The race around Barbados dates back to the 19th century and is based upon bragging rights for the fastest “Trading Schooner”. This was a prize worth its weight in gold to captains in an era where prices for cargo arriving ahead of rival ships commanded a massive premium. Whilst most boats sailed for the honor of the fastest time, the consolation prize of a barrel of Mount Gay Rum for the slowest certainly spurred on some captains, and had to be discontinued after two boats remained out at sea for days stalling to take the prize. ... read full story
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Hatteras Yachts Move CABO Yacht Production in California to North Carolina
July 21, 2010
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North Carolina’s Hatteras Yachts is growing in Craven County as Hatteras is to create 350 jobs and invest $4.7 million in the coming five years there. ... read full story
The Limo Tender 25′ designed by Vripack
July 21, 2010
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Limo Tender 25' is an interesting tender which was specifically designed by Vripack to be based on the look and feel of her mothership, a 55m Heesen superyacht. Its a bit like a "mini-me" superyacht tender. ... read full story
Rolex extends naming rights sponsorship to 2015 in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
July 21, 2010
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Rolex has been the naming rights sponsor of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race since 2002 and now extends it sponsorship on the famous yacht yacht until atleast 2015. ... read full story
Rose Island Lobster Yachts
July 21, 2010
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This year the Lobster 43 and 65 motor yachts will represent Rose Island’s production at the İnternational Genoa Boat Show whic runs from the 2nd until the 10th of October. These are the most recent models of the only boat line which can truly use the appellative Lobster and both of them represent the state... ... read full story
Interesting news From New Zealand & Denmark: Southern Spars to merge with Nordic Mast
July 21, 2010
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The merger between Southern Spars from New Zealand and Nordic Mastwill from Norway will create a combined mast and spar maker with over 350 staff able to compete on the world stage. The new entity will supply a comprehensive range of high quality carbon fibre masts, booms and carbon rigging to meet the demands of all market sectors. ... read full story
Video of the 2010 Superyacht Rendezvous Monaco
July 21, 2010
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In 2010 the Monaco Rendezvousis now a very important and prestigious yachting social event for the Principality of Monaco with some 13 superyachts and their owners present for the occassion. ... read full story
Marine Business strengthens its image
July 21, 2010
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Marine Business is a Spanish Company with offices present in 40 countries throughout the World. They are one of the top companies for interior design in the maritime industry. ... read full story
Sailing Yacht RAINBOW moved to Holland Jachtbouw
July 21, 2010
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Following the completion of her hull, the J-class sailing yacht Rainbow has now been transported to Holland Jachtbouw for further construction. The original Rainbow yacht dates back to 1934 and was designed by William Starling Burgess. Today's Rainbow sailing yacht is based on this original yacht, redesigned by Dykstra & Partners Naval Architects. ... read full story
3 new Princess Yachts unveiled at Southampton International Boat Show
July 21, 2010
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Princess Yachts International will unveil 3 new models at the PSP Southampton International Boat Show 2010 including the Princess 42, the brand new Princess 64, and the Princess V52. The 72 Motor Yacht launched earlier this year, will also be making her first appearance at Southampton. ... read full story
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