2010 September

News Archive

Successful end to the 2010 Grand Pavois Boat Show

September 21, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The 2010 Grand Pavois Boat Show closed it's doors yesterday with a 3% increase in the number of visitors. ... read full story

ACA Marine launches new facility in France

September 21, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

ACA Marine launches their new facility located on the west coast of France. The new yard is easily accessible for the whole of Europe. ... read full story

Oyster Jubilee Regatta 2010 starts today

September 21, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Oyster Jubilee Regatta started today at the Porto Cervo in Sardinia, Italy. The event is hosted by the prestigious Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Porto Cervo. ... read full story

Executive Marine – exclusive dealer of Tecnomar yachts in Australia and New Zealand

September 21, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Executive Marine is an exclusive dealer of the Italian luxury Tecnomar motor yachts in Australia and New Zealand. ... read full story

Perini Navi 50m sailing yacht C.2173 arrives in Viareggio

September 21, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Perini Navi sailing yacht C.2173 arrives in Viareggio. The 50 metre ketch was designed by Perini Navi in collaboration with Ron Holland design and is scheduled for delivery in 2012. ... read full story

Classic yacht Alinda V completes refit at Southampton Yacht Services

September 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht Alinda V, a Classic Gaff Ketch designed by Alfred Mylne and built in 1934 at Alexander Stephen and Son in Glasgow has just completed a 12 month refit at Southampton Yacht Services. ... read full story

Suzuki’s Lean Burn Control System: Go further, faster, for less

September 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Suzuki has created their latest generation of outboards that are lightweight, compact, powerful and deliver class-leading fuel efficiency, courtesy of Suzuki's Lean Burn Control System. ... read full story

Audi MedCup: Quantum Racing announces new sailing yacht for 2011

September 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Today at the Region of Sardinia Trophy in Cagliari Quantum Racing announced they will campaign for a new build boat for the 2011 season. They are the first of several teams expected to make a similar announcement. ... read full story

Audi MedCup: Emirates Team New Zealand to sail smart and sail clean

September 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Even with a lead of 46.5 points over second placed Quantum Racing and up to 11 races left to complete the Audi MedCup season,Dean Barker and the Emirates Team New Zealand crew know there is no room for complacency. “We are just looking to sail smart and sail clean.” Emphasised tactician Ray Davies (NZL) after today's practice race. ... read full story

Audi MedCup: Sailing yacht Bribon wins Practice Race in Cagliari, Sardinia

September 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

José Cusi’s Bribón on Sailing yacht Bribon won the practice race for the 52 Series off Cagliari in a light sea-breeze today beating the leading duo Emirates Team New Zealand and TeamOrigin ... read full story

Sailing schooner Atlantic’s Mediterranean debut at Regates Royales Trophee Panerai

September 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 32nd edition of the Régates Royales – Trophée Panerai will mark the Mediterranean debut of one of the most famous existing schooners sailing yacht Atlantic originally built in 1903 and re launched in 2010. ... read full story

Velux 5 Oceans: First sailing yacht completes qualifier

September 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Christophe Bullens and his boat Five Oceans of Smiles is the first participant to complete the qualifier of at least 2500 nm for the VELUX5 OCEANS. The VELUX5 OCEANS will start on October 17th. ... read full story

Superyacht consulting specialists Alpha Marine Consultancy (AMC) join RINA.

September 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The superyacht consulting agency Alpha Marine Consultancy (AMC) has joined forces with RINA the international classification society. The move will be announced this at the forthcoming Monaco Yacht Show from Wednesday 22nd - Saturday 25th September 2010. ... read full story

The Napa Valley Yacht Club remodel is complete.

September 21, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The Napa Valley Yacht Club has been the major center for Napa River recreation since 1954. The non-profit Napa Valley Yacht Club was chartered in 1987, purchased the facilities, and merged membership with the Napa Boat Club to further promote boating and water recreation on the Napa River. ... read full story

Trinity Superyachts LADY LINDA ex T050 and hull number T060 supplied by Servowatch

September 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Servowatch has been awarded further contracts to supply and install its integrated alarm, monitoring and control system to Trinity Yachts latest superyacht LADY LINDA ex T050 and hull number T060. The Servowatch system fitted is already the successful installed onboard Trinity Projects mega yacht RED SAPPHIRE (hull number T-054), superyacht IMAGINE (ex T-053), motor yacht MIA ELISE (hull number T-055) and superyacht CARPE DIEM (hull number T-047). ... read full story

42nd PSP Southampton Boat Show a success

September 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The PSP Southampton Boat Show has closed after 10 successful days. The PSP Southampton Boat Show is the UK’s leading outdoor boat show and this year reporting strong attendance. Over 10 days the Show attracted 122,106 visitors, just ahead of last year. ... read full story

Seakeeper gyros stabilize two classic wooden Trumpy yachts

September 20, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Working with McMillen Yachts and Moores Marine, Seakeeper's internal gyro stabilization systems provide the perfect solution for classic Trumpys yachts, Enticer and Motor yacht America. ... read full story

Volvo Ocean Race opens new Race Control in Alicante

September 20, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Volvo Ocean Race has opened its new Race Control, a high-tech hub inspired by the NASA control centre, which will be the nerve-centre of the Volvo Ocean Race next year. It is the most advanced race control room ever built for a yacht race and is located in Alicante, Spain. ... read full story

34th America’s Cup: New AC72 class, the fast, spectacular, wingsail catamaran unveiled

September 20, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The new AC72 catamaran class is the first-ever wingsail catamaran class for the America’s Cup and the fastest-ever class in the iconic 159-year-old competition. The new AC72 catamaran class replaces the ACC monohull class, which was created in 1988 and first raced in 1992 Cup. ... read full story

Velux 5 Ocean: Countdown to race start in La Rochelle

September 20, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

In one month, the international line up of ocean racers will set sail from France on an epic 30,000-mile adventure alone – the VELUX 5 OCEANS solo round the world yacht race. This starting gun of the 2010/11 VELUX 5 OCEANS will be heard ringing out across La Rochelle at 4 PM on October 17. ... read full story

Save Our Seas Ocean Racing prepares for round Australia record attempt

September 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Save Our Seas Ocean Racing are chasing a world record on maxi sailing yacht Brindabella. In May 2011, current solo Australian circumnavigation record holder Ian Thomson will be setting off on the Jutson 79ft sailing yacht Brindabella to break the world record for the fastest monohull to circumnavigate Australia. ... read full story

Audi MedCup: Region of Sardinia Trophy Regatta: Cagliari practice day.

September 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

As the full fleet of ten 52 Series teams took to the waters off Cagliari today for the final informal practice day, leading in to the Region of Sardinia Trophy Regatta, winds on the Gulf of Cagliari reached up to 23 knots. ... read full story

Rolex Swan Cup: Mistral cancels final race day

September 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The standings for the Rolex Swan Cup in Sardinia were left unchanged from Friday’s finishes. In the Maxi Class A, Danilo Salsi’s Swan 90 DSK Pioneer Investment (ITA) led. In Grand Prix Class B, Piet Hein Baker’s Silveren Swaen (NED), a Swan 53, ended the week first. In the Sparkman & Stephens Class C, Peter Simon’s Swan 65 Monsoon Jaguar(GBR) won and in the ClubSwan 42 Class, it was Enrico Scerni on Kora 4(ITA) who repeated his win of 2008. ... read full story

Fincantieri launch Mega Yacht Serene

September 18, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The prestigious Italian shipyard Fincantieri announced today the launch of their first mega yacht Serene. ... read full story

Veritais talks about changes in demand for yacht entertainment systems

September 17, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Veritais talks about the important changes in the market of high-end entertainment systems for luxury yachts. ... read full story

Iain Murray appointed as Regatta Director for 34th America’s Cup

September 17, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Iain Murry has been chosen as the 34th America's Cup Regatta Director. ... read full story

Azimut 72S Yacht awarded the World Yacht Trophy for Best Layout in Cannes

September 17, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Azimut Yachts in centre of attention at the Cannes International Boat Show 2010 with it's Azimut 72 S motoryacht - awarded World Yacht Trophy for Best Layout. ... read full story

Chatham Marine appoints Philip Marsh as Managing Director

September 17, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Philip Marsh appointed as Managing Director for Chatham Marine clothing. ... read full story

CG Telemar merges and expands Telemar Yachting

September 17, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Three years after purchasing Telemar Yachting SRL, CG Telemar merges the Viareggio superyacht electronics subsidiary into the CG Telemar Group. ... read full story

Velux 5 Oceans featured in movie premiere with Zac Efron

September 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Thousands of people gathered in London’s famous Leicester Square for the UK premiere of The Death and Life of Charlie St Cloud, a romantic drama in which Charlie (played by Hollywood star Zac Efron) falls in love with young solo sailor Tess Carroll (Amanda Crew) just days before she is due to leave for a round the world yacht race. Producers chose to base the race on the VELUX 5 OCEANS because of its reputation as one of the toughest challenges known to man. ... read full story

World Yacht Racing Forum announces 2010 conference dates in Portugal.

September 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The World Yacht Racing Forum (WYRF) has announced the conference schedule and topics for the third edition of the Forum which will take place in Estoril, Portugal from 14-15 December 2010. ... read full story

Imtech to acquire Turkish maritime technical service provider Elkon.

September 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Imtech N.V, a technical services provider in Europe and on the global marine market is acquiring the maritime technical service provider Elkon, a technologically advanced company in Turkey with an excellent reputation and network in the Turkish maritime industry. ... read full story

Advanced Marina Management Australia taking advanced marina management to the World.

September 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Australian company Advanced Marina Management who have recently undertaken the management of Yacht Haven Marina in Phuket, are taking their extensive skills in effectively managing all levels of marina operations, to the world. ... read full story

New GOST Immobilizer helps prevent theft of trailerboats, superyacht tenders, RIBs, PWC’s

September 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Global Ocean Security Technologies (GOST) has introduced GOST Immobilizer, a start up prevention system for single-engine outboard boats, superyacht and yacht tenders, RIBs and PWCs. ... read full story

Megayachts more eco-friendly with Green Yacht Systems

September 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Arid Bilge Systems' new Green Yacht System keeps oil out of the discharge on super yachts. Megayacht and super yacht captains and owners concerned with the environmental footprint left by their vessels are turning to the new eco friendly system. ... read full story

Cannes International Boat and Yacht Show: Signs of market recovery for Yachting industry.

September 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Cannes Show, a genuine barometer of the coming trends, has opened the season with signs of recovery. The 33rd Cannes International Boat and Yacht Show had over 400 exhibitors from 34 countries and 500 boats displayed in water, 87% of which come from abroad. ... read full story

CJR Propulsion awarded by Sunseeker for its quality

September 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

CJR Propulsion, the UK's leading manufacturer of precision propeller and sterngear systems, has again been recognised as a key supplier at Sunseeker's annual awards presentation at this year's PSP Southampton Boat Show, winning the overall award for quality. ... read full story

Rolex Swan Cup – Summary of the Day

September 16, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Summary of the day at the Rolex Swan Cup 2010. ... read full story

STIDD Systems aboard of Yacht Sycara IV and yacht Miss Lisa

September 16, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

STIDD System's state of the art seating adds comfort and style to two beautiful super yachts: Miss Lisa and motor yacht Sycara IV. Both finalists for the International Superyacht Society 2010 International Design Awards. ... read full story

Project Sunbeam at the ICON Yachts Refit Facility

September 16, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Icon Yacht Refit Facility is a professional super yacht and commercial vessel facility with an open water access for yachts up to 160 metres in length and 7 metre draft. The yard is currently working on a yacht under the name project Sunbeam which should be launched at the end of 2010. ... read full story

Benetti Class Motor Yacht Delfino 93

September 16, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Benetti Class Delfino 93 Motor Yacht was one of the four Benetti-Azimut Group Yachts available for a preview at the Cannes International Boat Show 2010, for the first time ever. ... read full story

SELEX Communications Yacht Technologies seminar at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show

September 16, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Selex Communication Yacht Technologies has announced, that they will be hosting an exclusive seminar at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show. ... read full story

Lift Emotion’s elevator for the SuperYacht Red Square

September 16, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Lift Emotion provides a beautiful glass elevator, completely made to measure to the design of the renown interior designer Alberto Pinto, for the Dunya Yachts super yacht Red Square. ... read full story

Bruntons Propellers at the Monaco Yacht Show

September 16, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Bruntons Propellers will be presenting their new Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) system at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show from 22nd September to 25th September. ... read full story

BMW provides ActiveHybrid 7 courtesy cars to Monaco Yacht Show 2010

September 16, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

BMW is proud to present the most supreme and luxurious rendition of hybrid technology ever seen so far in an automobile: BMW ActiveHybrid 7. ... read full story

2010 Rolex Swan Cup regatta summary of the day

September 15, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Update on the second day of racing at the 2010 Rolex Swan Cup regatta. ... read full story

Sailing Yacht Singularity at the Monaco Yacht Show

September 15, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The winner of the third place at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2010, sailing yacht Singularity, will be present at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show from the 22nd of September. ... read full story

Emirates Team New Zealand talks about 34th America’s Cup Protocol

September 15, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Grand Dalton of Emirates Team New Zealand talks about the 34th America's Cup Protocol announced on the 13th September 2010 in Valencia. ... read full story

Solar Odyssey trimaran at the 2010 La Grand Pavois

September 15, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Solar Odyssey trimaran can be currently viewed at the Grand Pavois 2010, in La Rochelle/ Port des Minimes From 15th to 20th September 2010 at the Solar Odyssey stand : J08 ... read full story

Awlgrip opens it’s 3rd Yacht Paint Application Center

September 15, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Awlgrip announced the opening of their 3rd Yacht Paint Application Centre located in Cocoa Beach, Florida. ... read full story

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