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2011 Antibes Yacht Show marks the start of the great charter season

April 17, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 5th Antibes Yacht Show took place in the largest harbour in Europe, Antibes from April 7th – 10th, 2011. The event marks the start of the charter season in the Mediterranean and if the show is a barometer for the rest of the season as many say, then we can be looking forward to a great season in the yachting industry. ... read full story

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona: Technical area now fully operational

April 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona offers a comprehensive service of dry docking and final preparation of yachts, which range from a simple inspection, hull cleaning and antifouling application to a complete refit. As well as having its own personnel to carry out these works, the marina employs some of the best professionals specialised in repair & refit of yachts. The first phase of the technical area, which has been operational since the beginning of this year, is now working at full capacity and has already exceeded the company’s expectations. ... read full story

MacDougalls’ brings Seakeeper Gyro Stabilization Systems to the Cape

April 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

MacDougalls' Cape Cod Marine Service has long been the go-to place for every boating need on the Cape. Always on the cutting edge, MacDougalls' has enthusiastically signed on as a dealer and servicing installer for Seakeeper Gyro Stabilization Systems. ... read full story

MDL’s Marina dei Cesari, Italy to welcome the Italian Chess Championship

April 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

MDL’s Marina dei Cesari in Fano, Italy, is set to welcome the stars of the Italian chess circuit this weekend, as the marina hosts the prestigious 2011 Italian Chess Championships. The venue for the competition will be an outdoor covered concert area - adjacent to the marina’s exclusive J Lounge - which is renowned for hosting high profile events at the marina throughout the year, including the popular Fano Jazz Festival. ... read full story

Pendennis Sailing Yacht Christopher and Classic Yacht Rebecca in dramatic St. Barth’s Bucket Regatta finish

April 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A dramatic end to a fantastic week of sailing with two of Pendennis’ most iconic 40m plus sailing yachts battling for the lead on the final race day of last week’s St. Barth’s Bucket regatta. During the event, which celebrated 25 years of Bucket racing, recently launched SY Christopher and classic ketch SY Rebecca performed spectacularly, culminating in a nail biting downwind leg of the clockwise course with both yachts at the head of the 40-strong regatta fleet. ... read full story

1st Singapore Yacht Show opens this weekend – Asia’s first superyacht show

April 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A brand new superyacht exhibition opens its doors this Friday, 8 April 2011 at ONE°15 Marina Club in Sentosa Cove. The widely-anticipated first edition of the Singapore Yacht Show will present a first-class line-up of sailing and motor superyachts, as well as displays from some of the leaders of the international yachting industry, despite being launched only four months ago. ... read full story

Baileys Marine opens White Bay 6 fuel facility on Sydney Harbour

April 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Baileys Marine, Australia's leading independent supplier of fuel services for the marine industry, will this week open their brand new state of the art fuel facility at White Bay 6 on Sydney Harbour. With limited infrastructure development within the harbour over recent years, recreational boat owners have been limited to using old and in many instances sub-standard fuelling facilities. This is about to change with Thursday's opening of White Bay 6 by Baileys Marine. ... read full story

Bellingham Marine New Zealand celebrates 25 years

April 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Bellingham Marine New Zealand celebrates 25 years

What began as a small operation through a licensee in 1985 to bring world class boating facilities to New Zealand has culminated today into what is one of the leading marina construction companies in New Zealand and the South Pacific. Bellingham Marine New Zealand and its employees are celebrating 25 years of operation this year during its silver anniversary, and reflecting on its past while looking to its future. ... read full story

34th America’s Cup: Portugal to host first event of World Series

April 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The coastal town of Cascais will play host to the first America’s Cup World Series event, scheduled Aug. 6-14. Cascais, about 30 kilometers west of the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, has hosted many world championship sailing events and now it’ll host the first event of the ACWS. ... read full story

Auckland International Boat Show

April 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Auckland International Boat Show will again be held in the heart of Auckland City in the magnificent Viaduct Harbour. This venue was developed to serve as the base for the 2000 and 2003 America’s Cups and now provides an ideal sheltered haven for the boat show. It is surrounded by seaside restaurants, bars, bistros and world class hotels. ... read full story

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