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J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2011.

December 13, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Island Sailing Club (ISC) and J.P. Morgan Asset Management are busy putting together their plans to most fittingly commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the famous Round the Island Race in 2011, being held on Saturday 25th June. ... read full story

Mourjan Marinas IGY appoints new Marina Manager for Lusail Marina in Doha, Qatar

December 13, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Mourjan Marinas IGY, the developer and manager of luxury superyacht marinas and yachting lifestyle destinations, has appointed Simon Maree as its Marina Manager for Lusail Marina, its flagship project in Doha, Qatar. ... read full story

Super yachts Arrive in Phuket for Asia Superyacht Rendezvous

December 13, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Power and Sail Super yachts from around the world including megayacht Silver Zwei are streaming into Phuket, Thailand to attend the prestigious Asia Superyacht Rendezvous 10-year anniversary celebration, December 16-18, 2010. ... read full story

Sunseeker to launch Predator 115 motor yacht in January 2011

December 13, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sunseeker International will launch their new Predator 115 and the Manhattan 73 motor yacht at the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show, from 7-16 January 2011. The new yachts are exciting additions to the Sunseeker range, maximising internal space and combining exhilarating performance with luxurious design. ... read full story

2010 Phuket King’s Cup Regatta Review

December 13, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

With high winds bringing the 2010 Phuket King’s Cup Regatta to a slightly premature end participants were left toasting what has been one of the most competitive series of races in regatta history. ... read full story

ThyssenKrupp Steel new steelmaking and processing plant opens in America

December 13, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Following a three-year construction period, the new steelmaking and processing plant of ThyssenKrupp Steel USA and ThyssenKrupp Stainless USA in the south-eastern USA was officially opened in the 10th of December. ... read full story

WhisperPower introduces hybrid propulsion systems at Boot Dusseldorf

December 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

WhisperPower will introduce a complete range of hybrid propulsion systems from 5 to 250 kW at the Düsseldorf Boat Show, Stand 10F17. ... read full story

18th annual Boat of the Year (BOTY) award winners announced

December 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Topping this year’s list of winners for the 18th annual Boat of the Year (BOTY) awards in the sailboat industry were the Catalina 355 and the Discovery 50. The Catalina 355 won the Domestic Boat of the Year award, and the Discovery 50 was named Import Boat of the Year. ... read full story

Ferretti Group first in Showboats International 2011 Global Order Book

December 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Ferretti Group, a world leader in designing, building and marketing of luxury motor-yachts with a unique portfolio of the most prestigious, exclusive brands in the nautical world, ranks first in the 2011 Global Order Book 2011 noted as the most thorough and accurate analysis of the global nautical industry. ... read full story

Green Marine builds one of World’s largest composite rudders for Vitters Superyacht

December 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Green Marine builds one of World’s largest composite rudders for Vitters superyacht - Credit Green Marine

Green Marine one of the world’s leading specialists in advanced carbon fibre moulding techniques, has completed the build of one of the largest composite rudders ever made. The rudder was designed by Dubois Naval Architects for a 66 metre (216 foot) sloop, which is currently in-build at Vitters Shipyard in the Netherlands. ... read full story

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