April 28 brought very difficult weather conditions for sailors competing in the 2012 Yachting World Round Antigua Race. Due to strong winds, there were several retirements, including Allyn Salomon's Beneteau Oceanis 473 sailing yacht Hermosita as well as South African Jan Rupert entry, Tripp 75 Blackbird yacht. Farr 115 charter yacht Sojana has received the Yachting World Trophy for the fastest monohull around the course, finishing the race in 4 hours, 50 mins and 46 seconds. ... read full story
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Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race: Day 15 – New York wins Ocean Sprint
April 28, 2012
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Day 14 of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race saw all ten teams completing the Ocean Sprint phase of Race 10 to Panama, with the overall winner - the American team, New York, successfully reaching the finish line in 31 hours 57 minutes and 56 seconds at 13:20:22 UTC yesterday. ... read full story
Antigua Sailing Week 2012: The forecasted big breeze arrives
April 28, 2012
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Strong winds arrived today in the fabulous Caribbean yacht charter location - Antigua - playing host to this year´s Antigua Sailing Week. Today´s Guadeloupe to Antigua Race has been won by Verlarde's NM92 sailing yacht Locura, followed by Stephen Schmidt's Santa Cruz 70 yacht Hotel California Too, taking second place and the Dufour 45 yacht Triskell placing 3rd. Ross Applebey's Oyster 48 yacht Scarlet Oyster has won the Racing Division of the ARC. ... read full story
San Francisco shows great excitement for the America’s Cup 2013
April 27, 2012
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Hundreds of fans and dignitaries gathered up to celebrate the signing of the agreement for the City of San Francisco to host the America's Cup in 2013. ... read full story
Marine Industry Cares Foundation’s 4th Annual Spin-A-Thon a Great Success
April 27, 2012
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4th Annual Spin-A-Thon by Marine Industry Cares Foundation reported a great success with around $150.000 raised for Children's Diagnostic and Treatment Center and Kids in Distress. ... read full story
Azimut-Benetti Group receives the ‘Company Award for Safety’ by Confindustria and INAIL
April 27, 2012
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Azimut-Benetti Group has become the first private boating firm around the world awarded wit the 'Company Award for Safety' in the High Risk category. ... read full story
Third Caribbean regatta won by Sailing Yacht DORADE
April 27, 2012
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Sailing Yacht Dorade wins its Vintage Class in the 2012 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, after winning two other Caribbean regattas. ... read full story
Akuma 50 yacht tender by Kardis: a maxi RIB with comforts like a yacht
April 27, 2012
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Akuma 50 yacht tender is the latest fascinating maxi RIB launched by the Italian yard Kardis. Boasting luxury and exclusiveness, this beautiful boat comfortably accommodates a large number of guests and reaches an impressive top speed of 44 knots! ... read full story
The world’s largest 89m mast of the 75.2m superyacht M5 (ex Mirabella V) removed
April 27, 2012
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The prominent UK-based shipyard Pendennis removed the Ron Holland designed sailing yacht M5 (ex Mirabella 5)´s main mast in advance of her 13 month refit. She boasts the world´s largest mast, measuring 89 metres, destepping of which was coordinated by Marine Results, with the lift needing 4 cranes, 40 staff as well as more than 8 hours to finish the operation. ... read full story
Gulf Craft attended the 1st Ajman Industrial Exhibition
April 27, 2012
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Founded in 1982 in Ajman, the Middle East´s largest superyacht builder, Gulf Craft, was present at the 1st edition of the Ajman Industrial Exhibition, running from April 23-25, 2012 and showcasing the local products. ... read full story
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