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Fairline to launch the new 50ft SQUADRON

June 01, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Fairline Boats Squardon 50 Series

Luxury motor yacht manufacturer, Fairline Boats is adding to the latest generation Squadron yacht  range with the introduction of a 50ft model, scheduled for launch during summer 2011. With its cleverly designed interior layout arrangement, the three cabin, three en-suite Squadron 50 yacht provides an unsurpassed amount of living space in its class. The master... ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy: Mistral Monday

May 31, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The forecast mistral is raging at full force in La Maddalena. With gusts well over 30 knots, todays racing is cancelled. ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy Day 6: Sweden and New Zealand first equal

May 27, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Emirates Team New Zealand won two races today at the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena to end the day first equal on points with Sweden's Artemis, each with 4-1 records. ... read full story

Super-maxi ICAP Leopard to start Transatlantic record attempt.

May 27, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

ICAP Leopard, the 100ft super-maxi racing yacht owned by Helical Bar PLC chief executive Mike Slade, today announced the required weather window for her record attempt has finally arrived. She will leave New York on Saturday 29th May in her bid to become the fastest monohulled sailing vessel ever to cross the Atlantic. ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy: Artemis in control at La Maddalena

May 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Swedish team Artemis, skippered by Paul Cayard and steered by Terry Hutchinson, won another race at the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena today to preserve an unbroken record of four wins and no losses. ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy Jury denies All4One’s request for redress

May 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

All4One's request for redress has been denied following a hearing of the International Jury this evening. The French/German team filed its request after claiming that it lost the match against BMW Oracle Racing due to the absence of the left-hand gate mark at the bottom of the run. ... read full story

Rolex Capri Sailing Week Regatta Capri, Italy – The Sailing Action

May 26, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

There was spectacular racing today for all classes on windward leeward courses in the strait between Capri and Punta Campanella. The majestic island of Capri acted as a perfect back drop but also created some tactical nuances requiring forward thinking and high precision sailing. ... read full story

Team Mascalzone Latino triumph in America’s Cup boats in the Louis Vuitton La Maddalena Flight Five

May 23, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Mascalzone Latino Audi Team beat Luna Rossa today by just five seconds in a heart-stopping charge for the finish line and chalked up a piece of Italian sailing history. For the first time in seven years of racing in America’s Cup boats, the Latin Rascals defeated their rival Luna Rossa. The race in light north-easterly... ... read full story

West Marine now official supplier of Newport Bermuda Race

May 23, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

On May 28, West Marine opens its new Newport Flagship West Marine store at 379 West Main Road in Middletown, RI. Almost three times larger than West Marine’s former store on Connell Highway, the new store has a significantly larger inventory and a full-service rigging shop. The store is also home to two other West Marine operations, Port Supply and Professional Captain’s Services. ... read full story

Yacht INDIO Wins Best Sailing Yacht 30-40m at World Superyacht Awards 2010

May 23, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

BEST SAILING YACHT 30m – 44m at the 2010 World Superyacht Awards Winner: INDIO Length: 30.50m Builder: Wally Naval Architect: German Frers Exterior Stylist: Wally Interior Designer: Wally Yacht Indio Judges’ Comments: The finalists in this class were a diverse group of yachts: Chrisco, Indio and Liara representing the ‘modern high-tech’; Bliss and Cinderella the... ... read full story

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