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The Boat Buyer Expo

The Virtual Boat Buyer Extravaganza for First-Time Boat Buyers

30+ boating industry experts reveal how to prepare for boat ownership, select the best boat for your lifestyle and budget, and maintain your dream vessel.

Starting 9am Next Saturday & Sunday

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30+ experts are coming together to share their most impactful guidance and techniques for living the boating lifestyle! 


With step-by-step details, They will share techniques that can help you ditch the boating industry overwhelm and save thousands along the way.

Our Speakers have Been Featured In These Leading Publications

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What is the Boat Buyer Expo?

  • The realities of buying and owning a boat
  • How to make a sound decision when purchasing a boat
  • How to to navigate the unpleasant surprises of the boat buying process
  • How to avoid hidden costs and secure the best deal
  • How to charter a boat or a superyacht
  • The in’s and out’s of building a new boat
  • The costs of boat ownership and maintenance
  • Key resources that can save you thousands as a boat owner
  • What type of vessel is right for your vision and budget
  • What resources you need to make the boating lifestyle a dream
  • The best boating destinations, get-aways and charter experiences 
  • How to build or buy a new boat without breaking the bank

Ready to learn from our experts?

Our hand-picked line up of experts want to teach you strategies that will allow you to enjoy the boating lifestyle you dream of with less stress and lower costs.


For a limited time, this amazing content will be available to you for free.

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Melissa Trentadue

Manager of Community & VIP, Zola

Shannon McLay

Founder, Financial Gym

Aleisha McCormack

Podcast Host & Founder, Bridechilla

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Jessica Bishop

Author & Blogger, Budget Savvy Bride

Nathan Bellah

VP of Marketing, Generation Tux

Eric Shoup

CEO, PeerSpace

Kara Lamerato

Podcast Host, Wedding Planning Podcast

Jamie Wolfer

YouTube Star & Wedding Coordinator, JW Coordination

Nick Loper

Chief Side Hustler, Side Hustle Nation

Brittany Finkle

Founder, Happily Ever Borrowed

Danit Zamir

Founder, Bloomerent

Whitney Hansen

Millennial Finance Expert & Podcast Host, The Money Nerds

Alexa Randolph

Marketing Coordinator, Wedit

Deborah Defrancesco

Podcast Host & Author, Bitchless Bride

Jen Glantz

Podcast Host, Author & Professional Bridesmaid, Bridesmaid for Hire

Cavin Elizabeth

Photographer & Author, Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Melissa Wilmot

Founder, WedBrilliant

Kenneth Ho

Venue Director & Owner, BLVD Hall and Lively Events

Alison Fleck

Founder, Bloom Culture

Heather Loree Fier

Founder & Author, The Wedding Hacker

Ben & Beth Rigsby

Pastor & Relationship Coach, Honeymoon Life Forever

Heidi Melton

Podcast Host & Founder, ONBB

Elle Martinez

Couple Finance Expert & Podcast Host, Couple Money

Caylee Betts

Medium Contributor & DIY Bride, Spreadsheet Shop

Connor Tripp

Finance Coach & Podcast Host, Confident Money

Christina Bucciantini

Athlete & Nutrition Coach, Uprise

Ariel Richard

Mindfulness Coach, Your Happy Living Solution

Vishal Joshi

Founder, Joy App

Liza Roeser-Atwood

Founder, Fifty Flowers

John Kiepke

Elopement and Wedding Photographer 

Melissa Trentadue

Manager of Community & VIP, Zola

Shannon McLay

Founder, Financial Gym

Aleisha McCormack

Podcast Host & Founder, Bridechilla

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Jessica Bishop

Author & Blogger,

Budget Savvy Bride

Nathan Bellah

VP of Marketing, Generation Tux

Eric Shoup

CEO, PeerSpace

Kara Lamerato

Podcast Host,

Wedding Planning Podcast

Jamie Wolfer

YouTube Star & Wedding Coordinator, JW Coordination

Nick Loper

Chief Side Hustler,

Side Hustle Nation

Brittany Finkle

Founder, Happily Ever Borrowed

Danit Zamir

Founder, Bloomerent

Whitney Hansen

Millennial Finance Expert & Podcast Host, The Money Nerds

Alexa Randolph

Marketing Coordinator, Wedit

Deborah Defrancesco

Podcast Host & Author, Bitchless Bride

Jen Glantz

Podcast Host, Author & Professional Bridesmaid, Bridesmaid for Hire

Cavin Elizabeth

Photographer & Author, Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Melissa Wilmot

Founder, WedBrilliant

Kenneth Ho

Venue Director & Owner, BLVD Hall and Lively Events

Alison Fleck

Founder, Bloom Culture

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John Kiepke

Elopement and Wedding Photographer

Ben & Beth Rigsby

Pastor & Relationship Coach, Honeymoon Life Forever

Heidi Melton

Podcast Host & Founder, ONBB

Elle Martinez

Couple Finance Expert & Podcast Host, Couple Money

Caylee Betts

Medium Contributor & DIY Bride, Spreadsheet Shop

Connor Tripp

Finance Coach & Podcast Host, Confident Money

Christina Bucciantini

Athlete & Nutrition Coach, Uprise

Ariel Richard

Mindfulness Coach, Your Happy Living Solution

Vishal Joshi

Founder, Joy App

Liza Roeser-Atwood

Founder, Fifty Flowers


Why Should You Sign up For The Boat Buyer Expo?


Never before has the boating industry come together online to empower and educate boat enthusiasts across the globe.


You won’t find this content anywhere else. This is the only event where aspiring boaters can tap into this incredible expert guidance.


We hand-picked the most amazing guests who want to see you succeed in living the boating lifestyle.

This is a limited-time only offer to grab a free pass for the event! 


What previous attendees Have To Say...

I would like to first congratulate you and William for the fabulous show put together.  I am digesting some of the interesting, they are insightful and valuable to boat owners and future boat owners and yachties.


Ms IO Industry Service Provider

I watched a couple of sessions and really found them informative and interesting. Congrats on putting this together, having the foresight to do so and the courage to undertake a project of this magnitude against an economically difficult time. Well done Dione.


Ms AK Boat Owner  

First of all, I want to tell you that I have been through the online materials for the expo and want to congratulate both of you on a job well done. It is clear that a ton of work went into it and I hope you received lots of positive feedback.


What about the Expo specifically did you like?
It was such great information from the inside out.

The hints for buying a catamaran was the best part for me. I really liked the varied topics and the discussions.


Mr ID Boat Buyer 

Incredibly helpful team working among several constraints, even given this current environment, they helped me through a trying set of issues … If even remotely interested in Boating seek them out.


Mr EP Boat Owner, Asia

Helped us to understand what our needs are at the moment regarding a boat and what the alternatives are. We got to know the ins and outs of how to buy and sell a boat and how best to acquire our dream boat. 



Mr HO Boat Searcher, Singapore 

BASCO represented the best source of technical expertise combined with wide ranging and extensive boating experience. They guided us through the myriad of choices which often confused us more than anything else. It is also worth noting that their web platform is very sophisticated while being user friendly. All in all, an impressive organisation to deal with led by true boating professionals.


Mr RL Boat Owner, Asia 

They guided us through the difficult process and helped us in formulating our offers as well as decisions. Really can recommend them to anyone.


Mr S & Ms J Boat Decider, Singapore 

We had been looking for a boat for a long time (circa 5 years). BASCO helped us move from looking and thinking about purchasing to taking the steps that led to our purchase.



Mr JC & Ms GC - Boat Buyers, South East Asia

BASCO provided clear and concise advice, which was well grounded and perfectly fit my request. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending BASCO to any customers considering boating transactions, technical services or advice, and hope to have more dealings with BASCO in the future.


Mr AC Boat Buyer, Australia

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Ready to learn from our experts?

Our hand-picked line up of experts want to teach you strategies that will allow you to enjoy the boating lifestyle you dream of with less stress and lower costs.


For a limited time, this amazing content will be available to you for free.

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Our Speakers

Gail Tay

Director of Operations & Programmes,
The International SeaKeepers Society

Sue Ye

Founder, Marine Stewards Singapore

Joerg Kalisch

Managing Director, Dexteritas Pte Ltd
Boat Owner & Sailor

Captain Q

Managing Director,
Wanderlust Adventures

Patrick Bray

Naval Architect, P.L. Eng.,
Bray Yacht Design And Research Ltd.

Will Lawton

Boat Owner, Long Range Explorer Yacht
Fintech Entrepreneur

Maran Ramasamy

Managing Director, Valluvar International
Boat Detailing & Diving Expert

Marc Singleton

Managing Director,
Premium Nautical Pte Ltd.

Luca Brancaleon

Deputy General Manager, Beneteau Group

Henry Mellegers

Boat Owner,
S/V Dreamcatcher

Bert Christmann & Elena Samuylova 

Sailing Enthusiasts, Sail Liliput
Social Media Influencers

Robert Lamoureux

Director, Kayan Aviation Capital Ltd

Marie Josee Trepanier

Boat Enthusiast
M & A Lawyer, Sailor & Liveaboard

Simon Pickering

Senior Surveyor, Marine Surveys & Engineering Services Ltd

Prakash Reddy

Marina Manager, Ana Marina

Cary Horenfeldt

Director, POTE@CH Holdings 

Tomasz Mielczarek

Head of Aftersales & Technical Service - Boat Lagoon Yachting

James Roy

Marina Director, One 15 Marina

Peter Jacops

CE Inspector, Blue Peter Marine 

Florian Nierich

Managing Director, Voltaire Electric Yachts 

Daniel Holtsjo

CEO, Securitas Thailand

Franck Ibanez

Regional Service Manager Asia Pacific - Jeanneau & Prestige 

Rod Steel

IT Consultant, Blue Steel International Pte Ltd

Thaer Abu Hmeidan

CEO, Newhope Medical Center

Kia Tan-Moore

Boat Owner

Christophe Derdeyn

Director, Delaware Consulting Asia Pacific Pte Ltd & Boat Owner

Krisztina Kozary

Regional Finance Director & Boat Owner

Su Lin Cheah

Consultant, Spinnaker International Pte Ltd

  Campbell Jenkins

SPBA Committee Member & Powerboat Racer

Colin Dawson

Expat Marine & Managing Director, The George Group

Lester Low

Senior Manager, Marine at Acclaim Insurance Brokers Pte Ltd

Peter Kalbfell

Owner, Jet Adventures

Marco Preisig

Managing Director, Swisspro Pte Ltd

William Schick

Boat Adviser & Boat Owner

Hugh Hudleston

Head of Sales, COX International Pte Ltd.

Lindsay Pickles

Boat Owner

Jan Ole Hagen

CEO & Founder of M Yachts Ltd

Eugene Cheong

Cox International Pte Ltd

Alister Brunskill

Country Head - Singapore, Boat Lagoon Yachting

Nicole van de Wall

Brokerage Representative Asia, ENGEL & VÖLKERS YACHTING Monaco

Wade Pearce

Founder, Singapore Marine Guide

Julian Chang

Managing Director - Raffles Yacht Pte Ltd

Julia Hawkins

Co-Founder, Boat in the Bay

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Hilda Loe

Director, Hilda Loe Associates

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Robert Hawkins

Co-Founder, Boat in the Bay

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Lan Lee

Director, Nova Nautical

Cameron Ferguson

Chief Instructor & Principal, Asia Pacific Yachting Ltd

Darren & Evelyn Lim

XimulaSail Adventures MediaCorp Artistes

An Event Like No Other ... EVER

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This is the first time that boating industry experts, yachting association leaders, and boating coaches have some together to provide guidance to first-time boaters on how to move step by step towards that boating lifestyle dream without overwhelming your finances or your family relationships.

Cut through the chaos of the boating industry. This line up of experts will share tactics that will help you save on every aspect of buying and maintaining a boat.

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This event is completely online!

You can soak up all this boating and yachting wisdom from anywhere with an internet connection. Plus, unlike other boat industry events, we won’t charge you for admission!

Meet the Boat Buyer Expo Host: Dione Schick

Hey Boating Enthusiasts! I’m Dione Schick.


My mission is to help as many aspiring boaties, families and first-time boat buyers as I can to find out the true costs and risks of buying and maintaining a boat and most importantly, even if they should!


This means learning boating lifestyle hacks that can save them an enormous amount of money, time, and angst in their dream of the boating lifestyle. 


From my 35 years of first-hand experience in the leisure boat industry, I can tell you with confidence that incorporating the boating lifestyle need not be stressful, fraught with cost and risk to be amazing, memorable, and fun.


Considering buying a boat can be challenging enough without the confusion, overwhelm and risk that comes with it, so I am bringing together resources that bridge the gap between the boat industry and the needs of first-time boat buyers.


This event is content driven, tailored to exactly what first-time boaties are searching for.


All the experts we’ve brought together are sharing incredible gems of wisdom from their vast experiences that can help you navigate your way in successfully getting to experience the joy of the sea!


Join the fun and learn how boating enthusiasts learn to make their boating lifestyle dreams come alive.


Register now for your free pass to the Expo and together we will make your boating dreams come one step closer without breaking the bank!

Ready to learn from our experts?

Ready to learn from our experts?

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Ready to learn from our experts?

Our hand-picked line up of experts want to teach you strategies that will allow you to enjoy the boating lifestyle you dream of with less stress and lower costs.


For a limited time, this amazing content will be available to you for free.

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