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The Gamma 24 Oceanic Yacht

June 27, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Yachts in the Gamma line, designed and built by this prestigious partnership, display all the features that are only present and found on super yachts, from the strict construction specifications to the materials used, from the very rigorous technical and technological characteristics to optimization of the areas to ensure that everything in terms of reliability,... ... read full story

Motor yacht FOLLOW ME V delivered by Factoria Naval Marin

June 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 45m superyacht FOLLOW ME V has now been delivered by the Spanish shipyard Factoria Naval Marin (FNM) after being launched earlier this year at their shipyard in Marin. Motor Yacht FOLLOW ME V, built under the hull number Y 104 features naval architecture by FMN, modern exterior lines designed by Reymond Langton Design and a timeless interior... ... read full story

The 3rd and Last Day at a Successful Rendezvous in Monaco 2011

June 27, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Day Three of The Rendezvous began early for the chefs participating in the Rendezvous Chefs Competition. All participants received an identical basket of produce and were set the task of preparing a main dish and dessert to be critiqued by the judging panel, comprised of internationally acclaimed chefs and industry experts. The Rendezvous Chefs Competition... ... read full story

Rationalisation requested for Marine Qualifications for Superyacht Industry

June 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Superyacht Australia recently met with AMSA to discuss the critical issue of Marine qualifications in the Superyacht sector. This was another key issue raised during the Superyacht and Marine Export Conference held last month prior to the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. Australia is losing skilled marine industry personnel due to the fact their qualifications... ... read full story

Superyachts require better definition to increase superyacht cruising in Australian waters.

June 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Following on from the issues raised at the recent Superyacht and Marine Export Conference Superyacht Australia met in Canberra with the deputy CEO of Australian Marine Safety Authority, Mick Kinley. The Australian government is currently working on a raft of maritime regulatory reforms. These include writing the national law that will establish a single maritime... ... read full story

100m motor yacht Duel design by Alex McDiarmid

June 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

British Designer Alex McDiarmid, based in the South of France, is pleased to share his latest superyacht design, the 100m motor yacht concept “Duel”. Following the international media coverage generated by 46m motor yacht Dramatic and the 85m superyacht Iwana, these new designs again push some of the boundaries in Superyacht styling. The project sees... ... read full story

Raymarine Nederland opens

June 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Raymarine, the leading manufacturer of electronic products to the leisure marine market, is opening its Netherlands office on 1st July 2011.  Raymarine Nederland has been set up to provide a dedicated sales, service, technical support and country distribution facilities within Holland.  The office will be based at Velp, near Arnhem, in the South East of... ... read full story

Giraglia Rolex Cup 2011: Sailing yacht Foxy Lady Wins

June 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The surprise overall winner of the 59th Giraglia Rolex Cup is the 37ft-sailing yacht Foxy Lady (FRA), co-skippered by brothers Dominique and Michel Heyraud. Foxy Lady finished the race in a time of 48 hours and four minutes, at 12:08 CEST today, and went on to win on corrected time by 11 minutes, 30 seconds... ... read full story

Panerai British Classic Week and HERO combine forces

June 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sixty classic yachts and sixty classic cars will come together in Cowes on the Isle of Wight in July during Panerai British Classic Week when Officine Panerai, the British Classic Yacht Club and The Historic Endurance Rallying Organisation (HERO) will host an event for classic yacht and car enthusiasts. The week-long sailing regatta, (16th-23rd July),... ... read full story

J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2011 Wrap up report

June 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

THRILLS AND SPILLS AT RECORD ENTRY RACE AS WEATHER DOMINATES After a day dominated by the weather which threw everything it had to offer at the record-breaking fleet that competed in Saturday’s 80th Anniversary J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, the last of the 1900+ yachts home, Pendragon of Dartmouth, a Jeanneau Sun... ... read full story

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