DPS Consulting & Solutions is extremely pleased to announce the expansion of their unique concept into the yachting community. “For nearly 20 years I have watched the industry expand into vast arenas, so Wellness Yachts are a natural evolution in the health and wellness industry. Simply stated, this is a result of stressful lifestyles and an aging baby boomer population, which demand the highest quality and a balanced lifestyle,” says Dawn L. Piljek, President.

To launch this exciting new concept, DSP needed an industry leader to showcase the World’s 1st Wellness Yacht, which led them to Merle Wood & Associates. “It’s a fantastic concept,” says Merle Wood, President of Florida-based Merle Wood & Associates. “It is well known that wellness products have become mainstream in homes around the world so it is only natural that an owner of a yacht would want to incorporate those things that bring about comfort; relaxation and a healthier body to their extended home — their yacht. Major hotels are embracing this concept by offering Wellness Rooms outfitted with these wellness products. And on the charter side, it definitely gives a competitive advantage over other charter yachts to be able to offer the option of a Wellness Yacht. I’m in the process of outfitting our company owned 106′ Westship, “SANDY JO”, to become a Wellness Yacht and she will be available for charter at the Atlantis in Paradise Island, Bahamas starting this Thanksgiving.”

The World’s 1st Wellness Yacht will be unveiled from October 30 – November 3, 2003 at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show at the Merle Wood & Associates display located at the Hall of Fame Marina at the VIP entrance to the Show.

For more information, call the VLW team at 561-244-5074.