Thousands of people gathered in London’s famous Leicester Square for the UK premiere of The Death and Life of Charlie St Cloud, a romantic drama in which Charlie (played by Hollywood star Zac Efron) falls in love with young solo sailor Tess Carroll (Amanda Crew) just days before she is due to leave for a round the world yacht race. Producers chose to base the race on the VELUX 5 OCEANS because of its reputation as one of the toughest challenges known to man. ... read full story
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World Yacht Racing Forum announces 2010 conference dates in Portugal.
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The World Yacht Racing Forum (WYRF) has announced the conference schedule and topics for the third edition of the Forum which will take place in Estoril, Portugal from 14-15 December 2010. ... read full story
Imtech to acquire Turkish maritime technical service provider Elkon.
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Imtech N.V, a technical services provider in Europe and on the global marine market is acquiring the maritime technical service provider Elkon, a technologically advanced company in Turkey with an excellent reputation and network in the Turkish maritime industry. ... read full story
Advanced Marina Management Australia taking advanced marina management to the World.
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The Australian company Advanced Marina Management who have recently undertaken the management of Yacht Haven Marina in Phuket, are taking their extensive skills in effectively managing all levels of marina operations, to the world. ... read full story
New GOST Immobilizer helps prevent theft of trailerboats, superyacht tenders, RIBs, PWC’s
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Global Ocean Security Technologies (GOST) has introduced GOST Immobilizer, a start up prevention system for single-engine outboard boats, superyacht and yacht tenders, RIBs and PWCs. ... read full story
Megayachts more eco-friendly with Green Yacht Systems
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Arid Bilge Systems' new Green Yacht System keeps oil out of the discharge on super yachts. Megayacht and super yacht captains and owners concerned with the environmental footprint left by their vessels are turning to the new eco friendly system. ... read full story
Cannes International Boat and Yacht Show: Signs of market recovery for Yachting industry.
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The Cannes Show, a genuine barometer of the coming trends, has opened the season with signs of recovery. The 33rd Cannes International Boat and Yacht Show had over 400 exhibitors from 34 countries and 500 boats displayed in water, 87% of which come from abroad. ... read full story
CJR Propulsion awarded by Sunseeker for its quality
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CJR Propulsion, the UK's leading manufacturer of precision propeller and sterngear systems, has again been recognised as a key supplier at Sunseeker's annual awards presentation at this year's PSP Southampton Boat Show, winning the overall award for quality. ... read full story
Rolex Swan Cup – Summary of the Day
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Summary of the day at the Rolex Swan Cup 2010. ... read full story
STIDD Systems aboard of Yacht Sycara IV and yacht Miss Lisa
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STIDD System's state of the art seating adds comfort and style to two beautiful super yachts: Miss Lisa and motor yacht Sycara IV. Both finalists for the International Superyacht Society 2010 International Design Awards. ... read full story