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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

Rolex China Sea Race 2012: South China Sea Brings True Offshore Challenge

April 11, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The sole participating Maxi, Geoff Hill’s sailing yacht Genuine Risk, won the Sunday Telegraph Trophy for Line Honours as well as a Rolex Yacht-Master timepiece at the 50th Rolex China Sea Race. The Overall title on corrected time went to the Singaporean entry Zanzibar, who also laid claim to a Rolex Yacht-Master timepiece in addition to inscribing their victory in the record books of Rolex China Sea Race history. ... read full story

US Ambassador in Italy to experience the Naples AC World Series

April 11, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Ambassador David Thorne experienced the first day’s competing at the Naples AC World Series today, watching the two races up close from the support boat of America’s Cup champion ORACLE Racing. As a keen sailor himself, the ambassador was disappointed when the sea conditions prevented him from competing in Race 1 aboard the ORACLE Racing boat skippered by America’s Cup champion James Spithill. ... read full story

Naples AC World Series: ORACLE Racing Spithill ties for daily win after two fleet races

April 11, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

In difficult conditions on the Bay of Naples, ORACLE Racing Spithill won the first fleet race going away. The quintet followed it up with a 3rd in Race 2 and finished the day tied for the overall lead with Emirates Team New Zealand. With the wind blowing steadily in the 20s and a choppy sea running at 6 to 8 feet, the conditions were rougher today than even in the more sheltered Plymouth, U.K., last September, widely considered the windiest regatta. ... read full story

Naples AC World Series: Thrills, spills and close racing to open the yacht race

April 11, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Strong winds and big waves created menacing racing conditions on the first day of racing in Naples. Terry Hutchinson was leading his Artemis Racing team to a solid second place in the first race when both bows buried in impressive fashion as he rounded the top mark. The front of the boat kept going down, the wind pushing the wing over, until they capsized. ... read full story

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