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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

Rolex China Sea Race 2012 to start tomorrow

April 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Rolex China Sea Race 2012 is set to start tomorrow, April 4th, with 26 competitors on the start line, including the Dubois 90 Maxi, Geoff Hill’s sailing yacht Genuine Risk. ... read full story

ORACLE Racing announces crews for Naples America’s Cup World Series

April 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

ORACLE Racing has unveiled its crews for Naples America’s Cup World Series. The team’s two AC45 catamaran yachts ORACLE Racing Spithill as well as ORACLE Racing Bundock will be skippered, respectively, by Jimmy Spithill and Darren Bundock. ... read full story

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