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Auckland International Boat Show meets 2011 New Zealand Rugby World Cup

May 20, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The New Zealand Auckland International Boat Show, from 15 to 18 September 2011, will be the country’s biggest ever on-water boat show as it reaps the benefit of major development and investment in the Rugby World Cup 2011. On the Saturday of the boat show, in the evening, Australia will meet Ireland in Auckland at... ... read full story

World Superyacht Awards 2011 Video

May 20, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

On Saturday 7th May, the sixth annual World Superyacht Awards took place at London’s historic Guildhall.  During a glittering gala evening attended by a distinguished guest list of over 500 superyacht owners, their families, friends and senior members of the superyacht industry news broadcaster Natasha Kaplinsky presented the prized silver Neptunes to the proud owners... ... read full story

Gulf Craft has five global launches

May 20, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Five global launches at the Dubai Boat Show in March marked Gulf Craft’s intention of seeing 2011 as a year of growth, followed by a hugely successful Asian tour highlighting Gulf Craft’s vision of an emergence of a third large yachting destination globally, defined by the yachting grounds connecting the Middle East and SE-Asia cruising... ... read full story

Yacht captains head for Auckland for the Superyacht Captains Forum New Zealand

May 20, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

In September 2011, superyacht captains and project managers from around the world will meet at the Auckland International Boat Show, New Zealand to attend a two-day forum dedicated to their profession. In designing the Superyacht Captains Forum, the New Zealand NZ Marine Export Group canvassed the captains of superyachts which were cruising and undergoing refits... ... read full story

Benetti Tradition 105 motor yacht BT24 launched by Benetti Yachts

May 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Benetti Yachts launched their newest Tradition 105 motoryacht motor yacht BT24 last week on the 12th of May 2011. The technical launch of the latest yacht in the Tradition 105’ series, took place in Lusben at the Azimut-Benetti Group’s yard, located adjacent to the Benetti boatyard’s headquarters. Measuring over 31 metres, the new Tradition 105... ... read full story

Intellian appoints Senior Director of Global Sales & Business Development

May 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Intellian Technologies, the world’s technological leader in marine satellite antennas, has appointed Jon Harrison as Senior Director of Global Sales & Business Development. Jon has over 20 years’ experience in the marine telecommunications field and over 10 years specialist expertise in satellite communications. In his previous role, Jon managed the European Sales & Service operation... ... read full story

Rolex Fastnet Race 2011: Tortoises and Hares

May 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Rolex Fastnet is more than just a race. When the British Isles weather conspires to deliver conditions typical of the time of year it becomes a true test of human endeavour. It is for this reason that the 608-nautical mile race consistently attracts a large and varied fleet: man and machine set against the... ... read full story

Mount Gay Rum sponsors Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week

May 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Mount Gay Rum will be back to support Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week as the official ‘Regatta Rum’. Around 8,500 competitors sailing in nearly 1,000 boats and many more visitors will be able to enjoy ‘the rum that invented rum’ which has a heritage dating back to 1705. Alvin Saal, Brand Manager for Mount Gay... ... read full story

Boating Industries Alliance Australia (BIAA) joins ICOMIA

May 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The recently established Boating Industries Alliance Australia (BIAA) has joined the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) as a full member. The newly formed peak body for the marine industry in Australia is the successor to the now disbanded Australian Marine Industries Federation (AMIF). “Following the demise of AMIF, I am very pleased that a... ... read full story

New Italy Cruising Rules

May 19, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

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The are some New Italian Cruising Rules this season according to AYSS and Luise Associates which affect yachts visiting Italy for longer than 24 hours requiring an advanced notice of arrival, according to the following news briefing from the Association of Yacht Support Services: Italian D.L. 18 – February 16th 2011, modifies D.L. 196 year... ... read full story

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