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Yacht VANTAGE Launched – the Palmer Johnson PJ 150

May 19, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The PJ150-7 VANTAGE features an open-plan salon, bar and dining area for ten. The Yacht's master suite has a private study, his- and-hers bathrooms and a walk-in dressing area. There are two double cabins with ensuite bathroom and two cabins, each with two single beds and one Pullman. Yacht VANTAGE can accommodate twelve guests and eight crew members. There is a fully integrated, centralised entertainment system throughout. ... read full story

Heesen launches their 3700 Yacht Willpower

May 18, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Heesen Yachts have recently launched superyacht WILLPOWER a Heesen 3700 series motor yacht in the Netherlands. Yacht Willpower is hull number 14537 of the successful 3700 series and as such she is similar to her sister-ships with respect to her exterior yacht design and other specifications. Her interior however is customised and will be fully polished completed for delivery to the yacht’s owner after sea trials and testing. ... read full story

Xiqui Mas steps down from his Vilanova Grand Marina Chairman post

May 18, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Xiqui Mas

After five years of Presidency at Vilanova Grand Marina, Xiqui Mas steps down from his post. Involved as a shareholder, creator and a promoter, Xiqui Mas has been with the company from the outset. This change is due to the different directions chosen by other marina shareholders, which are  fundamentally different from Xigui Mas’ original... ... read full story

PORTLAND MARINA DORSET READY FOR 2012 OLYMPICS

May 18, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Portland Marina is built on a former Royal Naval Air Site. The marina will form part of the venue for sailing events for the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games and is positioned next door to the UK’s National Sailing Academy. ... read full story

Telemar Yachting Opens Office in Fort Lauderdale USA

May 18, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

TELEMAR YACHTING -telemar-yachting,the Viareggio-based superyacht electronics company providing Navigation, Communication, Audio/Video Entertainment systems, Computer Integration, Security Systems and Airtime to the world's superyacht industry, has opened its Americas office in Fort Lauderdale. "This permanent base in the yachting capital of the Americas rounds out our coverage of Asia, the Mediterranean and the Americas,"said Andy Gifford Telemar Yachting's General Manager. Just off Fort Lauderdale's 17th Street superyacht centre and near Fort Lauderdale International Airport, the new Telemar Yachting offices at 1831 Cordova Road will be managed by Mark Theissen, Telemar's Business Development Manager, expanding the company's presence in the Americas and the Caribbean. ... read full story

The Blue Coast 95 Custom Catamaran to be launched this summer.

May 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Blue Coast 95’ which will be the 4th largest catamaran in the world when completed is under construction at the H2X shipyard in La Ciotat. The catamaran Blue Coast 95’ was designed by Jean‐Jacques Coste and is the first maxi-catamaran of this new range created by Coste Design and Partners. The official launch of the Blue Coast 95 will take place during the Cannes boat show from 8 to 13 September 2010. ... read full story

Boat/Yacht Sales Tax Cap Passes in Florida State

May 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

We want to thank all those who heeded our Call to Action and wrote their State Legislators in support of this easure. Your efforts have paid off.” Littlejohn urged FYBA members and marine industry professionals throughout the state of Florida to write Governor Crist in support of the bil Florida has been losing boat sales and service revenue to other states and countries who offer more favorable sales tax treatment. ... read full story

Australia: The 2010 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Opens Thursday

May 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The 22nd annual Show is staged at Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast from Thursday, May 20 to Sunday, May 23 from 9am to 5pm daily. ... read full story

The Asia Boating Awards Hong Kong – Asia as a boating & marine centre

May 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The first award of the night, for Best Asian Motor Yacht Builder (81 feet and up), went to Hong Kong-based superyacht builder Kingship, whose production facilities are in Zhongshan. Kingship founder and CEO Roger Liang, a native Hong Kong yacht builder who made waves at the last Monaco Yacht Show with his 138-foot Green Voyager superyacht design, collected the award in person. ... read full story

Sunsail Announce New Belize & Italy Yacht Charter Loacations

May 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Marina Corricella is a beautiful fishing town, resembling an amphitheatre on the sea, surrounded by nets and fishing boats. Only attainable by sea, there are no vehicles here, but only the voices of the fishermen who mend the nets on the wharf. The village of Corricella faces due south-east and is sheltered from all other sides by the cliff behind. A long ridge of rocks protects the marina from the occasional south-easterly wind (Scirocco). The site is so sheltered that the temperature is pleasantly mild also in full winter. ... read full story

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