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2011 Superyacht Cup in Palma – Quotes

June 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

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

Vitters launch sailing yacht Sarissa

June 27, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

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

Superyachts require better definition to increase superyacht cruising in Australian waters.

June 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Following on from the issues raised at the recent Superyacht and Marine Export Conference Superyacht Australia met in Canberra with the deputy CEO of Australian Marine Safety Authority, Mick Kinley. The Australian government is currently working on a raft of maritime regulatory reforms. These include writing the national law that will establish a single maritime... ... read full story

Giraglia Rolex Cup 2011: Sailing yacht Foxy Lady Wins

June 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

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

June 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

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

June 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

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

Southern Wind Sailing Yachts at The 2011 Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta

June 25, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

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

56 m superyacht Fidelis delivered by Perini Navi

June 25, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The Perini Navi Group has delivered the luxury superyacht Fidelis, a 56 metre aluminium ketch sailing yacht. Sailing yacht ‘Fidelis’ is the 51st yacht launched in the Perini Navi fleet. Fidelis was completed in Viareggio, Italy on June 24, 2011. Perini Navi Group, a producer of large sailing and motor yachts, is pleased to announce... ... read full story

Yacht Solutions Secures New Superyacht Refit Facility in Bangkok

June 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

THAILAND – Southeast Asia’s leading luxury yacht company, Yacht Solutions, has just secured a new superyacht refit facility in Bangkok Thailand.  Responding to the need for more superyacht refit and repair facilities in the Asian Region from both owners of superyachts based in Asia but also those travelling from Europe, Yacht Solutions has found the perfect... ... read full story

Abu Dhabi building “Destination Village” for Volvo Ocean Race

June 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A specially designed “Destination Village” is being built on the Abu Dhabi Corniche breakwater to host the Volvo Ocean Race fleet and its fans this New Year. Infrastructure work is due for completion this September. Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), the company appointed to develop the 55,000m2 site, will dredge a section of the Corniche lagoon... ... read full story

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