Chris Draper´s team Luna Rossa has become the overall winner of the Naples AC World Series, collecting 50 points. James Spithill and his ORACLE Racing crew took an impressive second place. The AC World Series now moves to Venice, for the fifth stop on the circuit in May. ... read full story
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Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race: Day 2 – First night at sea
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Some of the crew racing in the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race have been laid low by sea sickness after the first night at sea. It can happen to new joiners and hardened round the worlders alike but soon passes. Since their departure from San Francisco Bay two distinct sets of tactics have opened up with New York hugging the Californian coast line while the other nine teams head offshore. ... read full story
Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race: Day 1 – Fleet in San Francisco Bay for the start line
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The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet left for San Francisco Bay for the start line. The world´s longest race (40,000 miles), there is a 5,500 mile leg ahead, from California on the US West Coast to New York on the East Coast via the Panama Canal. ... read full story
Naples AC World Series: Strong winds and heavy seas suspended Saturday´s racing
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Strong winds and heavy seas suspended Saturday´s racing of the Naples AC World Series. Sunday’s racing will now determine fleet and match racing champions. Fleet races seven and eight have been abandoned and won’t be sailed, shortening the Fleet Racing Championship to seven races. ... read full story
78.50m Feadship motor yacht HAMPSHIRE II (hull 806) launched
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The 78.50 metre hull 806 by Feadship, named motor yacht Hampshire II, has been successfully launched by this prestigious shipyard. Superyacht Hampshire II was built for an experienced Feadship owner and offers and incredible amount of possibilities to actively relax aboard, including playing tennis, football, basketball and so on. ... read full story
Moët & Chandon – the official champagne of the 34th America’s Cup
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Moët & Chandon has been announced as the official champagne of the 34th America’s Cup. Moët & Chandon is the champagne of success and glamour since 1743. Renowned for its achievements, firsts and legendary pioneering spirit, Moët & Chandon is the Maison that introduced champagne to the world. ... read full story
Team Synergy/Heesen wins first and third place at the recent Cascais Cup
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Synergy/Heesen has won first and third place at the recent Cascais Cup, running in Cascais, Portugal from 28th March to 1st April. Fifteen teams raced over five days in a range of differing weather conditions; from a potentially boat-breaking situation with gusts of 28 knots, to light breezes and sun, followed by a storm and a couple of hours of torrential rain! ... read full story
AIMEX presents Australia Unlimited to international audience
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AIMEX has teamed up with Australia Unlimited to develop an internationally recognisable co-brand to promote the Australian Marine Export industry’s capability as well as innovation. The co-brand will serve to promote Australian marine technology, products and services to an international audience. ... read full story
China (Shanghai) Boat Show 2012: Asian Marine & Boating Awards public voting
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The Asian Marine & Boating Awards are placing the nominees for 3 categories on the China (Shanghai) Boat Show website to permit the public to vote for their preferred nominee. The three categories that are to be posted to the Show´s website for public voting are Asian Boating Capital of the year; Asian Regatta of the Year and Asian Yacht Club of the Year. ... read full story
AIMEX members strengthen their position in China
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The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) has organised the Australian Pavilion at the Shanghai Boat Show 19-22 April 2012 to give the possibility to the Australian companies to reinforce their position in China. ... read full story