The World Sailing Teams Association, together with Louis Vuitton and the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, has announced that preparations for the proposed Louis Vuitton Trophy Hong Kong in January 2011 have ceased. The Dubai event, held in November 2010, will be the "last regatta." ... read full story
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Club Marine Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race: Supermaxi Lahana takes win and record
August 08, 2010
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Maxi sailing yacht Lahana, captained by Peter Millard sailed over the finish line of the Club Marine Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race just 22 seconds ahead of the Mark Richards skippered Wild Oats X to claim Line Honours victory. ... read full story
The 1851 Cup: TEAMORIGIN wins Trafalgar Cup Match Racing Series at Cowes
August 08, 2010
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TEAMORIGIN led by Ben Ainslie have won the 1851 Cup in Cowes, Isle of Wight. ... read full story
Perini Navi Group Sells 45m Steel Sailing Yacht
August 06, 2010
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Perini Navi Group is pleased to announce the completion of the sale of yacht C. 2114, the 4th boat to be commissioned in the 45 metre sailing yacht series of the Perini Navi fleet. The Yacht’s launch and delivery is scheduled for late summer 2011. This superyacht, a collaboration between Perini Navi’s naval architects and... ... read full story
Musashi Yacht Feadship XL 88 is Launched
August 06, 2010
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The Feadship flagship superyacht Musashi, a 87m Feadship XL has been launched on the 6th of July in the Netherlands by the Feadship De Vries Makkum shipyard. Yacht Musashi is the largest ever megayacht to be built and launched by Feadship and further photo images and information will become official in due coarse. ... read full story
Bilgin Yachts deliver 4 superyachts in 4 months.
August 06, 2010
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Bilgin Yachts, from Turkey has launched and successfully delivered 4 brand new super yachts from 33.5m to 38m within a four month period from April to July 2010. The yachts include superyacht NOOR, motor yacht Madness, megayacht Indiana and motor yacht Tee-Dje. ... read full story
BMW ORACLE wins The Trafalgar Cup around Isle of Wight
August 05, 2010
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BMW ORACLE Racing defeated TEAMORIGIN around the Isle of Wight by 1 minute and 55 seconds to win the Trafalgar Cup. The race was part of The 1851 Cup, a match racing regatta between the two teams. Although today’s race doesn’t count in the standings, it will serve as a tiebreaker in the event the teams finish tied on points. Racing for The 1851 Cup resumes tomorrow with three races planned on the Solent. Each race is worth 3 points per victory. TEAMORIGIN leads the series 4-1. ... read full story
Bannenberg & Rowell to design interior of Heesen Superyacht YN 15747
August 05, 2010
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Heesen Yachts is proud to announce that Bannenberg & Rowell have been chosen to create a strikingly different style of interior decoration for the new yacht of Mr. and Mrs. Heesen, a 47-metre full-displacement, ocean going vessel. Mr. and Mrs. Heesen appointed Bannenberg & Rowell for the task because they particularly appreciate the richness and... ... read full story
Superyacht Wally 118 Car Concept
August 05, 2010
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Industrial designer Matthew Hockham, has designed a supercar concept based in the luxury superyacht Wallypower 118 brand by Stefano Pastrovich. ... read full story
Superyacht Paraiso refitted at Astilleros de Mallorca
August 05, 2010
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Superyacht Paraiso is currently hauled out at the Astilleros refit facility in Palma undergoing refit work before her planned relaunch late this summer. ... read full story
Audi Hamilton Island Race Week: Kiwis to challenge for South Pacific Cup
August 04, 2010
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The entry list for the 27th Audi Hamilton Island Race Week is close to 190, and with a few days to go until the close of nominations, among the entries about to be lodged are the largest contender – Lang Walker’s spectacular new 58-metre superyacht, Kokomo – and some of the smallest – three 6.1 metre long SB3 sport boats. Meanwhile, the New Zealanders have declared they are on a mission – the want the South Pacific Cup. ... read full story
The 1851 Cup: 4 to 1 lead for TEAMORIGIN at Cowes
August 04, 2010
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TEAMORIGIN are currently 4-1 ahead of BMW ORACLE however with races on the final day counting for triple points, the 1851 Cup at Cowes remains wide open. ... read full story
A Yacht Refit New Code of Practice is Launched by New Zealand Marine Industry Association
August 04, 2010
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A new Code of Practice, designed to further strengthen the fast-growing refit sector, has been launched by the New Zealand Marine Industry Association. According to the MIA’s Refit Sector Group chairman, Ron Brown, the new Code is one of a raft of measures aimed at increasing the sector’s annual return to the New Zealand economy.... ... read full story
The Unique Lurssen 88 Meter Orchid Yacht Design
August 04, 2010
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Lurssen Yacht and yacht designer Luiz De Basto have come together to create an exciting new yacht concept called superyacht Orchid. In most cases, when a luxury yacht is designed as a concept independently from the construction, the design usually set about cramming in extra accommodation, as if feeling the need to maximize on the investment... ... read full story
The Numarine 130 WB Superyacht Design
August 04, 2010
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The Numarine 130 WB (wide body) yacht is the flaghip of the Turkish yacht builder’s fleet so far. The design for the Numarine 130 motor yacht is a continuation of the design philosophy behind most Numarine yachts. The 130 superyacht has aggressive and flowing lines that characterize the unique presence of Numarine yachts on the... ... read full story
The New & Improved Yacht Maltese Falcon: The Perini Navi 335 ft (102m) Falcon Rig Superyacht
August 04, 2010
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The new and improved Maltese Falcon: Perini Navi has designed a new larger, bigger, better and improved yacht Maltese Falcon with a more streamlined and longer hull and an even larger sail plan and rig, making the design faster and sleeker. ... read full story
Motor yacht Sea Breeze refitted by Rivergate Marina & Shipyard.
August 04, 2010
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Motor yacht Sea Breeze (ex Ulysses) launched in 1977 has just finished a 5 month refit at Rivergate Marina & Shipyard managed by Matt Curtin-Andrews from Yacht Group Australia. The theme of the refit was ‘old charm in a new boat’, with many of the original aspects retained. ... read full story
Newport International Boat Show to celebrate 40th anniversary
August 03, 2010
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The Newport International Boat Show will celebrate its 40th anniversary this year. The show, which runs September 16-19 2010 in Newport, R.I., is one of the largest in-water boat shows in the country and covers more than 13 acres along America's Cup Avenue. ... read full story
The 1851 Cup: Strong start for TEAMORIGIN
August 03, 2010
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With two races of the 1851 Cup held today, Ben Ainslie and his crew on TEAMORIGIN ended 2-0 up over the America’s Cup champions BMW ORACLE Racing, led by Australian James Spithill. ... read full story
NOAA grants SeaKeepers $100,000 USD
August 03, 2010
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The US National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded $100,000 to the SeaKeepers Society in support of the continued operation and maintenance of 10 SeaKeeper 1000 monitoring systems deployed on member yachts. The grant will be used to: (1) test the stability of the pH and O2 sensors of the ocean sensor suites, (2)... ... read full story
SuperYachts at the Monaco Yacht Show 2010
August 03, 2010
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The 2010 Monaco Yacht Show will take place from the 22nd to 25th September 2010 and once again is promising to be a huge international success, filled with visitors and exhibitors from the luxury yachting industry and business world. Some of the most important yachts to be exhibited will include the Perini Navi Vitruvius Motor Yacht Exuma, the Amels motor yacht Bel Abri, the CMN motor yacht Cloud 9 and the CRN motor yacht Azteca (ex Clarena II) ... read full story
Official Opening Ceremony of Cesme Marina Turkey
August 03, 2010
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Camper & Nicholsons Marinas is pleased to announce that Cesme Marina in Turkey was officially declared open by Mr Binali Yıldırım, the Minister of Transport, at a formal ceremony on Friday 30th July. The day-long event included a dignatories’ lunch, followed by a Ministry of Transport Sailing event and awards ceremony. The Opening Ceremony saw... ... read full story
Numarine Motor Yacht Range in Cannes Boat Show
August 03, 2010
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Numarine will be at Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show between September 8-13, 2010. The Istanbul based performance motor yacht producer will bring three yachts from its range to Cannes: The racy 55’ Sport will accompany the profoundly different 78’HT and a fully customized ultra luxurious 102’ RPH. The yacht that was at the object... ... read full story
Numarine engaged Moxie Communications
August 03, 2010
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Numarine has engaged Moxie Communications, led by Brand and Communications Strategist, John Moczygemba to optimize their global on-line, customer, dealer and brand marketing strategy. John will team up with Numarine Sales and Marketing Director, Graham Nisbet, and Gamze Kemahli, Marketing Manager to advance their end-to-end global marketing strategy aimed at creating brand recognition, engender customer... ... read full story
Numarine 78′ MotorYacht Range at the 50th International Genoa Boat Show
August 03, 2010
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Numarine will exhibit their 78' motor yacht range at the 50th International Genoa Boat Show this year. The Numarine 78' range includes the Numarine 78'Fly Motor Yacht and the inspiring Numarine 78' HT motor yacht. ... read full story
A Peri 29 Motor Yacht MITSI
August 03, 2010
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Motor Yacht Mitsi is the 4th Peri 29 model launched from the Turkish shipyard Peri Navi. The 29 metre yacht comes from the award winning Peri 29 series and is currently undergoing sea trials, before her delivery to her Owner. ... read full story
Pendennis Cup 2010 to start on Monday 9th 2010
August 03, 2010
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Less then one week, and the 2nd Pendennis Cup will take off on the 9th August 2010 and will run right through to 14th August. The visitors will have to possibility to see the largest yacht attending, the Pendennis sailing yacht Adela, measuring 55 metres in length over all. ... read full story
MotorYacht Ferretti 500 and MotorYacht Ferretti 620 at the 50th International Boat Show in Genoa
August 03, 2010
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This Year's 50th International Boat Show in Genoa will see two Ferretti models on show, the Ferretti 500 MotorYacht and the MotorYacht Ferretti 620. Both of them are created in collaboration between Studio Zuccon International Project and the Ferretti Group's AYT and Centro Stile. ... read full story
Caterpillar 930 mhp Rating for Cat® C18 ACERT Marine Diesel Engine
August 03, 2010
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The new 930 mhp rating for the popular C18 ACERT engine provides superior power and torque for pleasure craft applications. Building off years of success with the Cat® C18 ACERT marine engine, Caterpillar Marine Power Systems is announcing an additional engine rating for the inline engine to expand the power range available for global customers. ... ... read full story
PSP Southampton Boat Show 2010
August 03, 2010
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PSP Southampton Boat Show is getting ready for its visitors. The show will be held at the Mayflower Park in Southampton from 10th to 19th September 2010. Amongst the exhibitors are Sunseeker International, Princess Yachts, Fairline Boats, Raymarine and many other important marine companies. ... read full story
Raymarine at the PSP Southampton Boat Show
August 03, 2010
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Raymarine has been announced to display their full range of marine electronic products at this years PSP Southampton International Boat Show. The show will be held from 10th - 19th September and you will find Raymarine on the Stand Go88. ... read full story
ACA Marine Superyacht Painting & Fairing Open New France Facility
August 03, 2010
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ACA MARINE is now equipped with new paint cabin facilities in La Rochelle. Ideal for painting removable super yacht parts in a controlled environment. ... read full story
Motor Yacht Navetta 26 Crescendo by Ferretti
August 03, 2010
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Motor Yacht Navetta 26 Crescendo by Ferretti Custom Line is the first model to be produced in the semi displacement line, by the group producing fibreglass maxi yachts measuring 26 to 37 metres. Navetta 26 Crescendo superyacht will be presented for the first time at the Festival de la Plaisance in Cannes. ... read full story
The Marvin 50 eco-sustainable motor cruising catamaran design
August 03, 2010
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“Marvin the Martian” is a 50′ eco-sustainable fiberglass cruising catamaran. The need of becoming “green” has become a pressing matter in boating during recent years. This catamaran design project’s goal was to create a boat capable of being autonomous and self-sufficient from an energy standpoint. This type of catamaran is placed right between sailing and... ... read full story
The 1851 Cup Regatta Starts Today
August 03, 2010
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The 1851 Cup Regatta on the Solent has starts today and will continue trough to Friday. BMW ORACLE and TEAM ORIGIN will race against each other during these days in the V5 Cup sloop. Thursday will be the most significant day, as the two teams will be racing around the Isle of Wight, following the famous 53-nautical-mile course from 1851, which marked the start of this exciting legend. Racing will start near the Williams Shipping mark at 1600 on a 1.2-mile windward/leeward course. ... read full story
Cowes Week 2010 – Day Three recapitulation
August 03, 2010
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Recapitulation of the third day at the Cowes Week 2010. ... read full story
Superyachts launched in July 2010
August 03, 2010
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Here are the biggest and best launched during July 2010, CharterWorld have featured throughout the month. ... read full story
New ACA Marine superyacht painting facility.
August 02, 2010
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ACA Marine has just launched an exciting new facility designed to provide an attractive alternative to the usual approach of painting removable parts during the refit of superyachts. ... read full story
Solent Refit superyacht facility update
August 02, 2010
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Throughout 2010, activity at the SEEDA owned Hythe Marine Park has increased significantly. Last year, SEEDA created Solent Refit, a unique refit and repair facility for large yachts that has recently launched superyacht PJ 170 - PJ-501, the first Palmer Johnson Sportsyacht built in the UK. ... read full story
Sailing yacht Oyster 885 introduced by Oyster Marine
August 02, 2010
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The Oyster 885 superyacht, designed by Rob Humphreys has been introduced by Oyster Marne. The Oyster 885 is the perfect solution for those who would like to share the unmatched pleasure of cruising aboard a magnificent Oyster yacht - with the potential to recover some of the investment involved by chartering. ... read full story
Harris, Grant Associates launch MiDox
August 02, 2010
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Harris, Grant Associates announced the launch of their latest iPad development the MiDox system, which documents all detailed, visual library of boat's wide system, including drawings, engineering manuals and photographs of equipment locations. ... read full story
Tahiti Grand Pavois
August 02, 2010
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The Grand Pavois International In-water Boat Show will be held from the 15th to the 20th of September 2010 at the Port des Minimes in La Rochelle. 850 exhibitors are expected on 100,000 m² of exhibition. 300 boats will be exhibited afloat over 700 presentations at the show. Spaces for all the visitors and Tahiti... ... read full story
2010 Sydney International Boat Show’s positive attendance results
August 02, 2010
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Positive attendance result shows a great interest in the Sydney International Boat Show. The results confirm the steady increase of visitors interested in the recreational boating lifestyle. ... read full story
ISAF Rolex Sailor of the Year Awards open for nominations
August 02, 2010
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Nominations are now open for the 2010 ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards, the most recognised sailing award. Since the first Awards presentation in 1994, the nominees and winners have always included the highest achievers from all around the World. ... read full story
Ian Walker as head of Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing’s 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race
August 02, 2010
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Ian Walker has been appointed by ADTA as the skipper for the Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing's 2011-2012 Volvo Race title pursuit. ... read full story
Seawind Catamarans wins Best Marine Industry Export Marketing Strategy 2010
August 02, 2010
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2010 Australian Marine Industry Export Awards organised by the Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX), which took place in Sydney's Darling Harbour on Thursday night showcased many outstanding award applicants. The Australian Seawind Catamarans company took the Exporter of the Year award, we well as the 'Best Marine Industry Export Marketing Strategy Award' this year. ... read full story
Motor Yacht UNUSUAL 35 by Gian Paolo Nari
August 02, 2010
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Super Yacht Unusual 35 is a 35 metre (115') motor yacht design by the Italian yacht designer and architect Gian Paolo Nari. She is a steel hull, aluminium superstructure, traditionally designed motor yacht, with a beam of 8.2 metres and a draft of 2.35 metres. ... read full story
Monte Fino 100 RPH Yacht Launched
August 02, 2010
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After very positive sea trials, the super yacht Monte Fino 100 RPH was launched and delivered to her proud Owner, as reported by the Kha Shing Shipyard in Taiwan. ... read full story
Sailing yacht Yanneke Too’s superyacht adventure through Indonesia.
August 02, 2010
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Superyacht Captain Charles Dwyer, of sailing yacht Yanneke Too gives a firsthand account of his superyacht adventure journey to the “Island of the Gods”, Indonesia. ... read full story
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