2011 October

News Archive

Venice International Boat Show 2012 – Italy’s largest Adriatic Boat Show

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The two main Italian boat shows in the Adriatic Area – The Venice International Boat Show and Nautic Show, (that till this year has been held in Jesolo, in the Venice district) – will join their own forces for a unique great international boat show in Venice, San Giuliano Park, from 13th to 15th April... ... read full story

50m Alexander Again Superyacht by Mondo Marine

October 11, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Another pride of Mondo Marine shipyard, 50m Alexander Again Superyacht, as its 60th yacht. ... read full story

Jeanneau Yachts as First International Brand at Karpaz Gate Marina

October 11, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Jeanneau, the international marine brand, has been officially recognised by Sea-Alliance Group (SAG) as First International Brand at Karpaz Gate Marina. ... read full story

BoatUS mourns President Nancy Michelman

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of President and Publisher Nancy Michelman, who died on Friday after a year-long battle with cancer. A selfless leader with an infectious laugh and the gift of inspiring others to get together and do their best, Nancy’s courageous fight was... ... read full story

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2012

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2011 was hailed as the most successful and satisfying in the event’s spectacular 28-year history. Entered in the 2011 Audi Hamilton Island Race Week were 195 racing yachts – ranging from small cruisers to record-breaking supermaxis – and some impressive superyachts on the water. Then, when the sailing was done,... ... read full story

European Commission brings action against French VAT exemption for commercial vessels

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The European Commission has now decided to bring action before the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) concerning the VAT exemption applied by France to certain transactions involving vessels – commonly referred to in yachting circles as the French Commercial Exemption (“FCE”). In a press release from Brussels dated 29 September 2011, the Commission accuses France... ... read full story

Imtech acquires ETNA and opens 5 offices in France, Morocco and Spain

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Imtech, a technical services provider in Europe and on the global marine market, is expanding its marine services network with five new offices in France, Morocco and Spain. This concerns offices in Le Havre, Saint-Nazaire and Marseille in France and Tangier in Morocco following the acquisition of the French marine services provider ETNA, Etudes Techniques... ... read full story

Naval Architect Rob Humphreys amoung speakers at Shipwrights Lecture in Southampton

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Worshipful Company of Shipwrights, in conjunction with the University of Southampton, is hosting a series of annual lectures designed to give apprentices and young shipwrights an exciting insight into the opportunities, technologies, and future developments in the UK superyacht design and boat building industry. The first lecture will take place on October 19th, at... ... read full story

Fincantieri Yachts’ 145m Fortissimo superyacht by Ken Freivokh Design

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

As well as the exciting new 88 meter design project called the Virage 88 motor yacht, designed by the renowned design studio Andrew Winch Design, Fincantieri Yachts’ have also unveiled the 145m Fortissimo superyacht, in collaboration with Ken Freivokh Design. For the 145m Fortissimo motor yacht concept, Fincantieri Yachts’ decided to put aside the worldwide... ... read full story

New Norwegian lay-up rules of foreign pleasure boats in Norway

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

As a direct result of lobbying by the European Boating Association (EBA) the Norwegian Directorate of Customs and Excise announced on 5 October 2011 that it would be amending its rules relating to lay-up of foreign pleasure boats in Norway.  Boat owners, whose permanent residence is outside Norway, may now leave their yacht unattended in... ... read full story

Fincantieri Virage 88 superyacht design by Andrew Winch Design

October 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Fincantieri Yachts has unveiled an exciting new 88 meter design project called the Virage 88 motor yacht. The Virage 88 superyacht was designed by the renowned design studio Andrew Winch Design. The Virage 88 concept was developed to underline Fincantieri Yachts’ interest in building top quality custom yachts in the range between 70 and 90... ... read full story

A short history of the Barcelona Boat Show on its 50th anniversary

October 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The first edition of the Barcelona Boat Show was set up in June 1963, by a group of personalities who are linked to sports and the nautical industry, with Juan Antonio Samaranch at the forefront along with the support of Fira de Barcelona. The event, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, has had a long... ... read full story

37m motor yacht Hakuna Matata launched by Peri Yachts

October 10, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Peri Yachts launched a new Peri 37 superyacht Hakuna Matata, just after two weeks passed from the Cannes Boat Show, where the motor yacht Peri 41T Bibich Too received two awards. ... read full story

Furuno becomes ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ for 6th time

October 10, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Furuno becomes for 6th time and once again the only one to receive the ´Manufacturer of the Year´ award at 2011 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Convention in Sanibel, Florida. ... read full story

HISWA Holland Yachting Group´s presence at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

October 10, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year, at 52nd Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, HISWA Holland Yachting Group presents its members, and not the Holland Pavilion as in the previous years. ... read full story

Celebrations at the Boating Alliance

October 10, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Boating Alliance, meaning The British Marine Federation (BMF), Royal Yachting Association (RYA), British Canoe Union (BCU) and Inland Waterways Association (IWA) put their forces together again this year to talk about boating, watersports and the boating industry at Labout and Conservative Party conferences in Liverpool and Manchester. ... read full story

Liberty terminates providing American Marine Holdings with management services

October 10, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Liberty brings to the end its participation in the management services of the American Marine Holdings (AMH). ... read full story

Sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2 wins 43rd Barcolana Regatta – the Largest Regatta in the World

October 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Esimit Europa 2 sailing yacht has won the 43rd Barcolana regatta among the 1761 entrants and thousands of spectators, completing the 16,5-miles long course in 58 minutes and 5 seconds. Weather conditions with winds up to 24 knots were favourable for European flagged maxi yacht, which sails under the patronage of Jose Manuel Barroso,... ... read full story

Quantum Racing wins 2011 World 2011 Audi TP52 World Championships

October 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With a second and first on the final day of racing at the Audi TP52 World Championship off the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Ed Baird and the crew of sailing yacht Quantum Racing lifted their third world TP52 world title from four challenges. They added to worlds wins in 2008 in Lanzarote and defended the... ... read full story

Whales join in at the Clipper Fraser Island Regatta

October 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sighting a whale a few hundred metres away as it plays in the ocean is a thrill for most people. A close encounter is rare. The families who participated in the annual Clipper Fraser Island Regatta 2011 are still talking about one of the most extraordinary encounters. “They were right beside us,” said John Seymour... ... read full story

Riviera congratulates nine graduating apprentices

October 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Riviera has congratulated nine of its apprentices who through hard work and dedication are now qualified tradesmen. Human Resources manager Deanne Lugton said it was pleasing to see apprentices graduating from all realms of the boat building industry. “I commend the efforts of each and every one of our new tradesmen who have graduated from... ... read full story

Sevenstar Yacht Transport opens UK office

October 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sevenstar Yacht Transport, a leading provider of yacht transportation services is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in the UK. Sevenstar UK will be based in Ocean Village Southampton and will take on the responsibility for the running and development of the existing UK market. In addition it will oversee a new... ... read full story

2011 Audi TP52 World Championships – Day 4

October 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Azzurra ride the Mistral to win Race 5 – Quantum Racing lead into final day. When the Mistral whistled in to break the deadlock at the top of the Audi TP52 World Championship off Costa Smeralda early on the fourth day of racing it was the local team on Azzurra which won, but fourth place... ... read full story

e3 launches new pre-activated DirecTV decoder service for yachts from Antigua

October 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Due to the bottleneck in DirecTV decoder activations, caused by hundreds of yachts and superyachts arriving in the Caribbean simultaneously for the yacht charter season, e3 Antigua has launched a new service to combat these delays and frustrations. Any yacht can either order new, pre-activated DirecTV decoders with 6-month subscriptions, or arrange for existing decoders... ... read full story

Classic Sailing yachts at Dennis Conner’s North Cove for New York Classic Week

October 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Columbus Day Weekend means it time for New York Classic Week which inlcudes three great days of racing for classic sailing yachts from the 8th – 10th of October. Some beautiful classic sailing yachts were docked at Dennis Conner’s North Cove in New York During the event. Sailing yacht Bernice, pictured above, won the Concurs... ... read full story

Classic sailing yacht Endeavour launched after 18 month refit

October 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Yachting Developments proudly re-launched the iconic J Boat Endeavour superyacht on Saturday the 8th of October 2011. The classic sailing yacht Endeavour was launched after the completion of an extensive 18 month refit at Yachting Developments yard based in Hobsonville, Auckland. Sailing yacht Endeavour touched the water at 8am, onboard systems were commissioned and checked,... ... read full story

Marina Port Vell’s debut Press Conference at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show

October 07, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Marina Port Vell's summary of the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show press conference held on the 22nd of September, 2011. ... read full story

Sanlorenzo SL94 superyacht takes ‘Best Boat of the Year 2011’ award

October 07, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Francesco Paszkowski designed 2011 SL94 yacht built by Sanlorenzo, takes the 'Best Boat of the Year 2011' award at the 51st Genoa International Boat and Yacht Show. ... read full story

Jongert to build two new superyachts: Jongert 43m and 44m Yacht

October 07, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Jongert shipyard announces a new order for a 43m Jongert motor yacht as well as one for a 44m Jongert superyacht, both scheduled for deliveries in 2013. ... read full story

Fabio Perini wins Piacenza Cashmere Yacht Capital Award 2011

October 07, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The founder of the Perini Navi Group, Fabio Perini, has been given the honour to receive the Piacenza Cashmere Yacht Capital Award 2011, representing the excellency of the Perini Navi Group company and of the Italian shipbuilding in general. ... read full story

ISS Annual Breakfast to present MLC 2006 update and additional social media panellists

October 07, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The International Superyacht Society (ISS) has added some more social media panellists and included MLC 2006 update to the Society´s Annual Memebership Meeting and Breakfast on Wednesday 26 October 2011, held in the Grande View Room at the Bahia Mar in Fort Lauderdale in Florida. ... read full story

Motor Yacht Satori awarded two World Yacht Trophies and the Prix du Design

October 07, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The world leading Dutch luxury yacht builder Heesen Yachts is proud to have received two World Yacht Trophies from Cannes and the Prix du Design from Monaco for its MY Satori superyacht. ... read full story

IBEX 2011 expansion and course for future of recreational boating

October 07, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

More exhibitors and courses will be hosted at 21st annual International Boatbuilders´ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) show at the Kentucky Exposition Center thanks to more than 100,000 square feet larger space. ... read full story

At Camper & Nicholsons´ Grand Harbour Marina another 30m berth sale

October 07, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Camper and Nicholsons Marinas has announced the 2011 second sale of a 30m berth during the Monaco Yacht Show, purchased by a UK buyer, as he explained, because of Malta´s numerous advantages, as a beautiful territory, high - quality facilities, good berth choice and a lot of financial advantages. ... read full story

2011 Audi TP52 World Championships – Day 3

October 06, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Early lack of breeze imposes a delay to the start of the third racing day at the Audi TP52 World Championships. ... read full story

IBEX ready for another successful show at the Kentucky Exposition Centre

October 06, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

IBEX is ready for another year of great success with 100,000 square feet of exhibition spaces and an 8% increase in exhibitor registration, than the already very successful year 2010. ... read full story

Motor Yacht Mogambo – a Nobiskrug 74m Superyacht

October 06, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Nobiskrug launches 74m Motor Yacht Mogambo, also known as hull 782 project, a sistership of Graffiti Super Yacht designed by the same London-based designer Reymond Langton Design. ... read full story

55m Galileo G superyacht delivered

October 06, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

55m Galileo G superyacht built by Picchiotti Ice Class is in the hands of its owner when leaving the La Spezia shipyard as the second luxury yacht in the Vitruvius series, followed by 73m MY C.2189 superyacht arriving in 2012. ... read full story

Yacht Carbon Offset among ISS Fabien Cousteau Blue Award nominees

October 06, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Yacht Carbon Offset is very pleased to be a part of the outstanding nominees for ISS Fabien Cousteau Blue Award held on 27th October 2011 and introduced during ISS´s International Awards for Design and Leadership Gala. ... read full story

Rolex Middle Sea Race achieves 10 year partnership with Rolex

October 06, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 32nd edition of Rolex Middle Sea Race is coming on Saturday 22nd October, starting as usually in Grand Harbour´s unique almost square course shape, hosting the competitors from all over the world. This time the reasons to celebrate will be two, besides the winner of the race, also the RMSR´s celebrating of the 10 year partnership with Rolex. ... read full story

First RP110 motor yacht Lady Gaga launched by Horizon

October 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Stunning luxury yacht Lady Gaga is a RP 110 Horizon vessel launched as the first motor yacht over 100 feet built for the Chinese market. ... read full story

Moonen 100 Explorer Motor Yacht YN195

October 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Moonen Shipyard is currently building a Moonen 100 Explorer motor yacht for a repeat client. The Moonen 100 Explorer will be the fourth expedition yacht built by the yard. The Moonen 100 Explorer yacht features naval architecture and interior design by Vripack, with interior engineering by Moonen. Built under the yard number YN195 is built... ... read full story

Azimut 45 motor yacht wins the award “Barca dell’anno 2011”

October 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Azimut 45 motor yacht built by Azimut Yachts has won the coveted 2011 Boat of the Year award from the magazine Vela e Motore, which was presented during the gala ceremony in Genoa on the evening of October 5 2011. For ten years, this award has been given to the stars of the new... ... read full story

FT Wally Grand Prix regatta – final results

October 05, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Yacht Team Magic Carpet2 takes the first place in the individual FT Wally Grand Prix regatta and the overall series for 2011, as well. ... read full story

Sanlorenzo Yachts at the 51st Genoa International Boat Show

October 05, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Sanlorenzo Yachts presents itself at the 51st Genoa International Boat Show. ... read full story

21st Monaco Yacht Show reports extraordinary success

October 05, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Monaco Yacht Show organisers reported a very successful 21st show, with over 100 superyachts participating, from which 40 made their world premiere at the world renowned event. ... read full story

Bavaria Yachts presents new Cruiser yachts range at the 42nd US Sailboat Show

October 05, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Bavaria Yachts shows a new superyacht Cruiser range at the 42nd US Sailboat Show in Annapolis. ... read full story

Volvo Ocean Race crews using Kannad R10 Safety Recovery System

October 05, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Volvo Ocean Race is going to use the Kannad R10 Safety Recovery System for the first time. ... read full story

Motor Yacht Horizon RP120 to be built by Horizon Yachts

October 05, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Horizon Yachts proud to announce a new mega yacht contract for a Superyacht Horizon RP120 dedicated to Chinese market. ... read full story

Otam Millennium 100 motor yacht

October 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Otam Yachts have produced a fast and sleek sports motor yacht design called the Millennium 100 yacht. Millennium 100 motor yacht, the new flagship of the Otam Yachts fleet was unveiled at the recent 2011 Monaco yacht Show. The Otam Millennium 100 sportyacht will be propelled to speeds of around 50knots, the exact speed depending... ... read full story

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