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Wally Yachts and Financial Times launch Maxi Yacht Grand Prix Series 2011

April 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Wally Yachts and the Financial Times have joined forces to launch a new Maxi Yacht racing series. The FT Wally Grand Prix Series is a unique series of races for the world’s largest fleet of Maxi racing yachts. The racing teams feature sailing’s premier talent from the America's Cup and the Olympics together with some of the most prominent captains of industry. The series takes place between April and October, moving between the Mediterranean’s most glamorous and vibrant sailing locations. ... read full story

‘Huisfit’ Superyacht refit, repair and renewal launched by Royal Huisman

April 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Royal Huisman has launched ‘Huisfit’ dedicated to Superyacht refit, repair and renewal. The Dutch yard Royal Huisman who is principally known as a builder of fine custom superyachts has undertaken refit work for many years, however after an in-depth study they are broadening their business model with ‘Huisfit’ a carefully planned expansion of its superyacht refit and repair business. The important strategic move will utilize a more efficient deployment of its human and physical resources over a wider range and a greater number of projects. ... read full story

The Jury of the 64th Cannes Film Festival 2011

April 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Jury of the 64th Festival de Cannes, also known as the Cannes Film Festival presided over by Robert De Niro, the American actor, director and producer welcomes to its ranks the following Jury members: ... read full story

2011 America’s Cup World Series: Dress rehearsals in Auckland, New Zealand

April 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

In preparation for the 2011 America’s Cup World Series, which kicks off this August in Cascais, Portugal and features stops in Plymouth, UK and San Diego, event organizers will stage on and off the water dress rehearsals in Auckland April 26-29 and May 2-6. ... read full story

66 Metre Superyacht AGLAIA by Vitters & Dubois

April 20, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Sailing yacht AGLAIA at 66 metres (216.5 ft) was launched earlier in March by Dutch Shipyard Vitters a well known high quality super sailing yacht Shipyard. The Superyacht AGLAIA sloop (hull number 3063) is a huge modern luxury yacht as designed by Dubois Naval Architects with interior design by Redman Whitely Dixon.   S/Y AGLAIA was... ... read full story

2011 Audi MedCup Circuit: One Month until the start in Cascais

April 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With one month left until the first start guns fire to open an exciting 2011 Audi MedCup Circuit, the Circuit organizers and the race teams are finalizing preparations to unfold the seventh successive year of Circuit racing, one which will see regattas returning successively to Cascais, Marseille, Cagliari, Cartagena and with the season’s finale in Barcelona. ... read full story

Vitters’ Sailing Yacht Aglaia Completed

April 19, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The stunning 66 metre sailing yacht Aglaia, known also as the hull number 3063 has been completed by the Dutch shipyard Vitters. ... read full story

The first YARE Aftersales & Refit Exhibition a Success

April 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The first YARE Aftersales & Refit Exhibition that was held from 31st of March to 2nd of April in what is considered the heart of the superyacht production area Viareggio, received more than 3,000 visitors in three days; over 100 exhibitors in seven long tents along via Coppino with a total surface of 4,000 covered sq meters. ... read full story

Dates confirmed for Les Voiles St. Barth 2012

April 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With the extremely successful 2011 edition of the Les Voiles de St. Barth recently completed, the organizing team is already hard at work focusing on the third edition of this major Caribbean yachting event, Les Voiles St. Barth 2012. The dates of April 2 - 7, 2012 have officially been announced to competitors on the 48 boats that, this year, took advantage of idyllic conditions on the waters off St. Barth. ... read full story

Inaugural Singapore Yacht Show applauded by Superyacht Industry

April 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Asia’s first-ever superyacht shows, the Singapore Yacht Show heralds a bright future ahead for regional industry. More than 3,000 highly qualified visitors from all over South East Asia enjoyed a three-day presentation of the luxury yachting lifestyle at the first edition of the Singapore Yacht Show, Asia’s first dedicated superyacht show. ... read full story

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