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60m Expedition Yacht Concept by Derecktor and Vripack

December 21, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

An interesting 60 metre expedition super yacht concept has been created by Derecktor and Vripack. Noted U.S. superyacht builder Derecktor Shipyards is pleased to present a ground breaking new yacht project designed by the world-renowned Vripack studio of The Netherlands. The Vripack 60M Expedition Motor Yacht is a highly efficient, steel and- aluminium vessel combining extreme seaworthiness... ... read full story

25th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) 2010 finishes in fine style

December 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 25th ARC finished in fine style on Saturday 18 December with a spectacular awards ceremony at the Gaiety Nightclub in Gros Islet, near Rodney Bay Marina, Saint Lucia. After a slow start, 217 yachts had finished by the prize giving, with the remainder due to arrive over the next few days. ... read full story

The Rolex Trophy – Sydney, Australia

December 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Rolex Trophy is sailed out of Sydney in December each year. Although held in the lead-up to the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, it is an important event in its own right. ... read full story

75th Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race 2011: Award Winning Cinematographer to Film Barbados and Sailing yacht Elena

December 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 75th anniversary Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race, to be held on 21st January 2011 will be the first sporting event in Barbados to be covered by award winning cinematographer Rick Deppe. ... read full story

Superyacht Refit Engineer Phil Rose joins Sud Marine Shipyard.

December 20, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Phil Rose a well known engineer who manages shore side refitting operations in the Superyacht industry has joined Sud Marine Shipyard as Operation and Production Manager. Phil will play a leading role in the development of the shipyard, a subsidiary of Sud Moteurs , located in the Bassins de Radoub in Marseille. ... read full story

Explorer motor yacht Big Fish waits to force Drakes Passage

December 20, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Motor yacht Big Fish, the flagship of Aquos Yachts, is currently in Ushuia, at the southern tip of Patagonia, waiting for a weather window to cross the infamous Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula. There, she will continue her extraordinarily successful maiden voyage charter career, offering the only fly-in, fly-out luxury yacht charters offered in Antarctica. ... read full story

Williams Performance Tenders at Liverpool Boat Show

December 20, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Liverpool Boat Show is thrilled to announce that Williams Performance Tenders, the world's leading jet tender specialist, and RBS (Rodman) have confirmed their attendance at next year's inaugural Show (29th April – 8th May 2011). ... read full story

Bright prospects for boot Dusseldorf 2011

December 20, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The prospects for boot Düsseldorf 2011 are bright. The mood in the international watersports industry has perked up noticeably after a difficult 2009. The upward trend is reflected by lively demand for exhibition space. ... read full story

Phuket International Boat Show 2011 (PIMEX): Riva to exhibit

December 20, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Riva – the boat brand favoured by celebrities such as Brigitte Bardot, Liz Taylor, Claudia Schiffer and George Clooney – will exhibit at PIMEX for the first time by recently appointed dealer Lee Marine. ... read full story

Saenz Yachts Motor yacht Antibes completed

December 20, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Super yacht Antibes, the latest 32m M/Y built by Saenz Yachts from the drawing board of Ed Dubois, Dubois Naval Architects has been completed. Yacht Antibes is the second yacht completed by the Saenz Yachts shipyard in Turkey, after the delivery of the 32m sister ship motor yacht X.O.S. ... read full story

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