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Pendennis Yachts UK Hosts Yacht Designer Ron Holland Presentation

June 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Ron Holland’s career began after he designed the ¼ tonner Eygthene, which won its first race the 1973 ¼ ton Cup. This success led to a commission to design a One-ton class yacht for Irish businessman Hugh Coveney, enabling Ron set up as an independent designer in Kinsale, Co. Cork, where he has been based ever since. ... read full story

New Generation 138′ Vripack Explorer Yacht

June 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The Vripack luxury expedition yacht has a full beam Master cabin, with man height panoramic windows, and bathroom are located on the main deck, whilst 8 guests are accommodated in four cabins on the upper deck. As the Owner, Vripack and the builder, Cizgi Shipyard, are not are not shy to push boundaries, this explorer yacht’s construction combines three different materials, being a steel hull, an aluminium superstructure and a composite wheelhouse and navigation mast. ... read full story

CUERVO Y SOBRINOS CONFIRM PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP OF THE SUPERYACHT CUP

June 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

With only one week to go until the Palma regatta, yachts are arriving and making preparations for owners and guests. The entry list currently stands at 24 yachts and includes some of the most spectacular superyachts in the world. The Superyacht Cup dock on Muelle Viejo will be full, accommodating 18 of the yachts with six others moored in adjacent marinas close to the action in the race village. ... read full story

Super Sailing Yacht IMAGINE II Launched by Alloy Yachts New Zealand

June 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

With superyacht Imagine II there has been a desire to recapture the essence of the original Imagine with low, sleek lines and a large cockpit was kept but enhanced by all the advancements in the technologies Alloy has made since the first Imagine was launched. This new luxury yacht Imagine will be outperforming her peers on the water whilst giving her owner new levels of comfort and entertainment when living onboard. ... read full story

Ruea Yachts 60m Motor Yacht BY BMT Nigel Gee & Design Unlimited At Monaco Yacht Show 2010

June 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Plans for the first yacht to be developed and built by Ruea Yachts, the new Thailand-based superyacht venture, will be on display at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show. With naval architecture by BMT Nigel Gee and exterior styling plus interior design by Design Unlimited, full details of the luxury 60m motoryacht will be on show at the Design Unlimited stand on ‘Designers’ Row’. ... read full story

Vripack Introduces the unique 138’ New Generation Vripack Explorer Yacht to be launched Summer 2011

June 17, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Vripackt 138' Expedition Vessel - Image courtesy of Vripack

The sky being the limit encouraged Vripack to design a unique 138’ New Generation Explorer Yacht for a repeat client which will be launched Summer 2011. Interesting to know is that this sturdy and trendy displacement yacht is kept below 500GRT even though she has an impressive five decks. The full beam Master cabin, with... ... read full story

Codecasa launches the 65 metre displacement Yacht LADY LAU

June 17, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Codecasa Motor Yacht LADY LAU at her launch. Photo courtesy of Codecasa

On Monday June 14th, 2010 Codecasa Shipyards launched the newest 65 metres displacement yacht Lady Lau. The Hull C 118, motor yacht LADY LAU is scheduled to be delivered to her Owner for the end of next July. The motor yacht Lady Lau is characterized by classic and traditional lines and has been realized following... ... read full story

Vripack transforms Care Centre for elderly

June 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Besides the regular Company festivities, Vripack also organizes an annual Charity day. During this activity, the whole Vripack team rolls up its sleeves on behalf of a specific charity event. To find a suitable location for this years event, Vripack contacted the Present foundation. This foundation mediates between volunteers who want to lend a helping hand and those in need of some help. ... read full story

Alloy Yachts launch Sailing yacht Imagine II

June 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

On Tuesday the 15th of June, Alloy Yachts christened the 44.2m sailing yacht Imagine. This is the second Dubois designed Imagine Alloy Yachts has created, having built the first Imagine back in 1993. The team of Dubois Naval Architects and Alloy Yachts, working with the owner has created a high performance, superyacht with the technical sailing attributes of a much smaller racing machine. ... read full story

Motor yacht Bayou with Amphicar spotted at Dennis Conner’s North Cove.

June 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Motor yacht BAYOU has pulled into Denis Conner’s North cove port in New York City . She has a distinctive blue hull, and carries an Amphicar. Built in 1964, this Amphicar has won several car shows. She is part car and part boat. You can literally drive down the ramp, turn the propellers on and motor away! ... read full story

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