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2012 PalmaVela yacht regatta to welcome 110 entrants

April 16, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

2012 PalmaVela yacht regatta, running from April 18 to 22, in Palma de Mallorca, is expected to welcome 110 entrants from more than 15 countries. The Swan entries, competing under IRC ratings, will race in the Maxi Racer, Mini Maxi as well as ORC classes. ... read full story

Britannia Corporate Events invests in Port Hamble Marina

April 16, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

One of the leading marine leisure event companies in the UK, Britannia Corporate Events, has invested in a brand new events facility in the centre of the prestigious Port Hamble Marina in Hampshire. Britannia will move from its existing offices in the marina to a new event facility at No.1 Waterside Buildings. ... read full story

Team Luna Rossa wins the Naples AC World Series

April 16, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Chris Draper´s team Luna Rossa has become the overall winner of the Naples AC World Series, collecting 50 points. James Spithill and his ORACLE Racing crew took an impressive second place. The AC World Series now moves to Venice, for the fifth stop on the circuit in May. ... read full story

Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race: Day 2 – First night at sea

April 16, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Some of the crew racing in the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race have been laid low by sea sickness after the first night at sea. It can happen to new joiners and hardened round the worlders alike but soon passes. Since their departure from San Francisco Bay two distinct sets of tactics have opened up with New York hugging the Californian coast line while the other nine teams head offshore. ... read full story

Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race: Day 1 – Fleet in San Francisco Bay for the start line

April 16, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet left for San Francisco Bay for the start line. The world´s longest race (40,000 miles), there is a 5,500 mile leg ahead, from California on the US West Coast to New York on the East Coast via the Panama Canal. ... read full story

The largest Marlow built to date – the 30.7m motor yacht Explorer 97E

April 16, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 30.7m superyacht Explorer 97E by Marlow Yachts is the largest vessel built to date by this US shipyard. This magnificent vessel offers 6 lovely guest cabins and 3 crew cabins. ... read full story

Nordhavn 86 motor yacht Zembra (ex hull N8608) successfully delivered

April 16, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Superyacht Zembra (ex hull N8608) by Nordhavn was successfully delivered to her new Owners on February 5th. This fantastic vessel is built with high gloss Walnut interior, glue-in windows, a new flybridge hardtop design as well as extended sky lounge deck and many more. ... read full story

Naples AC World Series: Strong winds and heavy seas suspended Saturday´s racing

April 14, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Strong winds and heavy seas suspended Saturday´s racing of the Naples AC World Series. Sunday’s racing will now determine fleet and match racing champions. Fleet races seven and eight have been abandoned and won’t be sailed, shortening the Fleet Racing Championship to seven races. ... read full story

America’s Cup World Series: Friday in Naples offered new challenges

April 14, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Light, offshore winds battling with an onshore swell, offered new challenges to the nine teams competing in the 34th America's Cup World Series in Naples, Italy, on Friday. ... read full story

78.50m Feadship motor yacht HAMPSHIRE II (hull 806) launched

April 14, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The 78.50 metre hull 806 by Feadship, named motor yacht Hampshire II, has been successfully launched by this prestigious shipyard. Superyacht Hampshire II was built for an experienced Feadship owner and offers and incredible amount of possibilities to actively relax aboard, including playing tennis, football, basketball and so on. ... read full story

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