AMERICAN solo ocean racer Brad Van Liew today made it two wins from two ocean sprints as he sailed into Wellington, New Zealand, to claim victory in second sprint of the VELUX 5 OCEANS solo round the world yacht race. For the 42-year-old from Charleston, South Carolina, it brought to an end a gruelling month-long slog through the Southern Ocean from Cape Town in South Africa alone on his Eco 60 yacht Le Pingouin. ... read full story
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Velux 5 Oceans: Yachts approach the south of New Zealand
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To go east, or not to go east – that is the question facing the VELUX 5 OCEANS skippers as they approach the south of New Zealand, less than 1,000 nautical miles from the finish line in Wellington. After four gruelling weeks at sea sailing through one of the most inhospitable oceans in the world, the end might be in sight for the tired ocean racers but the race is by no means over. ... read full story
Velux 5 Oceans: Cape Town to Wellington victory up for grabs
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The second sprint of the VELUX 5 OCEANS is looking like it will go down to the wire in an exhilarating climax to the 7,000 nautical mile leg. After 26 days of full-on solo racing through the Southern Ocean, and with 1,000 nautical miles left to the finish line in Wellington, New Zealand, the leading ocean racers are separated by just 300 nautical miles. ... read full story
Rodriquez Group’s subsidiaries SNP Boat Service S.A. and Le Yacht S.A. Merge
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The shareholders of SNP Boat Service S.A. and Le Yacht S.A., RODRIGUEZ GROUP's subsidiaries who directly and indirectly owned up to 99.51 % and 99.34 % of their respective share capital, approved on December 31st, 2010 the merger agreement between the two companies. ... read full story
Superyacht Refit Engineer Phil Rose joins Sud Marine Shipyard.
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Phil Rose a well known engineer who manages shore side refitting operations in the Superyacht industry has joined Sud Marine Shipyard as Operation and Production Manager. Phil will play a leading role in the development of the shipyard, a subsidiary of Sud Moteurs , located in the Bassins de Radoub in Marseille. ... read full story
Grand Pavois Boat Show 2011: Bulgaria – City of Varna guests of honour.
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The Grand Pavois International In-water Boat Show will be held from the 14th to the 19th of September 2011 at the Port des Minimes in La Rochelle, France. After Tahiti and her islands in 2010, Bulgaria – City of Varna will be the 2011 Grand Pavois guests of honour. ... read full story
Ferretti Yachts at 50th Salon Nautique de Paris
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Ferretti Yachts, a historical brand of the Ferretti Group producing flybridge motor yachts ranging from 15 to 27 metres, confirms its presence at the 50th Salon Nautique de Paris to be held from 4th to 12th December. ... read full story
Scorpio Superyacht by CMN and Bannenberg & Rowell
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Luxury yacht builder CMN and Bannenberg & Rowell have worked together to produce the luxury superyacht design of the 44m motor yacht Scorpio. With an unmistakeable exterior, superyacht Scorpio is based on the French yard’s 44 metre platform. ... read full story
2011 Audi Med Cup Dates
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The 2011 Audi MedCup Circuit season is set to follow a very similar schedule of dates as 2010, with one regatta in each of France, Italy, Portugal and two regattas in Spain. As yet most of the city venues have been decided, but final negotiations are continuing. ... read full story
Sunreef Yachts at the Nautic de Paris 2010
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Sunreef Yachts will be exhibiting at the Nautic de Paris 2010 showing company's new designs and recent projects, such as the Sunreef 58, the 60 Sunreef Power, as well as the spectacular Sunreef 80 Ultimate. Sunreef will also be presenting the newest charter vessels in the fleet. ... read full story