SmartPlug Systems was recently featured in The RANC (The Real Association of National Cruisers), a leading Spanish publication, founded in 1973. The publication goes to press just twice a year, and having our 30 Amp Inlet and Connector Retrofit Kit featured in the #68 Spring/Summer edition 2010 feels honorable. This edition coincides with the start of the most active season of navigation, boat racing, and cruising for Spanish and European cruisers and sailboat owners. The magazine is predominantly distributed to marinas and yacht clubs in Spain, but The RANC’s high-quality audience extends into other European countries as well. The RANC is heavily involved in the international sailing scene, and is involved with IRC certifications, the system of handicapping sailboats & yachts for the purpose of racing.
You can now ask for SmartPlug Products at your local West Marine stores. The world’s largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories can now take your order for the SmartPlug 30 Amp Inlet and Connector Retrofit Kit (#B30ASSY), the 30 Amp Connector (#BF30), and the 30 Amp Inlet (#BM30S). SmartPlug Systems is thrilled to be working with such a well known boating retailer. We expect that with the addition of West Marine as a dealer SmartPlug products will reach a far broader consumer audience. Today, West Marine has over 300 stores in 38 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada supplying everything the boating industry demands from the rope that started it all, to the latest in marine electronics.
Consumers looking to purchase SmartPlug Products online have that option. Go to www.westmarine.com. Click on Shop Categories/Electrical/Shorepower Phone & TV/Brand: SmartPlug Systems.
In addition to West Marine, our largest National Retail Dealer, SmartPlug Systems is poised with a strong Dealer & Distributor network in the US, Canada, & US Virgin Islands. Refer to www.smartplug.com for a complete updated listing of Dealers and Distributors.
The 30 Amp Inlet and Connector represent just the tip of the iceberg with SmartPlug Systems planned roll-out of marine shore power products. Currently in production and available in Summer 2010 are the 30 Amp Dual Configuration Cordset, and the protective SmartPlug Weatherproof Cover which will protect either the 30 Amp or 50 Amp connector from moisture when not in use. Shortly after these products roll out, SmartPlug plans to release the beginning of the 50 Amp shore power product line to include an inlet, connector, and dual configuration cordset.
SmartPlug Systems has been invited to make formal presentations at the following local NW Yacht Clubs:
6/14/2010 @ 11am. CYC (Corinthian Yacht Club Seattle) Monday Lunch!
6/18/2010 @ 6pm. PAYC (Port Angeles Yacht Club) Dinner Meeting & Program.
7/13/2010 @ 6pm. (TTPYC) Three Tree Point Yacht Club General Meeting & Program.
In March of this year, we attended Everett Yacht Club’s Monthly Meeting as the featured program speakers. The invitation came from Tina Sauers, Fleet Captain who had installed a SmartPlug on her boat, EL NIDO, and was excited to share with the EYC membership just how easy it was to retrofit the inlet and connector.
Our presentations are very informative, to include the focus on safety within the marine environment, the importance of checking your shore power, and the results of loose connections which could lead to corrosion or worst case, fire. We will cater a presentation to the timeline we have available, and bring samples of burnt inlets and connectors. The presentations end with a Q & A period which historically, has been very interactive and informative. We will donate a SmartPlug Inlet and Connector Retrofit Kit as our way of thanking your Yacht Club for the presentation opportunity.
If you would like to schedule a presentation, please contact Christine Scott, Director of Marketing @ SmartPlug Systems, 206-285-2990.
SmartPlug Systems’ products were recently introduced in the Middle East at two world events: the 2010 Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) and the 2nd Annual Bahrain Boat Show 2010 in the Amwaj Islands. DIBS is the most important and established event of its kind in the Middle East region and Indian subcontinent. Attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year, the multi-award winning event is among the top five leading international boat shows in the world. DIBS is proud to be the chosen and trusted platform for world leading companies to showcase their World Premiers and Regional Launches.
The Middle East has proven to be a region for companies from all over the globe to showcase their latest designs and innovations. SmartPlug Systems is proud to be presented in this segment of the world markets, and would like to express sincere appreciations to Arabia Marine for bridging this opportunity.
Back in the US, SmartPlug Systems was represented at the recent Strictly Sail Boat Show April 15–18, 2010 on San Francisco Bay at Jack London Square in Oakland, California. We were grateful to share booth space with Svendsen’s Marine Distributing, a SmartPlug Dealer located in Alameda, California. The Strictly Sail Boat Show is the largest sailboat show on the West Coast and is sponsored by Sail America, the trade association for the US Sailing Industry. Sail America plays a vital role for all companies that produce sailing related products and services.
Finally, Ocean Pacific Marine Supply, a SmartPlug Dealer in British Columbia, Canada, invited us to attend it’s annual Marine & Boat Show in beautiful Campbell River April 17, 2010. We were honored to present SmartPlug at this annual event, and our company and the product was extremely well received. Ocean Pacific is a boatyard and marine supply operation in Campbell River, BC. Since 1985 they have provided complete outfitting and repair services for both commercial and pleasure craft.
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