Delegates and exhibiters alike were very positive about Marinas 2011. The final debrief for the event will be held 13 July. Mike Harvey felt the initial feedback from the event was just as positive as that received after the very successful Marinas 2009 event. The introduction of conference breakout sessions was well received and the... ... read full story
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Superyacht designer René van der Velden unveils platform for new 37-40m motor yacht range
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René van der Velden Yacht Design is proud to reveal their handsome 38-meter motor yacht project. It’s a full walk around design, with gracefully balanced lines, which was shaped to serve as a platform for a variety of concepts in the 37- to 40-meter superyacht range. The version shown in the latest rendering above, for... ... read full story
Superyacht Design specialist René van der Velden Yacht Designs new atelier is up and running
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Recently René van der Velden Yacht Design shared the good news that they had moved from their original, rather small, home into expanded studio and offices in a classic 17th-century Amersfoort building. “We were excited by the prospect of setting up improved design facilities; enjoying a more open, inspiring space; feeling a natural boost to... ... read full story
Sealine wins Gold at RoSPA Occupational Health & Safety Awards
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Sealine is delighted to have achieved “Gold” in the prestigious RoSPA Occupational Health & Safety Awards for 2011. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), a safety charity, launched its awards programme some 55 years ago. The awards scheme looks not only at accident records, but also at entrants’ overarching health and safety... ... read full story
Raymarine acquires Tacktick
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Raymarine, a global leader in marine electronics, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Tacktick from Suunto, a leading manufacturer of sports precision instruments. Tacktick, formed in 1996 and based in Havant, Hampshire UK, develops and manufactures wireless, solar powered instruments for the marine market. This development presents an exciting opportunity for Raymarine and Tacktick... ... read full story
Transatlantic Yacht Race 2011: Supermaxi Sailing yacht ICAP Leopard prepares
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ICAP Leopard, the record breaking 100ft super-maxi racing yacht owned by Helical Bar PLC chief executive Mike Slade, is making final preparations ahead of the Transatlantic Race in the Atlantic Ocean Racing Series. The boat will cross the start line at Castle Hill in Newport, Rhode Island on Sunday 3rd July at the beginning of... ... read full story
49m Motor yacht Zaliv III delivered by Mondo Marine
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The first superyacht launched in 2011 by Italian superyacht builder Mondo Marine was the 49.36m semi-displacement superyacht Zaliv III. The yacht was launched in March and has already been delivered to her owners yet little was known of the yacht until now. The luxury yacht Zaliv III features exterior design by Giorgio Vafiadis, and interior... ... read full story
Ocean Theatre, Dramatic Spectacle in the Transatlantic Race 2011 This Morning
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Newport, R.I. USA – This morning, the tension was mounting dockside as 14 yachts made final preparations before they took the second start of the Transatlantic Race 2011 in a spectacular scene full of drama. With a huge number of spectator boats gathered to see the fleet off, the breeze started to build just as... ... read full story
Giraglia Rolex Cup 2011: Video Photos and Audio
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The overall winner of the 59th Giraglia Rolex Cup is the 37ft-sailing yacht Foxy Lady (FRA), co-skippered by brothers Dominique and Michel Heyraud. Foxy Lady finished the race in a time of 48 hours and four minutes, at 12:08 CEST today, and went on to win on corrected time by 11 minutes, 30 seconds ahead... ... read full story
The Mangusta 130 Motor Yacht CELCASCOR Offers Early July France Yacht Charter Discount
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This striking Mangusta 130 CELCASCOR yacht is offering a substantial discount for summer charters between 5-15 July 2011. GREAT DISCOUNT AVAILABLE! Please contact us for more. The fast perfomance superyacht is based in the South of France and is available for luxury Western Mediterranean yacht charters on the French Riviera and Italian Riviera. The normal... ... read full story
Marinas 2011: Australian Marina Industry recognises their best
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Marinas 2011, the bi-annual international conference and exhibition, hosted by the Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA) ended June 22nd in Melbourne at the Convention and Exhibition Centre with its annual closing reception and awards ceremony. This year, the MIAA recognized three marinas for their excellence. Categories included best large marina (greater than 140 berths),... ... read full story
Pendennis to open Mediterranean Superyacht Refit Base in Palma
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Pendennis has announced the opening of a new technical refit office and workshop in the busy Mediterranean port of Palma, Spain. Opening this Summer the new Pendennis facility will be based in STP in central Palma and will provide an extension to the UK based company’s facilities and services. Targeting the ports large superyacht community, Pendennis will... ... read full story
The Transatlantic Race 2011 – A Start 2 Preview
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Newport, R.I. USA – Having cheered on the first six yachts when they departed on the Transatlantic Race 2011 two days ago, the 14-strong group of yachts that will take the second of the three staggered starts now have less than 24 hours until they begin the race across the North Atlantic for themselves. The... ... read full story
24m Hoek Sailing Yacht Drumfire wins the Superyacht Cup Palma 2011
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The Owner and crew of 24m Hoek Design sailing yacht Drumfire were crowned Overall Winner of the 2011 Superyacht Cup in Palma. A spectacular prize giving ceremony at the Es Baluard Museum overlooking the Bay of Palma marked the end of the 16th edition of the popular superyacht regatta. After showing an early dominance in... ... read full story
Feadship XL 88 Motor yacht Musashi delivered by Feadship
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The 88 m Feadship XL superyacht Musashi (known under the Feadship hull number 1002) has left Harlingen in the Netherlands en route to Gibraltar to be delivered, according to Boat International. The Feadship XL motor yacht Musashi had a preliminary / unofficial launch by Feadship Yachts at their De Vries Makkum shipyard in August 2010 and since then, Feadship... ... read full story
Benetti Yacht’s new production area at Lucca dockyard
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Benetti’s new production area was inaugurated during the early morning hours of Thursday, 16 June, with the arrival of the first hull for construction. Together with the historic facilities on Via Coppino, the site has more than 4,200 m2 dedicated to the production of Benetti Class boats, the line of yachts from 93 to 164... ... read full story
Stradivarius concert on board Benetti motor yacht Bistango
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On June 23, on board the gorgeous 62.00m (203′ 4″) motor yacht BISTANGO, that was built at the Benetti boatyard and delivered in 2010, an exclusive event held Monte Carlo spellbound. The event bought together two Italians of excellence, two icons recognised throughout the world for the perfection of their craftsmanship and their unwavering attention to... ... read full story
Sailing yacht Ranger wins J Class Regatta Newport
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The J Class Newport Regatta finished on Sunday 19th June with a thrilling final race; a wonderful tactical exhibition that showcased the very best of the J Class yachts superyachts and the very best of sailing. Thousands of enthralled spectators were at Fort Adams, Castle Hill, and the headlands around Newport Bay over five days,... ... read full story
IBEX 2011 announces Innovation Awards Call for Entries
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The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced today entries are being accepted for the 2011 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) Innovation Awards, one of the marine industry’s most prestigious honors. The Awards presentation takes place during the show’s annual Industry Breakfast on Monday, October 17 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. IBEX Innovation Awards are judged by Boating... ... read full story
Ocean Yacht Systems to supply thruster for Fitzroy Yachts next Dubois 50m sailing yacht (Project G50)
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Ocean Yacht Systems (OYS) based in Christchurch UK, have secured a second contract to supply the thrusters on the next Dubois 50m sailing yacht G50 to be built at Fitzroy Yachts, New Zealand. OYS have previously supplied bow and stern thrusters to the award winning 50m superyacht Zefira. After successful commissioning and trials on board... ... read full story
Mondo Marine launches 50m motor yacht ‘Alexander Again’
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Mondo Marine launches its second yacht of the season - a 50-metre aluminium semi-displacement 'Alexander Again' superyacht. ... read full story
Sanlorenzo launch 40m motor yacht Scorpion
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Sanlorenzo keeps on a galloping production thanks to its consolidated international clientele of owners that all along prefers strictly tailor made motor yachts. During just a week from the Viareggio boatyard of Sanlorenzo were launched three flagships that represent the highest expression of the Sanlorenzo range with the presence of their Russian owners: motor yacht Rêve d’Or (46 meters), yacht Scorpion (40 meters) and M/Y Santa Anna (38 meters). ... read full story
Sanlorenzo launch 38m motor yacht Santa Anna
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Sanlorenzo keeps on a galloping production thanks to its consolidated international clientele of owners that all along prefers strictly tailor made motor yachts. During just a week from the Viareggio boatyard of Sanlorenzo were launched three flagships that represent the highest expression of the Sanlorenzo range with the presence of their Russian owners: motor yacht Rêve d’Or (46 meters), yacht Scorpion (40 meters) and M/Y Santa Anna (38 meters). ... read full story
Sanlorenzo launch 46m motor yacht Rêve d’Or
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Sanlorenzo keeps on a galloping production thanks to its consolidated international clientele of owners that all along prefers strictly tailor made motor yachts. During just a week from the Viareggio boatyard of Sanlorenzo were launched three flagships that represent the highest expression of the Sanlorenzo range with the presence of their Russian owners: motor yacht Rêve d’Or (46 meters), yacht Scorpion (40 meters) and M/Y Santa Anna (38 meters). ... read full story
2011 Superyacht Cup in Palma – Quotes
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There’s no doubt that the 2011 fleet of the Superyacht Cup in Palma was nothing short of superb, with a collection yachts to rival any gathered here before or elsewhere. Certainly, Andre Hoek and his many collaborators must be extremely proud of the twenty-five years of floating excellence and a distinct style which we’ve been... ... read full story
ISA Refit Division has Positive Season
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ISA Refit Division has been very busy over the last months with several yachts already completed or due to be delivered in the coming weeks. One important project is now in the final phase: the engine refit of Motor yacht SEA D. The port side engine of this 38 meter Proteksan Turquoise motor yacht SEA D... ... read full story
Sunbird Yachts signs contract to design 60m Motor Yacht
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Chinese superyacht builder Sunbird Yachts won a US$5oo,o0o contract to design a 60m (198ft) motor yacht for a Chinese client. The news follows the recent signing of a new-build contract for the 30m sailing yacht Dream Cat, which will be the biggest catamaran built in China. “This is our biggest project so far and we... ... read full story
Dometic Marine expands Marine Sales Department
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In response to increasing demand for Dometic Marine’s product range, the company has expanded its Marine Sales Order Processing Department with the appointment of Gemma Dunn as Marine Sales Coordinator for European Aftermarket Sales. Based at Dometic’s Blandford office in the UK, Dunn will have core responsibility for processing orders and managing customer enquiries. Paul... ... read full story
Net Zero 22m Emax Excalibur motor yacht by Sauter Carbon Offset Design and the Ned Ship Group
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Sauter Carbon Offset Design are pproud to present the Net Zero 22 meter Emax Excalibur built by the Ned Ship Group. The Net Zero 22 meter Emax Excalibur yacht is a Solar Hybrid Fly-bridge Cruiser that features a Photo Voltaic Exoskeleton that can harvest and return to the grid enough energy per year to Offset... ... read full story
Explorer Yacht Polar Bear Launched by Citadel Yachts
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Citadel Yachts have launched their latest yacht build, the 102 foot explorer yacht ‘Polar Bear’. Motor yacht Polar Bear was conceived and built for an experienced U.S. yachtsman. M/Y Polar Bear has been robustly constructed for long range cruising and the boat features an efficient, steel displacement hull with a bulbous bow, active quad-fin stabilizers,... ... read full story
CRN Classic 52m Yacht in collaboration with Studio Zuccon International Project
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Return to the seventies and eighties style for the new mega yacht that combines informality, style and modern facilities. Welcome aboard of the new CRN Classic 52m mega yacht project created in collaboration with Studio Zuccon International Project. ... read full story
Vitters launch sailing yacht Sarissa
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The prestigious Dutch shipyard Vitters are happy to announce the launch of their latest yacht and largest carbon sloop ever built in the Netherlands, the superyacht Sarissa. ... read full story
The Gamma 24 Oceanic Yacht
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Yachts in the Gamma line, designed and built by this prestigious partnership, display all the features that are only present and found on super yachts, from the strict construction specifications to the materials used, from the very rigorous technical and technological characteristics to optimization of the areas to ensure that everything in terms of reliability,... ... read full story
Motor yacht FOLLOW ME V delivered by Factoria Naval Marin
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The 45m superyacht FOLLOW ME V has now been delivered by the Spanish shipyard Factoria Naval Marin (FNM) after being launched earlier this year at their shipyard in Marin. Motor Yacht FOLLOW ME V, built under the hull number Y 104 features naval architecture by FMN, modern exterior lines designed by Reymond Langton Design and a timeless interior... ... read full story
The 3rd and Last Day at a Successful Rendezvous in Monaco 2011
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Day Three of The Rendezvous began early for the chefs participating in the Rendezvous Chefs Competition. All participants received an identical basket of produce and were set the task of preparing a main dish and dessert to be critiqued by the judging panel, comprised of internationally acclaimed chefs and industry experts. The Rendezvous Chefs Competition... ... read full story
Rationalisation requested for Marine Qualifications for Superyacht Industry
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Superyacht Australia recently met with AMSA to discuss the critical issue of Marine qualifications in the Superyacht sector. This was another key issue raised during the Superyacht and Marine Export Conference held last month prior to the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. Australia is losing skilled marine industry personnel due to the fact their qualifications... ... read full story
100m motor yacht Duel design by Alex McDiarmid
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British Designer Alex McDiarmid, based in the South of France, is pleased to share his latest superyacht design, the 100m motor yacht concept “Duel”. Following the international media coverage generated by 46m motor yacht Dramatic and the 85m superyacht Iwana, these new designs again push some of the boundaries in Superyacht styling. The project sees... ... read full story
Raymarine Nederland opens
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Raymarine, the leading manufacturer of electronic products to the leisure marine market, is opening its Netherlands office on 1st July 2011. Raymarine Nederland has been set up to provide a dedicated sales, service, technical support and country distribution facilities within Holland. The office will be based at Velp, near Arnhem, in the South East of... ... read full story
Giraglia Rolex Cup 2011: Sailing yacht Foxy Lady Wins
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The surprise overall winner of the 59th Giraglia Rolex Cup is the 37ft-sailing yacht Foxy Lady (FRA), co-skippered by brothers Dominique and Michel Heyraud. Foxy Lady finished the race in a time of 48 hours and four minutes, at 12:08 CEST today, and went on to win on corrected time by 11 minutes, 30 seconds... ... read full story
Panerai British Classic Week and HERO combine forces
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Sixty classic yachts and sixty classic cars will come together in Cowes on the Isle of Wight in July during Panerai British Classic Week when Officine Panerai, the British Classic Yacht Club and The Historic Endurance Rallying Organisation (HERO) will host an event for classic yacht and car enthusiasts. The week-long sailing regatta, (16th-23rd July),... ... read full story
J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2011 Wrap up report
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THRILLS AND SPILLS AT RECORD ENTRY RACE AS WEATHER DOMINATES After a day dominated by the weather which threw everything it had to offer at the record-breaking fleet that competed in Saturday’s 80th Anniversary J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, the last of the 1900+ yachts home, Pendragon of Dartmouth, a Jeanneau Sun... ... read full story
Henshaw Inflatables’ Sea Pool set to make a splash at Monaco Yacht Show
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The new Sea Pool from Henshaw Inflatables, the UK-based leading manufacturer of inflatable tubes for RIBs, will make an eye-catching exhibit for visitors to this year’s Monaco Yacht Show. Offering a safe haven for swimmers, a 4m x 3m Sea Pool will be anchored just off the main pontoon area. This is the first time... ... read full story
Seabed Lease approval brings Victoria International Marina closer to construction
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WAM Development Group and its Community Marine Concepts Ltd. partnership have received approval from BC’s Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations for a seabed lease where it can build docks for the Victoria International Marina. “This is an important step in the approval process that will soon bring one of the most modern,... ... read full story
Overmarine Group Signs agreement with La Mar Aqua in Turkey to promote Mangusta
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Overmarine Group new strategy continues to grow through a selection of exclusive partners in the main target markets. After last February agreement with the successful American boating player, Marine Max, with 60 different sales points and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Overmarine announced last week in Istanbul at the prestigious Hotel Les Ottomans on... ... read full story
Outer Reef Yachts sign exclusive agreement with Ken Freivokh Design
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Outer Reef Yachts Europe Limited are delighted to announce that they have appointed Ken Freivokh as their exclusive European designer for layout and semi-custom interiors for their range of semi displacement trawler-style yachts. Outer Reef Yachts are renowned for their exceptional sea-keeping and all-weather cruising abilities. Outer Reef Yachts recognise since entering the EU market... ... read full story
Southern Wind Sailing Yachts at The 2011 Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta
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The 2011 Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta (LPSR) was an amazing week for Southern Wind – full of fun, at the sea as well as ashore. It took place in Porto Cervo, from June th 7th to 11th. The 2011 Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta (LPSR) is an annual event co-organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda... ... read full story
Transatlantic Yacht Race 2011: History In The Making
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Tomorrow, at Newport, R.I. USA cannon fire from the iconic Castle Hill Lighthouse will signal the beginning of a historic ocean adventure when six yachts are sent off on the Transatlantic Race 2011. The warning signal for the first of the three staggered starts is at 1:50 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, and will be... ... read full story