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Francis Joyon breaks the Columbus Route Record aboard his Maxi Trimaran Yacht IDEC

February 15, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Francis Joyon has smashed the Columbus Route record aboard his maxi trimaran yacht IDEC, reaching the finishing line off San Salvador in the Bahamas in 8 days, 16 hours, 07 minutes, 05 seconds. ... read full story

CharterWorld Exclusive: Interview with Marnix Hoekstra of Vripack 

February 15, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

An exclusive interview with one of Vripack's Directors, Marnix Hoekstra, where we have a chat about the company's exciting new projects, such as VriThink or the 50m version of motor yacht Project Liquid. We also discuss why yachts E&E and Jasmin are such successful charter yachts. ... read full story

Marine Marketers of America (MMA) 2012 Neptune Award Winners

February 15, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

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The Marine Marketers of America (MMA) announced the winners of its fifth-annual 2012 Neptune Awards for Marketing Excellence during the Miami International Boat Show, on February 14. ... read full story

NZ Millennium Cup 2013 Day 1: Line Honours for sailing yacht ZEFIRO

February 15, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The first day's winner of this year's NZ Millennium Cup has become the luxury sailing yacht Zefiro, built by the prestigious South African shipyard, Southern Wind. ... read full story

Pendennis celebrating 25-year history of superyacht custom build and refit

February 15, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The prestigious UK shipyard, Pendennis, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The first luxury vessel built by Pendennis is the 125-foot sailing yacht La Cattiva (ex Taramber). Throughout its history the company has delivered more than 30 Custom New Builds. ... read full story

Ferretti Group attending Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show with record number of 25 yachts on display

February 15, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A record number of 25 luxury yachts are currently being displayed by the prominent Italian builder, Ferretti Group, at the 2013 Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show. These include 4 US debuts. ... read full story

Vain Interiors’ interior scheme on board 77 m Hanseatic Yacht SMERALDA to compete for IY&A Award 2013

February 15, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Vain Interiors has been nominated for the 2013 International Yacht and Aviation Award 2013 for the beautiful interiors aboard the 77 m Hanseatic mega yacht Smeralda. The vessel itself has also been shortlisted for the Asia Pacific Yacht and Aviation Award 2013. The winners will be announced on April 19. ... read full story

77m WETA Yacht Project (Hull U77, Gin Tonic II) taken to Whangarei in New Zealand

February 14, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The impressive and very secretive WETA Yacht Project (also known as hull U77 and Gin Tonic II) has been reported by various New Zealand and international sources towed to Port Nikau in Northland. The move has taken place last week and the local company, Culham Engineering, will presumably continue with her refit. Superyacht WETA is... ... read full story

Francis Joyon to arrive in the Bahamas aboard his IDEC Yacht tomorrow

February 14, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Thrusday lunchtime saw Francis Joyon and his luxury trimaran yacht IDEC face the last 280 miles before crossing the finishing line in San Salvador. Francis' attempt to smash his own record at the Columbus Route is due to finish this Friday. ... read full story

Fulvio Dodich becomes new Chief Executive Officer of Sanlorenzo Spa

February 14, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The respected Italian luxury yacht builder, Sanlorenzo Spa, has appointed Fulvio Dodich as its new Chief Executive Officer. ... read full story

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