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Sanlorenzo strengthens its financial position

July 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

In the worst ever year for the world economy 2009 – and even worse for the yachting industry – Sanlorenzo was able to limit its turnover reduction in a small -9%, corresponding to € 181 mln turnover (with € 17,5 mln Ebitda) compared to 2008 € 198 mln turnover (with € 24 mln Ebitda). The lower... ... read full story

Fast Commuter Motor Yacht Project Rebel by NewCruise

July 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The fast commuter superyacht project Rebel by NewCruise is a new and powerful displacement weekender motor yacht inspired by the original US commuter yachts of the 1940s and 1950s. Motor yacht project Rebel has been adapted and modernised to incorporate today’s increasing demand for “Blue-Water” yachting. Yacht REBEL is a fast and especially sea worthy... ... read full story

Vicem 75 Flybridge motor yacht (75 FB) at the 2011 Cannes Boat Show

July 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Turkish luxury yacht builder Vicem Yachts is heading into the 2011 European show season with the Vicem 75 Flybridge motor yacht on display for the first time in France at the Cannes Boat Show this September. After undergoing extensive logistics and management re-organization, Vicem Yachts will also announce new steps with their Vulcan superyachts and Vintage all-mahogany... ... read full story

Vicem Yachts announce Ali Tanir as new Marketing Manager

July 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Vicem Yachts announce Ali Tanir as new Marketing Manager

Vicem Yachts, Turkish builders of luxury classic motor yachts and megayachts, has bolstered its executive team by naming Ali Tanir as Marketing Manager. Ali Tanir is a high-caliber key figure professional from the yachting industry and Class One powerboats race. “We have an important and ambitious calendar of events and products to introduce worldwide from... ... read full story

The 2012 Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race open for entries

July 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2012 Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race organized by the Barbados Cruising Club in association with Mount Gay Rum and The Barbados Tourism Authority is now open for entries! Following the success of the 75th anniversary race, held annually on Errol Barrow Day the 21st January a national holiday honouring Barbados’ first Prime Minister,... ... read full story

Two new members join Saltwater Communications marine PR firm

July 21, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Saltwater Communications hires two new members to join their creative team. ... read full story

IMarEST collection now at at Lloyd’s Register’s offices in London

July 21, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The historically important IMarEST collection – which consists of more than 390 linear metres of material – now resides at Lloyd's Register's offices on Fenchurch Street in London. ... read full story

Launch of the Gipsy Moth Trust – Classic charter yacht Gipsy Moth IV gifted to charity

July 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Owners of the classic sailing yacht Gipsy Moth IV, Rob Thompson and Eileen Skinner announced the launch of their new charity The Gipsy Moth Trust today at 2011 Panerai British Classic Week in Cowes. Regarded as a part of British maritime heritage after Sir Francis Chichester sailed classic yacht Gipsy Moth IV around the world in... ... read full story

F-class sailing yacht Firefly racing debut at Superyacht Cup

July 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht Firefly, a classically lined racing yacht recently launched in Amsterdam and the first in an exciting new series of F-class one designs made her racing debut at the latest SuperYacht Cup in Palma de Mallorca. Superyacht FireFly is a 35.05 metre sloop with an aluminium hull and superstructure designed by Hoek Design and... ... read full story

8th Six Senses Phuket Raceweek 2011 begins

July 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Over the years Image Asia Events Co. Ltd. in conjunction with Evason Phuket & Six Senses Spa have created an event that today rivals the best in the region. Now in its 8th year Phuket Raceweek’s reputation has grown in stature, for delivering four days of world-class yacht racing from the superb 5 star Evason... ... read full story

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