network of marinas with about 3,000 berths, and last but not least is the dealer for the single European market of the most important shipyards, such as Bavaria, Dufour.

You will find again this year .
Gottifredi Maffioli
. New ideas, solid tradition, great experience, strict quality control, cutting-edge technology and materials are the cornerstones around which their business has revolved since 1926. Gottifredi Maffioli produces a wide range of the highest quality ropes, braids, twists and twists made from high tenacity synthetic fibers. Thanks to their vast experience, the availability of a complete variety of machinery and the constant quest to develop innovative production techniques and apply the most modern materials, they are able to produce everything from the finest sewing threads to large-diameter tops.

Among the booths on the quayside also secured place for Garmin Marine with all its latest news: any previews? The new GPSMAP 1022 and 1222 chartplotters; i GPSMAP 722 and 922 touchscreen chartplotters; theThe new Panoptix PS51-TH FrontVu which provides real-time, accurate and detailed images of the bottom and obstacles ahead of the boat’s bow, allowing them to be avoided and navigated safely; the new radar radome GMR Fantom; the new VHF 110i and 210i AIS radios integrate seamlessly with your vessel’s on-board network via the NMEA 2000 protocol.

Forniture Nautiche Italiane, a company specializing in the wholesale distribution of nautical items and accessories, equipment and instrumentation, will be present with the entire Plastimo range. A unique opportunity to find the compass that’s right for your boat: sleek and reliable compasses, manually checked and balanced and guaranteed for five years.

Another important confirmation at the Tag Heuer VELAFestival, the professionals from
Sea Goddess
. Big fans of sailing, the experts at Goddess of the Seas have the acknowledged ability to pass on their experience and passion to both cruising novices and seasoned sailors. An all-around boating school based in Fezzano, La Spezia. Their list of offerings on the waves includes flotilla embarkations and crewed charters, as well as exclusive honeymoons. The destinations? The most intriguing ones in the Mediterranean, such as Sardinia, Elba Island, Corsica, Capraia and the Pontine Islands.

Exhibitors at the TAG Heuer VELAFestival will include the insurance company, which specializes in policies serving the yachtsman. One of the leading insurance agents in the yacht field, specializing in recreational yacht insurance, in is able to offer coverages (constantly updated and customizable upon request) for your boat, you as the owner and any paid crew on board. In addition, the company has developed specific insurance solutions to cover the risks associated with any boating, recreational, or water sports activities carried out with the vessels.

Debut at VELAFestival for.
Exit Carbon
: a leading manufacturer of carbon fiber products. Exit Carbon makes a range of carbon fiber products: sail and power boat gangways, rudder wheels, tiller extensions, swim ladder, flagpoles. All selected by some of the world’s most prestigious shipyards and industry professionals. The products are made using carbon fiber fabrics pre-impregnated with epoxy resins, are cured in an autoclave at high pressure (7 bar) and temperature (120° C), and come out of the mold in one piece. 24-month warranty from the date of purchase and a technical team is available to design and build custom projects in carbon, composite, aluminum, stainless steel, etc.

The French company will also be there.
NKE Marine Electronics
, a leading manufacturer of electronic instrumentation for sailing boats, and particularly for racing, partnering with many of the world’s most famous sailors.

And finally (but we are just at the beginning) there will also be .
Bruntons
. Looking for the right propeller for your sailboat? All you have to do is come to the TAG Heuer VELAFestival: in fact, exhibitors include Bruntons Propellers, a historic company specializing in propulsion systems.