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Les Voiles de Saint Tropez 2011: Thirty years on: the ‘Nioulargue spirit” is honoured

September 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Over four thousand crew are preparing to do battle from 24 September at the 13th edition of Les Voiles. They will be racing aboard three hundred of the finest futuristic yachts and the most elegant traditional yachts on the planet. The event will be run in the exceptional setting of the bay of Saint Tropez,... ... read full story

Princess Yachts install Simrad Yachting electronics on its latest range

September 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Princess Yachts has chosen leading marine electronics manufacturer Simrad Yachting to fit its market leading chart plotters, radars and autopilots as standard on a number of its latest boats. Princess yachts that will be offered with the latest Simrad electronics include the Princess 60 motor yacht and Princess 64, and the all-new Princess V39. Princess... ... read full story

New Zealand Prime Minister Rt Hon John Key to welcome Superyacht Captains Forum

September 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

In just two weeks’ time, the inaugural NZ Marine Export Group Superyacht Captains Forum will start off with a welcoming address by the New Zealand Prime Minister Rt Hon John Key, at the Opening Cocktail Function, Wednesday 14th September, Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand. 110 delegates from 13 countries have already taken the opportunity... ... read full story

Shadow business minister, John Denham MP, impressed by visit to Discovery Yachts

September 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Shadow Business Minister, John Denham MP, paid a fact-finding visit to bespoke yacht builder, Discovery Yachts, yesterday at their Marchwood base to find out more behind the success of this manufacturer of luxury blue-water cruising yachts. The Shadow Minister met with Discovery Yachts Managing Director, Nigel Stuart to learn about the success and scale of... ... read full story

Nautor’s Swan Announces ClubSwan Caribbean Rendezvous Dates for March 2012

September 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Nautors Swan is looking ahead to their Cruising Rendezvous Programme next year with the official release of dates for the 2012 ClubSwan Caribbean Rendezvous. This will be the 9th annual Caribbean based Rendezvous for the internationally renowned luxury sailing yacht manufacturer. Dates for 2012 are from the 12th through to the 17th March with the... ... read full story

New Riviera 4400 Sport Yacht Series II motor yacht at the Club Marine Mandurah Boat Show

September 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Riviera will showcase its new 4400 Sport Yacht Series II motor yacht at the Club Marine Mandurah Boat Show to be held from October 14-16 2011. Established in 2001, the annual Club Marine Mandurah Boat Show is Australia’s third largest boat show held over 24,000 square metres of hardstand space and with about 100 boats... ... read full story

Taiwan Monte Fino yard Kha Shing extends to build superyachts up to 44m

September 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Kha Shing, the superyacht yard based in Kaohsiung, Taiwan that designs and builds the Monte Fino range of motor yachts, has announced that it has upgraded its facilities to allow it to build yachts up to 44 metres (144 feet) in length. This is the final stage of a $20 million, two year investment programme... ... read full story

The New Catana 59 Sailing Catamaran

September 01, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The New Catana 59 Sailing Catamaran is at the cutting edge of yacht racing innovation… The Catana 59 yacht, the latest release from the Catana shipyard, is a revolutionary concept in recreational catamarans. It reflects Catana’s determination to strive for even better performance, with a host of innovations from the world of racing. Some of... ... read full story

Germany’s HDW yard bought by Abu Dhabi MAR Group and renamed Abu Dhabi MAR Kiel

September 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

As of the 1st of September 2011 contracts for the acquisition of the former HDW Gaarden GmbH in Kiel have entered into force. Renamed Abu Dhabi MAR Kiel GmbHm the new company starts with 172 employees, the facilities, equipment and infrastructure of the former HDW Gaarden, working on first orders of its target markets offshore,... ... read full story

Beautiful Baglietto Motor Yacht ‘RC’ available for sale

September 01, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The well known superyacht RC by Baglietto shipyard in Italy is currently available for sale, featuring accommodation for 10 people in 5 stunning suites with bathrooms. ... read full story

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