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Australia’s Superyacht conference ASMEX 2011 attracts broad range of industry players

May 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2011 Australian Superyacht and Marine Export Conference (ASMEX) is the first of its kind for Australia. This conference has definitely created interest both locally and internationally with representatives coming from USA, UK, Thailand, Taiwan, Korea, Europe, China, Fiji, Indonesia, Middle East, New Zealand and Singapore. ... read full story

Antigua Sailing Week 2011: The 44th edition final countdown

May 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Hugo Stenbeck’s Dubois 90, Genuine Risk, left it until the last race to snatch overall victory in Class 1 from Richard Matthews’ Humphries 54, Oystercatcher XXVIII by a single point. ... read full story

Sailing Yacht Wally 50 – A 50m superyacht by Wally Yachts in Build

May 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Wally yachts will launch their 50m sailing yacht this year. The Wally 50 sail yacht is built entirely of advanced composites with a sloop rig and will become the largest sail yacht launched by Wally in all composites as requested by the client who wanted comfort and luxury without having to give up performance ... read full story

THE BLUEBAY 95 CATAMARAN “MASHUA BLUU” YACHT LAUNCHED & CLOSE TO COMPLETION

April 29, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Luxury Yacht MASHUA BLUU a BluBay 95 - Image courtesy of Luxury Catamaran Blogspot

Luxury Yacht MASHUA BLUU a BluBay 95 as designed by Yachts Industries and completely finished at JFA shipyards in France has been launched and is undergoing finishing work before being delivered to the yacht’s owner.  Superyacht MASHUA BLUU will then cruise with the owner. The BluBay 95 MASHUA BLUU yacht is similar to another catamaran called “Rafoly”,... ... read full story

The 87 m Explorer Yacht ‘Oceanic’ Conversion by Icon Yachts and Three Seas

April 29, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

At 87 metres the Icon Yachts and Three Seas ‘Oceanic’ yacht conversion is a large and very impressive project. The companies are converting the huge 87 metre “Oceanic” superyacht from a commercial tug boat which was originally built in Germany in 1969. This interesting luxury explorer yacht conversion project will make motor yacht ‘Oceanic’ one of the... ... read full story

London premiere for new Oyster 625 Sailing Yacht

April 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The much-anticipated first sail of the new Oyster 625 sailing yacht took place on a fresh spring day on the River Orwell with key members of the 625 project team on board, along with designer Rob Humphreys. ... read full story

28th Palma International Boat Show

April 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

From 30th April to 8nd May, the 28th Palma International Boat Show gets underway – and with perfect timing for the boating market, right at the start of the season. ... read full story

Nespresso Cup: Wally sailing yachts prepare for 2nd edition off Portofino

April 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With only one week to go until the start of the second edition of the Nespresso Cup to be held over the 6th to 8th May, eight Wally Yachts representing a diverse range of these unmistakable sleek and stylish sailing yachts will be gathering in the beautiful harbour of Portofino in the coming days ahead of official registration on Thursday, 5th May. ... read full story

Motor yacht Polar Star and Yacht TV refinished at Rybovich Superyacht Marina

April 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Two of the most distinct members of the Lurssen superyacht fleet, the 63m Motor yacht Polar Star and the 78m megayacht TV (ex Mad Summer) have recently completed yacht refinishing projects at Rybovich Shipyard in West Palm Beach, Fl. Both projects were executed simultaneously by the Rybovich Refinishing Team in custom climate controlled enclosures erected in the water. ... read full story

RS Global renovating at STP shipyard

April 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

 RS Global building specialist refit centre in Palma de Mallorca opens

RS Global (part of the Rolling Stock Group), with additional backing from investors including Palma Refit, are currently collaborating on the significant renovation project of the site formerly known as the “Grupo Guidet Building,” located within the STP shipyard. RS Global have been awarded the 12 year concession to manage the building, which will offer approximately 3,000 square meters of rentable workshop and office space on two floors, including a bar/restaurant. ... read full story

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