Geoff Boettcher’s South Australian yacht Secret Men’s Business 3.5 was announced this afternoon as this year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Overall winner. ... read full story
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Superyacht Design specialist René van der Velden Yacht Design expands
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René van der Velden Yacht Design has a workload that has steadily grown in recent years, thanks to a growing number of loyal clients with repeat orders, and new yachting enthusiasts. They have therefore have acquired a splendid new space in charming Amersfoort to accommodate their expanding business and prepare for future growth. ... read full story
Eurocraft Explorer 44 Motor Yacht
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Italian yacht builder Eurocraft is working on a mini-series of Explorer-type yachts measuring around 44 meters, featuring an in house design by Eurocraft. Eurocraft Cantieri Navali currently has 2 of these Eurocraft Explorer 44 motor yachts in build (hull number #507 and #607) at their port facility in Vado Ligure Italy. ... read full story
Dubois Designed 65m Sailing Yacht P1409
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Dubois Naval Architects have showcased a new exciting 65m sailing yacht concept currently under development. At 65m, sailing yacht P1409 combines Dubois’ racing-design experience with their expert knowledge of world-cruising requirements; reliability, seaworthiness and strength. ... read full story
Phuket International Boat Show 2011 (PIMEX): Record exhibitors
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PIMEX 2011 is set to be the biggest on record. While visitors are expected to number 6,000 plus, the number of exhibitors have already exceeded those in previous years and organisers see this as a good sign for the regional marine industry at large. ... read full story
Largest 10 motor yachts launched in 2010
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2010 has been a great year for new superyacht launches. Included in the top ten motor yachts launched this year is the 134 metre motoryacht Serene, the largest yacht ever built in Italy, the 85.6m MegaYacht Cakewalk by Derecktor - The Largest in USA History and 3 motor yachts by the superyacht builder in Lurssen including the 85.2m yacht PACIFIC, 87.2m motor yacht Phoenix 2 and 124.4m M/Y KATARA. ... read full story
PORALU MARINE to develop Marina in Gibraltar
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Building on the success achieved during a first contract to design a marina in Gibraltar in 2008, PORALU MARINE landed a contract for a second phase of works on the Iberian Peninsula. ... read full story
The Tripp Designed Sailing yacht Lady K
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Yacht LADY K is a Tripp designed Marten Yachts built 23.47m 77 ft ketch with a large mizzen mast, swept spreaders and no running backstays. Sailing yacht Lady K is a 77 foot ketch which is the culmination of unique vision by her owner, designer and builder. The primary goal with this design is a yacht... ... read full story
America’s Cup: BMW ends partnership with ORACLE Racing
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At the end of the year BMW will bring to a close its longstanding partnership with ORACLE Racing and thereby end its involvement in the America's Cup. This is by mutual agreement of both partners. Both parties set ambitious goals and achieved the ultimate objective: winning the America's Cup. ... read full story
The 75 Sunreef Power Sport Fish Catamaran by Sunreef Yachts
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Available in Expedition and Exclusive versions, now the Sunreef Power can also be converted into the Sport Fish version designed for deep sea fishing enthusiasts in mind that appreciate such catamaran assets as stability, low draft, long range coupled with low fuel consumption and extended storage. ... read full story
New Zealand Marine Industry gathering to boost exports and maximise growth
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The New Zealand marine industry will gather in Queenstown this March to discuss ways of boosting exports and maximising growth over the next four years. ... read full story
Auckland International Boat Show to coincide with 2011 Rugby World Cup
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The Auckland International Boat Show in Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour, which is traditionally held in early March, will this year take place on September 15-18 2011 to coincide with 2011 Rugby World Cup. ... read full story
Motor yacht SLOJO YAG Challenge: 2010 Transpacific Triathlon to Benefit YachtAid Global® Completed
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On December 23, 2010 at 1015 PST Motor yacht Slojo arrived in Nuku Hiva the largest of the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia, having completed the ultimate YAG Challenge. The total amount raised was more than $53,100. ... read full story
Heesen Yachts launch 47m Motor Yacht Air – YN 15147
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Heesen Yachts, The Netherlands – is proud to announce the delivery of motor yacht AIR, the sixth vessel in the 47-Metre displacement class, a design that resulted from the close collaboration of Heesen Yachts’ in house naval architects and Frank Laupman from Omega Architects, who conceived her stream-lined exterior design with its pelican beak bow – a style that is now Heesen’s very recognisable trademark. ... read full story
Strand Craft 166 Motor Yacht by Gray Design
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The Strand Craft 166 is an uncompromising superyacht that is as outrageous as it is daring. Designed entirely around an automotive theme, this yacht is ideal for owners who are addicted to that new leather smell. Her low stance, enormous length and curled haunches give this vessel a dynamic aesthetic that is guaranteed to turn heads in the most well appointed marinas. ... read full story
Cantiere delle Marche shipyard Debut
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Ancona, Italy recently witnessed the start of operations at the Cantiere delle Marche shipyard, a new facility for the manufacture of Italian pleasure yachts measuring from 21 metres to 40 metres. ... read full story
70th Annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami ‘By the Numbers’
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Boating = Big Business for Miami 70th Annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami ‘By the Numbers’ ... read full story
Riviera’s new 61 Series II Flybridge model for 2011
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Australia’s boatbuilder Riviera is proud to announce the launch of its new 61 Series II with a raft of engineering and design enhancements that have made this superb vessel even better. ... read full story
Justin Ferris joins Doyle Sails New Zealand
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Doyle Sails has bolstered its internationally respected design team in Auckland, New Zealand, signing up renowned helmsman and trimmer Justin Ferris. ... read full story
Watch Onboard Security Cameras with Next Generation GOST Watch
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Global Ocean Security Technologies (GOST - formerly Paradox Marine) has released the newest version of the GOST Watch yacht surveillance system. The system turns any smart phone or offsite computer into a remote monitor that displays live images from onboard security cameras. ... read full story
57m Sailing yacht Twizzle by Dubois Naval Architects, Royal Huisman Shipyard and Redman Whiteley Dixon
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See photos of Sailing yacht Twizzle, the first Dubois-designed sailing superyacht to be built at the Royal Huisman Shipyard and at 57.5m, the largest Dubois-designed ketch built to date. ... read full story
Motor yacht SLOJO YAG Challenge: 2010 Transpacific Triathlon Kicks Off to Benefit YachtAid Global®
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On Friday, December 10, 2010, owners, guests and crew of M/Y Slojo embarked upon the ultimate YAG Challenge—pushing the limits to see how much money they can raise to benefit YachtAid Global (YAG), a charitable organization that orchestrates superyacht deliveries of humanitarian and developmental aid to children in isolated communities worldwide. ... read full story
Fairline Targa 58 Gran Turismo continues on 1st boat show tour
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The Fairline Targa 58 GRAN TURISMO is heading to the Miami International Boat Show in 2011 as part of her first boat show tour, which kicked off at the London International Boat Show in January 2010. The Targa 58 GRAN TURISMO is one of Fairline's latest generation Targa models and is being displayed alongside the award-winning Squadron 65. ... read full story
Swan European Regatta 2011 entries open
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As we look forward to a week of high energy Solent racing in testing tidal conditions for the 15th edition of the Swan European Regatta Nautor’s Swan is delighted to publish the Notice of Race for the event. The Swan European Regatta will hit the UK shores of Cowes, Isle of Wight from July 9 – 15, 2011. ... read full story
Sailing Ship Vessel Oliver Hazard Perrys’ Experiential Education Programs
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Rhode Island students will participate in experiential education aboard the Education at Sea school ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry when completed in 2013. Deborah Gist, R.I. Commissioner of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, put her stamp of approval on the project being developed through the non-profit organization Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI). ... read full story
Partnership deal for Maritime Quarter at Centenary Quay
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A new Maritime and Marine Innovation Quarter at the former Vosper Thornycroft shipyard site in Woolston, Southampton is set to bring approximately 700 new jobs and renewed prosperity to the city. ... read full story
Design Unlimited appoints Steve Rice as Design Director
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Steve Rice has been promoted to Design Director at the leading yacht interior design studio Design Unlimited. Based on the south coast of England Design Unlimited, formed in 2000 by Mark Tucker, has grown to be one of the leading production and superyacht interior design companies in the worldwide yachting industry, and in 2010 saw its designs collect a number of major awards. ... read full story
Princess Yachts’ 32m M Class motor yacht breaks records at London International Boat Show
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Preparations have began for the 2011 Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show, with the brand new Princess 32 metre motor yacht being lifted from the Royal Victoria Dock. The superyacht, which makes its world debut at the Show, is the largest boat to ever be displayed inside the halls of the ExCeL centre. At 100 tonnes, the Princess 32 metre is the heaviest boat that has ever been lifted into the Show ... read full story
Van Oossanen & Associates’ Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) Motor yacht Concept Gaining Ground
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The Fast Displacement Hull Form concept (FDHF, patent pending), by Van Oossanen & Associates was presented to a scientific audience a little more than a year ago at the FAST 2009 Conference, followed in April 2010 by the first publication of the Heesen 6500 FDHF. Van Oossanen & Associates (VOA) have now secured orders for the naval architecture of 6 more FDHF motor yachts. ... read full story
2010 Year-end sales success for J Craft
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J Craft, the Swedish luxury powerboat manufacturer has enjoyed strong sales throughout 2010 despite the tough economic climate. The last quarter has proved to be particularly successful, with multiple sales of its Torpedo models on the run up to the festive break. ... read full story
Phuket International Boat Show 2011 (PIMEX): New Mangusta Open 75 motor yacht to exhibit
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Overmarine Shipyard, well known in the Marine Industry as Owner of the Brand Name Mangusta and Builder of the biggest Large Open in the market, will be attending the PIMEX 2011, Phuket Yacht Show that will be held in the Royal Phuket Marina Exhibition & Conference Center. ... read full story
Two LIMITED EDITIONS AMELS 177 Motor Yachts Sold
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Dutch superyacht builder AMELS has sold two luxury motor yachts from the LIMITED EDITIONS range, both of them orders for the Tim Heywood-designed AMELS 177 motor yacht. These two latest sales come when the AMELS superyacht yard are already operating at 100% capacity further cementing AMELS’ leadership in the premium semi-custom segment of the luxury yacht industry. ... read full story
60m Expedition Yacht Concept by Derecktor and Vripack
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An interesting 60 metre expedition super yacht concept has been created by Derecktor and Vripack. Noted U.S. superyacht builder Derecktor Shipyards is pleased to present a ground breaking new yacht project designed by the world-renowned Vripack studio of The Netherlands. The Vripack 60M Expedition Motor Yacht is a highly efficient, steel and- aluminium vessel combining extreme seaworthiness... ... read full story
25th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) 2010 finishes in fine style
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The 25th ARC finished in fine style on Saturday 18 December with a spectacular awards ceremony at the Gaiety Nightclub in Gros Islet, near Rodney Bay Marina, Saint Lucia. After a slow start, 217 yachts had finished by the prize giving, with the remainder due to arrive over the next few days. ... read full story
Superyacht Refit Engineer Phil Rose joins Sud Marine Shipyard.
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Phil Rose a well known engineer who manages shore side refitting operations in the Superyacht industry has joined Sud Marine Shipyard as Operation and Production Manager. Phil will play a leading role in the development of the shipyard, a subsidiary of Sud Moteurs , located in the Bassins de Radoub in Marseille. ... read full story
Explorer motor yacht Big Fish waits to force Drakes Passage
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Motor yacht Big Fish, the flagship of Aquos Yachts, is currently in Ushuia, at the southern tip of Patagonia, waiting for a weather window to cross the infamous Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula. There, she will continue her extraordinarily successful maiden voyage charter career, offering the only fly-in, fly-out luxury yacht charters offered in Antarctica. ... read full story
Williams Performance Tenders at Liverpool Boat Show
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The Liverpool Boat Show is thrilled to announce that Williams Performance Tenders, the world's leading jet tender specialist, and RBS (Rodman) have confirmed their attendance at next year's inaugural Show (29th April – 8th May 2011). ... read full story