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CEO Doug Oberhelman positive about Caterpillar’s future growth
August 20, 2010
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Caterpillar's CEO Doug Oberhelman revisited the company's five year strategic plan and expressed confidence in Caterpillar's future growth. ... read full story
Superyachts at the 51st Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show®
August 20, 2010
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At the 51st Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show®, there will be approximately $3 billion worth of sailing boats, motor yachts, super yachts, megayachts, electronics, engines and thousands of boating accessories from every major marine manufacturer and boat builder from around the world. Reservations have already been confirmed for a few very special superyachts including Megayacht Cakewalk by Derecktor Shipyards, motor yacht Northern Star, by Lürssen, Sailing Yacht Felicita West, by Perini Navi and Superyacht Bacarella, by Trinity Yachts. ... read full story
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show® goes Green.
August 20, 2010
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Show Management, the company that produces and manages the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show®, the Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach, the Palm Beach International Boat Show and the St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show®, will offset 100 percent of the greenhouse gas emissions from its electricity and fuel usage at the 51st 2010 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show®, the largest in-water boat show in the world. ... read full story
2010 TP52 World Championship hosted by Valencia in October
August 20, 2010
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From 5 to 9 October Valencia will host the 2010 TP52 World Championship. The regatta fleet will be based from the Marina Real Juan Carlos I and will compete in up to 10 races, including a Coastal Race. The organisers expect around 10 teams to fight for the world champion's title. ... read full story
Vodafone sponsors New Zealand’s fastest trimaran, the 60’ ORMA.
August 20, 2010
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When the TeamVodafoneSailing trimaran, a 60ft ORMA, hits the water in August it will be the fastest sailboat in New Zealand, and one of the fastest in the world. The TeamVodafoneSailing trimaran measures 18m (60 foot), and is as wide as it is long, capable of sustaining speeds of 40 knots – more than 74 kilometres per hour. ... read full story
Changing times for Integrated Marine Group, New Zealand
August 19, 2010
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August was a very busy month for Integrated Marine Group of New Zealand. Not only are they now operating from a new office, they also have a new manager for their Yacht Support and Crew Placement division. ... read full story
Vripack’s SC PUMA Tender delivered
August 19, 2010
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SC Puma Tender, an interesting 60ft Multi Purpose Tender has been delivered by Vripack in collaboration with Sima Charters. This multi purpose vessel is suited for a number of activities offshore, such as towing, transporting crew and supplies to and from ship in anchor cones or offshore wind farms. ... read full story
Le Pingouin yacht and Oz yacht ready for Velux 5 Oceans
August 19, 2010
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Two of the Eco 60 sailing yachts, the Brad Van Liew's Eco 60 sailing yacht Le Pingouin and Garry Golding's Oz sailing yacht have taken onto waters after their makeover and are ready for the Velux 5 Oceans Race. ... read full story
Inace super yacht BOUNDLESS launched
August 19, 2010
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Supreyacht Boundless launched from the Brazilian ship building company Inace. She is a steel hull motor yacht of 98 ft LOA and can accommodate up to 8 guests in 3 guest cabins and one Master suite. ... read full story
MMGI shipyard & Yacht H2ome
August 19, 2010
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The MMGI shipyard completed a luxury yacht that is a bit different from the norm yet refreshing to the eyes. The new yacht is the 44-meter motor yacht “H2ome” and is now available for charter. According to the builder, the thrill of speed was the motive for creating this unique project. An overall appearance of a... ... read full story
Judges for 2010 USA International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) Innovation Awards
August 19, 2010
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The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced today judges for the 2010 IBEX Innovation Awards, being presented during the upcoming International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX). Award winners will be recognized during the annual IBEX Industry Breakfast on Tuesday, September 28 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Celebrating... ... read full story
Henri Lloyd competition at the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week
August 19, 2010
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Henri Lloyd, proud sponsor of the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2010 announced an opportunity to win Henri Lloyd "Sponsorship of the Year" crew kit worth of $10,000. Eligible to enter are all the boats/crews competing in the years regatta. ... read full story
Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2010 starts tomorrow
August 19, 2010
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Audi Hamilton Island Race Week to start tomorrow, Friday 20th August 2010 and will finish on Saturday 28th August 2010. The superyacht division will be one of the highlights of the race with Lang Walker's brand new 58-metre sailing yacht KOKOMO and the four time Rolex Sydney to Hobart winner sailing yacht OATS XI taking part in the race. ... read full story
Ultrasonic Antifouling nominated for Green Award ahead of Southampton Boat Show
August 18, 2010
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Ultrasonic Antifouling has been nominated for an environmental award ahead of the Southampton Boat Show. Ultrasonic Antifouling provides chemical-free antifouling for power boats and sailing boats all over the world. ... read full story
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race 2013 – UK City of Culture gets on board
August 18, 2010
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Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has announced that the UK’s City of Culture 2013, Northern Irelands Derry-Londonderry, will become part of the Clipper 11-12 Race with an official city boat in the race. ... read full story
Judges for the 2010 IBEX Innovation Awards named
August 18, 2010
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Judges for the 2010 IBEX Innovation Awards, being presented during the upcoming International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) have been announced. ... read full story
Superyacht Thalima by Southern Wind
August 18, 2010
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The Southern Wind Shipyards sailing yacht THALIMA is the first SW 110 RS that was launched by the South African yacht builder as designed by Nauta Design. She was launched on January 31 2010, in Cape Town and will be shown at the upcomming 2010 Monaco Yacht Show. Sailing yacht Thalima is a performance cruising... ... read full story
Superyacht Sirius F45 Launched
August 18, 2010
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Feadship has launched motor yacht SIRIUS which is the fourth F45 superyacht completed by the Dutch Shipyard. Yacht SIRIUS is available for superyacht charter vacations. ... read full story
Des Brennan to leave Yachting New Zealand
August 18, 2010
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Des Brennan, the current Chief Executive at Yachting New Zealand has announced recently, that he will be leaving his position. He was offer a job as the Marketing Director at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, offering him new and exciting challenges in the future. ... read full story
Latest Cowes Outer Harbour Plan Notification
August 18, 2010
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In 2009 Isle of Wight Council for the Cowes Outer Harbour Project (OHP) was presented with a planning application from SEEDA. Over the past year SEEDA has been working closely with the Isle of Wight Council and with the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) in addition to other consultees, in order to address various issues that... ... read full story
Urban Voyage Studios for 3D superyacht solutions
August 18, 2010
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Urban Voyage is a New Zealand based design company offering 3D solutions to a wide range of businesses, including those involved with superyachts and yachting in general. ... read full story
Sailing Yacht Esimit Europa 2 to race from Palermo to Monte Carlo
August 18, 2010
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Palermo to Monte Carlo is the next challenge for the sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2. The yacht will face 26 other top class yachts starting the 500 mile race in the Tyrrhenian Sea on Wednesday 18th August 2010. ... read full story
Williams Performance Tenders receive Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2010
August 18, 2010
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On Friday the 13th 2010, Williams Performance Tenders was presented with the prestigious Queen's Award in the Enterprise 2010 International Trade category. The presentation took place at their Oxfordshire based factory and was followed by a reception to celebrate the occasion. The attending guests included Mr John Howell, MP for Henley, Councillor Mike Welply, Chairman of South Oxfordshire District Council, and Councillor for Berinsfield Mr John Cotton. ... read full story
Luxury Futuna 70 sailing yacht ICHTUS launched and available for charter.
August 18, 2010
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Sailing yacht ICHTUS is a Futuna 70 performance cruiser launched in 2010 designed by Marc Lombard and built by Normandy yachts. The sailing yacht ICHTUS performed well as sea trials and will be available for luxury yacht charters. ... read full story
List of Yachts at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show
August 18, 2010
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There will be over 50 large superyachts on display at the Monaco Yacht Show this year in 2010. See below for the yachts which are scheduled to be present and on display. The Monaco Boat Show is easily the largest superyacht show, not just in the Mediterranean or Europe, but worldwide. The show attracts a... ... read full story
West Marines second annual “Green Product of the Year” contest.
August 18, 2010
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West Marine has announced its second annual "Green Product of the Year" contest. West Marine has a mission to reduce its impact on the environment, and will award a prize of $10,000 to the Official Winner at the 2011 Miami International Boat Show. ... read full story
Drum Cussac and Yacht Lifeline form Strategic Partnership
August 17, 2010
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Drum Cussac and Yacht Lifeline have formed an alliance to provide a combined medical and security support-package available 24 hours 7 days a week to their client base which includes many of the largest Superyachts in the world. ... read full story
Audi MedCup Circuit returns to Cartagena
August 17, 2010
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Audi MedCup Circuit 2010 - The penultimate regatta, the the Caja Mediterráneo Region of Murcia Trophy begins in Cartagena next week and has drawn a full complement of 11 TP52 teams and five GP42’s. The public village opens on Saturday the 21st of August. ... read full story
Super Yacht Bacarella from Trinity Yachts
August 17, 2010
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The Trinity Yachts designed and built beautifully spacious motor yacht Bacarella is a 60 metre (196 ft) significant steel vessel, delivered to her Owner in 2010. Her splendid interior design and decor shows the forward thinking applied by the renowned design company Bannenberg Designs LTD in collaboration with her Owner and was fabricated by Metrica... ... read full story
Kiwi engineers design innovative superyacht heli-deck
August 17, 2010
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Kiwi Engineers from the internationally renowned General Marine Services company have created an innovative and stylish new heli-deck for helicopter landings on a visiting superyacht. The Westhaven, New Zealand, based specialist marine engineering company was asked to help transform the superyacht’s existing heli-deck into one that could also double as an outdoor entertaining area or “party... ... read full story
Velux 5 Oceans – Charles Hedrich to skipper La Cigare Rouge
August 17, 2010
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VELUX 5 OCEANS 2010/2011 will see Charles Hedrich as the skipper of one of the world's best known sailing yachts Respectons La Terre, better know as the yacht La Cigare Rouge. Charles Hedrich will be at the helm of La Cigare Rouge yacht to take on the 30,000 mile singlehanded challenge. ... read full story
Walcon Marine to expand Rhu Marina in Scotland
August 17, 2010
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Walcon Marine sign a contract for an expansion of the Marina at RHU on the west coast of Scotland. The project includes additional 58 berths, replacement of the existing floating breakwater, as well as the construction of the new wave attenuating pontoon. ... read full story
IAG launch Super Yacht Primadonna
August 17, 2010
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IAG Yachts, a shipyard located in Zhuibai, China, has launched their first yacht the super yacht Primadonna. The 38.7 metre (IAG 127) yacht is the first of their Primadonna series and will be exhibited at the 2010 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show in October this year. ... read full story
PlusAnimations’ 3D animation of the Sailing Yacht ANNAGINE
August 17, 2010
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PlusAnimations presents their latest 3D animation of the Dykstra & Partners designed sailing yacht Annagine. Annagine is a 34 metre (111ft) yacht that will be ready for the end of 2010. Her Owner, in order to promote her even before she would head out onto the waters, asked PlusAnimations to create this 3D animation. ... read full story
Latest satellite technology on board of the VELUX 5 OCEANS race yachts
August 17, 2010
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State-of-the-art on board communication support package will be installed on each yacht for the 2010/2011 VELUX 5 OCEANS race. Every yacht will have the latest satellite broadband equipment with a given airtime provision per team as well as the latest camera set-up, to make sure there will be no action missed during this exhausting and challenging race. ... read full story
New superyacht heli-pad design from General Marine Services
August 17, 2010
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New and modern heli- deck for a superyacht has been designed by the renowned New Zealand company General Marine Services. ... read full story
Luxury Yacht Charter in Patagonia & Panama With Superyacht Sherakhan
August 16, 2010
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An unusual and rare opportunity has arisen this winter to charter the large 69 m superyacht Sherakhan in Patagonia & Panama in December, January & February 2010/2011. Top quality superyachts are not often available in these wild and amazing charter locations and the winter (summer in the southern hemisphere) is an ideal time to visit Patagonia... ... read full story
Tacktick appoints Ma-Je-R as distributor for Poland
August 16, 2010
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Marine electronics experts Tacktick have appointed Ma-Je-R Ltd as the new distributor for Tacktick and Suunto marine products in Poland with immediate effect. Based in Warsaw, Ma-Je-R are a well established marine distributor whose other product ranges include Spinlock, Goiot, Wichard and Holmatro. Ma-Je-R will be distributing Tacktick’s comprehensive range of wireless electronics for dinghies... ... read full story
USA 2010 National Marine Distributors Association State of the Yachting Industry
August 16, 2010
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In mid June the NMDA sent out the following questions to NMDA Distributor members and had a 96% return rate on our survey NDMA Distributor Membership. 2010 State of the Industry Results: 1. Was your company’s total sales volume of marine accessories up or down in 2010 compared to 2009? Up 55% Down 18% Same... ... read full story
Thailand & Seychelles Winter Yacht Charter Aboard Superyacht Red Dragon
August 16, 2010
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Superyacht Red Dragon is to be available for luxury yacht charters in Thailand and the Seychelles this winter (December, January, February 2010/2011). There is not always quality large superyachts available in Thailand, or even the Seychelles, so this is an fantastic opportunity for those who want to take the chance to experience on of the best out of... ... read full story
Sailing Yacht OYSTER 125 breaks record at RMK
August 16, 2010
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Oyster 125 Sailing Yacht broke the record at RMK with her largest single continuous infusion at nearly 6.3 tonnes. SHe has now been released from the mould after the post curing process. Super yacht Oyster 125 will be introduced at this year's Monaco Yacht Show together with the Oyster 100 sailing yacht. ... read full story
Sailing Yacht ADELA wins Pendennis Cup 2010
August 16, 2010
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Sailing yacht Adela is the winner of the 2010 Pendennis Cup. The St Piran Pursuit Race on Saturday 14th went well under good and sunny weather conditions and in great spirit from the competitors. ... read full story
Super Yacht AURORA by Adam Voorhees
August 16, 2010
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Motor Yacht AURORA is the latest design from Adam Voorhees in close collaboration with Lurssen. The 91 metre superyacht project will be shown for the first time at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show in September. ... read full story
The Super Nova 60 m Superyacht by Sauter Carbon Offset Design – the Worlds First Carbon Neutral Megayacht
August 14, 2010
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The 60 metre super nova yacht by Sauter Carbon Offset Design is a revolutionary plug-in, super fast, super green, solar hybrid superyacht that’s capable of generating enough surplus electricity to cruise Carbon Neutral for 7,000 nautical miles every year. Richard Sauter Head of design comments on the megayacht design: “Super Nova’s state of the art... ... read full story
Alloy Sailing Yacht VERTIGO designed by Philippe Briand
August 13, 2010
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67 metre (220ft) Sailing Yacht Vertigo, previously known as yacht AY41, is wonderful and unique yacht design by Philippe Briand, currently under construction at Alloy Yachts in New Zealand. Yacht Vertigo is the largest yacht ever built by Alloy Yachts as well as the largest designed by the designer. Her extensive construction is overseen by the Australian project manager Andrew Senn. She will be launched in December 2010. ... read full story
ISS & PYA – Meeting of the Associations Monaco Yacht Show 2010
August 13, 2010
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Mainstay Event of the Monaco Yacht Show Bolstered by Superlative Sponsorship Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA and Antibes, France: The International Superyacht Society (ISS) and Professional Yachtsmen’s Association (PYA) are pleased to announce that they are co-hosting one of the must do events during the Monaca Yacht Show, the Meeting of the Associations, again being held... ... read full story
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