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Final results for Rolex Capri Sailing Week 2010.

May 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Final results for Rolex Capri Sailing Week 2010. ... read full story

Superyacht Riela is a Winner at The World Superyacht Awards 2010

May 27, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Sailing yacht Riela, designed by Perini Navi’s in-house naval architects together with New Zealander Ron Holland, is the 46th unit in the Perini Navi fleet and the 7th in the 56 metre series. She boasts an ultra-light streamlined aluminium hull with maximum displacement optimized at 545 tons in order to guarantee both excellent sailing performances and extreme comfort. Both main and mizzen masts are also in aluminium, while the furling boom is in carbon fibre. Total sail area is expected to reach 1,500 m². ... read full story

52m Sparkman & Stephens Sailing yacht Nazenin V recognized at 2010 World Superyacht Awards

May 27, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Superyacht Nazenin V has an exterior styling, engineering, and naval architecture completed by Sparkman & Stephens, while Redman, Whitely, Dixon of the UK created the graceful blond teak interior. Project Manager Paul Johnson, also brought years of experience and invaluable expertise to the project. The culmination of five years of design development, engineering, and construction has led to a world-class superyacht that exceeds the owner's strict requirements for comfort, safety, performance and tasteful simplicity in every way. Special congratulations to RMK Yachts for their outstanding execution. ... read full story

Ferretti Yachts receives more awards in China

May 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Ferretti Group brand Ferretti Yachts, active within the sphere of the production of flybridge motor yachts measuring 14 to 27 metres, is becoming increasingly better known in China. This has been confirmed by top level awards won in contests of international importance and significant visibility, such as the China International Boat Show 2010 in Shanghai and Gafencu magazine’s Best Of the Best Award in Beijing. ... read full story

SYCARA IV receives Judges’ Special Award at the World Superyachts Awards 2010

May 25, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Burger Boat Company is proud to announce that Superyacht SYCARA IV has been awarded the Judges’ Special Award at the 2010 World Superyachts Awards ... read full story

Princess Cruises honoured by Port of San Francisco for environmental efforts.

May 25, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Three Princess Cruises ships -- Sapphire Princess, Sea Princess and Star Princess have just been named as gold-level winners of the Port of San Francisco 2009 Cruise Ship Environmental Award. The awards honor the ships’ “outstanding record in safeguarding the environment and protecting the air and water quality of San Francisco Bay during their port calls.” This is the fifth year Princess ships have earned this prestigious distinction. ... read full story

Azzura Marine receives recognition for Richard Branson’s superyacht Necker Belle catamaran refit

May 25, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Necker Belle underwent a refit by the Azzura Shipyard in Australia, which transformed her from the mundane into a special luxury catamaran. ... read full story

Gulf Craft Wins award for ‘Innovation and Excellence’ at World of Yachts Recognition Awards 2010

May 24, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

In addition to the industry’s recognition of Gulf Craft’s building expertise, the prestigious award for ‘Business Lifetime Achievement’ was awarded to His Excellence Mr. Mohammed Hussein Alshaali, Chairman of Gulf Craft. ... read full story

Mourjan Marinas IGY Dubai recognised with Marina Innovation and Excellence by Arab Maritime World Awards

May 24, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

CEO of Mourjan Marinas IGY, Michael Horrigan, received the award, which was part of the World of Yachts Recognition Awards for Excellence 2010, in front of leaders from the Arab maritime industry during the 6th International Beirut Boat show held this weekend. ... read full story

Yacht Arkley Wins Motor Yacht of the Year 2010 at World Superyacht Awards

May 23, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Superyacht Arkley, the 60-metre Lürssen was judged to be the winner of t

Each of the six winners of the motor yacht categories was eligible for this award, and their relative merits were debated by the judges at length. Put to the vote, the winner was clear - Superyacht Arkley, the 60-metre Lürssen was judged to be the winner of the prize being of a proven design and offering the performance and facilities that the majority of the panel admire in a long-range cruising yacht. ... read full story

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