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CARINA Wins the St. David’s Lighthouse Division Trophy at the Newport Bermuda Race 2010

June 23, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Carina a 48-foot sloop designed by McCurdy & Rhodes, she won on corrected time under the Offshore Racing Rule by the very large margin of 3 hours, 35 minutes over Gregory B. Manning’s Sarah (Warwick, RI). In third place, seven minutes behind Sarah, was Belle Aurore, a Cal 40 owned by R. Douglas Jurrius (Easton, MD). ... read full story

BMF welcomes its new president Alan Morgan

June 23, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Alan Morgan newly appointed president of BMF - Image courtesy of BMF

he British Marine Federation (BMF) was pleased, yesterday to welcome Alan Morgan to Marine House as its new President. Alan Morgan is handed presidency of the BMF by outgoing President, Jon Eads CMM. During his time as President, Jon has led the BMF to a number of successes including securing amendments to the recently instated Marine and Coastal Access Act, maintaining a membership figure in the region of 1500 and strengthening both the PSP Southampton and Tullett Prebon London International Boat Shows, despite challenging circumstances. ... read full story

Pendennis appoints Helios Maritime Aviation for BRM courses

June 23, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

As part of its on-going development of the highest quality training facilities, Pendennis has appointed Helios Maritime Aviation to carry out Bridge Resource Management (BRM) courses for superyacht crews. Working closely with Pendennis, Helios has created the first BRM course designed specifically for superyacht crews. The two day courses are designed to take the entire superyacht crew through all aspects of safety, teamwork and joint and individual effectiveness. The courses include a variety of practical and theoretical activities, and use pertinent and recent case studies to pragmatically demonstrate and enhance the safe operation of a superyacht. ... read full story

Simrad Yachting indroduces the BR24PC Software Development Kit (SDK)

June 23, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

SIMRAD Logo

Simrad Yachting, a leader in the design and manufacture of world-class marine navigation, autopilots, communications and fishfinding systems, has announced today its BR24PC Software Development Kit (SDK) for the commercial, military, marine and surveillance markets. Giving developers access to the Simrad BR24 Broadband Radar™ opens a wide spectrum of applications for land and sea. Approved third parties can obtain a license to the BR24PC SDK and create PC-based software that utilizes Simrad Yachting’s award-winning Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) radome technology. Potential applications include on- and offshore security, unmanned vessels, military (stationary and moving), river navigation, boundary surveillance, fish-farm monitoring and oilrig ship-docking management. Providing the opportunity for a user-friendly, real-time, fully-automated and integrated PC-based radar system, the BR24PC SDK is compatible with any off-the-shelf Simrad BR24 Broadband Radar. ... read full story

2010 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) entries being accepted

June 23, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced today entries are being accepted for the 2010 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) Innovation Awards, one of the marine industry’s most prestigious honors. The Awards presentation takes place during the show’s annual Industry Awards Breakfast on Tuesday, September 28 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. IBEX Innovation Awards are judged by Boating Writers International (BWI) in recognition of exceptionally innovative new marine equipment and processes in the OEM and aftermarket sector, and will be on display throughout IBEX September 28-30 in Louisville, KY at the Kentucky Exposition Center. ... read full story

Yacht Solemates II Now Available for Luxury Yacht Charter in the Mediterranean

June 23, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

This 60m Lurssen superyacht 'Solemates II' (rather that the alternative spelling Soulemates) is available for luxury yacht charters in the Western Mediterranean (France, Italy, Sardinia, Monaco) in the summer and the Caribbean Islands in the winter. ... read full story

Fitzroy Yachts to build Hull 16, a 50 metre Flybridge Sloop

June 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Fitzroy Yachts start work this month on Hull 16, a 50-metre Flybridge Sloop that will be ready for delivery in 2012. Fitzroy Yachts expertise, reputation for excellence and ease of doing business has attracted a key European client and sealed a major new yacht build for the New Zealand-based yacht maker. ... read full story

Ex presidential yacht Honey Fitz undergoing refit

June 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Ex presidential yacht Honey Fitz undergoing refit Built in 1931 by the Defoe Shipbuilding Company in Bay City, Michigan, motor yacht Honey Fitz is now undergoing a refit at Moores Marine in Florida as craftsmen return it to its former glory. John F. Kennedy named the Presidential yacht as “Honey Fitz Yacht”, after being elected as President of the United States of America in honour of his grandfather. ... read full story

Superyacht Florida renamed Motor Yacht BATON ROUGE

June 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

ICON superyacht project Florida has been christened BATON ROUGE. The 62.50 metre (205.05 ft) displacement motor yacht BATON ROUGE, (ex motor yacht FLORIDA) is the second of three superyachts in the ICON 62m range launched by Icon Yachts. Built as Project Florida, motor yacht BATON ROUGE has a graceful steel hull with an 11.40 metre beam and a draft of 3.50 metres. She was launched on the 27th May 2010. ... read full story

Superyacht Silver Zwei Singapore to ONE°15 Marina Club in Record Time

June 22, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

During Silver Zwei’s delivery voyage from Perth to Dubai last October, the vessel set an impressive record for speed, fuel efficiency and comfort. The yacht transited from Australia to the Middle East in 12 days at an average speed of 19.6 knots consuming less than 400 litres / hour, a testament to the design investment made into the vessels sleek eco-friendly hull and engineering systems. Long range crossings are achieved swiftly with fast transit speeds of up to 27 knots, and an extended 5500 nautical mile range without the need for bunkering. ... read full story

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