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Alloy Yachts bags 2 World Superyacht Awards for yachts Imagine II and Kokomo

May 09, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Critical Acclaim continues to flow for Alloy Yachts as two of the most recent builds, sailing yacht Imagine II and Kokomo, took home Awards at the Boat International World Superyacht Awards held last weekend. Sailing yacht Imagine II won the Neptune Award for Top Sailing Superyacht (30-44.99m). The 44.2m sailing yacht further consolidated Alloy Yachts’... ... read full story

America’s Cup to Revolutionize Live Sports Sailing Coverage

May 09, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Not widely considered an extreme sport, sailing is about to gain a new whole audience as the new America’s Cup reveals just how heart-pounding and dangerous the sport can be. Connecting viewers to the racing in ways not previously possible, the America’s Cup will transform the way people see the sport. With breakthrough graphics, athlete’s... ... read full story

The Vitters Lady B yacht wins World Superyacht Award

May 09, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The 44,7 m / 147 ft Vitters sailing yacht Lady B has been awarded with a Judge’s Commendation at the World Superyacht Awards Gala in Londen last weekend. The Dubois desiged Vitters built Lady B yacht has a spectacular interior from Rhoades Young and was one of the winners in the category “best sailing yachts... ... read full story

2011 World Superyacht Award Winners

May 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Last night in the heart of the City of London, the superyacht industry’s finest gathered in the magnificent surroundings of Guildhall for the most glamorous and anticipated event in the yachting calendar – the sixth annual World Superyacht Awards. ... read full story

Sailing yacht Zefira wins ‘Sailing yacht of the Year’ at 2011 World Superyacht Awards

May 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Fitzroy Yachts has enjoyed a very successful night at the sixth annual world superyacht awards thanks to their efforts in building superyacht Zefira. During a glittering gala evening attended by a distinguished guest list over 500 superyacht owners, their families, friends and senior members of the superyacht industry, sailing yacht Zefira built by Fitzroy yachts received not one but two prized silver Neptune’s for best sailing yacht in 45m + category and 'sailing yacht of the year’ ... read full story

Alloy Yachts receive TWO Awards at the World Superyacht Awards

May 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Critical Acclaim continues to flow for Alloy Yachts as two of the most recent builds, sailing yacht Imagine II and superyacht Kokomo, took home Awards at the Boat International World Superyacht Awards held last weekend. ... read full story

Sailing yacht Ameena re launched by Jongert – The First Jongert refit of 2011

May 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

After a refit Jongert Shipyard has recently re-launched sailing yacht Ameena, a Jongert 2900M-line yacht. In 2004 sail yacht Ameena designed by Tony Castro, received the prestigious ShowBoats International Award for the best sailing yacht in the category up to 40 meters in length. ... read full story

Nespresso Cup 2011: Day 1 serves up perfect blend of racing

May 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The opening day of the Nespresso Cup in Portofino, produced some close racing and magnificent battles in both divisions. “Racing today was good weather-wise,” said Nespresso Cup Race Ambassador Francesco de Angelis. “Sunny with a good breeze and we saw an interesting second race because there were some wind shifts which made it a bit more difficult.” In the Overall Division it was Indio (30.50m) that came out on top, winning both races despite the best efforts of Magic Carpet2 and Y3K to break their winning form ... read full story

Ninth annual American Superyacht Forum

May 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The biggest event in the American superyacht industry’s calendar, the American Superyacht Forum, is now just two weeks away. The three-day forum, which will be held at the Hilton Marina in Fort Lauderdale, runs from 16 to 18 May. ... read full story

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