The Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week, running from August 11 to 18, is supposed to be attended by Skandia Team GBR’s sailors on August 17, following their racing at the London 2012 Olympics.
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Boating Industry Association of NSW received Funding for Water Safety Programs award
May 22, 2012
The Boating Industry Association of NSW has been recently given an honour to receive $194,300 for the Boat Smart Safe Boating Program, dedicated to NSW schools.
Ocean Village Marina to host four J Class yachts
May 17, 2012
MDL’s Ocean Village Marina, a Southampton superyacht marina, will play host to the four J Class yachts, racing in the Solent Regatta (July 18-21) and the Hundred Guinea Cup Race, held on 21 July.
Aberdeen Asset Management to support the Cowes Week fireworks display
May 16, 2012
Aberdeen Asset Management confirms its support to include a significant proportion of the needed funding to safeguard the traditional fireworks display event at the Cowes Week.
Busy refit season for Pendennis
May 16, 2012
Not long before the J-Class Regatta as well as the Pendennis Cup, the respected UK builder Pendennis is busy with three short refits, including the classic luxury yacht Mariette, the superyacht Bystander and the J-Class sailing yacht Velsheda.
Howard Pridding new Chief Executive Officer at British Marine Federation
May 15, 2012
BMF announce the appointment of Howard Pridding as the new Chief Executive Officer.
Dubois designed Oyster 100 superyacht SARAFIN nominated for the 2012 ShowBoats Design Awards
May 14, 2012
Following her huge success in the 2012 World Superyacht Awards when winning a ‘Highly Commended’ award, the Oyster 100 sailing yacht Sarafin designed by Dubois has now become a finalist in both the ‘Exterior Design and Styling’ and ‘Newcomer of the Year’ categories in the 2012 Showboats Design Awards.
Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust as Official Race Charity for J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race
May 14, 2012
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust has become once again the Official Race Charity of the famous J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, starting at 0700 on Saturday 30th June.
78 days left before superyachts head to London for the Olympics
May 10, 2012
In 78 days, London will become the meeting point of the world´s most spectacular superyachts, coming to see the most anticipated event of this year, the London Olympic Games 2012. To experience this unique event in the best possible way, the Royal Docks 2012 provide a limited number of exclusive superyacht berths.
More images of the 75m megayacht M5 (ex Mirabella V)
May 09, 2012
The prestigious UK-based shipyard Pendennis has sent through some additional images of the Ron Holland designed 75m superyacht M5 (ex Mirabella V), launched in 2004. She is currently going through a one-year refit at Pedennis.
Princess Yachts celebrate the 30th Anniversary of St Luke’s Hospice with 6 foot tall collection pot for the charity
May 08, 2012
St Luke’s Hospice in Plymouth, UK has received a beautiful gift for its 30th anniversary by the UK luxury yacht builder, Princess Yachts. It was a fantastic 6 foot tall collection pot for the charity, constructed from the same materials as superyachts.
Ocean Village superyacht marina to host the Gibraltar Diamond Jubilee Flotilla
May 07, 2012
The fabulous yacht charter destination – Gibraltar – has decided to celebrate the Queen´s Diamond Jubilee with the Gibraltar Diamond Jubilee Flotilla, consisting of 100 yachts hosted by Ocean Village marina on Monday 4 June.
Yachting Pages´ Managing Director delivers 26,265 editions by hand
May 04, 2012
Managing Director of the leading superyacht directory, Yachting Pages, has decided to distribute 26,265 editions of the latest directory by hand, leaving England on Monday April 30.
Queen´s Diamond Jubilee Boat & Leisure Festival cancelled
May 04, 2012
Due to low participation of exhibitors, the Queen´s Diamond Jubilee Boat & Leisure Festival, scheduled to be held in Cowes Yacht Haven from June 4 to 5, had to be called off.
Ron Holland designed 75.2m luxury yacht M5 (ex Mirabella V) under refit at Pendennis
May 02, 2012
The 75.2m luxury sailing yacht M5 (ex Mirabella V), originally designed by well known Ron Holland studio, is currently undergoing a one-year refit at Pendennis Plus in Falmouth, including her complete exterior as well as interior upgrade. The refit of her interior is being undertaken by renowned Redman Whiteley Dixon.
London – the hottest superyacht destination of 2012
May 02, 2012
London has become the best place to be visited this year and the hottest superyacht destination of 2012, thanks to the London Olympics as well as Queen´s Diamond Jubilee, attracting a large number of visitors and a wide range of the world´s most important superyachts, hosted by Royal Docks 2012.
The World’s First iPhone VSAT Customer Support Portal by OmniAccess
May 02, 2012
OmniAccess has launched the first iPhone VSAT Customer Support Portal in the world to assist better its BroadBEAM customers when searching for information about their marine VSAT services at any time as well as location around the world using their mobile device.
Hamble Point Boat Show 2012 a Great Success
May 02, 2012
This year´s Hamble Point Boat Show, running from April 20 to 22 reported a huge success, with such as top quality luxury yacht builders on display, as for example Nordhavn Yachts, Azimut and Beneteau.
Company85 Global Challenge Superyacht Accomplish More to use Cerion Energy’s GO2 diesel fuel additive
May 01, 2012
Cerion Energy’s GO2 diesel fuel additive will be used on board the Company85 Global Challenge 90´ motor yacht Accomplish More – a vessel designed and constructed by Alan Priddy to reach the fastest ever surface circumnavigation of the globe.
The world’s largest 89m mast of the 75.2m superyacht M5 (ex Mirabella V) removed
April 27, 2012
The prominent UK-based shipyard Pendennis removed the Ron Holland designed sailing yacht M5 (ex Mirabella 5)´s main mast in advance of her 13 month refit. She boasts the world´s largest mast, measuring 89 metres, destepping of which was coordinated by Marine Results, with the lift needing 4 cranes, 40 staff as well as more than 8 hours to finish the operation.
