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Azimut Grande 116 Motor yacht Cinque Finalist for the ShowBoats Design Awards 2011

July 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Azimut Benetti Group is delighted to announce that Azimut Grande 116 motor yacht Cinque has been selected as one of the finalists for the Showboats Design Awards 2011 – congratulations! This prestigious achievement confirms, once again, that Azimut Grande 116, the biggest boat of the Azimut range, is truly a top player! Yacht Cinque’s sleek and... ... read full story

Tight squeeze for 26 mile manoeuvre of Celebrity Cruises newest ship Celebrity Silhouette

July 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

One expert driver is breathing a big sigh of relief after completing the initial stages of a 26-mile navigation – in reverse – on a luxurious, multimillion-dollar cruise ship, Celebrity Cruises’ sleek new Celebrity Silhouette.  With less than five feet of room to manoeuvre at certain points, the challenging exercise began today under the direction... ... read full story

Oyster Marine signs preferred supplier agreement with Raymarine for Oyster Yachts

July 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Oyster Marine has signed a preferred supplier agreement with marine electronics manufacturer Raymarine.  The agreement will see Raymarine’s full range of integrated electronics installed onboard Oyster Marine’s hand-built, modern blue water cruisers and super yachts. Nick Creed, Commercial Director at Oyster Marine said the preferred supplier agreement will enable both organisations’ product development teams to work together... ... read full story

Royal Caribbean International announces Serenade of the Seas’ winter 2012-13 Dubai season

July 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Royal Caribbean International has announced the deployment of Serenade of the Seas to Dubai for its winter 2012-13 season. Serenade of the Seas will replace Brilliance of the Seas and offer 17 sailings, departing every Monday on seven-night United Arab Emirates and Oman itineraries between December 2012 – April 2013. Serenade of the Seas’ winter... ... read full story

Transatlantic Race 2011: Final Start

July 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Newport, R.I. USA (July 3, 2011) – One of the greatest moments in the history of offshore racing took place today with the final start of the Transatlantic Race 2011 setting six yachts on their course from Newport to The Lizard off the southeast coast of England.  And as the six magnificent yachts hoisted their... ... read full story

Transatlantic Race 2011: South pays for now

July 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht Nordwind and Carina have opened up a significant lead on the rest of the fleet that started the Transatlantic Race 2011 on June 26. These two yachts have stayed in good pressure, whilst the yachts behind that stayed north have not — leaving them well over 100 miles behind the frontrunners. There was,... ... read full story

Transatlantic Race 2011: The Rhythm of the Sea

July 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Newport, R.I. USA (July 1, 2011) – Carina, skippered by Rives Potts Jr. (Essex, Conn.), has put on a stellar performance over the last six days since starting the Transatlantic Race 2011 on June 26.  This morning, Carina had pulled out a lead of 33 miles over British Soldier crewed by the British Army Sailing... ... read full story

South East Marine companies enjoy success in the Spirit of Innovation Awards at Seawork 2011

July 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A number of South East marine companies featured amongst the winners of the Spirit of Innovation Awards at this year’s Seawork exhibition and conference. Overall winners of the Spirit of Innovation Award were Houlder Ltd for their wind Turbine Access System which has been jointly developed with Southampton based BMT Nigel Gee. The lightweight motion... ... read full story

London Superyacht Berthing 2012 and beyond – Royal Docks 2012

July 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Royal Docks – London, in conjunction with Marina Projects Ltd, is pleased to announce plans for Royal Docks 2012, an exclusive Superyacht berthing facility which will be created for July and August 2012, right at the heart of London and the many events in 2012. Superyacht berthing is very limited in the London area and... ... read full story

MDL Marinas celebrate the best of the summer boating Season

July 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Europe’s largest marina operator, MDL Marinas has launched a new summer campaign to celebrate the best of the boating season with help from the UK’s leading single-handed offshore sailor Mike Golding. Golding, who has offices and berths his IMOCA Open 60 at Ocean Village Marina in Southampton, is joining MDL to help encourage boaters to... ... read full story

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