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Transatlantic Race 2011: Perini Navi Sailing Yacht Maltese Falcon largest in fleet

June 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The extremes of crossing the Atlantic Ocean will be experienced very differently by crews on the longest and shortest yachts competing in the upcoming Transatlantic Race 2011 (TR 2011).  This adventure challenge, which aims to add 2,975 nautical miles to its participants’ log books, is co-organized by the Royal Yacht Squadron, New York Yacht Club, Royal... ... read full story

New logo for Louis Vuitton Cup revealed

June 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

 A new logo has been created to celebrate one of the most enduring relationships in the history of sports. Louis Vuitton has built a very close partnership with the America’s Cup over a period that now approaches 30 years – since the advent of the very first Louis Vuitton Cup, in 1983. Over that time,... ... read full story

RS Sailing supplies luxury superyacht market

June 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

RS Sailing, the international award winning small sailboat manufacturer, has further proved itself as a successful supplier to the luxury yacht market. During the refit of a motor yacht at Southampton Yacht Services in May, RS Sailing was asked to provide a small sailing dinghy to fit in the superyacht’s toy garage – and the... ... read full story

Sailing Kids to receive DAME (Design Award METS) donation

June 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Stichting Sailing Kids Foundation (SK) – a Netherlands based charity that organises sailing holidays for seriously ill children and their families – will receive the DAME (Design Award METS) donation for 2011. The charity was selected by the METS Committee out of seven applications it received after issuing a call for entries. SK arranges free... ... read full story

Griffin Yacht Services

June 16, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Griffin Global Group forms Griffin Yacht Services Griffin Global Group, the world’s largest specialist in marine and offshore travel, is expanding its Superyacht offering with a dedicated yacht division, Griffin Yacht Services. The new division will build on Griffin’s 34 international offices and over 40 years’ experience managing the unique travel requirements of organisations and... ... read full story

European Boating Industry Elects a New President & Council

June 16, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

At its annual Assembly General meeting held on 10 June 2011 in Rotterdam (Netherlands), European Boating Industry elected its new Council for 2011-2013. A total of nine members were elected to the Council with six being re-elected for a second mandate, as well as three new Council members. European Boating Industry also unveiled its new... ... read full story

Modern Classic Sailing Yacht Hetairos refited at Southampton Yacht Services

June 16, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Sailing yacht Hetairos is a 140ft Bruce King designed superyacht which was originally built at Abeking & Rasmussen in Germany and launched in 1993, as a modern classic global cruiser. With her powerful ketch rig she has also graced the maxi race circuit, winning admiring looks and a clutch of silverware. Her time at Southampton... ... read full story

Sustainable Marina Development, a publication by John Hogan and Lyndall De Marco

June 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A new book is being launched on June 20th at the Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA) Marinas 2011 conference in Melbourne Australia.  The book is the first of its kind to promote sustainability principles specifically to developers, owners and stakeholders of marina developments.  The book will be launched by Alistair Murray, CEO of Ronstan,... ... read full story

30m Sailing Yacht Antares III by Yachting Developments Sets Sail

June 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

International award winning Auckland based Superyacht builder Yachting Developments is proud to launch another custom built 30m composite performance cruising sloop, sailing yacht Antares III. From the design board of naval architects Dixon Yacht Design the vessel is referred to as build number YD69, or by its project name “Meteor 100” but is now proudly named ‘Antares III’.... ... read full story

Esthec® signs Teak Marine as distributor for Canada and US West Coast

June 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Esthec® is pleased to announce that Teak Marine is now the official installer of Esthec® for Canada and the Western United States.  Teak Marine, known for its fine nautical decks and floors, works with builders, refit yards, captains and owners on many of the yachts in the area.  Esthec® is thrilled to have established this... ... read full story

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