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Quarterdeck Marina at Bitter End Yacht Club being refitted

May 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Work began on the new and improved state of the art Quarterdeck Marina at Bitter End Yacht Club shortly after Easter. The new facility is scheduled to be completed for a July 4th Grand Re-Opening, and replaces what was already one of the most popular boutique-style destination marinas in the Caribbean. ... read full story

2011 Rolex Big Boat Series in San Francisco

May 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With San Francisco receiving extra attention from sailing fans courtesy of the America’s Cup, it comes as no surprise that the Bay will be bustling with additional activity this fall when the 2011 Rolex Big Boat Series gets underway. Scheduled for September 8-11 and hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club, the event is in its 47th year and shows no signs of slowing down. ... read full story

Amico Group launches Cantiere Amico Loano Superyacht refit yard

May 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Amico Group, an Italian superyacht refit specialist has opened a new mega yacht refit yard called Cantiere Amico Loano. The new 8,500sq m refit yard will be able to service, repair and refit yachts and superyachts from 8m-55m (26ft-180ft) and has a 550t travel lift. ... read full story

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas and BR Marinas in Brazil in cooperation agreement

May 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas, global marina group, and BR Marinas, Brazil’s leading marina group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate in the growth of luxury marinas in Brazil. The key purpose of the partnership is the development of C&N Marinas in Brazil, and in technology exchange and marketing cross promotion. ... read full story

Richard Sauter points to the Post Carbon Superyacht Future at RINA’s International Super and Megayacht Conference

May 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Richard Sauter’s Paper on Ocean Empire LSV by Sauter Carbon Offset Design – The World’s First Self Sufficient Zero Carbon Superyacht presented at RINA’s International Super and Megayacht Conference points to the Post Carbon Superyacht as the Wave of the Future. ... read full story

Oculus Technologies introduces the new 3D customised ‘YachtEye’ for superyachts

May 11, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Oculus Technologies is pleased to announce the launch of the latest addition to its YachtEye product portfolio. Combining the latest technology with state of the art 3D graphics, YachtEye is a technically advanced informative product that provides an impressive personalised digital onboard experience. ... read full story

Two new yachts in the Audi 2011 TP52 Med Cup Challenge: Rán IV and Container

May 11, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Lymington-based Green Marine, one of the world’s leading custom racing and high-performance cruising and superyacht builder specialists, has built and delivered two new contenders for the Audi 2011 TP52 Med Cup Challenge – yachts Rán IV and Container. Both yachts were designed by the renowned Judel Vrolik design office. ... read full story

The Royal Huisman 43m sloop Blue Papillon yacht

May 11, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Royal Huisman is working on building a modern 43 metre High Performance ‘beach deck’ sloop called sailing yacht Blue Papillon – a modern yet ageless yacht design from Germán Frers, with Rhoades Young being responsible for the interior. For superyacht Blue Papillon the concept “less is more” has been important in her conceptualisation. The focus... ... read full story

The Darwin 86 ft explorer yacht by Sergio Cutolo and Cantiere delle Marche is launched

May 11, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Italian shipyard in Ancona, Cantiere delle Marche, have launch the 26 metre Sergio Cutolo designed explorer yacht Darwin 86 with interior design by architects Floris and Veglia. ... read full story

Trinity Yachts deliver the 191′ Motor Yacht CARPE DIEM

May 11, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Trinity’s latest superyacht, the 191’ (58.23m) tri-deck motor yacht Carpe Diem, has been delivered to her owner, a repeat Trinity client. Featuring a 33’ (10m) beam—the second hull in the new series—Carpe Diem yacht's striking exterior styling represents a new design for the acclaimed builder, one which keeps the promise Trinity delivers to all clients: to build a yacht as specified by her owner. ... read full story

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