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64th Cannes Film Festival: Michel Gondry, President of the Short Film and Cinéfondation Jury

February 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Film director Michel Gondry is to head up the short film and Cinéfondation jury of the 64th Festival de Cannes, following in the footsteps of Atom Egoyan, Hou Hsiao Hsien, Martin Scorsese and John Boorman. ... read full story

Innovation at 2011 Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail

February 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Twelve marine products were honored for innovative achievement by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) at the 70th annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami. Eleven companies took home the prestigious boating industry 2011 Innovation Award and one the Honorable Mention during NMMA’s State of the Recreational Boating Industry Breakfast, held this morning at the Miami Beach Convention Center. ... read full story

Polynesian Inspired 50m Superyacht by Delta – Hull 164041

February 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Delta Marine has announced the construction of a new 50-meter, full-displacement motor yacht hull number 164041. Designed and engineered by the Delta Design Group, this sleek 50m motor yacht is more than 750 gross tons ITC with a large interior volume, plenty of deck space, and the ability to safely travel the world’s oceans with fortitude and grace. This will be the sixth yacht built to Delta’s proven hull design with large tank volumes and extended range needed for transoceanic cruising. ... read full story

Destination UK promote the UK to visiting Superyachts

February 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Destination UK promote the UK to visiting Superyachts - Lancaster House in London

“Destination UK” is a new initiative designed to promote the UK’s cruising grounds to visiting Superyachts in the lead up to the 2012 Olympics and the legacy years. The event is focussed on making it as easy as possible for Superyachts to visit the UK. The more Yachts we can attract, the more opportunities there are for SYUK members and the UK supply chain. ... read full story

Ocean Signal launches Ocean Signal America

February 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Ocean Signal, the UK manufacturer of marine communication and safety products, which include EPIRBs, SARTs and VHF radios, will open its own US sales operation this month as Ocean Signal America. The new company, headed up by CEO Talbot Pratt, will be based in Newburyport, MA and will share facilities with Digital Yacht and Digital Deep Sea which manufacture a complementary range of marine electronic products including AIS, chart plotters and marine PCs, for both commercial and leisure markets. ... read full story

2011-2012 America’s Cup World Series Dates Released

February 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With final venue bids under review, the America’s Cup Event Authority (ACEA) released the inaugural America’s Cup World Series (AC World Series) dates. The first half of the AC World Series will consist of five nine-day regattas in 2011, finishing up with three more regattas by mid-2012. The winning host cities for the 2011-2012 AC World Series will be revealed in the coming weeks. ... read full story

Van Dam Nordia to refit Hoek Truly Classic Sailing yacht Mulligan

February 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

As well as designing and contructing new yachts, Dutch builder Van Dam Nordia also carry out extensive refits to the highest Dutch standards. This month they have welcomed the 80ft Hoek Truly Classic Yacht Mulligan to thier yard. S/Y Mulligan is a classic sailing yacht built in 1996 designed by Andre Hoek. ... read full story

37m Blue Whale Motor Yacht Concept by CanariaOcean

February 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A South Korean design firm CanariaOcean has unveiled a new superyacht concept, with styling inspiration from the “Blue Rorqual”, which they have named the “Blue Whale”. The Blue Whale motor yacht measures 37m with a beam of 9.6 m and a 2.2m draft. She will be able to accommodate up to 6 guests in 3 double cabins and have a crew of 3. It has been designed to attain a speed of up to 30 knots per hour thanks to twin 2500hp MTU engines. ... read full story

Superyachts from World’s Top Shipyards at Abu Dhabi Yacht Show 2011

February 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Superyachts built by four of the world's top ten yacht builders according to the Global Order Book 2011, will feature in the line-up for next month's Abu Dhabi Yacht Show 2011, the Middle East's premier show for superyachts. Moonlight 54m and 46m motor yacht Jana are among the superyacht flotilla bound for Yas Marina. ... read full story

Audi MedCup Circuit 2011: Soto 40 fleet taking shape

February 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With confirmation this week that Iberdrola will campaign a Spanish entry, the 2011 Audi MedCup Circuit are looking forward to an inaugural season for the Soto 40 class starting with at least six boats representing six different nations at the first regatta of the season in May. ... read full story

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