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2011 Shipyard Cup: Sailing yacht Whisper Wins Day One

August 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Under a beautiful Maine sky and fair breezes the 2011 Shipyard Cup fleet saw a great day of sailing.  After a one hour delay to let the breeze build to a pleasant 10-15 kts., the staggered start spread the fleet out over 52 minutes.  After 3 hours of racing on a delightful afternoon sailing yacht... ... read full story

Emirates Team New Zealand wins the first AC World Series Cascais, Portugal

August 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Emirates Team New Zealand made an incredible recovery during the ‘winner takes all’ fleet race on Sunday to win the America’s Cup World Series Cascais, the first event of a new global series leading up to San Francisco in 2013. With nine boats on the start line, the competition was close, and with a tricky,... ... read full story

ORACLE Racing Spithill wins Match Race championship Cascais, Portugal

August 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

James Spithill and his ORACLE Racing crew swept aside the previously ascendant Emirates Team New Zealand to win the Cascais AC Match Race Championship on Saturday, as the AC World Series Cascais enters the final weekend of racing. Many of the matches featured close starts, blazing speed runs to the first turning mark and early... ... read full story

ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Group launches website

August 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Group has launched their first website. The website aims to inform captains, owners, yacht managers and their representatives about the high quality work performed at the member yards and to help make an informed decision about which yard to use for their next refit. All ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Group members have... ... read full story

Expedition superyacht E & E (ex Jasmin II) launched by Cizgi Yachts in Turkey

August 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Cizgi Yachts of Turkey launched the 42 meter expedition yacht E&E (ex Jasmin II) on the 9th of August 2011. Motor yacht E&E is a new modern 42 meter explorer style motor yacht which was designed by Vripak built at the Cizgi Shipyard in Turkey. What makes the yacht E&E different from the crowd is... ... read full story

Savage Marine Ltd launch new interior LED lighting range for superyachts

August 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Savage Marine Ltd, leading specialists in lighting solutions for the superyacht industry, are pleased to announce the launch of a new range of interior LED lighting. This launch follows their recent increase in all of their facilities and services enabling them to expand their product range, technology development and manufacturing capabilities. The new range of... ... read full story

Tall ship sailing yacht Friendship of Salem at Dennis Conner’s North Cove

August 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 171ft Tall-ship sailing yacht “Friendship of Salem” made her first appearance at Dennis Conner’s North Cove this morning.  S/Y Friendship of Salem is a reconstruction of a 171-foot three-masted Salem East Indiaman built in 1797. She is the largest wooden US Coast Guard certified sailing vessel to be built in New England in more... ... read full story

AC World Series Cascais: Kiwis continue to roll over the competition

August 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Emirates Team New Zealand is quickly becoming the star of the show at the America’s Cup World Series – Cascais. For the second consecutive day, the Kiwis earned maximum points, after beating Artemis Racing in a match racing duel for first place to conclude a full day of racing. The Emirates team picked up where... ... read full story

New tripartite declaration for seafarers signed by Isle of Man

August 11, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Isle of Man has entered into a new tripartite declaration designed to improve the living and working conditions of all seafarers on Isle of Man-registered ships. ... read full story

Riviera’s CEO John Anderson announces retirement

August 11, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

John Anderson the Chief Executive Officer of Riviera, Australia’s largest and most awarded luxury boat builder announced to the company's 400 strong staff his plans to retire and return to United States in September. ... read full story

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