Fitzroy Yachts if New Zeland, started work in July 2010 on sailing yacht G50, a 50-metre Flybridge Sloop that will be ready for delivery in 2012. Fitzroy Yachts commissioned Dubois Naval Architects to design G50, with interior design and styling by the owner. Fitzroy have collaborated with Dubois on many of their boats including the international... ... read full story
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Fitzroy Yachts 40.50m fast cruising sailing yacht F41
January 23, 2011
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Fitzroy yachts, New Zealand have recently begun construction on a 40.5m (131’) Sailing Yacht Project named F41. The sleek Frers designed sloop features a silver hull and superstructure, offset by extensive Teak decks. Dick Young is responsible for the interior design. ... read full story
Feature Superyacht: The Indian Empress Yacht
January 23, 2011
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Today’s feature superyacht is the Indian Empress Yacht which was launched just over 10 years ago at the very impressive 95 metres (or over 311 ft) in length. This still makes her one of the largest private superyachts in existence and certainly one of the largest yacht available for charter. Yacht Indian Empress was launched... ... read full story
Van Dam Nordia and Simonis Voogd unveil 95’ high performance sailing yacht cruiser
January 23, 2011
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One of the oldest boatyards in the world, Van Dam Nordia and Simonis Voogd team up to create a new line of high performance cruising yachts. The first yacht in this exciting line will be a 95’ high performance cruiser in aluminium and carbon. The design will be shown at boot Düsseldorf from 22 January till 30 January. ... read full story
Water sports Oscars awarded at Boote Dusseldorf Germany
January 23, 2011
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Two top-class prizes were awarded at the opening weekend of the Düsseldorf Boat Show 2011. The eighth “European Yacht of the Year” awards were presented as part of the traditional industry reception hosted by Delius Klasing, Europe’s biggest water sports publishing company, and boot Düsseldorf. The choice is initiated by YACHT magazine. Another international award,... ... read full story
SLAM Superyacht Collection Clothing Line
January 23, 2011
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SLAM Shops and Point Loma Outfitting offers the latest in sailing and foul weather gear from the SLAM. The New 2011 US Super Yacht collection from SLAM is Italian designed and inspired by Yachtsmen from around the world. The US Super Yacht Collection for 2011 is a complete Re-Invention of the SLAM Clothing line from... ... read full story
New export manager at Dutch HISWA Association
January 23, 2011
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Martijn Veldhuijzen van Zanten took up the role of export manager at the HISWA Holland Marine Industry on 15 January 2011. He is responsible for promoting and stimulating export of Dutch watersports products and services around the world. International business has become an inherent part of the watersports industry, with the option to find and... ... read full story
Biedermann test drives the SEABOB CAYAGO F7
January 23, 2011
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The SeaBob superyacht water ports toy, the cayago F7, was tested by Germany swimming star Biedermann. He is twice winner of the Swimming World Championships and holder of the record over 200 m and 400 m freestyle. During an appointment at SPORT BILD, Biedermann took the opportunity to test the SEABOB CAYAGO F7 exclusively at... ... read full story
YCCS Marina Virgin Gorda – a new superyacht marina in the Caribbean
January 22, 2011
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The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda is pleased to announce the opening of a new state-of-the-art superyacht marina in the protected North Sound Bay Virgin Gorda next December 20th 2010. The Virgin Gorda Marina boasts 38 slips for yachts up to 100 meters lenght with 6 metre draft, superior amenities and services. Yacht owners and guests... ... read full story
Baia Yachts launches Baia 100 Motor Yacht Hull Number 3
January 22, 2011
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Baia Yachts launched their third Baia 100 motor yacht in September 2010 and construction of a fourth sistership has already started. Baia Yachts launched their first Baia 100 motor yacht at the end of 2008. The second yacht in the Baia 100 series called MIRAGE, was launched in February last year. ... read full story
Yachts Attending 2011 Inaugural Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous at Virgin Gorda
January 22, 2011
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Virgin Gorda is to welcome an impressive fleet of superyachts for the inaugural 2011 Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous. Up to twenty motor and sailing yachts will soon be making their way to the idyllic North Sound on Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, for this exciting new event that will open the 2011 Caribbean season. All participating... ... read full story
Benetti CRYSTAL 140’ Motor Yacht Johanna completes Sea Trials
January 22, 2011
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The Crystal 140’ motor yacht Johanna by Benetti Yachts underwent sea trials on 20 January in Viareggio. Excellent weather conditions accompanied the latest model of the successful Benetti Class range as she set out to sea on her trial run. ... read full story
Fiji Superyacht Charter Decree Welcomed in South Pacific
January 22, 2011
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The Fiji Retailers Association is rportd to be well pleased with the endorsement of the Super Yacht Decree by the Fijian Cabinet in the South Pacific. President Himmat Lodhia of Fiji said this decree will not only benefit the tourism industry but the local business community as well as aid the development of new industries that depend... ... read full story
Superyacht Brisbane Flood Update
January 22, 2011
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A week on from the floods that decimated parts of Brisbane, “The River City, and its residents are courageously emerging from the disaster. Though vast parts of the northern and western areas of Brisbane were inundated by flood waters, the river broke its banks and flowed with debris, including vessels still atop pontoons swept away from the riverside homes. However the larger vessel and marine infrastructure and businesses situated on the eastern reaches of the river towards Moreton Bay sustained relatively little or no damage. ... read full story
Motor yacht Jericho design by Diana Yacht Design
January 22, 2011
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Diana Yacht Design proudly presents her newest project Code named Jericho. The 33.5m motor yacht Jericho, built with a Steel hull and aluminum superstructure features a classic canoe stern and an elegance curved profile. ... read full story
New build TP52 Sailing Yacht Container to compete in 2011 Audi MedCup
January 21, 2011
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The new sailing yacht Container, owned by Udo Schütz from Germany, will debut in the world’s leading monohull class, the TP52 Series on the Audi MedCup in 2011. She will compete with an experienced, professional crew led by Markus Wieser, a European Champion and World Championship runner-up in the Dragon Class. Wieser is also experienced match racer and has frequently sailed in the afterguard aboard TP52s. ... read full story
Seaview to launch new Max-Prop ECOWIND propeller at Boot Dusseldorf
January 21, 2011
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Seaview Progress, part of PYI Inc, will launch the new Max-Prop ECOWIND propeller at Boot Dusseldorf. The Max-Prop ECOWIND is a four bladed propeller designed to combine maximum efficiency and perfect balance without vibrations under power, while automatically feathering to a low drag position when sailing. ... read full story
Seaview appoints Interform Marine
January 21, 2011
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One of the world's leading manufacturers of mounting solutions for marine electronics, Seaview, has appointed Interform Marine as its distributor for the UK and Ireland. ... read full story
Azimut Yachts and Atlantis at the Boat Show in Düsseldorf 2011
January 21, 2011
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The Azimut Benetti Group will be exhibiting two innovative and important boats at Boot in Düsseldorf. Azimut Magellano 50 yacht launched only a few months ago is a boat that fully meets the environmental compatibility, safety and comfort requirements of the northern European market. Atlantis 44 is a step ahead in style and functionality in the sector of open habitable yachts. ... read full story
Feature Superyacht: Calliope Yacht
January 21, 2011
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Calliope Yacht is a 42 metre Holland Jachtbouw superyacht with customised grace and form which was built to Lloyds and MCA regulations in Holland. She is an all-aluminium ‘gentlemen’s yacht’ with a cruising speed of around 15.5 knots as launched in 2010. Her exterior design and naval architecture as created by Bill Langan Design Associates... ... read full story
5 Sailing yachts finalist for Dubois at the 2011 World Superyacht Awards
January 21, 2011
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Dubois Naval Architects are very pleased to announce that they have an incredible 5 sailing yachts that are finalists in the 2011 World Superyacht Awards, presented by Boat International Media. The Dubois designed yachts named as finalists include Sailing yacht Kokomo, S/Y Zefira, yacht Twizzle in the Best Sailing Yacht 40m+ Category and in the Best Sailing Yacht 30m - 44.9m category, Lady B, Yacht Imagine. ... read full story
135′ motor yacht DREAMER: The Newest Flagship by Hargrave
January 21, 2011
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Launched in 2010, 135' tri deck motor yacht DREAMER has taken her place as the new queen of the Hargrave fleet. Motor yacht DREAMER is the largest Hargrave ever built and will be showstopper at the upcoming Miami Beach Yacht & Brokerage Show from February 17 to 21. ... read full story
ClubSwan Caribbean Rendezvous
January 20, 2011
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Nautor’s Swan, builder of luxury sailing yachts, is not only known for the design and manufacture of its products but for its established community of Swan owners and the organisation, through ClubSwan, of an extensive range of the most prestigious sailing events across the globe. The ClubSwan Caribbean Rendezvous, 14th – 19th March 2011, indulges the competitive while offering families a wealth of options for vacation fun in the idyllic setting of the British Virgin Islands ... read full story
Princess Yachts welcomes new team members
January 20, 2011
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Alan Paterson and the team from Princess Yachts Australia are excited to announce the addition of two of the marine industry’s leading big boat sales professionals to their growing team - Steve Dittmar and Ian Swan. ... read full story
Princess Yachts chooses confirms Dometic Marine as Approved Supplier
January 20, 2011
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Dometic Marine will be the exclusive supplier of air conditioning and sanitation equipment to Princess Yachts, following the announcement of a contract extension made today (Thursday 20th January 2011). As part of the new, exclusive purchasing agreement Dometic Marine will supply its prestigious Cruisair® and SeaLand® brands to the entire Princess range. ... read full story
Atlantic Sea Hawk motor yacht by Sauter Carbon Offset Design and Atlantic Motor Yachts
January 20, 2011
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Sauter Carbon Offset Design and Atlantic Motor Yachts present the Atlantic Sea Hawk, a Hi-performance Zero Carbon 18 meter Cabin Cruiser with a top speed of 50 knots. ... read full story
Sunsail launches partnership with Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust
January 20, 2011
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Sunsail is delighted to announce a partnership with The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust for the summer 2011 sailing season. Sunsail will provide the Trust with up to three of their brand new Sunsail F40’s for their yacht trips, which take young people in recovery from Cancer and Leukaemia sailing. ... read full story
San Fernando Race 2011
January 20, 2011
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Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club has issued the Notice of Race and Entry Form for the 17th edition of the biennial San Fernando Race, which will depart from Hong Kong on 20 April bound for the destination of San Fernando in the northern Philippines, 480nm away. ... read full story
Boot Düsseldorf 2011: Another world premiere for Esthec
January 20, 2011
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Esthec and Holterman Infinity have joined forces for a global launch at Boot Düsseldorf (22 to 30 January 2011). During the exhibition, Holterman will proudly show off its latest creation, the INFINITY 501. This super-speed 50 ft aluminium yacht, in a daring combination of orange and grey metallic, has been fitted with an Esthec deck. ... read full story
Palmer Johnson PJ 170 (PJ-502) Motor Yacht In Build
January 20, 2011
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The second motor yacht in the Palmer Johnson 170 series is currently in build and progressing well at the Palmer Johnson yard with an expected delivery in June 2011. The new PJ 170 motor yacht measures 52.20m (171′) in length and combines strong lines with sleek sophistication. ... read full story
64th Annual BIG Seattle Boat Show 2011
January 20, 2011
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The 64th Annual BIG Seattle Boat Show 2011 continues for 10 days over two full weekends. From kayaks to mega yachts and everything in between, this show has it all. ... read full story
St.Maarten Heineken Regatta 2011: Superstar, Wyclef Jean to headline 2011 event
January 20, 2011
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The Internationally acclaimed Grammy-award winning Wyclef Jean is slated to headline the 2011 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta! This free performance will close the 31st St. Maarten Heineken Regatta on Sunday March 6th, 2011 on Kim Sha beach. ... read full story
Rolex Fastnet Race 2011: RORC confirms huge interest in iconic race
January 20, 2011
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Entry for one of the world’s most popular yacht races opened at midnight on Sunday 9 January and by midday Monday, nearly 100 entries had signed up, with an unprecedented number doing so in the early hours of the morning. The trend continued over the next couple of days when the halfway mark of 150 boats was reached for the race which has a maximum entry of 300 boats. Within a week, 250 boats had entered! ... read full story
Riviera celebrates 30 years of yacht building
January 20, 2011
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Riviera, Australia’s most awarded pleasure boat builder has marked yet another major milestone celebrating its 30 year anniversary by releasing a limited edition commemorative poster. The A1 size gloss and foiled full colour poster features 70 different models built over the 30 year period between 1980 and 2010 reflecting Riviera’s philosophy of constant innovation and integrity. ... read full story
World Superyacht Awards 2011 Finalists
January 19, 2011
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100 superyacht nominations have been whittled down to an outstanding list of 62 World Superyacht Awards 2011 Finalists who are in contention to receive a coveted Neptune Trophy. An independent jury comprised of 14 superyacht owners will meet in March at Porto Montenegro, located at Tivat in the picturesque Bay of Kotor, to decide which yachts will receive a prized Neptune Award in 2011. ... read full story
Garmin® to Outfit Fluid Motion’s Ranger Tugs, Trawlers and Cutwater Boats
January 19, 2011
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Fluid Motion, designers and builders of Ranger Tugs, has announced that Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, will be the exclusive electronics supplier to outfit their full line of cruising tugs, including the new Cutwater Boats—an innovative line of trailerable pilothouse cruisers. This new OEM partnership is being announced in advance of the Seattle Boat Show, where the first Cutwater Boats will debut. ... read full story
Rolex U.S. and Caribbean Sailing Events 2011
January 19, 2011
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Rolex have issued a Calendar Announcement for 2011 detailing the dates and locations of the Rolex U.S. and Caribbean Sailing Events during 2011. ... read full story
Overmarine Shipyard launches 6th Mangusta Open 165’ motor yacht
January 19, 2011
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On Tuesday January the 10th 2010, the Mangusta open 165’ construction number 6 was launched. The Mangusta Open 165’ represents the maximum expression of the nautical technology combining high performances to use’s flexibility and comfort for the Owner. The 6th Mangusta Open 165’, features interiors conceived and designed by Overmarine Shipyard’s technical and décor department, on Customer requirements and inputs. ... read full story
Perini Navi Group’s New Website
January 19, 2011
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Online starting from today you will find the new Perini Navi Group website with all-new graphic design, an extremely intuitive and user-friendly structure, new sections and new content, all created using the most innovative technology. The website features Perini Navi Group’s two distinct brands, Perini Navi and her sailing yachts and Picchiotti and her motor yachts. ... read full story
Pama T40 Tender by Pama Architetti Design
January 19, 2011
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From the very beginning, Pama Architetti Designs central idea for the Pama T40 project, which is tender to the PARADIGM 180 motor yacht was to break with the usual stylistic schemes in the present state of the art rubber dinghy field. ... read full story
PARADIGM 180 motor yacht design by Pama Architetti Design
January 19, 2011
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The Paradigm 180 superyacht design by Pama Architetti Design is a 60m environment friendly motor yacht design. Both inside and out, Pama Design has attempted to eliminate the physical barriers that define spaces and functional areas. ... read full story
Swiss Catamaran Concept S2C 55 Catamaran at the Boot Dusseldorf 2011
January 19, 2011
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Swiss Catamaran Concept produces offshore cruising catamarans for the most discerning of clients, and the S2C 55 catamaran has been specifically designed with blue-water cruising in mind. The S2C 55 is a cat with exceptional boat-handling and the standard package comes with a comprehensive range of extras required for long passages. ... read full story
Countdown to the 31st St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
January 19, 2011
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Sailors of all stripes, from near and far, are making plans to congregate on the blue waters of the Caribbean for the 31st edition of the largest, best, most unique sailing event in the islands: the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. The traditional kick-off to the racing season, including the Gill Commodores Cup—the one-day match racing series prior to the three-day St. Maarten Heineken Regatta—is scheduled for March 3-6. ... read full story
Frommer’s names Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas amongst Best Cruise Ships of 2011
January 18, 2011
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Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas have been named on Frommer’s Best Cruise Ships of 2011 list. In particular, the market leader in travel guides and a branded imprint of Wiley Publishing, Inc. cited Allure of the Seas as the newest and most groundbreaking ship with “undoubtedly the best entertainment ship at sea, with truly exceptional programming for both adults and kids.” ... read full story
Riviera exhibits 5000 Sport Yacht at the Boot Dusseldorf 2011
January 18, 2011
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Riviera, Australia’s most awarded pleasure boat builder will for the first time showcase its spectacular new 5000 Sport Yacht at the boot Dusseldorf 42nd International Boat Show held this weekend. ... read full story
China and Korea Lloyd’s Register marks a significant year for new yacht construction
January 18, 2011
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Lloyd's Register’s teams in China and Korea have established a strong position in terms of ships ordered in 2010 which will be built to Lloyd’s Register class. Lloyd’s Register’s share of 2010 orders is, respectively, 29.6% in China and 28.3% in Korea.* While orders are from traditional areas of strength such as Greece, the continued expansion of ship owning in Asia is also driving demand. ... read full story
40m Sailing yacht ZanZiba in build at Archipelago Yachts
January 18, 2011
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Archipelago Yachts in Bodrum, Turkey, has announced that it has a 40‐metre, modern classic schooner called sailing yacht ZanZiba in build, with the launch scheduled for the autumn of this year. S/Y ZanZiba features naval architecture by Alparslan Tekogul, supported by Paul Spooner of Fairlie Restorations. Exterior and interior styling is by David Wright Design. ... read full story
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