Omaya Yachts Appoints Head of Commercial
August 19, 2026
Jean Paul Vaele will steer the Bulgaria-based power cat builder’s international expansion and grow its dealer network.
Jean Paul Vaele will steer the Bulgaria-based power cat builder’s international expansion and grow its dealer network.
Mike Victor will be in charge of the Contender product line at the Fort Lauderdale, Fla., dealership.
The company will offer the service to customers who purchase products through its U.S. dealer network, including the Sea-Doo brand.
The Grand Junction, Colo., dealership has been sold by owners Ron and Susan Richardson to Jeff Taylor.
Companies have until 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 21 to submit entries for the Soundings Trade Only Group’s annual awards program.
The Brunswick Corp. propulsion unit has been named one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2026 in Wisconsin.
Widely known as the “dean of yachting historians,” the legendary sailor and author was 82.
Across multiple segments, buyers are signaling a desire for lower-cost options, as freshwater fishboats “continued to achieve solid performance.”
Trade Only Today reached out to Safe Harbor, its parent Blackstone and to MarineMax for comment on this week’s acquisition announcement.
For key Asian markets, the builder will adopt a direct sales and service operation through Princess Yachts Asia in Hong Kong.
Jean Paul Vaele will steer the Bulgaria-based power cat builder’s international expansion and grow its dealer network.
Mike Victor will be in charge of the Contender product line at the Fort Lauderdale, Fla., dealership.
The company will offer the service to customers who purchase products through its U.S. dealer network, including the Sea-Doo brand.
The Grand Junction, Colo., dealership has been sold by owners Ron and Susan Richardson to Jeff Taylor.
Companies have until 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 21 to submit entries for the Soundings Trade Only Group’s annual awards program.
The Brunswick Corp. propulsion unit has been named one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2026 in Wisconsin.
Widely known as the “dean of yachting historians,” the legendary sailor and author was 82.
Across multiple segments, buyers are signaling a desire for lower-cost options, as freshwater fishboats “continued to achieve solid performance.”
Trade Only Today reached out to Safe Harbor, its parent Blackstone and to MarineMax for comment on this week’s acquisition announcement.
For key Asian markets, the builder will adopt a direct sales and service operation through Princess Yachts Asia in Hong Kong.
