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MS TÛRANOR PLANETSOLAR to arrive in Cartagena, Columbia

December 20, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

After successfully navigating from Monaco to Miami and from Miami to Cancún, TÛRANOR PlanetSolar, the world’s largest solar-powered boat, is scheduled to dock at the port of Cartagena, Columbia, today in the afternoon. ... read full story

The Spirit of Tradition Ketch (SoT) by Royal Huisman and Dykstra & Partners

December 20, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Dutch superyacht builder Royal Huisman is currently building a 48.97m (160.66 ft) sailing yacht called The Spirit of Tradition Ketch (SoT). The sailing yacht features naval architecture and styling by Gerard Dykstra & Partners and interior design developed by the Rhoades Young Design office. The yacht offers strong design references to the early working sailors like the pilot cutter and the Brixham Trawler. ... read full story

ISA Yachts sells ISA 500.03, the 3rd 50m motor yacht

December 20, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

ISA Yachts have sold a third new custom-made ISA 500.03 motor yacht due for delivery in July 2012. The new ISA 500.03 superyacht is the third 50 metre motor yacht under construction at the ISA yard further confirming the success of this new ISA series. ... read full story

Bellingham Marine design Float System for St. Paul Island, Alaska.

December 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Bellingham Marine worked with General Contractor Dutra Dredging and the Central Bering Sea Fishermen’s Association to provide a small boat harbor for the local fishing fleet at St. Paul Harbor in the Central Bering Sea off the west coast of Alaska. ... read full story

34th America’s Cup: Work on AC45 catamarans moving ahead in New Zealand

December 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Work on the AC45 catamarans, which the Cup teams will use to race in the 2011 America’s Cup World Series events, is continuing at pace in Warkworth, New Zealand. The first AC45 is scheduled to be launched in the New Year, with others rolling off the assembly quickly thereafter. ... read full story

International Superyacht Coatings Conference 2010 Estoril

December 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Second International Superyacht Coatings Conference organised by the Informa Yacht Group was held in Estoril on 14 and 15 December. A good cross section of the industry was represented. ... read full story

Global Ocean Race: CT SailBattens join as Race Partner

December 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The New Zealand-based, CT Sailbattens is now part of the Global Ocean race 2011-12 (GOR) Race Partner group. The company’s development has had a major impact on sail batten technology with exceptional results in the America’s Cup, IMOCA Open 60, Volvo Ocean Race and superyacht arenas. ... read full story

The Singapore Yacht Show 2011: Asia’s first Superyacht Show

December 18, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Singapore will play host to a fleet of sailing and motor Superyachts when the ‘Singapore Yacht Show’ launches from 8 to 10 April 2011 at the exclusive ONE°15 Marina Club in Sentosa Cove. This was officially announced today by event organisers Informa Yacht Group, who are also behind the world-leading Monaco Yacht Show, the Superyacht... ... read full story

COMPASS MARINAS REDCLIFFE OPENS MORETON BAY AUSTRALIA

December 18, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Redcliffe is a popular seaside destination situated on Moreton Bay in Australia with 22 km of coastline. Earlier this month, an enthusiastic boating public welcomed Redcliffe’s newest marina – Compass Marinas, Redcliffe. The Redcliffe marina is being developed by Peter Harburg, Director of Compass Marinas under the approval of Port of Brisbane and Department of... ... read full story

Lürssen Motor Yacht Hermitage Undergoes Seatrial

December 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Lürssen 68m superyacht Hermitage was launched on Friday the 29th of October 2010. The megayacht Hermitage has now undergone her Seatrials off the German Coast. The 2010 motor yacht Hermitage was built by Lurssen, the German super yacht manufacturer, designed by Espen Oeino and features an Andrew Winch designed interior. ... read full story

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