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FT Wally Grand Prix Series 2011: Excitement and uncertainty at midway point.

July 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The FT Wally Grand Prix Series has so far seen three exciting regattas where the race teams had to deal with adverse wind conditions, tactical challenges and a highly competitive environment. Three races into the inaugural FT WALLY GRAND PRIX SERIES and the Y3K team is leading the fleet. However, there are at least three... ... read full story

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2011, Porto Cervo, Italy

July 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

BLUE SKY, BLUE SEA, BLUE RIBBON                       The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, the veritable highlight of the Mediterranean sailing calendar, will take place from 5-10 September in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. Open to yachts over 18.29-metres (60-feet), the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup pits together the largest, finest and most technologically-advanced monohull yachts in direct competition. The event additionally... ... read full story

Transatlantic Race 2011: Sailing yacht Rambler 100 Sets The Pace

July 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Maxi Yachts that started on July 3 from Newport, R.I. to The Lizard in southeast England have been making fantastic progress in the Transatlantic Race 2011.  Little in the way of tactics have come into play thus far, as all six yachts in IRC Class One have been taking the direct route, coaxing every... ... read full story

Oceanair introduce soft furnishing collection for superyachts

July 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Oceanair introduce soft furnishing collection for superyachts

Oceanair, experts in blinds, shading and soft furnishing solutions, is proud to introduce their soft furnishing collection. The range is entirely made to order and provides infinite versatility through a vast array of cushions, curtains, bolsters, bedspreads and throws in a wide range of fabrics to compliment any yacht, motor yacht or superyachts. Size, shape,... ... read full story

Superyacht service point Heinen & Hopman France

July 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Since Heinen & Hopman Engineering B.V. has been getting many enquiries over the last few years for service and maintenance of the HVAC installations onboard of yachts at different locations on the Coted’Azur, Heinen & Hopman set up a service point, called Heinen & Hopman France.   Heinen & Hopman France offers all yacht- and megayacht owners... ... read full story

Formula Marine to present unique F² Automatic Furling for sailing yachts at Monaco Yacht Show

July 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Formula Marine has formed a strategic partnership with electronics specialists Floattech BV, called F² Advanced Sailing Technologies and will present to the Monaco Yacht Show. In its first project the two companies brought together their individual expertise to develop a highly efficient in-boom and in-mast furling system controlled with just one joy stick operation which... ... read full story

A superyacht toy for the whole family – The RS Venture sailing dinghy

July 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The final touches to a superyacht is an individual choice, however the humble sailing dinghy comes rather more cheaply than many toys! RS Sailing is soon to be launching the RS Venture sailing dinghy – the perfect choice for all the family. Versatility is the key to the RS Venture. This multi-role family dinghy has... ... read full story

Oyster Marine signs preferred supplier agreement with Raymarine for Oyster Yachts

July 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Oyster Marine has signed a preferred supplier agreement with marine electronics manufacturer Raymarine.  The agreement will see Raymarine’s full range of integrated electronics installed onboard Oyster Marine’s hand-built, modern blue water cruisers and super yachts. Nick Creed, Commercial Director at Oyster Marine said the preferred supplier agreement will enable both organisations’ product development teams to work together... ... read full story

Transatlantic Race 2011: Final Start

July 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Newport, R.I. USA (July 3, 2011) – One of the greatest moments in the history of offshore racing took place today with the final start of the Transatlantic Race 2011 setting six yachts on their course from Newport to The Lizard off the southeast coast of England.  And as the six magnificent yachts hoisted their... ... read full story

Transatlantic Race 2011: South pays for now

July 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht Nordwind and Carina have opened up a significant lead on the rest of the fleet that started the Transatlantic Race 2011 on June 26. These two yachts have stayed in good pressure, whilst the yachts behind that stayed north have not — leaving them well over 100 miles behind the frontrunners. There was,... ... read full story

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