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AC45 Americas Cup Wing-Sailed Catamaran Launched in Auckland

January 16, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The New Catamaran Class Centerpiece of 2011-2012 America’s Cup World Series is launched in New Zealand – the AC 45 cat. Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour showcased a glimpse into the future of the America’s Cup with the debut of the wing-sailed AC45 catamaran. The forerunner to the next generation of America’s Cup boats, the AC45 made... ... read full story

Velux 5 Oceans: Brad Van Liew wins 2nd leg in Wellington, New Zealand.

January 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Le Pingouin, skippered by American Brad van Liew, crosses the finish line off Wellington to win the second leg of the Velux 5 Oceans round-the-world race.

AMERICAN solo ocean racer Brad Van Liew today made it two wins from two ocean sprints as he sailed into Wellington, New Zealand, to claim victory in second sprint of the VELUX 5 OCEANS solo round the world yacht race. For the 42-year-old from Charleston, South Carolina, it brought to an end a gruelling month-long slog through the Southern Ocean from Cape Town in South Africa alone on his Eco 60 yacht Le Pingouin. ... read full story

Balk Shipyard to outfit 65-metre classic schooner Mikhail S. Vorontsov

January 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Balk Shipyard in the Netherlands has won the contract to outfit the 65-metre classic schooner Mikhail S. Vorontsov, which has the largest wooden hull built since 1909. Sailing yacht Mikhail S. Vorontsov, has a concept design by Valeriy G. Stepanenko, naval architecture by Gerard Dykstra & Partners and interior design by Ken Freivokh. ... read full story

51m Brigantino S. Giorgio an historic Benetti Sailing Ship

January 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Brigantino S. Giorgio an historic Benetti Sailing Ship measures 51 metres and was built entirely in wood in 1921 at the Benetti shipyard in Viareggio. At the time, she was the largest brigantine on the Mediterranean. It is one of the largest sailing ships preserved inside of a museum. ... read full story

Sailing yacht Philanderer: The largest sailing yacht legal to charter in Spain

January 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht Philanderer (ex Mirabella II) is a luxurious 40,00m (131' 2") yacht built by Concorde yachts in 1992 with naval architecture by Farr Yacht Design. S/Y Philanderer is sister ship to the famed ‘Mirabella’ sailing yachts, she has an impressive charter reputation and is now the largest sailing yacht legally able to charter in Spanish waters. ... read full story

Weschler Family and Friends Make Syndicate Pledge to SSV Oliver Hazard Perry

January 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI), the non-profit organization building Rhode Island’s Education at Sea school ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry, has received a Shipbuilding Syndicate level pledge of $250,000 from the family and friends of Lieutenant Charles John Weschler, USN, to name the ship’s Great Cabin in his honor. ... read full story

2011 Liverpool Boat Show at Albert Dock

January 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Liverpool Boat Show 2011 is set to be a ‘Show like no other’ running from 29th April – 8th May in the historic surroundings of Liverpool’s Albert Dock. Set in the midst of a World Heritage Site the Show boasts one of the most architecturally stunning waterfronts in the world within walking distance from the heart of the city. ... read full story

Velux 5 Oceans: Yachts approach the south of New Zealand

January 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

To go east, or not to go east – that is the question facing the VELUX 5 OCEANS skippers as they approach the south of New Zealand, less than 1,000 nautical miles from the finish line in Wellington. After four gruelling weeks at sea sailing through one of the most inhospitable oceans in the world, the end might be in sight for the tired ocean racers but the race is by no means over. ... read full story

Sailing yacht BUGAMENA a 36m 120 ft Royal Huisman Superyacht

January 12, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Sailing yacht ‘BUGAMENA’ is a stunning 36.58m/120’ modern classic cruising yacht as built by the Dutch yacht building company Royal Huisman. Yacht BUGAMENA has a styling with many nostalgic references to a former traditional era. The attractive exterior profile of the sailing superyacht will be home to a high standard of modern living amenity below;... ... read full story

Pendennis Sailing yacht Christopher selects Williams Performance Tenders

January 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Williams Performance Tenders, the world’s leading jet tender specialist, has been selected by leading superyacht builder Pendennis to provide a customised tender for the newly launched Sailing yacht Christopher. ... read full story

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