The Maxi Yachts that started on July 3 from Newport, R.I. to The Lizard in southeast England have been making fantastic progress in the Transatlantic Race 2011. Little in the way of tactics have come into play thus far, as all six yachts in IRC Class One have been taking the direct route, coaxing every... ... read full story
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Transatlantic Race 2011: Final Start
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Newport, R.I. USA (July 3, 2011) – One of the greatest moments in the history of offshore racing took place today with the final start of the Transatlantic Race 2011 setting six yachts on their course from Newport to The Lizard off the southeast coast of England. And as the six magnificent yachts hoisted their... ... read full story
Transatlantic Race 2011: South pays for now
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Sailing yacht Nordwind and Carina have opened up a significant lead on the rest of the fleet that started the Transatlantic Race 2011 on June 26. These two yachts have stayed in good pressure, whilst the yachts behind that stayed north have not — leaving them well over 100 miles behind the frontrunners. There was,... ... read full story
Transatlantic Race 2011: The Rhythm of the Sea
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Newport, R.I. USA (July 1, 2011) – Carina, skippered by Rives Potts Jr. (Essex, Conn.), has put on a stellar performance over the last six days since starting the Transatlantic Race 2011 on June 26. This morning, Carina had pulled out a lead of 33 miles over British Soldier crewed by the British Army Sailing... ... read full story
Transatlantic Race 2011: Racing Machines Readying For Battle
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Since 1866, the cornerstone of offshore yacht racing has been transatlantic races, due, in part, to legendary yachts sailed by icons of the sport. Few, however, would disagree that the impending showdown between Rambler 100 and sailing yacht ICAP Leopard ranks right up there with the best battles of all time. Sunday, July 3, the third... ... read full story
Transatlantic Yacht Race 2011: Supermaxi Sailing yacht ICAP Leopard prepares
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ICAP Leopard, the record breaking 100ft super-maxi racing yacht owned by Helical Bar PLC chief executive Mike Slade, is making final preparations ahead of the Transatlantic Race in the Atlantic Ocean Racing Series. The boat will cross the start line at Castle Hill in Newport, Rhode Island on Sunday 3rd July at the beginning of... ... read full story
Esthec® signs Teak Marine as distributor for Canada and US West Coast
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Esthec® is pleased to announce that Teak Marine is now the official installer of Esthec® for Canada and the Western United States. Teak Marine, known for its fine nautical decks and floors, works with builders, refit yards, captains and owners on many of the yachts in the area. Esthec® is thrilled to have established this... ... read full story
IGY Newport Yacht Club & Marina USA is to undergo superyacht expansion
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Continuing its effort to provide the highest level of service and convenience to their worldwide marina clientele, IGY has announced significant superyacht expansion plans at the Newport Yacht Club & Marina to provide more marina berths for superyachts. The expansion will substantially increase the number of berths available to superyachts (vessels over 80 ft). “Newport... ... read full story
The Rhode Island Langan Design Wins Superyacht Award for yacht Calliope
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The NEWPORT, Rhode Island based Langan Design Partners has announced that Calliope, the latest motor yacht from the office’s drawing boards, has won the World Super Yacht Award for the best Three-Deck Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yacht. This award comes as a fitting tribute to the company’s founder, the late Bill Langan of Jamestown, R.I.,... ... read full story
NISI Yacht Series Builder Tricon Marine “Best Builder” Finalist at Asia Boating Awards 2011.
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Tricon Marine, the exclusive builder of the NISI Yacht series, has been named as a finalist in the “Best Builder” category at the Asia Boating Awards 2011. The Asia Boating Awards 2011 ceremony will be held on May 6th in Hong Kong. ... read full story