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Marinas 2011: Australian Marina Industry recognises their best

June 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Marinas 2011, the bi-annual international conference and exhibition, hosted by the Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA) ended June 22nd in Melbourne at the Convention and Exhibition Centre with its annual closing reception and awards ceremony. This year, the MIAA recognized three marinas for their excellence. Categories included best large marina (greater than 140 berths),... ... read full story

Pendennis to open Mediterranean Superyacht Refit Base in Palma

June 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Pendennis has announced the opening of a new technical refit office and workshop in the busy Mediterranean port of Palma, Spain. Opening this Summer the new Pendennis facility will be based in STP in central Palma and will provide an extension to the UK based company’s facilities and services. Targeting the ports large superyacht community, Pendennis will... ... read full story

The Transatlantic Race 2011 – A Start 2 Preview

June 29, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Newport, R.I. USA – Having cheered on the first six yachts when they departed on the Transatlantic Race 2011 two days ago, the 14-strong group of yachts that will take the second of the three staggered starts now have less than 24 hours until they begin the race across the North Atlantic for themselves.  The... ... read full story

24m Hoek Sailing Yacht Drumfire wins the Superyacht Cup Palma 2011

June 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Owner and crew of 24m Hoek Design sailing yacht Drumfire were crowned Overall Winner of the 2011 Superyacht Cup in Palma. A spectacular prize giving ceremony at the Es Baluard Museum overlooking the Bay of Palma marked the end of the 16th edition of the popular superyacht regatta. After showing an early dominance in... ... read full story

Feadship XL 88 Motor yacht Musashi delivered by Feadship

June 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 88 m Feadship XL superyacht Musashi (known under the Feadship hull number 1002) has left Harlingen in the Netherlands en route to Gibraltar to be delivered, according to Boat International.   The Feadship XL motor yacht Musashi had a preliminary / unofficial launch by Feadship Yachts at their De Vries Makkum shipyard in August 2010 and since then, Feadship... ... read full story

Benetti Yacht’s new production area at Lucca dockyard

June 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Benetti’s new production area was inaugurated during the early morning hours of Thursday, 16 June, with the arrival of the first hull for construction. Together with the historic facilities on Via Coppino, the site has more than 4,200 m2 dedicated to the production of Benetti Class boats, the line of yachts from 93 to 164... ... read full story

Stradivarius concert on board Benetti motor yacht Bistango

June 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

On June 23, on board the gorgeous 62.00m (203′ 4″) motor yacht BISTANGO, that was built at the Benetti boatyard and delivered in 2010, an exclusive event held Monte Carlo spellbound. The event bought together two Italians of excellence, two icons recognised throughout the world for the perfection of their craftsmanship and their unwavering attention to... ... read full story

Sailing yacht Ranger wins J Class Regatta Newport

June 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The J Class Newport Regatta finished on Sunday 19th June with a thrilling final race; a wonderful tactical exhibition that showcased the very best of the J Class yachts superyachts and the very best of sailing. Thousands of enthralled spectators were at Fort Adams, Castle Hill, and the headlands around Newport Bay over five days,... ... read full story

MB´92 former senior project manager Bob Wagemakers starts Virtue Yacht Refit Management

June 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

MB’92 announces that former senior project manager and ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Group Chairman Bob Wagemakers has started up a new company that delivers a fresh approach to managing superyacht refits. Virtue Yacht Refit Management, based in Barcelona, Spain and working worldwide, will deliver a broad range of refit related services dedicated to truly represent the interests of... ... read full story

IBEX 2011 announces Innovation Awards Call for Entries

June 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced today entries are being accepted for the 2011 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) Innovation Awards, one of the marine industry’s most prestigious honors. The Awards presentation takes place during the show’s annual Industry Breakfast on Monday, October 17 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. IBEX Innovation Awards are judged by Boating... ... read full story

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