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Alloy Yachts receive TWO Awards at the World Superyacht Awards

May 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Critical Acclaim continues to flow for Alloy Yachts as two of the most recent builds, sailing yacht Imagine II and superyacht Kokomo, took home Awards at the Boat International World Superyacht Awards held last weekend. ... read full story

Sailing yacht Ameena re launched by Jongert – The First Jongert refit of 2011

May 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

After a refit Jongert Shipyard has recently re-launched sailing yacht Ameena, a Jongert 2900M-line yacht. In 2004 sail yacht Ameena designed by Tony Castro, received the prestigious ShowBoats International Award for the best sailing yacht in the category up to 40 meters in length. ... read full story

Nespresso Cup 2011: Day 1 serves up perfect blend of racing

May 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The opening day of the Nespresso Cup in Portofino, produced some close racing and magnificent battles in both divisions. “Racing today was good weather-wise,” said Nespresso Cup Race Ambassador Francesco de Angelis. “Sunny with a good breeze and we saw an interesting second race because there were some wind shifts which made it a bit more difficult.” In the Overall Division it was Indio (30.50m) that came out on top, winning both races despite the best efforts of Magic Carpet2 and Y3K to break their winning form ... read full story

Ninth annual American Superyacht Forum

May 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The biggest event in the American superyacht industry’s calendar, the American Superyacht Forum, is now just two weeks away. The three-day forum, which will be held at the Hilton Marina in Fort Lauderdale, runs from 16 to 18 May. ... read full story

Alex Chueh the founder of Ocean Alexander dies aged 77

May 06, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

It is with great sadness that the management and staff of Ocean Alexander regret to announce the death of Alex Chueh, founder of Ocean Alexander. Alex Chueh passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 3rd, after a long battle with terminal illness. Born on October 19, 1933, in Fujian, China, Alex pursued a career... ... read full story

Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association Founded in Hong Kong

May 06, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The Asia Pacific Superyacht Association has been launched in Hong Kong with a press conference at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club. After a year and half of planning, the Founding Committee of APSA were proud to announce that the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association is fully incorporated in Hong Kong and is officially ready for business.... ... read full story

Fipa Group launches the new Maiora 27 Yacht Series

May 06, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Fipa Group introduces their latest Maiora 27 motoryacht series, measuring 26.55 in LOA with a fibreglass hull and superstructure. This stylish new yacht has a four cabin layout and is powered by twin MTU 16V 2000 M94 engines, reaching a maximum speed of 28 knots. ... read full story

Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) officially launches with press conference in Hong Kong

May 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Marking the launch of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA), a press conference was held at The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club today which was well attended by journalists and industry professionals from all around the region. ... read full story

US SAILING’s Rolex Yachtsman & Yachtswoman of the Year Awards held in San Francisco

May 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

For U.S. sailors in northern latitudes, the yacht club commissioning ceremonies taking place over the next few weekends are just the latest signal that the 2011 sailing season is about to kick into high gear. And while it may be too early to place odds on which outstanding male and female sailor will ultimately be recognized as US SAILING’s 2011 Rolex Yachtsman or Yachtswoman of the Year, it has been announced that 32nd presentation of the awards will take place at St. Francis Yacht Club (San Francisco, Calif.) in February, 2012. ... read full story

SSV Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island: Binnacle to be Named in Honor of Winthrop Williams Aldrich

May 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Winthrop Williams Aldrich’s spirit will be forever present aboard Rhode Island’s Education at Sea tall ship, SSV Oliver Hazard Perry, through his daughter Lucy Aldrich Burr’s (Mystic, Conn.) generous donation of $15,000 to the non-profit Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island’s (OHPRI) mission to bring experiential learning to students of all ages. ... read full story

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