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Daimler AG and Rolls-Royce launch public tender offer for Tognum AG

April 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Daimler AG and Rolls-Royce Group plc today launched their voluntary public offer for the majority of Tognum AG through their 50:50 joint venture Engine Holding GmbH. Further to the announcement issued on March 9, 2011 the offer document has been approved by the Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin). ... read full story

Audi MedCup Circuit 2011: Azzurra to represent Italy

April 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The prestigious Yacht Club Costa Smeralda have confirmed that they will compete on the Audi MedCup Circuit 2011 in the colours of the new Audi Azzurra Sailing Team with a crew built around a core group of sailors from the 2009 TP52 World Champions Matador. Guillermo Parada, Francesco Bruni and Vasco Vascotto will lead the team. ... read full story

ISA 640 Motor Yacht design by Filippo Rossi and ISA

April 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The ISA 640 Motor Yacht design by Filippo Rossi and ISA (International Shipyards Ancona) is a new design based on the existing ISA 63m superyacht platform. The bold new yacht still features signature ISA trademarks such as aggressive lines and a sweeping staircase from stern to flybridge however it also boasts distinctive design features by Filippo Rossi such as a large beach club. ... read full story

Les Voiles de St. Barth 2011: Day 2 Déja vu all over again

April 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The warm tropical breeze and clear blue sky is not lost on the sailors here at Les Voiles de St. Barth – especially those from the colder climes of the U.S. where spring has not quite yet sprung. Even normally jaded professional sailors were waxing on about the conditions here. Today offered 15 - 16 knots of breeze and a much reduced sea from yesterday, when many boats returned to the quay to lick their wounds and effect repairs, which included torn sails, broken head foils, and damaged rigging. ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint Barth 2011: Day 1

April 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The first day of racing at the 2nd edition of Les Voiles de St. Barth dawned with 25 knots of tropical tradewind breeze and showers sweeping over the picturesque French island located midway down the Caribbean chain. The regatta's fleet of maxis, racing and cruising yachts, multi-hulls and classics – 48 confirmed on race day – set off on a race course around the nearby archipelago, and met with plenty of wind and bumpy seas, especially on the islands' exposed eastern side. ... read full story

Boat Asia 2011: Luxury Yachts, Premium Cars, Superbikes & More

April 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The biggest and longest running boat show in Asia is back! With overwhelming response, Boat Asia 2011 is 90% booked, and they have expanded the show ground to accommodate the huge interest –bringing more to visitors to the show. Held at the world acclaimed Marina at Keppel Bay from 12 -15 May 2011, Boat Asia will feature the largest fleet of on water display boats from top-notch brands. ... read full story

34th America’s Cup: Stan Honey appointed to Director of Technology

April 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Bay Area resident Stan Honey (USA), a two-time Emmy Winner for Technical Innovations in Sports TV Broadcast and the Rolex Yachtsman of the Year for 2010, has been appointed Director of Technology for the 34th America's Cup by the America's Cup Event Authority (ACEA). ... read full story

34th America’s Cup: Team Korea is an official challenger

April 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

For the first time in its 160-year history, a challenge has been made by a South Korean Yacht Club for the America’s Cup, the oldest trophy in international sports. The Sail Korea Yacht Club, represented by Team Korea, has been officially accepted as a challenger for the 34th America’s Cup. ... read full story

Motor yacht Ocean Emerald, yacht Ocean Pearl and MY Ocean Sapphire transported by Dockwise Yacht Transport

April 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Some unions are meant to be, and when Floating Life was introduced to Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT) a year and a half ago, it became clear, almost immediately, that this match between two corporate dynamos would be one made in heaven. In the case of transporting Floating Life’s three 131’ (41 meter) Norman Foster-designed motor yachts (motor yacht Ocean Emerald, yacht Ocean Pearl and MY Ocean Sapphire) back and forth between the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, there is no other yacht transport company with which Floating Life would rather involve itself than DYT. ... read full story

2011 Hainan Rendezvous: A 5 Star Success for Azimut Yachts

April 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The most important boat show in the Asian world came to an end several hours ago: the 2011 edition of the Hainan Rendez-vous. In confirmation of its leadership in Asia and, specifically, on the Chinese Market, Azimut Yachts, represented by it five Official Dealers, celebrated the sale of its fifth boat during the Boat Show - actually, the eighth boat, if one considers the three boats sold in the run-up to the Boat Show. ... read full story

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