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Les Voiles de St. Barth 2011: Second Edition a Wrap

April 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Weather Gods blessed St. Barthélemy from April 5 - 9, taking care to offer more than 400 competitors from 20 nations and on 48 yachts a week of perfect Caribbean sailing during the Les Voiles de St. Barth. Dominating the conditions were trade wind breezes that ranged from 17 – 32 knots, a fairly gentle Atlantic swell, and blue skies. After four days of intense racing, the second edition of Les Voiles de St. Barth seems to have etched out a place in the growing list of “must do” Caribbean events. ... read full story

MacDougalls’ brings Seakeeper Gyro Stabilization Systems to the Cape

April 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

MacDougalls' Cape Cod Marine Service has long been the go-to place for every boating need on the Cape. Always on the cutting edge, MacDougalls' has enthusiastically signed on as a dealer and servicing installer for Seakeeper Gyro Stabilization Systems. ... read full story

Halyard announces Deka Marin as Turkish distributor

April 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Halyard, Europe’s largest designer and manufacturer of specialist marine exhaust systems, has announced the appointment of Deka Marin as distributor of its products in Turkey. Based in Istanbul, Deka Marin, is a leading distribution company, representing many high-end marine brands. ... read full story

Yacht Carbon Offset for the MYBA Charter Show 2011

April 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

MYBA is partnering with Yacht Carbon Offset to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions from the 23rd MYBA Charter Show, which takes place in Genoa in May 2011. The MYBA Association represents over 100 Yachting companies with a growing number of superyacht owners and charterers that choose to compensate for the carbon footprint of their energy or fuel. ... read full story

Horizon to attend The Rendezvous in Monaco 2011

April 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Horizon yachts have confirmed they will participate and showcase their Horizon 136 motor yacht at The Rendezvous in Monaco, held from 23-26 June 2011. It will be the first time Horizon has attended this superyacht event since Horizon joined the SYBAss (Superyacht Builders Association) in October 2010 as the first SYBAss member from the Far East. ... read full story

MDL’s Marina dei Cesari, Italy to welcome the Italian Chess Championship

April 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

MDL’s Marina dei Cesari in Fano, Italy, is set to welcome the stars of the Italian chess circuit this weekend, as the marina hosts the prestigious 2011 Italian Chess Championships. The venue for the competition will be an outdoor covered concert area - adjacent to the marina’s exclusive J Lounge - which is renowned for hosting high profile events at the marina throughout the year, including the popular Fano Jazz Festival. ... read full story

GAC to offer direct fuelling service to Superyachts

April 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

GAC Bunker Fuels (GAC BF) is putting new focus on the yachting sector with the appointment of industry veteran Murray Bishop to drive direct business with superyachts and their ancillary craft. Although the company has played a key role in arranging fuel supplies for many superyachts around the world, this is the first time that GAC BF is offering and promoting its services direct to the industry. ... read full story

Italian Superyacht Builder ISA Strengthens Presence in India

April 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Italy’s International Shipyard Ancona (ISA) has chosen THE ESTD (formerly known as InterGlobe Established Products Private Limited) to market ISA superyachts in India. ... read full story

Quality of Holland’s Yacht Building Suppliers Confirmed

April 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Purchasing managers, build supervisors and project managers from international superyacht yards all agree: Dutch suppliers stand head and shoulders above the competition. This is clear from the feedback received after the HISWA Holland Yachting Group’s annual trade mission, the Yacht Valley Project & Purchasing Managers Tour. ... read full story

Windy Boats and Eidsgaard Design partner on a new generation of boat interiors

April 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Windy Boats of Norway has teamed up with renowned luxury yacht and private jet interior designer, Eidsgaard Design (EDL), on a stunning new interior vision for its latest generation of boats. Eidsgaard Design (EDL) has been charged with creating a distinctive new Windy interior aesthetic combining contemporary design and fine craftsmanship with clean lines and luxurious detailing. ... read full story

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