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Classic sailing yachts gather in Porto Cervo for Veteran Big Boat Rally

September 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The fleet of seven classic sailing yachts gathered in Porto Cervo, Sardinia for the Veteran Big Boat Rally, organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda from 12th to 15th September, has attracted several curious onlookers, drawn not so much by the size of the fleet, but by the size of each individual yacht. With four... ... read full story

Devonport Yachts Ltd to refit 71.2m motor yacht Dona Amélia (ex. Haida G)

September 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Devonport Yachts Ltd (DYL) is excited to announce that the first Falmouth based project has just commenced at the Pendennis facilities in Falmouth. The impressive 1929 classic motor yacht Dona Amélia (ex. Haida G), sister ship to another Devonport project motor yacht Talitha G, arrived mid-August for a three month refit programme. Classic motor yacht... ... read full story

Feature: Luxury sailing yacht SCHEHERAZADE in Nova Scotia

September 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Luxury sailing yacht SCHEHERAZADE is a 47m (154ft) ketch built by Hodgdon Yachts in 2000. She was designed by Bruce King Yacht Design, Inc. with interior design by Andrew Winch Designs of London, England. Superyacht SCHEHERAZADE is a fast ketch embodying the skill and integrity of the ancient boat builder’s art. This luxury sailing... ... read full story

Sailing yacht Raja Laut available for charter in Indonesia and the South Pacific

September 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

For the “winter season” holidays the RAJA LAUT Schooner will be available for charter in the idyllic islands of Indonesia and the South Pacific – more specifically, Raja Ampat near West Papua, the “Spice Islands” of Indonesia, and the South Pacific archipelago of Palau. If there was a benchmark for pure, undiluted, eco-paradise cruising this... ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint Tropez 2011: Thirty years on: the ‘Nioulargue spirit” is honoured

September 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Over four thousand crew are preparing to do battle from 24 September at the 13th edition of Les Voiles. They will be racing aboard three hundred of the finest futuristic yachts and the most elegant traditional yachts on the planet. The event will be run in the exceptional setting of the bay of Saint Tropez,... ... read full story

36m Classic Gentleman’s Motor yacht Mylne PF36 by A Mylne & Co

September 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Mylne & Co have recently announced details behind a new 36m Gentlemans motor yacht project called Mylne PF36 they have been discreetly working on since November 2010. Codenamed PF36, this retro styled motor yacht has been designed to take its owner around the world in comfort and style, while being environmentally conscious. Mylne & Co... ... read full story

10th Monaco Classic Week-La Belle Classe: 14th to 18th September, 2011

August 31, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Whether in the harbour, ashore or at sea, the 80 boats expected for the 10th Monaco Classic Week-La Belle Classe on 14 to 18 September are living proof that our maritime heritage is alive and well, and bears testimony to the Principality’s commitment to the values surrounding it. This year the Yacht Club de Monaco,... ... read full story

John Wayne’s superyacht Wild Goose enters the National Register of Historic Places.

August 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

John Wayne's superyacht Wild Goose enters the National Register of Historic Places.

The US Department of the Interior has approved the nomination for actor John Wayne’s 41m (136ft) motor yacht Wild Goose, to enter the National Register of Historic Places.  M/Y Wild Goose was previously certified by the California Office of Historic Preservation and was deemed eligible for entry into the National Register because of her association... ... read full story

Tall ship sailing yacht Friendship of Salem at Dennis Conner’s North Cove

August 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 171ft Tall-ship sailing yacht “Friendship of Salem” made her first appearance at Dennis Conner’s North Cove this morning.  S/Y Friendship of Salem is a reconstruction of a 171-foot three-masted Salem East Indiaman built in 1797. She is the largest wooden US Coast Guard certified sailing vessel to be built in New England in more... ... read full story

SSV Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island: Fundraising surpasses $4 Million

August 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Back in 2008, it was a perfect time for Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI) to find a deal on a tall ship hull, but a formidable year to launch a multi-million dollar campaign to acquire the vessel and finish its build-out as Rhode Island’s official Education-at-Sea school ship. The 501(c)3, Newport-based organization this month... ... read full story

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