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Hydro Tec designed Super Yacht HT 116′ Explorer

August 23, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

MotorYacht HT 116' Explorer is a 35 metre vessel designed by Hydro Tec's Sergio Cutolo. The vessel is the first of the three models of the same series and will be constructed by Kingship of Hong Kong. The next two models in the series are a bigger yacht of 148 feet and smaller one of 87 feet, all sharing the same family look. ... read full story

Louis Duc withdraws from Velux 5 Oceans 2010/2011

August 23, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Young emerging solo sailor Louis Duc, has announced today his withdrawal from the 2010/2011 Velux 5 Oceans race. He has taken the decision after struggling to find enough financial support and also due to an insufficient amount of time. The remaining eight sailors are ready to tackle the grueling 30,000 mile race. ... read full story

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week – Day 3

August 23, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Update on the third day at the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week regatta in Australia. ... read full story

Lurssen yacht Crystal renamed to Super Yacht KATARA

August 23, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

It has been announced recently, that the important motor yacht Crystal by Lurssen has now been named SuperYacht KATARA. There is only little known about this exciting mega yacht, however CharterWorld is eagerly awaiting any news and will publish them together with images as soon as they are available. ... read full story

Smuggler Superyacht Tenders Making Global Waves

August 23, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Smuggler Marine is making waves on the global superyacht tender market with their range of RIBs, fast gaining an international reputation as being the tender to have amongst superyacht owners. Based in Auckland, New Zealand, Smuggler Marine manufactures an extensive range of their Strata tender RIB’s from 4.3m to 11m in length. ... read full story

31st Annual Panerai Classic Yacht Regatta sails into Newport

August 23, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge returns to Newport, RI, for the final leg of the American circuit with the Museum of Yachting (MoY) Classic Yacht Regatta on September 4th and 5th. The highly anticipated annual event is sponsored by Panerai and presented by Land Rover. The event brings enthusiastic vintage and classic yacht owners and skippers to Narragansett Bay for what promises to be one the most exciting classic yacht regattas ever held in the United States. ... read full story

Trimaran sailing yacht Oman Air Majan Round Britain and Ireland Record attempt. Day 3 and 4.

August 23, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht Oman Air Majan continued to make good progress heading north towards the Shetland Isles on day three of the Round Britain and Ireland Record attempt. On Day four, the record pace remained and the trimaran Oman Air Majan skippered by Sidney Gavignet is now west of the British Isles after passing through one of the biggest low pressure systems on this trip so far. ... read full story

Trimaran sailing yacht Oman Air Majan Round Britain and Ireland Record

August 23, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sidney Gavignet, skipper of the Arabian 100 trimaran Oman Air Majan, is attempting to break the single-handed Round Britain and Ireland record. Sailing yacht Oman Air Majan crossed the start line off the Lizard Point, Cornwall UK on Thursday the 19th of August 2010. The record attempt forms part of his training for the single handed transatlantic Route du Rhum race later this year. ... read full story

Change of course announced for the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race

August 23, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The RORC have decided to reverse the course of the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race due to a severe weather forecast for the west coast of Ireland predicted for Thursday 26th August. The fleet will now race anti-clockwise around Britain and Ireland. The start remains unchanged from the Royal Yacht Squadron line to the east at 14.00. This should give the fleet a fast running start towards the forts in the Solent. ... read full story

Sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2 breaks Palermo-Monte Carlo record

August 23, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 100 foot maxi sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2 was the first to cross the finish line in Monte Carlo, taking line honours in the Palermo-Monte Carlo Race. The crew onboard Esimit Europa 2 completed the 500 nautical mile course in 2 days 52 minutes, breaking the course record by 3 hours 19 minutes. ... read full story

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