Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News Brief for Africa

2012 Governor’s Cup - Andrew Weir Yacht Management and the RMS St.Helena provide support

2012 Governor’s Cup – Andrew Weir Yacht Management and the RMS St.Helena provide support

February 14, 2012

Andrew Weir Yacht Management and the RMS St.Helena are once again organising the transportation of yachts and arranging berths for the competitors of the 2012 Governor’s Cup. The Governor’s Cup is a one-way handicap race between Cape Town and St. Helena held every two years, which is open to yachts of any size and growing…

EnglishPoint Marina Hotel ground floor - reception & retail

The Final Leg of the EnglishPoint Superyacht Marina´s Development Journey

February 07, 2012

EnglishPoint Marina, East Africa´s first superyacht marina, situated in Mombasa, Kenya is coming to the final stage of its development journey. This stunning marina is expected to be completed in December 2012.

English Point Marina - the First East Africa´s Superyacht marina

English Point Marina – East Africa´s first Superyacht marina to open in December 2012

January 24, 2012

English Point Marina, located in Mombasa, Kenya is the first East Africa´s Superyacht marina, due to be opened in December 2012.

30m charter yacht LEOPARD 3 by Farr Yacht Design

Farr Yacht Designs to attend Volvo Open Race stopover in Cape Town

November 23, 2011

Russel Bowler, one of the Farr Yacht Design founders and its Vice President will assist the Volvo Open 70 Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing in Cape Town.

English Point Marina, Kenya

New English Point Marina in Kenya, Africa

June 13, 2011

A new marina project is underway in East Africa in Mombasa, Kenya. English Point Marina will accommodate up to 88 boats. The yacht berths are on a floating pontoon marina and will range in size from 6m to 30m. The new Kenya English Point Marina is expected to open in December next year. LOCATION OF…

Cummins to build first manufacturing site in Turkey

December 12, 2010

Cummins Inc. announced that it will break ground in early 2011 on a multi-phased manufacturing site at the Aegean Free Trade Zone in Izmir, Turkey. The Company plans to first build a filtration manufacturing plant and follow with a facility to produce alternators for its power generation business.

Bigfoot Marine principal Laurence Steytler with Maritimo's Luke Durman and CEO Bill Barry-Cotter

Maritimo Expands to Southern Africa

December 08, 2010

Maritimo has further expanded their international Dealer network to southern Africa. Maritimo will deliver its first boat to the Seychelles off southern Africa in February.

Opacmare’s new home design line for superyachts

November 21, 2010

Opacmare, producers of accessories and components in steel and aluminium for yachts and superyachts, presented at this year’s autumn boat shows an all new brand – home design – dedicated to interior and exterior furnishings that meet with superyacht owner’s expectations.

Related Briefs: Andrew Weir, Cape Town, yacht racing, East Africa, English Point Marina, Kenya, Mombasa, Farr Yacht Design, South Africa, Volvo Ocean Race, Cummins, Europe, Middle East, Turkey, Australia, Maritimo, Seychelles, Cannes Boat Show, Genoa Boat show, Italy, Opacmare