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42nd PSP Southampton Boat Show a success

September 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The PSP Southampton Boat Show has closed after 10 successful days. The PSP Southampton Boat Show is the UK’s leading outdoor boat show and this year reporting strong attendance. Over 10 days the Show attracted 122,106 visitors, just ahead of last year. ... read full story

Seakeeper gyros stabilize two classic wooden Trumpy yachts

September 20, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Working with McMillen Yachts and Moores Marine, Seakeeper's internal gyro stabilization systems provide the perfect solution for classic Trumpys yachts, Enticer and Motor yacht America. ... read full story

Volvo Ocean Race opens new Race Control in Alicante

September 20, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Volvo Ocean Race has opened its new Race Control, a high-tech hub inspired by the NASA control centre, which will be the nerve-centre of the Volvo Ocean Race next year. It is the most advanced race control room ever built for a yacht race and is located in Alicante, Spain. ... read full story

34th America’s Cup: New AC72 class, the fast, spectacular, wingsail catamaran unveiled

September 20, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The new AC72 catamaran class is the first-ever wingsail catamaran class for the America’s Cup and the fastest-ever class in the iconic 159-year-old competition. The new AC72 catamaran class replaces the ACC monohull class, which was created in 1988 and first raced in 1992 Cup. ... read full story

Velux 5 Ocean: Countdown to race start in La Rochelle

September 20, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

In one month, the international line up of ocean racers will set sail from France on an epic 30,000-mile adventure alone – the VELUX 5 OCEANS solo round the world yacht race. This starting gun of the 2010/11 VELUX 5 OCEANS will be heard ringing out across La Rochelle at 4 PM on October 17. ... read full story

Save Our Seas Ocean Racing prepares for round Australia record attempt

September 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Save Our Seas Ocean Racing are chasing a world record on maxi sailing yacht Brindabella. In May 2011, current solo Australian circumnavigation record holder Ian Thomson will be setting off on the Jutson 79ft sailing yacht Brindabella to break the world record for the fastest monohull to circumnavigate Australia. ... read full story

Audi MedCup: Region of Sardinia Trophy Regatta: Cagliari practice day.

September 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

As the full fleet of ten 52 Series teams took to the waters off Cagliari today for the final informal practice day, leading in to the Region of Sardinia Trophy Regatta, winds on the Gulf of Cagliari reached up to 23 knots. ... read full story

Rolex Swan Cup: Mistral cancels final race day

September 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The standings for the Rolex Swan Cup in Sardinia were left unchanged from Friday’s finishes. In the Maxi Class A, Danilo Salsi’s Swan 90 DSK Pioneer Investment (ITA) led. In Grand Prix Class B, Piet Hein Baker’s Silveren Swaen (NED), a Swan 53, ended the week first. In the Sparkman & Stephens Class C, Peter Simon’s Swan 65 Monsoon Jaguar(GBR) won and in the ClubSwan 42 Class, it was Enrico Scerni on Kora 4(ITA) who repeated his win of 2008. ... read full story

Fincantieri launch Mega Yacht Serene

September 18, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The prestigious Italian shipyard Fincantieri announced today the launch of their first mega yacht Serene. ... read full story

Veritais talks about changes in demand for yacht entertainment systems

September 17, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Veritais talks about the important changes in the market of high-end entertainment systems for luxury yachts. ... read full story

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