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Van Dam Nordia and Simonis Voogd unveil 95’ high performance sailing yacht cruiser

January 23, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

One of the oldest boatyards in the world, Van Dam Nordia and Simonis Voogd team up to create a new line of high performance cruising yachts. The first yacht in this exciting line will be a 95’ high performance cruiser in aluminium and carbon. The design will be shown at boot Düsseldorf from 22 January till 30 January. ... read full story

New export manager at Dutch HISWA Association

January 23, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Martijn Veldhuijzen van Zanten took up the role of export manager at the HISWA Holland Marine Industry on 15 January 2011. He is responsible for promoting and stimulating export of Dutch watersports products and services around the world. International business has become an inherent part of the watersports industry, with the option to find and... ... read full story

YCCS Marina Virgin Gorda – a new superyacht marina in the Caribbean

January 22, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda is pleased to announce the opening of a new state-of-the-art superyacht marina in the protected North Sound Bay Virgin Gorda next December 20th 2010. The Virgin Gorda Marina boasts 38 slips for yachts up to 100 meters lenght with 6 metre draft, superior amenities and services. Yacht owners and guests... ... read full story

Baia Yachts launches Baia 100 Motor Yacht Hull Number 3

January 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Baia Yachts launches Baia 100 Motor Yacht Hull Number 3

Baia Yachts launched their third Baia 100 motor yacht in September 2010 and construction of a fourth sistership has already started. Baia Yachts launched their first Baia 100 motor yacht at the end of 2008. The second yacht in the Baia 100 series called MIRAGE, was launched in February last year. ... read full story

Yachts Attending 2011 Inaugural Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous at Virgin Gorda

January 22, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Virgin Gorda is to welcome an impressive fleet of superyachts for the inaugural 2011 Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous. Up to twenty motor and sailing yachts will soon be making their way to the idyllic North Sound on Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, for this exciting new event that will open the 2011 Caribbean season.  All participating... ... read full story

Benetti CRYSTAL 140’ Motor Yacht Johanna completes Sea Trials

January 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Crystal 140’ motor yacht Johanna by Benetti Yachts underwent sea trials on 20 January in Viareggio. Excellent weather conditions accompanied the latest model of the successful Benetti Class range as she set out to sea on her trial run. ... read full story

Fiji Superyacht Charter Decree Welcomed in South Pacific

January 22, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The Fiji Retailers Association is rportd to be well pleased with the endorsement of the Super Yacht Decree by the Fijian Cabinet in the South Pacific. President Himmat Lodhia of Fiji said this decree will not only benefit the tourism industry but the local business community as well as aid the development of new industries that depend... ... read full story

Superyacht Brisbane Flood Update

January 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A week on from the floods that decimated parts of Brisbane, “The River City, and its residents are courageously emerging from the disaster. Though vast parts of the northern and western areas of Brisbane were inundated by flood waters, the river broke its banks and flowed with debris, including vessels still atop pontoons swept away from the riverside homes. However the larger vessel and marine infrastructure and businesses situated on the eastern reaches of the river towards Moreton Bay sustained relatively little or no damage. ... read full story

Motor yacht Jericho design by Diana Yacht Design

January 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Diana Yacht Design proudly presents her newest project Code named Jericho. The 33.5m motor yacht Jericho, built with a Steel hull and aluminum superstructure features a classic canoe stern and an elegance curved profile. ... read full story

New build TP52 Sailing Yacht Container to compete in 2011 Audi MedCup

January 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The new sailing yacht Container, owned by Udo Schütz from Germany, will debut in the world’s leading monohull class, the TP52 Series on the Audi MedCup in 2011. She will compete with an experienced, professional crew led by Markus Wieser, a European Champion and World Championship runner-up in the Dragon Class. Wieser is also experienced match racer and has frequently sailed in the afterguard aboard TP52s. ... read full story

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