After preparation for years the 18th of March 2006 Knotika Marine Mall was opened celebratory with a press conference and lunch reception. The realized vision of the Knotika Marine Mall unifies boat dealers of renowned boat yards like Azimut, Benetti, Princess, Cranchi, Sealine, Apreamare and more, a ship chandler, Marina construction companies, diver shop, banks, insurances and a sea school under one roof. The concept is completed through the yacht magazine Knotika, multi media experts who design announcements, brochures, websites and with Knotika TV. The 22nd of March Christian Kaden started the first course in his Knotika Sea School. The first students have been trained theoretical and practical in a combined evening / weekend course and obtained the IYT International Crew Certificate.