RVDA Survey of Dealers Concludes that Lack of Financing Opportunities are Hurting Sales Industry Wide
Pedata RV Center recently participated in the RVDA Survey of Dealers regarding the State of RV Retail Financing. An update was sent out to survey participants in early December 2008 thanking dealers who provided information and concluding that the survey confirmed two things: 1) consumers are having a harder time obtaining RV retail loans and 2) the industry is losing potential sales due to lack of financing. The RVDA is actively searching for a solution to the problem. (PRWeb Dec 24, 2008)
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The 2009 Transpacific Yacht Race Selects Compete-At Event Manager for Online Registration and Event Planning
Compete-At, a leading innovator of event planning and online registration solutions for the sports industry, today announced the Transpacific Yacht Club as their newest customer. Transpacific Yacht Club will use Event Manager to manage its prestigious event, the 2009 Transpacific Yacht Race. (PRWeb Nov 3, 2008)
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Yamaha 232 Limited S Wins Trailer BoatsŪ Magazine's 2009 Excellence in Design Award
Yamaha Watercraft today announced that Trailer Boats®) magazine presented the all new 2009 Yamaha 232 Limited S with its highly coveted 2009 Excellence in Design Award. This accolade is granted to boats that the magazine's editors determine help innovate and invigorate the industry, as well as set trends that are reflected in future years. (PRWeb Dec 19, 2008)
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Latest Revisions Of Sailing Racing Rules Brings Expert To New On-Line Blog And Changes To Web-Based Animations.
Butch Ulmer, President of UK-Halsey International, has created a new blog to help racing sailors understand the new yacht racing rules which go into effect at the beginning of 2009. Because of new definitions and, especially, new requirements at turning marks where the majority of protests occur, Ulmer anticipated the confusion likely to occur and will be answering questions on-line from those who seek clarification. (PRWeb Oct 16, 2008)
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Action Donation Services Marks First Anniversary Processing Car and Boat Donations for Thomas House Temporary Shelter
Action Donation Services® announced today that they have successfully been picking up, processing and selling donated cars, boats, RV's, trucks, and other property to benefit Thomas House Temporary Shelter for Homeless Families in Orange County, California since September, 2007. (PRWeb Oct 7, 2008)
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Chicago Training Center Hosts Illinois Secretary-of-State Jesse White as Keynote Speaker at Second Annual Gala November 14 For Underserved Chicago Youth : Leda Santodomingo, host speakers Christian Farr, Karen Jordan And Honoree Juan Rangel-UNO
The Chicago Training Center (CTC), an Illinois not-for-profit 501(C)(3) corporation (www.chicagotrainingcenter.org/ctc_annual.html), celebrates its second annual 2008 Gala Event “Ready… Set… Row!” for underserved Chicago youth with a fundraiser at South Shore Cultural Center on Friday, November 14th from 5:30-11:00 p.m. (http://tinyurl.com/2qq7ln). (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008)
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ResortQuest Hilton Head Hits a Grand Slam For Guests With Free Tennis at Three of Tennis Magazine's Top 50 US Clubs
ResortQuest Hilton Head Island offers nearly 500 vacation rentals, condos and private beach homes on the premier resort destination, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Hilton Head Island is a tennis enthusiast's dream with over 300 courts on three Grand Slam surfaces. Guests who book vacation rentals with ResortQuest Hilton Head Island have automatic, complimentary access to three of Tennis Magazine's Top 50 US Clubs List, as well as numerous additional courts. (PRWeb Jan 7, 2009)
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Concern for Americans whilst sailing around the world?
[Link] I am growing increasingly concerned over the reception for Americans sailing around the world. I really don't see venturing farther than the Caribbean, or Gulf of Mexico, but am still concerned. What is your opinion of where we should and shouldn't go? Thanks in advance for any advice you may have.
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