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Sunsail launches partnership with Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust

January 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sunsail is delighted to announce a partnership with The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust for the summer 2011 sailing season. Sunsail will provide the Trust with up to three of their brand new Sunsail F40’s for their yacht trips, which take young people in recovery from Cancer and Leukaemia sailing. ... read full story

Rolex U.S. and Caribbean Sailing Events 2011

January 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Rolex have issued a Calendar Announcement for 2011 detailing the dates and locations of the Rolex U.S. and Caribbean Sailing Events during 2011. ... read full story

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2011: Maxi saiing yacht Condor is first entry

January 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The famous maxi sailing yacht Condor, a two-time winner of line honours in the Sydney-Hobart race, is the first entry for Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2011. ... read full story

Countdown to the 31st St. Maarten Heineken Regatta

January 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailors of all stripes, from near and far, are making plans to congregate on the blue waters of the Caribbean for the 31st edition of the largest, best, most unique sailing event in the islands: the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. The traditional kick-off to the racing season, including the Gill Commodores Cup—the one-day match racing series prior to the three-day St. Maarten Heineken Regatta—is scheduled for March 3-6. ... read full story

Frommer’s names Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas amongst Best Cruise Ships of 2011

January 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas have been named on Frommer’s Best Cruise Ships of 2011 list. In particular, the market leader in travel guides and a branded imprint of Wiley Publishing, Inc. cited Allure of the Seas as the newest and most groundbreaking ship with “undoubtedly the best entertainment ship at sea, with truly exceptional programming for both adults and kids.” ... read full story

Supermaxi Sailing yacht ICAP Leopard prepares for Caribbean season of racing

January 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Mike Slade’s record breaking Maxi, ICAP Leopard sailing yacht is undergoing final preparations for a breath-taking season of racing. ICAP Leopard sailed across the Atlantic last November to take part in the first ever, Atlantic Ocean Racing Series. The 100 ft Maxi has a scintillating four-month programme of racing, in some of the most spectacular locations throughout the Caribbean and America. ... read full story

China and Korea Lloyd’s Register marks a significant year for new yacht construction

January 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Lloyd's Register’s teams in China and Korea have established a strong position in terms of ships ordered in 2010 which will be built to Lloyd’s Register class. Lloyd’s Register’s share of 2010 orders is, respectively, 29.6% in China and 28.3% in Korea.* While orders are from traditional areas of strength such as Greece, the continued expansion of ship owning in Asia is also driving demand. ... read full story

Changes in French VAT Exemption for Commercial Vessels

January 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

France has published a change in its VAT law and policy relating to commercial vessels. Published as Article 70 of Law No 2010-1658 of 29 December 2010 amending Article 262 of the unified French Tax Code, the Code Général des Impôts, the change now limits VAT exemption only to those commercial vessels operating on the high seas. ... read full story

Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta 2011

January 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A full fleet of sailing craft from the graceful Jessie Logan, built in 1878, to the grunty Ports of Auckland tugboats and nippy P class yachts skippered by the next generation of racing sailors will bring the Waitemata Harbour alive in a maritime spectacle to celebrate the Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta, on Monday, 31 January 2011. ... read full story

J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2011: Open to entries

January 17, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Island Sailing Club (ISC), organisers of the famous J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, has announced that entries for this year’s 80th Anniversary Race will open on Friday January 21st. The Race is taking place on Saturday 25th June with the first start at 0600. ... read full story

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