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4th High Performance Yacht Design Conference in New Zealand

February 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The dates for the 4th High Performance Yacht Design conference have been confirmed and will run from the 12-14 March 2012. This will take place in Auckland, New Zealand during the Volvo Ocean Race stopover. The boats arrive on 8 March and depart on 18 March. The conference venue will be in the heart of the Viaduct Basin in the purpose built Marine Events centre. ... read full story

Benetti named world leader in the build of custom superyachts over 24m by Showboats International

February 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

For the seventh year in a row, Showboats International, the prestigious journal that hosts the Global Order Book, has named Benetti world leader in the construction of custom yachts over 80 feet (24 meters) in length. ... read full story

Oceanco to exhibit in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Hainan

February 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Oceanco is proud to announce its presence at the 2011 Dubai & Abu Dhabi Yacht Shows taking place from March 1-5 and March 24-26 respectively. Oceanco will also be present at the Hainan Rendezvous from April 1-4. ... read full story

Oceanco starts outfitting 85.6m superyacht Y708

February 26, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Oceanco begins the outfitting of the custom 85.6m superyacht, known as motor yacht project Y708. Three months after the successful delivery of the 86 meter Seven Seas, Oceanco loaded its latest custom superyacht, the 85.6 meter Y708, into its shed for the finishing phases. Oceanco collaborated with its exclusive Dutch hull-builder Zwijnenburg as well as... ... read full story

Sailing Yacht Silver Lining from Phithak Shipyard and Services

February 25, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Sailing Yacht Silver Lining is a 2011 launched vessel from the Thai Phithak Shipyard and Service (PSS). She is a wonderful 1998 designed yacht by Sparkman & Stephens. ... read full story

Couach 3700 Motor Yacht Arion launched by Chantier Naval Couach

February 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 37m superyacht Arion, Chantier Naval Couach’s first launch of 2011 has been launched at Port de Larros near Arcachon, France. Yacht Arion is the 6th hull of the sporty Couach 3700 Fly series, designed by the CNC in-house design team and Exequiel Cano Lanza. ... read full story

RORC CARIBBEAN 600 Results

February 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With the big showdown done and dusted between the 100ft maxis ICAP Leopard and Rambler 100, it was a full 10 hours before the third yacht crossed the finish line of the RORC Caribbean 600 in Antigua. Peter Harrison’s magnificent 115 ketch, Sojana, produced a powerful performance, completing the course on Wednesday afternoon. Next home was Brian Benjamin’s stunning Carbon Ocean 82, Aegir. ... read full story

Karpaz Gate Marine appoints Captain Deniz Akaltan as Harbour Master

February 24, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Karpaz Gate Marina Ltd, the new luxury marina based in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), has filled the key management position of Harbour Master ahead of the marina’s forthcoming completion and soft-launch in May 2011. The new recruit, Captain Deniz Akaltan, will officially take responsibility for the management of the marina from May although will begin working with Sea-Alliance Group – the marina management team – immediately. ... read full story

Sanlorenzo receives Nautical Design Award 2011 in Miami

February 24, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

In occasion of the 23rd edition of the Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show 2011, the Italian Trade Commission, in collaboration with UCINA (Italian Marine Industry Association) awarded Sanlorenzo with the Nautical Design Award, recognition that the Italian shipyard distinguished itself by its efforts in promoting the “Made in Italy” brand in the USA. ... read full story

Overmarine partners with MarineMax, USA’s largest yachting retailer

February 24, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Overmarine also announced they have entered into a new agreement with MarineMax the world’s largest boat dealer (listed on the New York Stock Exchange symbol HZO). Overmarine Group and MarineMax are starting a new business model that meets the demanding needs of their clients. The Group will be able to strengthen its presence and visibility in the American market with a reliable partner situated in 55 strategic locations providing a clear and direct link with the shipyard. ... read full story

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