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Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Unveils iPhone® and Android App

February 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 70th annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail, running February 17-21, 2011, announced today the launch of the Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail App on iPhone® and Android, the only U.S. boat show to have its own mobile application, offering visitors the chance to discover boating and turn their phones into an interactive boat show planner. ... read full story

America’s Cup: AC45 Officially Commissioned in New Zealand

February 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With its technical shakedown now complete, it is handover day for the new AC45 wing-sailed catamaran, marking the beginning of the next era of the America’s Cup. America’s Cup Race Management (ACRM) will now manage the logistics, care and maintenance of the prototype as competitors test the boat over the coming weeks. The AC45 is the forerunner to the larger AC72, which will be used in the 34thAmerica’s Cup. ... read full story

Azimut-Benetti Yachts’ success in China

February 07, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Azimut-Benetti Group announce their success on the Eastern market, especially in China. ... read full story

Asia Superyacht Rendezvous 10-Year Anniversary Celebration

February 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Both power and sail Superyachts from throughout the globe arrived in Phuket, Thailand, first anchoring at Nai Harn Bay. The next day’s first “sailing event” was to Pansea Bay and The Surin Phuket in continuing the prestigious 10-year anniversary celebration held December 16-18, 2010. ... read full story

First BSD98 Logica motor yacht to be built

February 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The construction of a new Logica 98 yacht, the first unit of the new Logica series is about to start. The first Logica 98 motor yacht has been bought by an Italian owner and is due for delivery during the 2012 summer season. The exterior lines of the Logica 98 motor yacht and the other models in the Logica range have been designed by Luca Brenta Yacht Design. ... read full story

Vulcan 35m motor yacht by Vicem

February 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Turkish builder Vicem currently have a Vulcan 35-meter tri-deck motor yacht in build at their new 25 million dollar yard in Tuzla, Turkey located an hour from Istanbul airport. The new Vicem 35m motor yacht measures 36.2 m (118' 8") in length and features Naval architecture by Mulder Design and interior design by Ken Freivokh. ... read full story

Burger Boat Company to build 98ft Chicago’s Leading Lady Motor Yacht

February 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Burger has announced that it has received a contract for the construction of a 98’ steel passenger vessel, called Chicago’s Leading Lady, for Chicago’s First Lady Cruises, Chicago, IL. M/V Chicago’s Leading Lady is styled after the 1920s luxury cruising yachts such as the former Presidential yacht “Sequoia.” ... read full story

‘Scenic Worlds’ for Superyachts by MidasMediaTek

February 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

MidasMediaTek have introduced ‘Scenic Worlds’ a system that uses cutting edge Holographic Laser Projection technology to transform the interior of any superyacht with the touch of a button or the wave of a hand. ... read full story

34th America’s Cup: Harold Bennett joins race management team

February 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The New Zealander, who has been a race officer for the last four editions of the America's Cup, will be the Director of On-Water Operations and Assistant Principal Race Officer. As the Principal Race Officer for the 33rd America's Cup in Valencia, Bennett is also one of the few to have race management experience with giant multihulls. ... read full story

America’s Cup: Yacht Club de France – the sixth challenger

February 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

There are now a total of seven confirmed and validated competitors for the 34th America's Cup. The seven include ALEPH Equipe de France, Artemis Racing, Mascalzone Latino, ORACLE RACING, two undisclosed teams, and now the Yacht Club de France team. There will be an announcement on Wednesday, 9 February, in Paris to reveal details of the challenging team. ... read full story

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