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Sailing Yacht Highland Fling wins 2011 Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta

June 12, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The fourth and final day of the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta in Porto Cervo, Italy on Saturday 11th June, 2011, saw westerly winds of up to 30 knots put paid to hopes of another spectacular race day off Porto Cervo. The event, co-organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and Boat International Media, took place... ... read full story

Winners of Fitzroy Race Day – 3rd day of Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2011

June 11, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

PORTO CERVO, SARDINIA – Yachts Kora 5 and Highland Fling win Day 3 Sailing yachts Kora 5 of Portofino and Highland Fling were the winners on Fitzroy Race Day, the third day of the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2011 in Porto Cervo. The sun was strong and the wind blew hard, the wind gusting up... ... read full story

2011 Audi MedCup Circuit – Marseille Trophy regatta to start next week

June 10, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

After a windy opening to the season of five regattas in Portugal, France, Spain and Italy, Marseille’s famous Rade Sud and Nord race courses in June are widely expected to offer a greater range of wind conditions than the blustery Portuguese season opener. ... read full story

2011 Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta – Fitzroy Race Day update

June 10, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Following yesterday's enforced rest caused by strong winds, the 27 superyachts competing in the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta were rearing to go on Day Three of the event, the Fitzroy Race Day. ... read full story

Ton Büchner to succeed Hans Wijers as CEO at AkzoNobel

June 10, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Supervisory Board of Akzo Nobel N.V. (“AkzoNobel”) has today announced that Hans Wijers, Chief Executive Officer, has decided to step down with effect from the Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2012. The Supervisory Board also announced the appointment of Ton Büchner as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer – pending AGM approval – with effect from the AGM 2012. Ton Büchner is currently President and Chief Executive Officer of Swiss publically-quoted multinational Sulzer AG. ... read full story

Gleistein Ropes receive “Bremen Entrepreneurs of the Year” Award

June 10, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Managing Directors of Gleistein Ropes, Klaus Walther and Thomas Schlaetzer are the proud holders of the 2011 “Bremen Entrepreneurs of the Year” Award. ... read full story

IMTRA’s new Valencia and Majorca LED courtesy lights for mega yachts

June 10, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

IMTRA, a leading manufacturer of advanced LED solutions, announced today availability of its new Valencia and Majorca LED courtesy lights. ... read full story

Holland’s University of Twente awarded £1 million by Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust

June 10, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Lloyd's Register Educational Trust (The LRET) has awarded Holland's University of Twente £1 million over the next five years to establish The LRET Maintenance Research and Education Programme, which will be at the core of the university’s new Centre of Excellence in Maintenance Engineering. ... read full story

Ronstan win the Victoria Exporter of the Year award

June 10, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The sailboat hardware market and the architectural rigging market are worlds apart, but in Australia they’re both dominated by one powerhouse player. Ronstan’s end-to-end design, manufacture and distribution operation has grown to become the only serious competitor. This was confirmed today at the Victoria Marine Industry Awards where Ronstan not only took out best manufactured product category but also the supreme award of Victoria Exporter of the Year. ... read full story

Sanlorenzo launch yacht ‘Triple Fun’ and motor yacht ‘Mia Rocca IX’

June 10, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Sanlorenzo announced the launch of their SD92 M/Y Mia Rocca IX from the Viareggio Division and the SL104 yacht Triple Fun from the Ameglia Division. ... read full story

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