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Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2013: Day 3

August 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Today, August 20, 2013, saw Day 3 of the currently running Audi Hamilton Island Race Week. Superyacht Wild Oats XI won against luxury yacht Wild Thing. ... read full story

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2013 hosting four of its pioneers

August 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Four of the original entries that attended the inaugural Audi Hamilton Island Race Week in 1984 are currently present at the 2013 event to mark its 30th anniversary. ... read full story

Marina Industries Association (MIA) Announces Advanced Marina Management Scholarship Winner

August 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The winner of the Bellingham Marine Australia Advanced Marina Management (AMM) Scholarship is James Thompson, Marina Manager at Sydney Boathouse, as announced by the Marina Industries Association (MIA). ... read full story

Superyachts to start racing at 2013 Newport Bucket Regatta this weekend

August 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's Newport Bucket Regatta is set to kick off on Saturday, August 24. The largest luxury vessel to compete will be the 180-foot Vitters classic mega yacht Marie. ... read full story

Radio navigation research team spoofs 213ft WHITE ROSE OF DRACHS Yacht at sea

August 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This summer, assistant professor Todd Humphreys from the Cockrell School of Engineering, and his research team, graduate students Jahshan Bhatti and Ken Pesyna, spent time aboard the 213-foot mega yacht White Rose of Drachs, successfully performing GPS spoofing attacks on the superyacht, while she traveled on the Mediterranean Sea. ... read full story

Fire at the Benetti shipyard in Livorno

August 20, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Benetti Quay a few months ago - Photo by Roberto Malfatti

A yacht has caught fire this morning at the Italian shipyard, Benetti Yachts in Livorno. The yacht was reportedly near her launch. ... read full story

Cantiere Savona introduces LUXI33 superyacht tender design

August 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Due to be launched this autumn, the all-new LUXI33 superyacht tender is currently in build at Cantiere Savona in Sardinia, Italy. This hybrid solar powered boat has been designed by Carlos Mezzera from Argentina. ... read full story

Dennis Conner’s North Cove hosts CBS’s thrilling crime drama ‘Persons of Interest’

August 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Dennis Conner's North Cove has hosted the CBS's thrilling crime drama called "Persons of Interest", filming part of an episode at this popular New York City superyacht marina, using the charter yacht Justine. ... read full story

95m mega yacht MALUHIA concept by Jonathan Peace

August 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Measuring impressive 95 meters in length, Maluhia yacht concept by Johathan Peace is a breath-taking ecoyacht, partially powered by an open-hex solar cell. ... read full story

65m ILLUSION Yacht Concept by Jonathan Peace

August 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Developed for the ShowBoats Design Awards "Young Designer of the Year" 2013 competition, the beautiful and elegant 65m mega yacht Illusion concept by Jonathan Peace boasts plenty of special features, including the all glass, floating pool, that hangs out over the aft of the vessel. ... read full story

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