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Camper & Nicholsons First Eastern appoints Todd Jeffery as a new Project Director of its Hong Kong Team

March 14, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Camper & Nicholsons First Eastern has appointed Todd Jeffery as a new Project Director of its Hong Kong Team. Todd Jeffery has more than 20 years’ experience in the marine industry, most recently as Operations Director for Aldar where he was responsible for the development of the Yas and Al Bandar marinas in Abu Dhabi. ... read full story

2nd Westport Cup to be attended by superyachts Altair, Eleonora, Mariette and Mariquita

March 14, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Four glorious big class vessels will grace the squadron start line for the second running of the Westward Cup, taking place from June 11 to 16, 2012, including the 39.5m sailing yacht Altair, the 41.5m charter yacht Eleonora E (ex Eleonora), the 42m superyacht Mariette and the 38m Mariquita superyacht. Also invited, but as yet unconfirmed, are the 46m sailing yacht Lulworth and the 32m luxury yacht Moonbeam IV. ... read full story

34th America´s Cup: China Team announces crew training in Sanya and competing in Naples World Series

March 14, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

China Team crew have all arrived at the Serenity Marina in Sanya, the China Team base, to start training for the upcoming Naples AC World Series, taking place from April 7 to 15, 2012. ... read full story

4th High Performance Yacht Design Conference: America’s Cup secrets could help design community

March 14, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Delivering a keynote address at the Fourth High Performance Yacht Design Conference in Auckland, Campbell, Emeritus Fellow from the Wolfson Unit at the Southampton University, said the international gathering of designers, scientists and engineers formed part of a series of important yachting technology meetings at venues around the world. ... read full story

4th High Performance Yacht Design Conference: Crew safety in Volvo Ocean Race

March 14, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A panel discussion at the Fourth High Performance Yacht Design Conference in Auckland discussed the performance versus crew safety conundrum and Race Director Jack Lloyd revealed that steps are already being planned to reduce the dangers crew face. ... read full story

8th Top of the Gulf Regatta to take place at Ocean Superyacht Marina in Gulf of Thailand

March 14, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

8th Top of the Gulf Regatta 2012, held from 4th to 8th May will be hosted by Ocean Superyacht Marina, situated in a beautiful yacht charter location - Gulf of Thailand. ... read full story

4th High Performance Yacht Design Conference: Treading the line between speed & safety

March 14, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Delivering the first keynote address in the Fourth High Performance Yacht Design Conference in Auckland, Emirates Team New Zealand design engineer Giovanni Belgrano spoke about the demand to constantly push the envelope of design and engineering. ... read full story

Holland Jachtbouw 40m superyacht Rainbow – the first full hybrid pleasure sailing yacht

March 14, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Holland Jachtbouw 40m superyacht Rainbow has become the first full hybrid pleasure sailing yacht, thanks to the unique WhisperPower hybrid propulsion and power system, developed by Dutch power system's specialist WhisperPower BV. ... read full story

Gulf Craft’s motor yacht MAJESTY 105 premieres at Dubai International Boat Show

March 13, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Gulf Craft have presented their latest superyacht from the Majesty Yachts range - the Majesty 105 Yacht - at the 2012 Dubai International Boat Show opening today. ... read full story

40m superyacht Imperial Princess by Princess Yachts launched

March 13, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

40m superyacht Imperial Princess by Princess Yachts has been successfully launched from Plymouth´s historic South Yard. The longest production vessel ever made in Britain will offer luxurious accommodation to up to 12 guests. ... read full story

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