Following encouraging results of a survey in summer by the German Boat and Ship Building Association (DBSV) on the economic situation of its member companies, the latest figures from the Federal Statistics Office on import and export of boats and yachts also give cause for optimism. ... read full story
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HRH Duke of Kent presents Queen’s Award to Halyard
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Halyard Ltd was presented the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category by HRH The Duke of Kent. The prestigious award is in recognition of its continuous dedication to innovation. Halyard has developed a number of significant new products to provide strategic solutions for the silencing of larger marine engines and generators. ... read full story
China (Shenzhen) SIBEX International Boat Show 2010
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China (Shenzhen) SIBEX International Boat Show 2010 will run from 4 to 7 November 2010, with a goal to make "Sibex - China (Shenzhen) International Boat Show" a reference for International boat show in China and South-East Asia. ... read full story
ISAF Announces International Jury for the 34th America’s Cup
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The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) today announced the appointment of the International Jury for the 34th America’s Cup. The 34th America’s Cup Match is planned to be held in 2013, with lead up events commencing in 2011. A new class of boat, a 72 foot wing sail catamaran is currently being developed as is a... ... read full story
PRINCESS YACHTS MIDDLE EAST EXPANDS INTO UAE
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Princess Yachts International is delighted to announce that Chehab Marine Ltd, the sole distributor of Princess yachts in the Lebanon, has recently expanded their distribution to cover Dubai and the UAE. Operating under the trading names of Princess Yachts UAE and Princess Yachts Middle East, Mohammad Chehab and his team have established a network of... ... read full story
WRITER’S AWARD FOR TOP BOATING ARTICLE
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Trade publication editor and writer earns $2,500; 3 others cited FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, October 29, 2010 — Liz Walz, editor-in-chief of Boating Industry magazine, has received the top honor Boating Writers International presents to a journalist — The BWI Grand Prize Writer’s Award. Announcement of the award, consisting of a $2,500 check and a crystal... ... read full story
Sailing Yacht Riela Wins Showboats Design Awards 2010
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Perini Navi Group is pleased to announce that yacht Riela has won the “Interior Design Award – Sailing Yachts”, at The Showboats Design Awards in Palm Beach, Florida. Luxury sailing yacht Riela, designed by Perini Navi’s in-house naval architects together with experienced New Zealander Ron Holland, is the 46th unit in the Perini Navi fleet... ... read full story
Vripack Brandaris Q52 Sports Tender Wins 2010 ShowBoats Design Awards
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A perfect start of the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2010 as 500 quests at Donald Trumps estate witnessed the Vripack designed Brandaris Q52 winning the Sports Tender ShowBoats Design Awards. This elegant smooth driving boat designed for Dutch builder ‘t Wije, who was ecstatic at the stage twirling around presenter and actress Janice Hamilton, won... ... read full story
International Superyacht Society (ISS) Announce Design & Leadership Award Winners
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ISS (International Superyacht Society) is pleased to announce winners of the 2010 Design & Leadership Awards. Representing superlative achievement, the awards were presented last night at the 20th Anniversary of ISS’s Awards Gala in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. ... read full story
Superyacht Kokomo wins ISS award for best sailing yacht over 40m
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Alloy Yachts is proud and pleased to announce that the 58.4m superyacht Kokomo has just won the ISS Award for Best Sailing Yacht 40m+ at the 20th ISS Design Awards in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. ... read full story