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Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2011: Early start in Porto Cervo

September 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A sharp start was the order of the day in Porto Cervo at the 2011 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. After yesterday’s Mistral-inspired abandonment, this morning’s racing commenced at a prompt 10:30 CEST. With wind speeds predicted to rise dramatically across the day, Principal Race Officer Peter Craig warned: “It is an early start, or no... ... read full story

Wally launched Maxi racing yacht Wally//Otto

September 07, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Wally introduces a new era for Maxi racing yachts with the launch of Wally//Otto, an innovative 80ft, One Design racing yacht, with a uniquely adaptable design that increases year-round enjoyment and long-term value. ... read full story

43m Sailing Yacht CLEAR EYES by Pax Navi to Circumnavigate Globe

September 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht CLEAR EYES is a 43.13m (141′ 6″) ketch rigged sailing yacht built by Pax Navi in 2010. The sailing yacht Clear Eyes is a modern Gullet style of superyacht featuring interior design by Erkan Ozhan and Erkin Yagci. The yacht Clear Eyes is about to embark on an extraordinary 19-month voyage around the... ... read full story

Beneteau Group show strong growth during the 2010-11 season

September 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

During the 2010-11 season, which is coming to an end, the BENETEAU Group has once again achieved strong growth of around 20% for its Boat division in a global market that has picked up slightly. This performance, following on from the previous year’s growth of around 16%, has been achieved thanks to the Group successfully... ... read full story

Discovery Yachts to showcase blue-water cruising yachts at PSP Southampton Boat Show

September 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Discovery Yachts will be showcasing the ultimate in blue-water cruising yachts at this year’s PSP Southampton Boat Show where they will be exhibiting the highly acclaimed Discovery 55 sailing yacht and the award-winning Discovery 50 Catamaran. Discovery Yachts will also be unveiling the designs for a stunning new blue-water cruiser, the Discovery 57 sailing yacht... ... read full story

New Extreme 40m sailing yacht by Ginton Naval Architects and Guido de Groot built by Mengi Yay

September 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Ginton Naval Architects and Mengi Yay have signed a contract to design and build a new 40m sailing yacht. The construction of the superyacht has already begun at Mengi Yay’s yard in Tuzla, Turkey, managed by Yacht Marine.  The sloop rigged luxury sailing yacht measures 40m and is being called the Extreme 40 sailing yacht.... ... read full story

Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes 2011 – The Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show

September 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With 80,000 m2 of exhibition space on land and in water, and more than 500 boats on display, the Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes is Europe’s leading in-water boat and yacht show and no doubt the world’s most prestigious. It attracts more than 54,000 visitors from the four corners of the globe, to discover... ... read full story

Mrs. Carla Demaria appointed member of BENETEAU SA’s Management Board

September 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

BENETEAU SA’s Supervisory Board appointed Mrs. Carla Demaria as a member of the Management Board during its meeting on Wednesday August 31st 2011. Chairman of the Monte Carlo Yachts SPA subsidiary, Carla Demaria joined the Group in October 2008 to help drive its development in the large power yacht sector. The first unit from the... ... read full story

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2011: The Sardinian showcase

September 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Tuesday marks the start of racing at the eagerly-anticipated 2011 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. A typically extravagant week is in store: the 47-strong multinational fleet present at this year’s regatta is the second largest in the event’s history. These multifarious crews arrive on the back of some starkly contrasting seasons. Having tackled offshore endurance events... ... read full story

2011 Perini Navi Cup –Sailing Yacht Maltese Falcon Wins – Final race cancelled

September 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Porto Cervo, 4th September 2011. Light and unstable winds led to racing being abandoned on the final day of the Perini Navi Cup 2011. Participants had been looking forward to the final battle between the top three superyachts which were separated by just one point; however the final classification remained unvaried from yesterday with the ... ... read full story

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