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Transatlantic Race 2011: Joy and Pain

July 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Newport, R.I. USA (July 8, 2011) – Breaking news from the North Atlantic is that just over 24 hours into the Transatlantic Race 2011, at 20:20 UTC on July 4th, ICAP Leopard had a major problem onboard when the bowsprit broke off on the 100’ Maxi yacht.  None of the crew was injured and the... ... read full story

Barcelona Boat Show 2011 prepares for its 50th Anniversary

July 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With four months to go, the International Boat Show of Barcelona is preparing a very special edition with an attractive programme of activities on occasion of its 50th anniversary. The “Trofeo Salón Náutico Ciudad de Barcelona-Semana Catalana de Vela”, a commemorative exhibition, and a book on the history of the show and the sector will... ... read full story

Formula Marine announces new contract with Oyster Marine

July 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Formula Marine, one of Europe’s leading mast builders have announced a new contract with Oyster Marine, the international market leader of world-class cruising yachts. Formula Marine has been chosen as the preferred supplier for the newest yacht in the Oyster range, the Oyster 885 yacht. The first rig to be supplied will be a carbon... ... read full story

Transatlantic Race 2011: Close, But No Cigar

July 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Newport, R.I. USA (July 7, 2011) – Although conditions in the North Atlantic for the 26 yachts competing in the Transatlantic Race 2011 put at least one on pace to break speed sailing records, the existing record, set in 2008, will stand for a while longer.  Via satellite link, navigator Peter Isler (San Diego, California)... ... read full story

Columbus 177 Motor yacht Prima by Palumbo completes Sea trials

July 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Palumbo Group has sent CharterWorld the latest photos of first sea trials of the Columbus 177 superyacht Prima after her launch on the 20th June 2011. Megayacht PRIMA is a 54 m Superyacht built at Palumbo Shipyard in Naples for a Shipping Company, owner of Columbus Yacht brand. The motor yacht PRIMA was designed by Sergio Cutolo... ... read full story

CRN launches Dislopen line of superyachts

July 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

CRN, a Ferretti Group Brand, held a press conference in London to announce the launch of their new 46-62m Dislopen superyacht range concept. Dislopen is a range of steel and aluminium boats, which combine the shape and style of high-performance open boats with the volume and comfort of large displacement yachts. The CRN Dislopen range stands... ... read full story

Nautor’s Swan Hoists Flags for the 15th Swan European Regatta

July 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Nautor’s Swan is hoisting flags at Cowes, Isle of Wight, marks the final lead up to the 2011 Swan European Regatta, running 9 – 15 July.  2011 marks the 15th edition for one of Swan’s flagship events.  Hosted by the globally renowned Royal Yacht Squadron, the regatta has attracted a number of international entries from 8... ... read full story

JFA launches 43m motor yacht Axantha II – An expedition superyacht designed by Vripack

July 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

JFA shipyard is proud to announce that the delivery of motor yacht Axantha II took place in April 2011, after being launched by JFA in March 2011. Motor yacht Axantha II is an expedition style superyacht measuring 43m that was built under the hull name 22C. M/Y Axantha II was ordered by the owner of... ... read full story

Mondo Marine Refit motor yacht VIUDES 45

July 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The semi-finished 45-metre superyacht VIUDES 45, displacing 450 tons, has successfully been unloaded at Mondo Marine Repair & Refit division at Savona yard today.  The yacht was loaded onto the cargo ship “Storm” of around 100m in length. The vessel then left Barcelona and the M/Y VIUDES 45 was shipped to Mondo Marine’s Savona yard. The... ... read full story

52nd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, 2011

July 07, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Hundreds of thousands of boating enthusiasts and marine industry professionals from around the world will come together Oct. 27 through Oct. 31, 2011 in Fort Lauderdale for the 52nd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the largest in-water boat show in the world. ... read full story

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