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Dates announced for the 2011 Antibes Yacht Show

July 02, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Antibes Yacht Show Port - Photo Credit Vertige Photo

The 2011 edition will take place from April 7th to April 10th at the Port Vauban in Antibes. Antibes Yacht Show is the only Yacht Show in the Mediterranean area for BROKERAGE and CHARTER. It’s the best time to come and chose a yacht, just before the start of the season. ... read full story

Superyachts launched in June 2010

July 02, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

There have been a number of superyachts launched during June 2010. Here are the biggest and best yachts CharterWorld have featured throughout the month. ... read full story

Hakvoort superyachts Project YN 246 and Project YN 247 in build

July 01, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Hakvoort Shipyard currently has two Superyacht projects, namely Project 246 and Project 247 currently in the Hakvoort sheds and under construction. ... read full story

Sunreef 102 Catamaran IPHARRA completes sea trial

July 01, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Sunreef 102 Double Deck IPHARRA is getting ready for her first charter with the owner and his party in the Mediterranean. The yacht has been meticulously checked and has gone through several sea trials on the Baltic Sea with its crew and Sunreef's architects, engineers and technical specialists. ... read full story

Sailing yacht Meteor 100 (YD69) under construction

July 01, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Yachting Developments currently have a 100ft composite performance cruising sloop under construction at its yard in Auckland. From the design board of naval architects Dixon Yacht Design the vessel is referred to as build number YD69, or by its project name “Meteor 100” ... read full story

The Soraya Yachts 152 Superyacht

July 01, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Among the Soraya Yachts 152' motor yacht's most noteworthy features is a “touch-and-go” helipad on the yacht’s forward deck, remarkable given the yacht’s relatively “modest” LOA. The yacht’s bulbous bow helps add stability for helicopter landings. ... read full story

Azimut Benetti Group at the Fourth Yachting Gala in Cannes

July 01, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

AZIMUT-BENETTI GROUP in Cannes, the fourth Yachting Gala, the most exclusive and prestigious private boat show. 25 boats from the three Group brands (Azimut Yachts, Atlantis and Benetti) available for the one thousand plus guests arriving from all over the world, both for sea-going trials and an exclusive cruise to the Lérins Islands. ... read full story

Mega yacht Big Fish leaves for Papeete in the Society Islands

July 01, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Mega Yacht Big Fish - Transom

First Stop will be Tahiti, then on to Fort Lauderdale. After almost three years of construction, the 45 meter Luxury Expedition Yacht Big Fish quietly slipped her ways in the Auckland Harbor Viaduct on June 28 and pointed her bows toward her first destination of Papeete in the Society Islands. ... read full story

Superyachts visiting the Maldives benefit from Visa Changes.

July 01, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The General Manager of Asia Pacific Superyachts is happy to share ‘good news’ for yachts returning to the Maldives or interested in a holiday exploring the area. The Maldives region has proven to be a Superyacht vacation paradise and one of the best travel destinations in the world. Now it’s even easier and less costly for yachts – now you can get 90 day stay, unlike previous regulations. ... read full story

Maxi Sailing yacht ICAP Leopard favourite for Cowes-Dinard-St Malo Race.

June 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Mike Slade’s Farr 100 Maxi, ICAP Leopard, will be hot favourite for line honours for this weekend’s race to St. Malo and make no mistake; the world record breaking yacht will be attempting to break their own course record, set in 2008. ... read full story

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