2010 July

News Archive

Cowes: The 1851 Cup Begins Tuesday

July 31, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Cowes – With just three days to go to the start of the 1851 Cup on Tuesday preparations are in full swing as the rest of Cowes Week starts today. Yesterday a mixed crew from both competing teams took USA-87 out for a shakedown sail in the middle of the Solent. USA-87 is now liveried... ... read full story

The New Southern Wind SW 102 DS and Sailing Yacht Blues

July 31, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The New Southern Wind SW 102 DS yacht concept is launched. The Southern Wind SW 102 DS (deck Saloon) is designed by Nauta and Farr yacht design. ... read full story

Sailing Yacht Blues the 2nd Southern Wind SW 100 Raised Saloon

July 31, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Sailing Yacht Blues, the 2nd composite Southern Wind SW 100 Raised Saloon superyacht, has been launched and delivered to the yacht owner successfully in Cape Town in June 2010. Superyacht Blues is a 32.2 metre performance sailing yacht. ... read full story

Cowes Week 2010: Day One

July 31, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Here is a preiew of the 2010 Cowes Week sailing regatta. There’s a definite buzz in the air as competitors make final preparations for their first day on the water on the opening day of Cowes Week. The wind for this Cowes Week opening day, is currently from the south-west and is starting to build... ... read full story

Monaco Yacht Show 2010: Introduction of the Oyster 100 & Oyster 125 Sailing Yachts

July 31, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Dahm International – in partnership with OYSTER SUPERYACHTS – is to introduce the interesting new OYSTER 100 and OYSTER 125 sailing yachts. The OYSTER SUPERYACHTS will be launched from the end of 2010 onwards. At the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show Dahm International is also to display the outstanding 42 metre flying bridge Jongert PASSE PARTOUT... ... read full story

First iPad Installed on a Private Superyacht

July 31, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Van Berge Henegouwen Installaties has now installed an iPad on a superyacht. The Durch company continues to add comfort and luxury to the yachting experience, by giving superyacht Owners control of their onboard high-tech systems through the integration of what is called the world’s most revolutionary, user-friendly and intuitive device – the Apple iPad. Recently,... ... read full story

The Burger SEA OWL Yacht Sea Trailed in the USA

July 31, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Styled by Andrew Winch Design, yacht SEA OWL has now been undergoing sea trials in the USA by the yacht's builders Burger Boat Company. The Sea Owl yacht has had no detail overlooked in her sonstruction, making her a boat that will be enjoyed by family and friends as their plans include extensively cruising to ports around the world. ... read full story

Royal National Lifeboat Institution at COWES WEEK

July 30, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) will volunteer at the 2010 Cowes Week both on water and off. Monday, being a charity day, RNLI will take the opportunity to showcase their life saving skills. The presentation will be held on the water just off The Green at 6.30pm. ... read full story

Registration fees from 2010 DAME donated to Whisper Boat Building Academy

July 30, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Whisper Boat Building Academy will receive all the registration fees from the 2010 DAME - Design Awards METS as a donation. The WBBA is located in South Africa and is the only boat building academy for people with disabilities. ... read full story

Ricardo Pilguj – Superyacht Photographer

July 30, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Here are some recent images of some important superyachts as taken by a young (17 year old) Ricardo Pilguj who is n aspiring super yacht designer from Germany. The yachts include LUNA, Aviva, Trident, Ice and Lady Sheridan. The superyacht photos below were taken in France on the French Riviera during the summer of 2010... ... read full story

Catamaran KHARIMA 81′ by Antonio Luxardo of Pro Ship

July 30, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Motor Yacht Kharima 81' is the latest catamaran designed by Pro Ship. She will be constructed at a well known boatyard in Quingdao, China. ... read full story

G.L. Watson & Co. designed Super Yacht NAHLIN

July 30, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

G.L. Watson & Co. 1929 designed yacht Nahlin was first built in 1930 by John Brown & Co. and after her rediscovery and repatriation she was recently restored to her full beauty. ... read full story

Megayacht ATTESSA IV’s impressive rebuild by Washington Yachting Group

July 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The refit and reconstruction of superyacht Attessa IV is set to become one of the most impressive refits ever. Mega yacht Attessa IV will be unveiled October 1, 2010 in Vancouver BC, Canada after a 3 1/2 year extensive reconstruction to an ‘as new’ condition. ... read full story

Cowes Week: America’s Cup TeamOrigin announces team for 1851 Cup Regatta

July 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

TEAMORIGIN, has announced their team for the 1851 Cup taking place on the 5th of August during the Cowes Week Regatta2010. Included in the team are three time Olympic Gold sailor Ben Ainslie, two time Olympic Gold sailor Iain Percy and Gold medalist Andrew Simpson. ... read full story

Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race 2010: Supermaxi Yacht Wild Oats XI line honours favourite

July 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race starts at 1pm on Saturday 31 July with Weather forecast predicting record breaking race for Bob Oatley’s 100ft super maxi Wild Oats XI, who is the clear line honours favourite. The 11 year old race record of 27hrs, 35 mins and 43 seconds is currently held by sailing yacht Brindabella, set in 1999. ... read full story

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Sailing Regatta, Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy

July 29, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Top sailing yacht have been attracted to the Porto Cervo to compete at the 2010 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup including the 45 metre sailing yacht Saudade (MLT) and Salperton (CAY), and Hasso Plattner’s 44 metre Visione (GER), as well as the stunning classic-looking 42 metre J-Class, Ranger, Neville Crichton’s Shockwave (ex-Alfa Romeo 3) (NZL), Niklas Zennstrom’s Rán (GBR), Michael Cotton’s Whisper (IRL), and Claus-Peter Offen’s Y3K (GER). ... read full story

Superyacht Boardwalk the 7th Westport 164 is Launched

July 29, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The 7th Westport 164 (49.98 m) composite motor yacht BOARDWALK has been launched in the US, making her rank in the top 30 largest USA superyachts ever built. M/Y Boardwalk was design by Bill Garden, Taylor Olson along with Westport Yachts. ... read full story

Aspiring designer Ricardo Pilguj intoduces FUSION Yacht Project

July 29, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Ricardo Pilguj is a young aspiring yacht designer from Northern Germany. At 17 years of age, he is extremely passionate about yachts and the world surrounding this industry.  His biggest project to date, and the one that he is most fond of,  is the impressive yacht FUSION. Ricardo’s interest in the yachting industry goes back... ... read full story

Things to do at the 2010 Genoa Boat Show

July 29, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

If you are looking for additional events, entertainment or just 'things to do' at this years 50th Genoa Boat Show, look no further. This extensive list will keep you entertained and busy during your stay in Genoa, Italy. ... read full story

Second Queen’s Award for Halyard

July 29, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Halyard employees Jane Turner and Glen Campbell make their exciting journey to Buckingham Palace to celebrate Halyard's second Queen's Award for Enterprise in the Continuous Innovation category earlier this year. ... read full story

Cowes Week kicks off this Saturday

July 29, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The 184th Cowes Week sailing regatta will start this Saturday on 31st July 2010. Reading on you will find some updates to the 2010 regatta. ... read full story

Porto Montenegro Superyacht Marina Open

July 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The new Marina at Porto Montenegro is now open and available for superyacht owners and charterers. The support facilities at the Porto Montenegro Marina include on-site customs and immigration, 24-hour security, duty-free fuel, grey- and black-water disposal, and provisioning plus a Crew Club, featuring a gym, bowling alley, tennis and squash courts, and an Internet cafe. ... read full story

Jaguar announces partnership with TEAMORIGIN for America’s Cup.

July 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Jaguar has announced a partnership with the British America’s Cup sailing team, TEAMORIGIN, with the single purpose of winning the America’s Cup for Great Britain. The first event that will see ‘TEAMORIGIN racing with Jaguar’ is during Cowes Week in August, when the team will race BMW ORACLE Racing, the current holder of the America’s Cup, in the 1851 Cup event. ... read full story

Oceano the Overmarine Mangusta 45 m 148 foot yacht design

July 28, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Oceano is a new 148 ft 45m displacement tri-deck motor yacht design by Overmarine via the Mangusta superyacht brand. The Mangusta brand of yachts has been looking into crating a displacement motor yacht for some time and testing the waters as to how such a concept will be recieved by the market. Essentially thy have been... ... read full story

Tilli Antonelli’s WIDER yacht challenge

July 28, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

WIDER yacht is the new challenge taken on by Tilli Antonelli and his team. The project is completely innovative, incorporating latest technology and design, but mostly taking new routes and following unique ideas. ... read full story

Port of Poole to increase its yachting facilities

July 28, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

South coast port of Poole has announced their plans to develop their yachting facilities. Investing over £20m the plans include new marinas, that could also be used by superyachts. ... read full story

France Commercial Yacht VAT Exemptions Challenged by EU

July 28, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The European Commission has now formally requested that the French change their VAT legislation which grants VAT exemption for some transactions involving superyachts potentially affecting commercial charters. ... read full story

British Classic Yacht Club Panerai Cowes Regatta 2010 Summary Report

July 28, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The British Classic Yacht Club Panerai Cowes Regatta 2010 took place from 18th to 24th July with fifty-nine boats participating. The event progressed under perfect weather conditions, with many beautiful classic yachts present. ... read full story

Jacco van der Stelt new commercial manager for Lantic Entertainment Systems

July 28, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Jacco van der Stelt has been appointed by Alewijnse Marine Systems as the new commercial manager for Lantic Entertainment Systems. He will be based in Nijmegen in Netherlands. ... read full story

New Powerboats at the 50th Genoa Boat Show

July 28, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

ARCADIA YACHTS The new Motor Yacht Arcadia 85 features a new external design and a smart internal divisions, an elegant taste in choosing the furniture, a low fuel consumption, a very good stability even with rough sea and the competitive price. The superstructure of the Arcadia 85 Yacht is equipped with double-glazing glasses, that allows... ... read full story

Artemis Challenge: British sports stars sail for charity at Cowes Week

July 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sporting stars will join teams sailing in the Artemis Challenge at Cowes Week. The race, an annual IMOCA 60 sprint round the Isle of Wight attracts some of the biggest names in ocean racing, where teams competing for a generous £10,000 charity prize fund, donated by Artemis Investment Management. ... read full story

2010 Pendennis Cup in Falmouth

July 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Pendennis Cup 2010 from the 9th – 14th August, in Falmouth have 7 yachts confirmed for sailing event. There will be an entertainment programme that will complement the 5 days of competitive racing out on the waters of Falmouth Bay - giving owners and crews a chance to enjoy a “proper Cornish experience” and allowing them to enjoy Falmouth and its beautiful surroundings. ... read full story

Benetti’s 61.5m Superyacht ADORA

July 27, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The Benetti superyacht Adora was launched by the Italian Shipyard back in May 2010. Motor yacht Adora is a 61.5 metre motor yacht which was designed by Stefano Natucci, with an interior design by Claude Missir Agency. ... read full story

Trend Marine sign Owen Marine Marketing for new superyacht products marketing launch

July 27, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Trend Marine Products, part of the US giant Taylor Made Group has been steadily growing their business for over 37 years, keeping ahead with glazing solutions for yachts across the globe. The impressive 12 acre site in Norfolk, UK, now produces full boat-sets for yachts from medium sized sports boats to the largest sail and... ... read full story

SELEX Communications Yacht Technologies launches global security at Monaco Yacht Show 2010

July 27, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

SELEX Communications Yacht Technologies, a Finmeccanica company and one of the world’s leading providers of navigation, communication, security and entertainment solutions for superyachts, will be revealing its enhanced global security capabilities at this year’s 2010 Monco Yacht Show. ... read full story

The 50th 2010 International Boat Show in Genoa, Italy

July 27, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Genoa International Boat Show has reached its fiftieth edition. The Show, which was held for the first time in 1962, and twice in 1972, was presented today in Milan by Fiera di Genova Spa’s Chairman, Paolo Lombardi, the President of UCINA-Confindustria Nautica (the Italian Boating Industry Confederation), Anton Francesco Albertoni, Fiera di Genova’s CEO, Roberto... ... read full story

Discovery Yacht Charters Discovery 67

July 27, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The Discovery 67 Sailing Yacht as designed by Ron Holland is now available for yacht charters in the Mediterranean and Caribbean Charter Locations. ... read full story

Yacht ORCHID by Luiz de Basto and Lurssen

July 27, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

A new and inspiring mega yacht project presented by Lurssen Yachts and Luiz De Basto called Yacht Orchid. Mega Yacht Orchid is a wonderful 6 deck motor yacht with impressive features, amenities and design. ... read full story

Liverpool Boat Show discussed aboard the Earl of Pembroke

July 27, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Companies such as Credit Suisse, Barclays Wealth Management, Nautors Swan and Ernst and Young gathered aboard the historic square-rigger, the Earl of Pembroke to discuss the plans for the corporate involvement in the Liverpool Boat Show. ... read full story

Imtech Marine Group at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show

July 27, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Four partners from the Imtech Marine Group will be present at this year's Monaco Yacht Show. They will be situated in the same booth - QD61 - at the Holland Yachting Group Pavilion (HYG). ... read full story

New Intergrated Antenna Solutions (IAS) from SELEX

July 27, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

New state-of-the-art technology from Selex Communications, a Finmeccanica company launched for superyacht market. Integrated Antenna Solutions (IAS), a process that integrates antennas into the physical fabric of the vessel. ... read full story

25m Schooner under Construction at Arkin Pruva Argos Yachts, Turkey

July 27, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Burnett Yacht Design together with Arkin Pruva Argos Yachts in Antalya, Turkey are working on the construction of design no. 141, a new 83’ (25m) Schooner for a British client. The 25m superyacht is scheduled for completion in May 2011. ... read full story

Azimut-Benetti Group opens boatyard in Brazil

July 27, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Italy's Azimut-Benetti Group will open its own boatyard in Brazil with a production area of 200,000 square metres next month. Paolo Vitelli, President of Azimut-Benetti Group, announced the recently founded Azimut do Brasil Yachts, will manage the production of Azimut branded yachts, at a site in Itajaì, in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. ... read full story

Jeanneau’s New 2011 Presitge Yacht Models

July 27, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Jeanneau has now introduced the 2011 range of their Prestige sailing yachts, including the Prestige 60 and 50 ft models. ... read full story

Wider Yachts Launched by Tilli Antonelli

July 27, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

‘Wider Yachts’ have been launched by Tilli Antonelli, who founded the Pershing brand of yachts in 1985. The ‘Wider’ names is derived from the fact that the mid-section of the 42-foot open cockpit boat can be extended port and starboard to double the usable surface and significantly increase the yacht’s stability. ... read full story

Sunrise Yachts Sponsor 2011 Moscow International Boat Show (MIBS)

July 26, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Sunrise yachts of Turkey is to sponsor the next Moscow International Boat Show. The Sunrise 45 superyacht is an ocean-going cruising yacht which was first released to successful acclaim in 2009 ... read full story

The Grand Pavois International In-water Boat Show 2010

July 26, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Activities all long week… in France: Recreational fishing space at Grand Pavois International In-water Boat Show 2010 means a space expanding each year: Ashore and offshore activities during the show: fishing kayak demonstrations, float tube, rock fishing, and discovery games and tours for kids, conferences… ... read full story

PORALU MARINE acquires CEI and developes new Marinas such as the sea of Marmara Marina near Istanbul, Turkey

July 26, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

After setting up Poralu Marine Services, with the signature of a joint venture agreement with Nautiscaphe, experts in underwater anchoring systems, CEI will strengthen Poralu Marine's international approach as a top of the range equipment supplier. ... read full story

Future Fibres support for RC44 Class continues

July 26, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

RC44 Class event held this week in the Americas Cup Port in Valencia continues to be supported by Future Fibres. Future Fibres are the official class supplier, having supplied 14 complete sets of rigging to the RC44 fleet. ... read full story

Neptune Awards for Marketing Excellence entry deadline September 17th 2010

July 26, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Deadline approaching for the 2010 Neptune Award entries. All the entries are due before September 17th 2010. The categories included in the awards are: national magazine ads, national magazine ads/series, Web advertising (banners), product literature, press kits, newsletters, e-mail promotions/blasts and marketing innovation. One new category was added this year – regional/local marketing, recognizing the best marketing program by a marine establishment in a local market. ... read full story

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