2010 November

News Archive

SuperYacht GO at the 2010 Antigua Charter Show

November 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

One of the many exciting yachts at the Antigua Charter Show this year this year will be the beautiful, super yacht GO built at the Feadship shipyard and launched in March 2010. ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai: Day 7, BMW Oracle Racing Dominates

November 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The American team BMW Oracle Racing sailed a near-flawless race today against Sweden's Artemis Racing to maintain their margin at the top of the leaderboard ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai: All4One wins the dhow race

November 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The All4One team found success on the waters off the Dubai International Marine Club on Saturday afternoon, winning the traditional dhow race on Heritage Day at the Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai. ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai: Day 6, Kiwis Defeat Sweden to Retain Second Place

November 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

After the end of racing on Day 6 of the Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai the top of the leaderboard remained unchanged from yesterday. However it stayed that way only because Emirates Team New Zealand redeemed itself in the last race of the day with a double-points victory against Sweden’s Artemis Racing. ... read full story

Superior Jetties® awarded the ‘2010 Gold Coast Business of the Year’Award

November 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Superior Jetties®, an international manufacturer of marine berthing systems, was awarded the ‘2010 Gold Coast Business of the Year’ at the weekend’s annual gala presentation. The Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards are widely recognised as the regions most comprehensive and prestigious awards scheme. ... read full story

Cabbage Tree Island Race: Sailing yacht Wild Oats XI claims new record

November 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Bob Oatley’s 100ft supermaxi Wild Oats XI, with Mark Richards at the helm, has smashed the Cabbage Tree Island Race record, finishing the 180 nautical mile race at 10:13:35am, slicing more than two hours off the time set by Stephen Ainsworth’s RP63 Loki in the race last year. ... read full story

Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) 2010: Gran Canaria to Saint Lucia.

November 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 25th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) started in spectacular style as 233 yachts from 26 nations sailed across the start line off Las Palmas de Gran Canaria heading for their final destination, 2,700 nautical miles away in Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia. ... read full story

Feadship F45 Vantage superyacht Gladiator in Gibraltar

November 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Feadship’s fourth yacht in its F45 Vantage custom-series, superyacht Gladiator (ex Sirius) was photographed over the weekend in Gibraltar by superyacht photographer Giovanni Romero. ... read full story

METS 2010: Record number of exhibitors

November 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

METS inc. the SuperYacht Pavilion 2010, with its record number of 1,320 exhibitors, closed on a very upbeat note with a rise in visitor numbers. ... read full story

R Marine’s Annual Australia and New Zealand Summer Showcase

November 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Australia’s largest luxury cruiser dealer network, R Marine, is hosting its annual Summer Showcase of Riviera yachts this month from November 19 to December 20 inclusively. ... read full story

METS 2010: C A Clase rewarded for 2010 performance

November 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

C A Clase, the UK's leading distributor of marine electronics for leisure and commercial users, received two prestigious awards during this year's METS from manufacturers KVH and Nauticomp -the 'Biggest Total Turnover in 2010' and 'Distributor of the Year'. ... read full story

Opacmare’s new home design line for superyachts

November 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

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. ... read full story

Sealegs Amphibious Marine Craft Win Popular Science ‘Best of What’s New’ Award

November 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

New Zealand designed and made Sealegs Amphibious Marine Craft has won the Recreational Grand Award - Best of What’s New 2010 from the world’s largest science and technology magazine, POPULAR SCIENCE. ... read full story

2nd International Superyacht Coatings Conference

November 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Informa Yacht Group in association with the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) present the 2nd International Superyacht Coatings Conference in Estoril, Portugal, 14-15 December. ... read full story

Caterpillar to build new $300 million manufacturing facility in Tianjin

November 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Caterpillar Inc. announced today that it will build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Tianjin, China, to increase its worldwide capacity for large-engine production. Once operational in 2013, the engine facility will become Caterpillar's third global source for the company's industry leading 3500 series engines. ... read full story

Perini Navi Group’s 2010 season full of awards for sailing and motor yachts

November 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Perini Navi Group has received numerous awards during the year 2010 for superyacht Reila, sailing yacht Panthalassa, motor yacht Exuma as well as Cavalier Fabio, founder of Perini Navi who received a prize for his continued success in business since 1983 that has led Perini Navi to deliver 50 yachts, together with the Perini Navi Group’s recent entry in motor yacht sector under the Picchiotti brand. ... read full story

Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX) spurs marine growth in Asia

November 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Phuket cements its Asian marine hub status with the hosting of the region's largest in-water boat display at the 2011 Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX) from 6-9 January. In its eighth year, PIMEX will take place at the prestigious Royal Phuket Marina - the place to be in Asia for boating business. ... read full story

Mourjan Marinas IGY report rapid progress on the Lusail City Marina in Doha

November 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Rapid progress made on the first Marina within Lusail City as Mourjan Marinas IGY announces construction milestones. Piling work complete and the flooding program under way as work on the showpiece marina in Doha progresses ... read full story

30m Sailing Yacht Anegada Cay by Cognit Design and Atollvic Shipyard

November 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Atollvic Shipyard has announced a partnership with Cognit Design, a branch of the Totalmar Group, on a new concept, sailing yacht Anegada Cay. Sailing yacht Anegada Cay is an innovative new 30m sloop design that will feature a number of technical innovations, maximising speed and performance while retaining a traditional appearance. ... read full story

Pearl Motor Yachts launch luxury yachts to Asian market

November 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Pearl Motor Yachts has announced its worldwide expansion with the appointment of its first dealership in Asia. Ocean Bright Marine will promote Pearl’s range comprising the hugely successful Pearl 60, the new contemporary styled Pearl 50 and the new flagship Pearl 75 which is due to launch early next year. ... read full story

Antigua Sailing Week 2011: Longest running Caribbean Regatta shaping up

November 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

With just over five months until Antigua Sailing Week, entries are coming in thick and fast, from all over the world. Compared to this time last year, there are over twice the number of entries received for the most prestigious and longest running regatta in the Caribbean calendar. ... read full story

METS 2010: New iBoat range from Marine AV

November 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Marine AV, Europe’s number one supplier of high quality audio‐visual systems for boats, is now stocking the iBoat range of deluxe, stylish iPod / iPhone docks. ... read full story

METS 2010: Formula Marine introduces unique carbon and wood masts

November 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Dutch mast builder, Formula Marine will show an exceptional development of its carbon technology and wood lamination at METS 2010. ... read full story

Walcon wins contract to expand Jachtahaven Yerseke Marina in Zeeland

November 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Walcon Marine’s Dutch (Benelux) distributor Infra Trading BV has won the contract to supply new pontoons for the expansion of the marina at Yerseke, on the Eastern Schelde estuary in the Dutch province of Zeeland which is a popular boating destination due to its many islands and fine beaches. ... read full story

Walcon completes superyacht jetty at the Bahrain Marina Club

November 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Walcon Marine has completed a superyacht jetty at the Bahrain Marina Club. The assignment marks a return for Walcon to a location that they first worked at nearly thirty years ago when they built the existing 150 berth marina at the club. ... read full story

Catamaran Endless Summer – A Luxury 25m Catamaran Design

November 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The luxury 25m catamaran Endless Summer design has been conceived by Craig Cunningham as a high performance global cruising catamaran. Measuring 25 meter length with an 11.30 meter beam, the SuperCat 25 will have impressive deck spaces as well as an exciting internal layout. ... read full story

Lantic Entertainment Systems appoints distributors in France and Turkey

November 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Lantic Entertainment Systems has appointed MAP Marine as its sales and service partner in France. The company has also signed up electrical integrator RETEC, based in the Anatalya Free Zone on the southern coast of Turkey, to act as its representative in that country. ... read full story

TÛRANOR PlanetSolar Catamaran’s Record Transatlantic Crossing

November 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Today, on November 18, TÛRANOR PlanetSolar briefly stopped in St. Marteen to register the fasted Transatlantic crossing of a solar boat yet. For TÛRANOR, it took 26 days and 19 hours 10 minutes to cover the distance between Las Palmas and St Marteen ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai: Day 5, Split Races Bunch Leaderboard

November 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

With just one match remaining in the first round robin, BMW Oracle Racing is unassailable at the top of the leaderboard with nine points. After that, the fleet is tightly grouped with just half a point separating the next four boats. ... read full story

Sanlorenzo joins SYBAss (Superyacht Builder Association)

November 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sanlorenzo is in the superyachts’ elite. The Italian Shipyard holds membership of SYBAss (Superyacht Builder Association), the association which reunites the historical and most prestigious shipyards. ... read full story

Project 116, a 38 metre AeroCruiser by Danish Yachts fitted with exhaust system by MarQuip

November 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 38 metre AeroCruiser, Project 116, is an Espen Øino 50 knot jet-driven superyacht that will launch for its initial sea trials in Denmark soon. MarQuip, specialists in exhaust systems have worked closely with the technicians at Danish Yachts to ensure optimum performance in this 38m superyacht. ... read full story

Carbon Ocean 82 maxi sailing yacht Aegir II

November 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Brian Benjamin’s new Carbon Ocean 82 maxi sailing yacht Aegir II, is just days away from being launched in Newport, Rhode Island. The Carbon 82 sailing yacht Aegir II is a new generation of Cruiser Racer combining comfort, style and high performance. ... read full story

The Voiles de Saint Barth 2011

November 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Following on from the success and reputation that was established with the maiden event last year, François Tolède, Luc Poupon and the whole team of organisers are working hard to promote The Voiles de Saint Barth 2011 scheduled from the 4th to 9th April 2011. ... read full story

A step closer to new yachting facilities in Broome, Australia.

November 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

In May 2010, the State Government announced funding to construct a boating facility located in west Roebuck Bay. The proposed facility, adjacent to the Port of Broome slipway, is planned to include a multi-lane boat ramp, protective breakwaters, dredged basin and a floating jetty, along with access roads and parking areas. ... read full story

Permateek introduces lightweight decking for yachts

November 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Permateek has announced the introduction of Permateek Light an exceptionally light and versatile decking that is up to 20% lighter than other types of synthetic decking material. ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai: Day 4, Kiwis One-Second Victory

November 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Emirates Team New Zealand exposed the first cracks in the armor of the dominant BMW Oracle Racing team today. The New Zealanders split race wins with the regatta leader, winning their second match by a nail-biting one-second margin over the fast advancing Americans. ... read full story

Feadship farewells refitted superyacht Odyssey

November 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

After final commissioning and successful sea trials, the newly refitted Feadship Odyssey has set sail for the Caribbean. The project started exactly ten months ago when the yacht arrived at the Feadship yard in Makkum after a harsh and icy crossing piggybacking on top of a yacht transporter from the US. ... read full story

New trans-Atlantic superyacht refit venture

November 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

YachtProjects, Florida has entered into a joint venture with Testbank Ship Repair in Hampshire, England. This Joint venture will promote both companies in the superyacht refit and repair sector of the market place, offering superyacht services on both sides of the Atlantic ... read full story

Superyacht Kaiser launched by Abeking & Rasmussen

November 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Abeking & Rasmussen have launched 60m superyacht Kaiser in Germany. Motor yacht Kaiser known as hull 6482 is expected to be delivered to her owner during the first few months of 2011. ... read full story

Formula Marine’s first Chinese contract for a 52m sailing yacht

November 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Formula Marine has announced that it will supply its first Chinese contract for a 52m yacht with full sailing systems control package of rig and deck gear including winches, tracks, standing and running rigging together with the systems power pack. ... read full story

Superyacht Latitude by Acico Yachts

November 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The semi-displacement 43.5 m motoryacht Latitude built by Acico Yachts was a project initiated in 2007 with a concept design by Dutch designer Cor de Rover and naval architecture by Van Oossanen and Associates. Superyacht Latitude was delivered to her owners in June 2010. ... read full story

96m Superyacht Palladium in Gibraltar

November 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 96m Blohm & Voss superyacht Palladium is captured here by photographer Giovanni Romero leaving Gibraltar after an overnight stay, en route to Valencia. ... read full story

Henshaw Inflatables Sea Pool and Inflatable Jet Ski Dock for Superyachts

November 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Henshaw Inflatables, is launching innovative new products designed for the superyacht market, the inflatable Sea Pool MKII and the new Inflatable Jet Ski Dock at METS 2010. ... read full story

Fairline Squadron 58 to launch in January 2011.

November 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Fairline Boats has updated and redesigned the award-winning Squadron 55 to create the Squadron 58, which is scheduled for launch at the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show 2011 in January. ... read full story

Odyssey Yacht Design’s 39 Meter Superyacht Opus

November 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Odyssey Yachts Design Studio is proud to introduce their latest design the 39 meter motor yacht codenamed Opus. Odyssey Yacht Design set themselves the challenge of creating a yacht, which redefines luxury, style, comfort and pleasure on the water... ... read full story

Revolutionary ‘Mood Magic’, Superyacht lighting by Lumotics Marine

November 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Lumotics Marine, has developed 'Mood Magic', the world's first integrated lighting controller for superyachts. Making its world launch at METS 2010, this unique lighting control unit has been designed to manage a mixed system of Halogen and the latest colour-changing LED lighting for universal application on superyachts. ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai: Day 3, BMW Oracle Racing Extends Dominance

November 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

James Spithill, the youngest skipper to win the America's Cup, continued an unbroken record today at the Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai as his BMW Oracle Racing team posted two more victories in close match racing. The American team’s record is 6-0 and six points. ... read full story

Sailing yacht Kaori by Palmer Johnson completes Refit in New Zealand

November 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht Kaori, the 125 foot schooner built by Palmer Johnson in 1991 is back in the water, rigs in, and currently undergoing sea trials in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand after an extensive 12 month refit. S/Y Kaori is likely to be ready to head offshore around 16 November. ... read full story

Construction begins on Explorer Superyacht Star Fish by Aquos Series & McMullen & Wing

November 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

We have recently received news that construction for the 50m Explorer Superyacht Star Fish is in progress at McMullen & Wing. Due for launch in 2012, 50m megayacht Star Fish is the latest yacht in the Aquos Series and is expected to follow the success of M/Y Big Fish in the international superyacht scene. ... read full story

Awlgrip introduces Controlled Fusion (CF) technology to Europe.

November 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Awlgrip is proud to announce its latest technical breakthrough, Controlled Fusion (CF). CF technology is a unique chemical system that allows extended re-coat times, removes the need for sanding prior to applying the next coat and also gives excellent substrate adhesion. ... read full story

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