Balk Shipyard in the Netherlands has won the contract to outfit the 65-metre classic schooner Mikhail S. Vorontsov, which has the largest wooden hull built since 1909. Sailing yacht Mikhail S. Vorontsov, has a concept design by Valeriy G. Stepanenko, naval architecture by Gerard Dykstra & Partners and interior design by Ken Freivokh. ... read full story
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Linssen Yachts passes to third generation
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The Maasbracht family business Linssen Yachts is passing from the second to the third generation. Today at the offices of civil-law notary Zeestraten in Heerlen, a new company was incorporated in which Yvonne, Jac and Ruben Linssen became shareholders. Management team members Marielle Timmermans and Leon Geraedts also became shareholders. ... read full story
Millionaire Fair in Amsterdam: Riva’s Aquariva Gucci Tender on show
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Riva, will participate at the Millionaire Fair in Amsterdam with its latest creation: Aquariva Gucci tender, a model customized by Gucci’s Creative Director Frida Giannini in collaboration with Riva and Officina Italiana Design, the design studio which created the original Aquariva in the year 2000. ... read full story
WhisperPower introduces hybrid propulsion systems at Boot Dusseldorf
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WhisperPower will introduce a complete range of hybrid propulsion systems from 5 to 250 kW at the Düsseldorf Boat Show, Stand 10F17. ... read full story
METS 2010: Navionics wins DAME Award
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Navionics Mobile Apps HD for iPad, the latest innovation added to the Navionics World, won the Design Award, METS (DAME) Award for the 2010 Marine Related Software Category and for the Most Innovative Product. ... read full story
METS 2010: Record number of exhibitors
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METS inc. the SuperYacht Pavilion 2010, with its record number of 1,320 exhibitors, closed on a very upbeat note with a rise in visitor numbers. ... read full story
METS 2010: C A Clase rewarded for 2010 performance
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C A Clase, the UK's leading distributor of marine electronics for leisure and commercial users, received two prestigious awards during this year's METS from manufacturers KVH and Nauticomp -the 'Biggest Total Turnover in 2010' and 'Distributor of the Year'. ... read full story
METS 2010: Formula Marine introduces unique carbon and wood masts
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Dutch mast builder, Formula Marine will show an exceptional development of its carbon technology and wood lamination at METS 2010. ... read full story
Walcon wins contract to expand Jachtahaven Yerseke Marina in Zeeland
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Walcon Marine’s Dutch (Benelux) distributor Infra Trading BV has won the contract to supply new pontoons for the expansion of the marina at Yerseke, on the Eastern Schelde estuary in the Dutch province of Zeeland which is a popular boating destination due to its many islands and fine beaches. ... read full story
Permateek introduces lightweight decking for yachts
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Permateek has announced the introduction of Permateek Light an exceptionally light and versatile decking that is up to 20% lighter than other types of synthetic decking material. ... read full story