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New Touch Control Bridge Monitors for Superyachts by Aadaptiv Technologies

February 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Aadaptiv Technologies has incorporated a number of key unique features into their range of bridge monitors which are ideally suited to operations in the superyacht world. Touch sensitive controls and optically bonded LCD Panels to minimise reflection and maximise clarity, the monitors are an ideal option either for new build or for refit upgrades. ... read full story

40m Sailing Yacht DY 40 by 2Pixel Studio Yacht Design

February 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

2Pixel Studio Yacht Design from Croatia has designed an out of the ordinary 40m sailing yacht which offers the owner distinct design solutions, new sailing technologies and respect of ecology. The DY 40 yacht has a beam of 8.44m and features an Aluminium Hull and a Composite Superstructure. ... read full story

Marina Barcelona 92’s continued leadership through Yacht Carbon Offset

January 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Since 2009, Marina Barcelona 92 (MB´92) has invited superyacht refit clients to join its carbon offset programme, compensating for the carbon emissions produced from their use of shore power. MB’92’s optional programme continues to attract participation from leading yachts, and is delivered in partnership with Yacht Carbon Offset. ... read full story

New H-20 Sailing Yacht by Captain Nathanael Greene Herreshoff’s nearly complete

January 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Captain Nathanael Greene Herreshoff’s (NGH) impact on the boat-building industry is undisputed, as he designed more than 2,000 boats and developed many innovations that are still in use today. He was one of the most prolific watercraft designers ever, including the still-popular 12½, initially called the Buzzard’s Bay Boys Boat. ... read full story

BVI Spring Regatta: 40th Anniversary

January 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The BVI Spring Regatta is celebrating several important milestones at this year’s event (March 28 – April 3, 2011), including the regatta’s 40th anniversary and many wonderful years of support from its oldest sponsors, Mount Gay Rum, Heineken and their distributor Road Town Wholesale (RTW), a Tortola-based food and spirit distributor. ... read full story

The Neptune Regatta: A Race to the Equator

January 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The inaugural Neptune Regatta is the World's only sailing regatta and motor yacht rally, that centers around a race to the equator and back. Using various social networks and creating a web site quickly raised a lot of interest in the Singapore boating community, which sees 9 sailing yachts in two classes and 4 power boats of various sizes entering the inaugural event. ... read full story

Amlin to acquire Lead Yacht Underwriters

January 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Amlin plc is pleased to announce that a wholly owned subsidiary has entered into an agreement to acquire Lead Yacht Underwriters Limited ("Lead Yacht") from members of Lead Yacht’s board of directors. The transaction remains subject to the approval of the change of control by the Financial Services Authority. ... read full story

8th Westport 164′ Motor Yacht Hull 5008 In Build

January 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Superyacht Boardwalk the 7th Westport 164 motor yacht launched in 2010

Westport Yachts are currently building their 8th Westport 164' motor yacht of the Westport 164' flagship series. Westport Hull 5008 expected to be launched and completed in 2011. Westport 164’ Hull 5008 was designed by Donald Starkey and features naval architecture by William Garden. The interior concept and styling is also by Donald Starkey. ... read full story

Lurssen 85m Motor Yacht Project Nicki

January 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Lurssen Yachts (or Lurssen Werft), a family owned German shipbuilding company based in Bremen-Vegesack is currently working on a custom 85 meter superyacht project called Project Nicki. Measuring 85m the Lurssen motor yacht will boast 5 decks above the waterline. ... read full story

Benetti launch restyled Classic 121 motor yacht

January 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Benetti have launched their newly restyled Classic 121’ semi-custom motor yacht range in Viareggio. The Benetti Classic 121’ motor yacht hull number BC125 is the first model of the Classic 121 range, and the second overall to be released in the new Benetti Class Range. Measuring 36m, the motor yacht was launched in late December 2010 ... read full story

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