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Riviera Yachts reaches 12 sales in 30 days following the return to private ownership

April 19, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Australia-based yacht builder Riviera Yachts has managed to sell 12 yachts only the last month after its return to private ownership. The company is happy to be free of receivership constraints and is currently preparing for its first edition of the Riviera Festival and Boat Show, taking place in May. ... read full story

Audi Azzurra Sailing Team with a new TP 52 yacht prepared for the 2012 PalmaVela

April 19, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Racing on a new TP52 class yacht designed by Marcelino Botin and already tested this week in Palma de Mallorca, the Audi Azzurra Sailing Team is ready for this year´s racing season. The crew will be the same as the last year, with the addition of pitman David Vera and Juan Pablo Marcos as mid-bow. ... read full story

The largest number of Chinese Millionaires ever attracted by the 3rd Hainan Rendez-Vous

April 19, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 3rd edition of the popular Hainan Rendez-Vous drew the largest number of Chinese Millionaires ever. With more than 280 companies present at the show, the superyacht industry was well represented by a fleet of 130 yachts, including such spectacular vessels, like the 44m Feadship motor yacht Helix or the 33.5m Horizon luxury yacht Lady Gaga and many others. ... read full story

The 1st inaugural ANWB Boot Batavia, September 13-17, 2012

April 19, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Hosted by the Royal Dutch Touring Club ANWB, the 1st inaugural ANWB Boot Batavia is an on-water boat show, taking place in the Batavia Harbour from September 13-17, 2012. The visitors to the show will find a combination of newly built boats and used boats, with more than 500 yachts from Dutch as well as international shipyards expected to be on display. ... read full story

Fitzroy Yachts bought by Babcock to form Babcock (NZ) Ltd

April 19, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Babcock International Group PLC has successfully bought the remaining 30 per cent minority shareholding of its joint venture partner, the NZ superyacht builder Fitzroy Yachts, creating Babcock (NZ) Ltd. The new firm, Babcock (NZ) Ltd has intentions to continue with its ongoing management contract of Devonport Dockyard in Auckland. ... read full story

Abu Dhabi´s Yas Marina launches its new Cruising Club

April 19, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Middle East´s premier marina and Abu Dhabi´s superyacht marina, Yas Marina launches its new Cruising Club this month, with the inaugural cruise to Lulu Island on Friday 27th April. The free of charge boat trip for the berth holders and their friends will be fully assisted by the marina´s team. ... read full story

Yas Marina´s superyacht bookings for the 2012 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix now available

April 19, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi now gives the possibility to book superyacht berths for this year´s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, taking place in November. The bookings are available for berths with and without trackside views and for yachts from 10 to 150 metres at rates starting from 10,395 AED (US$2,830) - yachts smaller than 10 metres at minimum rate of 10,395 AED (US$2,830). ... read full story

30th Nautic Show in Porto Montenegro: 1-6 May, 2012

April 18, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Nautic Show in Porto Montenegro

The 30th Nautic Show in Porto Montenegro is due to take place from May 1-6, 2012 exhibiting boats of finest brands, as well as nautical, recreational and camping equipment. ... read full story

Benetti launch Delfino 93′ motor yacht AZUL

April 18, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Benetti Yachts announced today the launch for the new Delfino 93' AZUL yacht, the 4th vessel and an entry yacht of the Benetti Class Rage. ... read full story

Extreme Sailing Series – Exciting Wednesday in Qingdao at Halfway Stage of Act 2

April 18, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Great deal of close calls, contacts between boats, penalties and unbelievable amount of false starts (11) from eight races, guaranteed and exciting day 2 of the Extreme Sailing Series 2012 Act 2. ... read full story

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