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New Directors at <strong>Oyster</strong><br />
Two long-standing <strong>Oyster</strong> team members have been appointed to the <strong>Oyster</strong> Marine<br />
Board. With over 20 years service, Mike Taylor started out in the <strong>Oyster</strong> build yard<br />
before moving to the accounts department and finally production, and has personally<br />
project-managed over 70 <strong>Oyster</strong>s. Mike takes on the role of Production Director.<br />
Nick Creed, has over 30 years experience in the marine industry, 13 of those within<br />
the <strong>Oyster</strong> Group. An experienced international yacht racer, Nick is <strong>Oyster</strong>’s new<br />
Commercial Director. Also new to the board is Chief Finance Officer, Chris Hicks.<br />
A keen sailor, Chris brings a wealth of financial experience to the <strong>Oyster</strong> team.<br />
IRC CHAMPION<br />
Photo: Ingrid Abery<br />
Richard Matthews’ <strong>Oyster</strong>catcher XXVI beat 48 other yachts to become the overall<br />
winner of the East Coast IRC Championship sailed over six races off Ramsgate<br />
15-16 August. Following her success in Cork and Cowes, <strong>Oyster</strong>catcher is Yachting<br />
World’s September edition “Boat of the Month”.<br />
<strong>Oyster</strong> Events 2008<br />
Cannes Boat Show<br />
10 – 15 September<br />
Newport Boat Show<br />
11 – 14 September<br />
Southampton Boat Show<br />
12 – 21 September<br />
Owners Dinner – Southampton<br />
13 September<br />
Monaco Boat Show<br />
24 – 27 September<br />
<strong>Oyster</strong> Regatta – Palma<br />
30 September – 4 October<br />
Genoa Boat Show<br />
4 – 12 October<br />
Owners’ Party – Annapolis<br />
9 October<br />
Annapolis Sailboat Show<br />
9 – 13 October<br />
Annapolis Powerboat Show<br />
16 – 19 October<br />
Hamburg Boat Show<br />
25 October – 2 November<br />
Ft Lauderdale Boat Show<br />
30 October – 3 November<br />
ARC Party<br />
20 November<br />
ARC Start – Las Palmas<br />
23 November<br />
<strong>Oyster</strong> Events 2009<br />
London Boat Show<br />
9 – 18 January<br />
Owners Dinner – London<br />
10 January<br />
Düsseldorf Boat Show<br />
17 – 25 January<br />
<strong>Oyster</strong> Regatta – Antigua<br />
13 – 18 April<br />
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