After enrolling nearly 200 megayacht captains in its inaugural year, Island Global Yachting (IGY), one of the world’s premier owners, developers and managers of luxury marinas and yachting lifestyle destinations, has announced updates to its loyalty program for 2010. The IGY Anchor Club is a dedicated program for vessels over 80 feet which honors captains and crew with rewards and special offers for their continued patronage of IGY’s network of marinas. The 2010 IGY Anchor Club features all new reward opportunities including special offers, complimentary dining at area restaurants, private crew parties, gift cards, lottery drawing for the world’s most fabulous cars and toys, iPods, unique sailing-inspired merchandise, and more.
“We are pleased to unveil the new IGY Anchor Club awards program for our top captains,” said Kenny Jones, IGY’s executive vice president of Marina Operations. At IGY, we are dedicated to providing the world’s premier yachting experiences and servicing the finest vessels on the seas today, and our Anchor Club is just another way that we can show our captains how much that we truly appreciate their business and their continued loyalty.”
The following IGY Marinas are participating in the 2010 program: Rodney Bay Marina, St. Lucia, WI; The Yacht Club at Isle de Sol, St. Maarten, NA; Simpson Bay Marina, St. Maarten, NA; American Yacht Harbor, St. Thomas, USVI; Yacht Haven Grande, St. Thomas, USVI; Marina Cabo San Lucas, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina, New York, USA; Newport Yacht Club, Jersey City, NJ, USA – with others to be announced soon from the Caribbean, Americas, Middle East & Europe.
To join the IGY Anchor Club and start earning exclusive benefits, megayacht captains can complete an application at any IGY Marina Office or apply online at www.igyanchorclub.com.
Program Benefits
Anchor Club
- TO QUALIFY
- Captain of a yacht 80 feet or greater
- Completed enrollment application
- AWARDS
- Begin earning Reward Points per night of stay (20 points/night berthed)
- Special Exclusive Anchor Club Offers & Rewards
- At 45 nights receive Restaurant Reward at participating locations ($100 value)
President’s Level
- TO QUALIFY
- 75 slip nights across the network of participating IGY Marinas
- AWARDS
- Ability to redeem Reward Points (see Reward Catalog)
- Receive Restaurant Reward at participating locations ($100 value).
- Crew BBQ hosted by the marina.
Chairman’s Level
- TO QUALIFY
- 125 slip nights across the network of participating IGY Marinas
- AWARDS
- Ability to redeem Reward Points (see Reward Catalog)
- Receive Hotel Reward or Restaurant Reward at participating locations ($200 value).
- Preferred dock location at any of the participating IGY Marinas (based upon availability)
- Exclusive complimentary Crew Activity for vessel hosted by the marina
IGY’s network of properties is setting new standards for service and quality in nautical tourism throughout the world. The company offers an unprecedented collection of marinas in the Caribbean including locations such as: St. Maarten, St. Lucia, the British Virgin Islands, and St. Thomas, as well as properties in the Americas. In addition, IGY is at the forefront of the emerging marina markets in Mexico, the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East. All of IGY’s destinations are known for the highest levels of facilities and service.
From the islands of the Caribbean to the azure waters of the Arabian Gulf and other beautiful yachting destinations around the world, IGY is redefining the very idea of luxury marina experiences. Founded in 2005, IGY focuses on acquiring, controlling and/or servicing luxury-yacht marinas and the surrounding upland real estate properties. Island Global Yachting marinas operate under the signature Yacht Haven Grande collection and the IGY series brands, as well as several private labels. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, IGY also has offices in New York, NY; St. Thomas, USVI; Barcelona, Spain and Dubai, UAE. IGY is an affiliate of Island Capital Group LLC, a real estate merchant banking firm led and founded by Andrew Farkas, former chairman of Insignia Financial Group. For more information, please visit www.igymarinas.com.
