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Advanced Composite Group Ltd to Exhibit at COMPOTEC/SEATEC 2011

February 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Advanced Composites Group Ltd. (ACG), part of Umeco Composites Structural Materials (UCSM) – a Division of Umeco plc, will be exhibiting on Aisle 36 in Pavilion E at COMPOTEC/SEATEC 2011, which is being held at the CarraraFiere Exhibition Centre, Marina di Carrara, Italy from the 16th to the 18th February 2011. ... read full story

New Touch Control Bridge Monitors for Superyachts by Aadaptiv Technologies

February 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Aadaptiv Technologies has incorporated a number of key unique features into their range of bridge monitors which are ideally suited to operations in the superyacht world. Touch sensitive controls and optically bonded LCD Panels to minimise reflection and maximise clarity, the monitors are an ideal option either for new build or for refit upgrades. ... read full story

40m Sailing Yacht DY 40 by 2Pixel Studio Yacht Design

February 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

2Pixel Studio Yacht Design from Croatia has designed an out of the ordinary 40m sailing yacht which offers the owner distinct design solutions, new sailing technologies and respect of ecology. The DY 40 yacht has a beam of 8.44m and features an Aluminium Hull and a Composite Superstructure. ... read full story

Marina Barcelona 92’s continued leadership through Yacht Carbon Offset

January 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Since 2009, Marina Barcelona 92 (MB´92) has invited superyacht refit clients to join its carbon offset programme, compensating for the carbon emissions produced from their use of shore power. MB’92’s optional programme continues to attract participation from leading yachts, and is delivered in partnership with Yacht Carbon Offset. ... read full story

New H-20 Sailing Yacht by Captain Nathanael Greene Herreshoff’s nearly complete

January 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Captain Nathanael Greene Herreshoff’s (NGH) impact on the boat-building industry is undisputed, as he designed more than 2,000 boats and developed many innovations that are still in use today. He was one of the most prolific watercraft designers ever, including the still-popular 12½, initially called the Buzzard’s Bay Boys Boat. ... read full story

Sunreef 114 Catamaran CHE nominated for Superyacht Design Awards 2011

January 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sunreef’s biggest superyacht, the Sunreef 114 CHE catamaran is a finalist in World Superyacht Awards 2011 in category: Best Sailing Yacht in range 30-45 m! Final results on winning yachts will be announced on 7th May 2011 during the official gala dinner in London ... read full story

BVI Spring Regatta: 40th Anniversary

January 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The BVI Spring Regatta is celebrating several important milestones at this year’s event (March 28 – April 3, 2011), including the regatta’s 40th anniversary and many wonderful years of support from its oldest sponsors, Mount Gay Rum, Heineken and their distributor Road Town Wholesale (RTW), a Tortola-based food and spirit distributor. ... read full story

The Neptune Regatta: A Race to the Equator

January 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The inaugural Neptune Regatta is the World's only sailing regatta and motor yacht rally, that centers around a race to the equator and back. Using various social networks and creating a web site quickly raised a lot of interest in the Singapore boating community, which sees 9 sailing yachts in two classes and 4 power boats of various sizes entering the inaugural event. ... read full story

Amlin to acquire Lead Yacht Underwriters

January 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Amlin plc is pleased to announce that a wholly owned subsidiary has entered into an agreement to acquire Lead Yacht Underwriters Limited ("Lead Yacht") from members of Lead Yacht’s board of directors. The transaction remains subject to the approval of the change of control by the Financial Services Authority. ... read full story

Superyacht Turquoise Launched in Turkey

January 31, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Phot of the Turquise Yacht Under Construction

Motor yacht Turquoise was launched on the 31st of January in Turkey. Superyacht Turquoise is 55.4 m (182ft) in length and has been built by the Turkish shipyard Proteksan Turquoise over the last couple of years. M/Y Turquoise has a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure. Her beam is 9.30 metres (30.51ft) and she has... ... read full story

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