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Newly refitted 38m Heesen superyacht No Comment (ex Tropic C)

April 12, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 38m Heesen superyacht No Comment (ex Tropic C), launched in 1986, was sucessfully refitted in 2011 by FM Yachts (Frank Mulder Yacht Projects BV), getting a completely re-designed interior lay-out, with the decor and styling by Joachim Kinder. The fishing cockpit was removed and made place for a comfortable aft deck with a large seating area. On wheelhouse level the deck was extended aft to accommodate two RIB's of 22 ft and 17 ft in length. The fly-bridge area was increased as well and by removing the control station this area opened up to a fantastic lounging place with a bar, sunbeds, spa pool and grill. ... read full story

Ferretti confirms its leadership in Brazil exhibiting seven yachts at the 2012 Rio Boat Show

April 12, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Ferretti confirms its leadership in Brazil exhibiting seven yachts at the 2012 Rio Boat Show, including six models of the historic brand Ferretti Yachts: Ferretti 530, Ferretti 620, Ferretti 660, Ferretti 750, Ferretti 830 and the superyacht Ferretti 881, showing the great variety of the range offered to the Brazilian market. The luxury yacht Pershing 64’, one of the most successful models of Pershing, completes this sampling of sea pearls. ... read full story

Horizon P136 superyacht ANGARA receives the “Yacht of the Year” Award in Taiwan

April 12, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Horizon P136 superyacht Angara wins the “Yacht of the Year” Award in Taiwan. The "Yacht of the Year" is chosen as winner from each Taiwan yacht manufacturer, and Horizon has already had the honor of winning this prestigious award with the P136 charter yacht Miss Rose in 2009. ... read full story

Ky-mani Marley to appear LIVE at Antigua Sailing Week

April 12, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Ky-mani Marley will be appearing LIVE at Antigua Sailing Week on Tuesday May 1st. The event will be start at 6pm in Nelson's Dockyard and tickets cost EC$40 in advance, $EC50 on the door. On sale now at Antigua Yacht Club and the Antigua Hotel and Tourist Association. ... read full story

42.5m McConaghy trimaran yacht ADASTRA successfully launched

April 12, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

McConaghy Boats has successfully launched its 42.5m luxury trimaran yacht Adastra from its yard in Zhuhai China. This spectacular vessel can easily accommodate 9 guests and a crew of 5-6. ... read full story

Azimut Benetti Yachting Gala 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

April 11, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Azimut Benetti Group organised the Yachting Gala 2012, devoted to its customers worldwide. The event took place last month in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. ... read full story

Twenty Sailing Yachts by Nautor Swan to compete in the 27th Atlantic Rally for Cruiser (ACR)

April 11, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Twenty spectacular sailing yachts by Nautor Swan, spanning 40 to 82 feet will compete in this year´s 27th Atlantic Rally for Cruiser (ARC), held on 25th November in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. ... read full story

Swan Rally 2012 in Sydney

April 11, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Swan Rally 2012, running the last weekend in March, started perfect with Veuve Clicquot opening the proceedings at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia with each Swan crew in matching branded Swan Shirts, provided by Vicsail. ... read full story

The next three inductees to the America’s Cup Hall of Fame in 2012: Bertelli, Lambert and Wright

April 11, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

America's Cup Hall of Fame welcomes the next three inductees in 2012, coming from three distinct America’s Cup eras. Two of them are Americans and one is Italian. Established in 1992 the America’s Cup Hall of Fame celebrates and recognizes the achievements of individuals within the sport of sailing and in particular the America’s Cup competition. ... read full story

Perini Navi and Comitato Leonardo reward again young students

April 11, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Perini Navi and Comitato Leonardo have decided to reward again this year young graduates who have written thesis on subjects that are relevant to the promotion of nautical products that are made in Italy. The Prizes for Degrees program, first launched by the Comitato Leonardo in 1997, has already rewarded 100 top notch students for their work. ... read full story

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