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New Russia flights could boost luxury yacht charters in Palma de Mallorca, Spain

June 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Regular flights between Moscow and Palma de Mallorca (Spain) that coincide with the beginning of the peak yacht charter season are being offered by S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance. The twice weekly flights – on Thursdays and Sundays began operating on June 2, 2011 and offer Russian clients who enjoy... ... read full story

Sir Richard Branson & Cigarette Racing stage ‘Miami Vice’ scene to celebrate

June 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sir Richard Branson, dynamic founder of Virgin Atlantic Airways, lives life on the cutting edge. It was no surprise then, that he would commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Virgin Atlantic Airways London-Miami route with a “splash” landing with Miami’s own Cigarette Racing Team. After landing at Miami International Airport with an entourage of British media and... ... read full story

World Premiere of the New 100 Cruiser motor yacht by Vicem Yachts

June 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Vicem Flagship Vintage model for the 20th anniversary of the yard Vicem Yachts, Turkish builders of luxury classic motor yachts and mega-yachts, is quickly finishing the build of its newest yacht to be introduced end September 2011: the Vicem 100’ Cruiser motor yacht. The 100 Cruiser yacht is the latest in Vicem’s celebrated series... ... read full story

5 sailing yachts by Dubois Naval Architects finalists at the 2011 ShowBoats Design Awards.

June 17, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Dubois Naval Architects are delighted to announce that  superyacht Kokomo, sailing yacht Twizzle, yacht Zefira, S/Y Lady B and sailing yacht Imagine are finalists in the 2011 ShowBoats Design Awards, presented by Boat International Media. The winners are to be announced on the 25th of October at an awards ceremony held at the Mar-A-Lago Club, Palm... ... read full story

2011 ShowBoats Design Award Finalists

June 17, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Having received more than 250 nominations for the second annual ShowBoats Design Awards, Boat International Media’s senior editors were faced with the challenge of reducing this impressive list of entries to a shortlist of outstanding finalists. With such quality and innovation of design found amongst the nominees, this was no easy task. After much consideration,... ... read full story

Transatlantic Race 2011: Perini Navi Sailing Yacht Maltese Falcon largest in fleet

June 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The extremes of crossing the Atlantic Ocean will be experienced very differently by crews on the longest and shortest yachts competing in the upcoming Transatlantic Race 2011 (TR 2011).  This adventure challenge, which aims to add 2,975 nautical miles to its participants’ log books, is co-organized by the Royal Yacht Squadron, New York Yacht Club, Royal... ... read full story

New logo for Louis Vuitton Cup revealed

June 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

 A new logo has been created to celebrate one of the most enduring relationships in the history of sports. Louis Vuitton has built a very close partnership with the America’s Cup over a period that now approaches 30 years – since the advent of the very first Louis Vuitton Cup, in 1983. Over that time,... ... read full story

RS Sailing supplies luxury superyacht market

June 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

RS Sailing, the international award winning small sailboat manufacturer, has further proved itself as a successful supplier to the luxury yacht market. During the refit of a motor yacht at Southampton Yacht Services in May, RS Sailing was asked to provide a small sailing dinghy to fit in the superyacht’s toy garage – and the... ... read full story

Sailing Kids to receive DAME (Design Award METS) donation

June 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Stichting Sailing Kids Foundation (SK) – a Netherlands based charity that organises sailing holidays for seriously ill children and their families – will receive the DAME (Design Award METS) donation for 2011. The charity was selected by the METS Committee out of seven applications it received after issuing a call for entries. SK arranges free... ... read full story

Griffin Yacht Services

June 16, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Griffin Global Group forms Griffin Yacht Services Griffin Global Group, the world’s largest specialist in marine and offshore travel, is expanding its Superyacht offering with a dedicated yacht division, Griffin Yacht Services. The new division will build on Griffin’s 34 international offices and over 40 years’ experience managing the unique travel requirements of organisations and... ... read full story

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