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The 80 metre (220 ft) Maricuda Global Atlantic Challenger Trimaran

January 01, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

On the Nov 28th, 2010 Maricuda launched a world preview of the Maricuda Atlantic Challenger yacht concept, a large and technologically advanced power boat or ship designed to break ocean speed records and cross the Atlantic in record time. This UK bid win the Hales Trophy, which shared its history with the Blue Riband, and... ... read full story

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: Sailing Yacht Secret Men’s 3.5 Business Overall Winner

December 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Geoff Boettcher’s South Australian yacht Secret Men’s Business 3.5 was announced this afternoon as this year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Overall winner. ... read full story

Superyacht Design specialist René van der Velden Yacht Design expands

December 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

René van der Velden Yacht Design has a workload that has steadily grown in recent years, thanks to a growing number of loyal clients with repeat orders, and new yachting enthusiasts. They have therefore have acquired a splendid new space in charming Amersfoort to accommodate their expanding business and prepare for future growth. ... read full story

Eurocraft Explorer 44 Motor Yacht

December 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Italian yacht builder Eurocraft is working on a mini-series of Explorer-type yachts measuring around 44 meters, featuring an in house design by Eurocraft. Eurocraft Cantieri Navali currently has 2 of these Eurocraft Explorer 44 motor yachts in build (hull number #507 and #607) at their port facility in Vado Ligure Italy. ... read full story

Dubois Designed 65m Sailing Yacht P1409

December 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Dubois Naval Architects have showcased a new exciting 65m sailing yacht concept currently under development. At 65m, sailing yacht P1409 combines Dubois’ racing-design experience with their expert knowledge of world-cruising requirements; reliability, seaworthiness and strength. ... read full story

Phuket International Boat Show 2011 (PIMEX): Record exhibitors

December 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

PIMEX 2011 is set to be the biggest on record. While visitors are expected to number 6,000 plus, the number of exhibitors have already exceeded those in previous years and organisers see this as a good sign for the regional marine industry at large. ... read full story

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: Sailing yacht Wild Oats XI Wins Line Honours

December 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

CYCA Commodore Garry Linacre and Patrick Boutellier of Rolex Australia presented Wild Oats XI skipper Mark Richards with the Tattersall’s Cup and a Rolex Yacht-Master timepiece for the win of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2010. ... read full story

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: Fleet Trickle in to Hobart

December 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sean Langman and Anthony Bell’s 100-foot super maxi Investec Loyal was the second yacht across the finish line of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, arriving last night just after midnight, three and a half hours behind the provisional line honours winner and race favourite Wild Oats XI. ... read full story

Largest 10 motor yachts launched in 2010

December 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

2010 has been a great year for new superyacht launches. Included in the top ten motor yachts launched this year is the 134 metre motoryacht Serene, the largest yacht ever built in Italy, the 85.6m MegaYacht Cakewalk by Derecktor - The Largest in USA History and 3 motor yachts by the superyacht builder in Lurssen including the 85.2m yacht PACIFIC, 87.2m motor yacht Phoenix 2 and 124.4m M/Y KATARA. ... read full story

PORALU MARINE to develop Marina in Gibraltar

December 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Building on the success achieved during a first contract to design a marina in Gibraltar in 2008, PORALU MARINE landed a contract for a second phase of works on the Iberian Peninsula. ... read full story

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