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44m CMN motor yacht SCORPIO designed by Bannenberg & Rowell

April 04, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The renowned French shipyard CMN Yachts and the well known UK-based design studio Bannenberg & Rowell have worked closely together to create the 44m luxury motor yacht Scorpio. Facets, chamfers and muscular changes of plane combine to dynamic effect and an almost exoskeletal foredeck structure conceals the crew working area. ... read full story

Sound A/D appoints Veritais as exclusive supplier to superyacht market

April 04, 2012

Written by Chelsea Smith

Veritais Ltd has been appointed exclusive European supplier to the luxury yacht sector by French company Sound A/D, a specialist in ultra-high-quality speaker systems.  The agreement is for an initial 12 months.  Sound A/D is based in Cannes and markets two ranges of fully customisable speakers that Veritais recognised as being particularly attractive to owners... ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint-Barth 2012: Day 1

April 04, 2012

Written by Chelsea Smith

Tuesday, the first day of racing at Les Voiles de St. Barth 2012, dawned with flags lightly streaming, instilling hope that there would be enough wind. After studying the range of course choice, the race committee settled on a 17-nautical miler that kept the fleet entirely along the southern coast, where the pressure held. The... ... read full story

SP-High Modulus wins contract to engineer superyacht Dream Symphony – the largest private sailing yacht ever built

April 04, 2012

Written by Chelsea Smith

SP-High Modulus, the marine business of Gurit, has recently signed a contract to provide engineering services for superyacht ‘Dream Symphony’. When built, the Dream Symphony yacht will be the largest private sailing yacht ever built measuring the 141 metre (463 feet) in length. The 141 metre (463 feet) sailing yacht Dream Symphony is a staysail... ... read full story

Dubois Designed superyachts excel at the 2012 Caribbean Regattas

April 04, 2012

Written by Chelsea Smith

Dubois Yachts are celebrating after Dubois designed sailing yachts excelled in both the 2012 St. Barths Bucket Regatta and the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous. Dubois designed superyachts dominated the numbers at both sailing yacht events with an impressive 10 yachts racing in St. Barths, from a total fleet of 46, and 5... ... read full story

Oyster Regatta British Virgin Islands 2012

April 04, 2012

Written by Chelsea Smith

Twenty-five beautiful examples of Oyster sailing yachts have gathered in the idyllic Caribbean setting of the British Virgin Islands for the 28th event in the Oyster Regatta series. The dockside at Nanny Cay Marina was a hive of activity today, as crews meticulously prepared their yachts for the Concours d’Elegance. The magnificent Oyster sailing yacht... ... read full story

140ft luxury trimaran ADASTRA by McConaghy Boats undergoes sea trials

April 03, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

New images of the spectacular McConaghy Boats built 42.5m trimaran ADASTRA leaving the yard for her sea trials. ... read full story

Joachim Kinder designed refits for motor yacht SEARAZ (ex Alcor, Jimora)

April 03, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Launched in 1986, superyacht Searaz (ex Alcor, ex Jimora) is preparing for her second refit designed by the well known designed Joachim Kinder of J.Kinder Design. ... read full story

53m motor yacht ER175 by Icon Yachts and Ivan Erdevicki

April 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

53m motor yacht ER175 by Icon Yachts and Ivan Erdevicki is an exceptional vessel, featuring a sleek shape, beautiful looks as well as dynamic swept back lines. This spectacular superyacht offers comfortable accommodation to 10 to 12 guests in 5 or 6 beautiful cabins. ... read full story

World first remote control hull cleaning robot arrives in Spain

April 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

World first remote control hull cleaning robot, called Hulltimo Remote Controlled Robot Hull Cleaner, arrives in Spain. Fitted with 4 high powered lights and 2 waterproof cameras, the cleaner constantly feeds real time images back to a screen on the remote control module giving the operator complete command of the cleaning process. ... read full story

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