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Pendennis Yachts Yard Update May 2011

May 26, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Pendennis has recently concluded its busiest refit season in their 23 year history, with six vessels being finished over the past few weeks. A significant project undertaken was motor yacht Audacia with an impressive list of updates completed in just nine weeks. This included comprehensive design improvements including a 2m stern extension, reconfigured aft curving... ... read full story

Biggest sail battens ever made delivered to Yacht Mirabella V

May 24, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

A set of sail battens, the largest of which measures 24m, was delivered by rigging specialists Marine Results to the megasized sailing yacht Mirabella V.  Picture it – one long batten, the length of the average mast on a 46 foot racing yacht – and that’s long.  Making a single batten 24 metres long is... ... read full story

Green Revolution in Cascais: Quantum Racing and Iberdrola Team win the Cascais Trophy

May 23, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A new chapter of their green revolution was completed on the fierce blue waters of the Atlantic off Cascais, Portugal when Quantum Racing and Iberdrola won the Cascais Trophy for the TP52 and the Soto 40 series respectively, the opening event of the 2011 Audi MedCup Circuit.               Green flashed hulls and sails are... ... read full story

2011 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Brings Quality Buyers

May 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

International exhibitors have claimed the quality of prospective buyers at the 23rd Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show was the best they have seen in 10 years. Mulpha Executive General Manager Alison Quinn said the strong support for this year’s Show has buoyed us as we plan forward for next year’s Show leading to the quarter... ... read full story

Rolex Fastnet Race 2011: Tortoises and Hares

May 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Rolex Fastnet is more than just a race. When the British Isles weather conspires to deliver conditions typical of the time of year it becomes a true test of human endeavour. It is for this reason that the 608-nautical mile race consistently attracts a large and varied fleet: man and machine set against the... ... read full story

Mount Gay Rum sponsors Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week

May 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Mount Gay Rum will be back to support Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week as the official ‘Regatta Rum’. Around 8,500 competitors sailing in nearly 1,000 boats and many more visitors will be able to enjoy ‘the rum that invented rum’ which has a heritage dating back to 1705. Alvin Saal, Brand Manager for Mount Gay... ... read full story

Superyacht TIARA Charters FRENCH POLYNESIA

May 19, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Superyacht Tiara is a world class crewed luxury sailing yacht and she is now available for charter in the beautiful South Pacific Islands of Tahiti, Moorea, Tetiaroa and the Society Islands in French Polynesia. Tiara offers a superb platform for a French Polynesia yacht charter. Luxury sailing yacht Tiara is a fast and powerful sailing... ... read full story

New Dixon Yacht Design John Munford 45 metre sloop order for Holland Jachtbouw

May 18, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Holland Jachtbouw, the Netherlands, is delighted to announce the new order for the building of a spectacular new 45 metre high performance sloop as designed by Dixon Yacht Design. The elegant and seriously sleek looking sailing yacht has been designed by Dixon Yacht Design, with an interior from the boards of John Munford. The yacht... ... read full story

Sunreef Yachts launch charter yacht MUSE – A Sunreef 70 catamaran

May 17, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sunreef Yachts are pleased to announce the launch of the new luxury Sunreef 70 catamaran MUSE, a highly anticipated model that is available for yacht charters, able to accommodate up to 12 guests. The brand new luxury catamaran MUSE is a highly regarded Sunreef 70 that will exceed expectations of even the most discerning charterer. ... read full story

Oyster 625 Charter Yacht Blue Jeannie launched in style by Oyster

May 17, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The new Oyster 625 sailing yacht Blue Jeannie was launched in fine style during a party at Oyster's annual Private View event, held at St Katharine Docks in London. On a beautiful spring evening, owner John Bowley, for whom the new Oyster 625 yacht Blue Jeannie, is his first Oyster, carried out the formalities with the traditional smashing of a bottle of champagne on her bow, assisted by his parents and family. Also present was Oyster 625 designer Rob Humphreys and his wife, Jo, who had styled the interior furnishings. ... read full story

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