2010 November

News Archive

J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race: Raymarine continues sponsorship

November 02, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Raymarine commits to a further two-year term in support of the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, now entering its 80th year. ... read full story

One week until 2010 ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Award Winners are named

November 02, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

On Tuesday 9 November, Greece will play host to a spectacular ceremony and presentation where the male and female winners of the 2010 ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards will be announced. ... read full story

Moonen 124 motor yacht Northlander wins ISS best power award

November 02, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Moonen 124 motor yacht Northlander has won the category Best Power 24-40 m at the ISS (International Superyacht Society) 2010 Design & Leadership Awards. ... read full story

Heesen Yachts awarded two Gold Neptunes at the ShowBoats Design Awards 2010.

November 02, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Heesen Yachts is proud to announce that motor yachts Blind Date and Jems were awarded with a Gold Neptune trophy, the highest recognition in yacht design. Superyacht Blind Date won the prize for ‘Bespoke Furniture’ for the expanding dining table and superyacht Jems takes the prize for “Exterior Recreational Area”. ... read full story

Lürssen launch Superyacht Hermitage

November 02, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Lürssen shipyard launched the 68m superyacht Hermitage. The 2010 Lürssen motor yacht Hermitage was designed by Espen Oeino and features an Andrew Winch designed interior. ... read full story

Index Marine Ltd to exhibit new deck glands at METS

November 02, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Index Marine will introduce its new range of deck glands at METS 2010. The glands are designed and certified to offer the best possible watertight protection for cable and pipe transits on all types of vessel and luxury yachts. ... read full story

Gleistein Ropes team with PUMA Ocean Racing for the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012

November 02, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

At the 19th annual METS (Marine Equipment Trade Show) being held in Amsterdam from 16-18 November 2010, Gleistein Ropes will celebrate the company’s continued involvement with PUMA Ocean Racing as “Official Rope Supplier” throughout the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012. ... read full story

The British Virgin Islands Charter Yacht Show

November 02, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

This year, Sol will be partnering with the Charter Yacht Society of the BVI, the Charter Yacht Show host and organizer, to support the success of the four-day event from November 4 through 7 at Village Cay Marina, Tortola. The British Virgin Islands Charter Yacht Show heralds the start of the charter season when luxury crewed yachts and charter brokers come together in the Virgin Islands to showcase and promote crewed sailing vacations in the area. ... read full story

World Yacht Racing Forum: Mirabaud to sponsor Yacht Racing Images Exhibition 2010

November 02, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

MIRABAUD an International financial services group, returns to the World Yacht Racing Forum this year as sponsor of the Yacht Racing Images Exhibition 2010 launched at last year's Forum in Monaco. ... read full story

Superyacht Interiors New Zealand Ltd acquires Robinson Marine Interiors

November 02, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Superyacht Interiors New Zealand Limited (SINZ) announced today that it acquired Robinson Marine Interiors in June 2010. SINZ designs, manufactures and installs and refits contemporary, light weight and traditional marine interiors for superyachts, sailing and motor yachts ranging from 100 to 260 ft in length. ... read full story

The Nautical Design Awards 2010

November 02, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Nautical Design Awards prize is a new recognition for the yachting design, recently established and organized by ADI (Associazione per il Disegno Industriale, the fifty year old association that awards the Compasso d’oro, the most prestigious design prize of the World) and the magazine Yacht & Sail. ... read full story

Archimedia Invests in Wally Yachts

November 01, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Wally Yachts S.A., a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance motorboats, sailboats and skis, have announced a substantial investment from Archimedia BVI to provide growth capital for the development of new products and the Wally brand. ... read full story

Superyacht Base Australia (SYBA) chairman David McQueen steps down

November 01, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Due to personal reasons SYBA chairman David McQueen, has stepped down as chairman of SYBA handing over the reins to current VC Dominic White from MTU Detroit Diesel Australia. ... read full story

Rolex Middle Sea Race: Valletta hosts prize giving

November 01, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The ancient fortress city of Valletta, the former 16th century "Sacra Infermeria" of the Order of St John of Jerusalem, was host to the prize giving and close to 800 guests for the 31st edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race. ... read full story

Strong yachting industry growth for Germany

November 01, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Following encouraging results of a survey in summer by the German Boat and Ship Building Association (DBSV) on the economic situation of its member companies, the latest figures from the Federal Statistics Office on import and export of boats and yachts also give cause for optimism. ... read full story

HRH Duke of Kent presents Queen’s Award to Halyard

November 01, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Halyard Ltd was presented the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category by HRH The Duke of Kent. The prestigious award is in recognition of its continuous dedication to innovation. Halyard has developed a number of significant new products to provide strategic solutions for the silencing of larger marine engines and generators. ... read full story

China (Shenzhen) SIBEX International Boat Show 2010

November 01, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

China (Shenzhen) SIBEX International Boat Show 2010 will run from 4 to 7 November 2010, with a goal to make "Sibex - China (Shenzhen) International Boat Show" a reference for International boat show in China and South-East Asia. ... read full story

ISAF Announces International Jury for the 34th America’s Cup

November 01, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) today announced the appointment of the International Jury for the 34th America’s Cup. The 34th America’s Cup Match is planned to be held in 2013, with lead up events commencing in 2011. A new class of boat, a 72 foot wing sail catamaran is currently being developed as is a... ... read full story

PRINCESS YACHTS MIDDLE EAST EXPANDS INTO UAE

November 01, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Princess Yachts International is delighted to announce that Chehab Marine Ltd, the sole distributor of Princess yachts in the Lebanon, has recently expanded their distribution to cover Dubai and the UAE. Operating under the trading names of Princess Yachts UAE and Princess Yachts Middle East, Mohammad Chehab and his team have established a network of... ... read full story

WRITER’S AWARD FOR TOP BOATING ARTICLE

November 01, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Trade publication editor and writer earns $2,500; 3 others cited FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, October 29, 2010 — Liz Walz, editor-in-chief of Boating Industry magazine, has received the top honor Boating Writers International presents to a journalist — The BWI Grand Prize Writer’s Award. Announcement of the award, consisting of a $2,500 check and a crystal... ... read full story

Sailing Yacht Riela Wins Showboats Design Awards 2010

November 01, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Perini Navi Group is pleased to announce that yacht Riela has won the “Interior Design Award – Sailing Yachts”, at The Showboats Design Awards in Palm Beach, Florida. Luxury sailing yacht Riela, designed by Perini Navi’s in-house naval architects together with experienced New Zealander Ron Holland, is the 46th unit in the Perini Navi fleet... ... read full story

Vripack Brandaris Q52 Sports Tender Wins 2010 ShowBoats Design Awards

November 01, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

A perfect start of the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2010 as 500 quests at Donald Trumps estate witnessed the Vripack designed Brandaris Q52 winning the Sports Tender ShowBoats Design Awards. This elegant smooth driving boat designed for Dutch builder ‘t Wije, who was ecstatic at the stage twirling around presenter and actress Janice Hamilton, won... ... read full story

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