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26th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show a success

April 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Big crowds, beautiful boats, perfect weather and a newly revitalized West Palm Beach waterfront made this year’s larger-then-ever Palm Beach International Boat Show a true marine lifestyle experience among boats shows. Show organizers reported an 11 percent increase in attendance over last year. ... read full story

OceanView launches the Apollo 2 Xi Night Vision Camera for Superyachts

April 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A leading supplier of night-vision cameras to the finest superyachts in the world, OceanView has announced the release of the Apollo 2 Xi which instead of a separate controller, utilizes an on-screen controller to make it easier to control and view the images. A small, fixed waterproof mouse and a wireless mouse are supplied to add flexibility, as either mouse can be used to control all the camera’s functions via the on screen menu while simultaneously viewing the images. ... read full story

Antigua Sailing Week 2011: Maxi Priest to perform live

April 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Antigua Sailing Week 2011 Maxi Priest to perform live

Antigua Sailing Week prides itself on delivering the sparkling racing conditions that have competitors grinning from ear to ear and the fun doesn’t stop ashore either. The Lay Day Eve is often the chosen night for race crew to let their hair down, during the regatta and everybody in Antigua is in for a rare treat. The most successful reggae solo artist in the world, second only to legend Bob Marley, will be performing live on Tuesday 26th April at Antigua Sailing Week. ... read full story

Les Voiles de St. Barth 2011: Maxi sailing Yachts Genuine Risk and Rambler tied

April 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Following two spectacular days of racing punctuated by strong breezes sweeping across the Caribbean, the Les Voiles de St. Barth shifted into “lay day” gear today. Understandably, the approximately 400 owners, skippers and crew competing here -- on 48 boats from 17 countries -- wanted to make the most of their stay on St. Barth, so some took advantage of the rest, relaxation and entertainment (including a remote-control sailboat regatta) offered at Nikki Beach resort on St. Jean Bay while others went off packing to enjoy some of the wonders the island has to offer. ... read full story

Track24 Solo Launches Satellite-Based Tracking & 2-way Messaging Solution

April 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Security tracking specialist Track24, has today launched the first global tracking and messaging solution for individuals and small businesses. The Track24 Solo solution uses the Iridium satellite network and Track24’s mapping software to provide reliable and affordable, global tracking and 2-way text messaging capabilities. ... read full story

Asia Superyacht Conference: Gulf Craft strengthens position

April 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Gulf Craft, the Middle East and Asia’s largest and leading builder of luxury cruisers and superyachts, is once again proving to be a pioneer in the Asian yachting industry, following the address from Erwin Bamps, COO of Gulf Craft, given on the first day of the 3rd Asia Superyacht Conference on Thursday 7th April. Furthermore, as part of their continuing strong-hold in Asia, Gulf Craft is proud to announce their new membership of the Superyacht Singapore Association. ... read full story

Tecnomar Yachts’ New Structure and Luxury Yachts

April 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Tecnomar presents its plans for the future and the new fleet at the Boscolo Exedra Hotel in Milan. 699.74 metres, 78,839 Hp, 32,710 nautical miles, 19 new models from 60 feet to 60 metres, 3 steel and aluminum lines, 2 composite lines and a new sailing line Tecnosail. ... read full story

73m Expedition Motor Yacht PEGASO Video

April 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Motor yacht PEGASO, is a 73.60m (241.47ft) private research expedition yacht, built and launched at the shipyard P. Freire de Vigo Galicia Spain in 2010 and will be delivered in 2011. The superyacht PEGASO features naval architecture by BMT Nigel Gee and Associates, exterior Design by H2 Yacht Design (UK) and interior design work from Mark Berryman. This extraordinary vessel M/Y PEGASO can be seen in the following photos and video, captured last week in the water close to the Freire Shipyard in Vigo, Spain. ... read full story

Sailing yacht Cartouche delivered – A Blue Coast 95 catamaran

April 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht Cartouche, the Blue Coast 95’ luxury catamaran of 28.9m in length that launched last year at reputed shipyard H2X in the south of France has now been delivered. Yacht Cartouche is the first superyacht created in a collaboration between Blue Coast Yachts, Jean-Jacques Coste Designs and H2X Shipyards. The mega catamaran was delivered to her owner and will now be based in the Caribbean. ... read full story

Marlink introduces new local numbers service for cost effective calling

April 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Marlink, the global provider of maritime satellite communications will launch its new 'Local Numbers' service at this year's Nor-Shipping in Oslo, Norway. Available to all customers of Marlink's Sealink(TM) and WaveCall(TM) VSAT systems, the new service combines Direct Inward Dialling (DID) with the local telephone number of the vessel operator's office location to provide cost-effective calling for shore-to-vessel voice calls. ... read full story

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