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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

Strong wind at the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta

June 09, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Porto Cervo, Italy. Thursday 9th June, 2011. Winds gusting at over 35 knots kept the 27 superyachts competing in the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2011 in port for the duration of today’s second scheduled race day. Co-organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and Boat International Media with the support of title sponsor Loro Piana,... ... read full story

Holland Yachting Group Yacht Valley Press Tour 2011

June 09, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The annual Yacht Valley Press Tour 2011 held by the Holland Yachting Group was warmly received by the attending journalists. During a productive week at the end of May, editors and feature writers from all the leading international magazines were given exclusive access behind the scenes at the top yards, equipment suppliers and naval architects.... ... read full story

HODGDON YACHTS ANNOUNCES SHIPYARD CUP 2011

June 09, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

EAST BOOTHBAY, MAINE – USA The staging of the 2011 Hodgson Yachts Shipyard Cup 12-14 August is on schedule. The “Big Boat Racing” is back in Maine. This will be the 9th running of this impressive annual superyachts race regattas with some of the world’s most spectacular super sailing yachts participating in this “Corinthian spirit”... ... read full story

Atollvic congratulate yacht EXUMA – the 2011 SuperYacht Award Winner

June 09, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Atollvic shipyard congratulate all involved in the realization of the stunning 2011 World Superyacht Award Winner, the 50-metre Vitruvius Series Motor Yacht EXUMA built by Perini Navi and designed by Philippe Briand. ... read full story

Cresta and the 70 Motor Yacht

June 09, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

With the help of Volvo Penta, Cresta Motor Yachts will provide Australasia with its first experience of the all-new IPS – 1200. The 70 Motor Yacht is now set to raise the bar in luxury motor yacht quality and performance. The triple installation offers owners a massive 2700hp of standard pod drive propulsion. “Conservative performance... ... read full story

Sub-surface MSV Explorer & SP02 Cat Underwater Pods

June 09, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

GRP Laminates announces the launch of a phenomenal new concept for the marine leisure and commercial market: the MSV Explorer sub-surface viewing craft and its versatile support catamaran. GRP Laminates is now building a revolutionary new self-propelled, sub-surface viewing pod – the MSV Explorer, together with a 13-metre lifting catamaran for launch and recovery. The... ... read full story

New bar-restaurant at Porto Montenegro Superyacht Marina

June 09, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

A new bar-restaurant at the superyacht marina Porto Montenegro has opened its doors with a diverse international wine list, classic cocktails, and contemporary Adriatic-Continental cuisine. Simple comfort food to sophisticated dishes, the menu will be frequently refreshed and peppered with dishes that are harder to find in the area. Waterfront terrace With the marina’s premier... ... read full story

Imtech Marine awarded Gold Partner status by Inmarsat

June 09, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Radio Holland Connect, the connectivity competence center of Imtech Marine, was awarded the Gold accreditation in the Inmarsat Connect Accreditation program.  Inmarsat introduced the Connect Partner Program to recognize and award high-achieving service providers. The Program is tiered into gold, silver and bronze, and accreditation is based on meeting clearly defined qualification criteria for sales,... ... read full story

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