2011 February

St. Maarten Heineken Regatta: Fleet Numbers Surpass ‘Century Mark’

February 03, 2011

With less than a month to go before the kick-off of the 31st St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, which this year runs from March 3-6, the entry list continues to grow at a rapid pace, and now surpasses over a hundred yachts (the “century mark”) competing in a half-dozen different classes. ... read full story

The American Superyacht Forum 16-18th May 2011

February 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The International Superyacht Society (ISS) is pleased to announce that perennial supporter, The Yacht Report Group, is again sponsoring the ISS Awards for Design and Leadership in 2011 and has made the following information available regarding its American Superyacht Forum. Both functions accomplish critical ISS objectives in providing educational, networking and recognition platforms to further the ‘good of the industry’. ... read full story

Mochi Craft Long Range 23 Motor yacht Winner of the UIM Environmental Award.

February 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Mochi Craft Long Range 23 motor yacht, the most innovative large pleasure boat with hybrid propulsion, is the winner of the second edition of the UIM Environmental Award 2011, awarded by the Union Internationale Motonautique, world governing body for all powerboating activities, based in the Principality of Monaco. ... read full story

New General Manager for Cesme Marina

February 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Cesme Marina in Turkey is pleased to announce the appointment of new General Manager, Kemal Saatçioğlu after a highly successful construction programme and initial operational season. Cesme Marina, a joint venture between Camper and Nicholsons Marinas and leading Turkish investment company, IC Holding, opened in June 2010, and has since enjoyed high berth occupancy and growing levels of visitor interest. ... read full story

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona Superyacht Marina Launches Spring promotion

February 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona, the first marina in the Mediterranean specially conceived for superyachts, is offering one-week free dockage this Spring to yachts visiting the marina. This new commercial campaign is particularly targeting those superyachts coming back from the Caribbean in search of a facility that will allow them to prepare for the summer charter season. ... read full story

Cheoy Lee launches motor yacht 4915 – Flagship of the Bravo Series

February 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Cheoy Lee shipyard in Doumen, China have launched the latest motor yacht in their Bravo Series, hull number 4915. Cheoy Lee Hull number 4915 is a Bravo 95 series that has been customised with an extra fishing cockpit which has extended her overall length to 31.39 metres making her the new flagship of the Bravo Series fleet. ... read full story

38m Motor yacht Blackout by Docq Concepts

February 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Docq Concepts have unveiled their new innovative two deck, 38 metre motor yacht concept called Blackout. The Blackout yacht features a sleek design together with reliability, safely, comfort and breathtaking panoramic views of the ocean and sky. ... read full story

Equiom buys Intertrust’s Isle of Man yachting and aviation business

February 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

ISLE of Man headquartered trust and corporate service provider Equiom has bought Intertrust Isle of Man's yachting and aviation business. The acquisition will significantly increase the fleet of yachts and aircraft managed by Equiom. ... read full story

Environmental Foundation to rebuild Reefs in Phuket, Thailand.

February 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Groundbreaking corporate social responsibility group, the Pure Blue Foundation, has successfully generated THB400,000 (USD13,000) during its inaugural gala fundraising auction “Coral Couture”, in aid of rebuilding damaged reef ecosystems in Phuket’s Phang Nga area. ... read full story

NISI 2400 motor yacht by NISI Yachts premieres at the Miami Show

February 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Making her American Debut at this year’s Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach, NISI 2400 motor yacht measuring 78ft, is the first model by NISI Yachts of this new semi-custom series, which embraces superior lifestyle experiences. ... read full story

FTLMC, FYBA & ISS Join Forces for Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show Kick Off

February 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Florida Yacht Brokers Association (FYBA), International Superyacht Society (ISS) and Ft. Lauderdale Mariners Club (FTLMC) have joined hands to support a worthy cause by presenting a fundraising event that also will serve as the official kickoff to Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show. ... read full story

International Marinas Conference and Trade Show Australia

February 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Marinas 2011 International Conference and Exhibition is being held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre 20-22 June 2011. Held every two years for the last six years the event has gone from strength to strength with the last event attracting over 400 participants. 20% of participants come from destinations outside Australia. ... read full story

64th Festival de Cannes: Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris is to open event

February 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Midnight in Paris, the new film by Woody Allen will open the Festival de Cannes on May 11th in the LumièreTheatre, in the presence of the Jury presided by Robert De Niro at the same time as it opens in theatres all over France on May 11th 2011. ... read full story

Heesen Yachts Sign Contracts for 50m and 51m Motor Yachts.

February 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Heesen Yachts proudly announce the signing of two contracts for custom motor yachts. The sale of the first of these, YN 16551, a 51-metre, full-displacement vessel was completed in December 2010 to create an enviable total of 7 vessels sold during that year. The first sale of 2011 – Motor yacht YN 15850, a 50-metre, all-aluminium semi-displacement vessel – was completed in January 2011. ... read full story

Perini Navi Sailing Yacht SY 40 hull C 2180 turned

February 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The latest Perini Navi sailing yacht SY 40 metre fast cruising cutter, C. 2180, hull was turned upright at the Perini Istanbul - Yildiz facility in Turkey. Designed by Perini Navi in collaboration with Ron Holland, this yacht is the first of the new Perini Navi fast cruising series that combines the typical characteristics of quality and comfort of a Perini Navi yachts, together with high performance in all wind conditions. ... read full story

PRINCESS YACHTS DISTRIBUTION IN NORWAY

February 02, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

12.00pm, Monday 31 January 2011: It has come to the attention of Princess Yachts today that Johs Lunde Marine Group, which is the parent company of Norsk Batsenter, has been placed into administration. Norsk Batsenter has represented Princess for many years and we have worked very closely with the people within Norsk to build immense loyalty... ... read full story

Boot Dusseldorf 2011 a Success

February 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A huge festival of international yachting and watersports has just been celebrated in Düsseldorf. The 250,500 visitors from over 60 countries, 10,300 more than in the previous year, were an assurance of satisfied exhibitors and an upbeat mood in the exhibition halls at boot Düsseldorf 2011, which ended on Sunday, 30 January. For nine whole days in 17 exhibition halls, 1,571 exhibitors from 61 countries premiered boats and exhibited new watersports gear, boat equipment and accessories at the world’s biggest yacht and watersports show. ... read full story

J Class Regatta Announced for Newport, June 2011

February 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The J Class yachts VELSHEDA, sailing yacht RANGER and S/Y SHAMROCK V will be participating in the J CLASS NEWPORT REGATTA, the first of a series of global J Class events, culminating in the Hundred Guinea Cup race, Cowes 2012. ... read full story

37m Motor Yacht Project Maxima by Tecnomar

February 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Italy’s Tecnomar are to build a new 37m (121'5") motor yacht called Project 'Maxima' that will take 20 months to build after a sales contract is signed. The new build Project ‘Maxima’ motor yacht by Tecnomar is expected to accommodate up to ten guests in five staterooms with various layout options available. Project Maxima is to be built to RINA class and is also expected to be MCA compliant. ... read full story

Advanced Composite Group Ltd to Exhibit at COMPOTEC/SEATEC 2011

February 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Advanced Composites Group Ltd. (ACG), part of Umeco Composites Structural Materials (UCSM) – a Division of Umeco plc, will be exhibiting on Aisle 36 in Pavilion E at COMPOTEC/SEATEC 2011, which is being held at the CarraraFiere Exhibition Centre, Marina di Carrara, Italy from the 16th to the 18th February 2011. ... read full story

New Touch Control Bridge Monitors for Superyachts by Aadaptiv Technologies

February 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Aadaptiv Technologies has incorporated a number of key unique features into their range of bridge monitors which are ideally suited to operations in the superyacht world. Touch sensitive controls and optically bonded LCD Panels to minimise reflection and maximise clarity, the monitors are an ideal option either for new build or for refit upgrades. ... read full story

40m Sailing Yacht DY 40 by 2Pixel Studio Yacht Design

February 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

2Pixel Studio Yacht Design from Croatia has designed an out of the ordinary 40m sailing yacht which offers the owner distinct design solutions, new sailing technologies and respect of ecology. The DY 40 yacht has a beam of 8.44m and features an Aluminium Hull and a Composite Superstructure. ... read full story

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