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London Docklands puts Olympic 2012 superyacht moorings up for tender

December 15, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

British Waterways is inviting interested brokers, owners, and ship’s agents to submit expressions of interest for superyacht berthing locations in the docks and waterspace it manages in and around the Canary Wharf and London Docklands during the Olympic summer period. ... read full story

2011 Panerai British Classic Week in Cowes

December 14, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The British Classic Yacht Club, with their event sponsor Panerai, have announced the dates for the 10th edition of the Club's annual Cowes regatta for classic yachts of all sizes. Renamed for 2011 as 'Panerai British Classic Week' next year's regatta in Cowes will run from Sunday 17th July to Saturday 23rd July ... read full story

British Marine Federation (BMF) and Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA) form Global Marina Industries (GMI).

December 13, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

British Marine Federation (BMF) and Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA) have reached agreement to form GMI (Global Marina Industries). This is seen as a natural evolution of work they have both been doing on marina training and certification in their own geographic regions but are now taking the opportunity to go global. ... read full story

J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2011.

December 13, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Island Sailing Club (ISC) and J.P. Morgan Asset Management are busy putting together their plans to most fittingly commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the famous Round the Island Race in 2011, being held on Saturday 25th June. ... read full story

Sunseeker to launch Predator 115 motor yacht in January 2011

December 13, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sunseeker International will launch their new Predator 115 and the Manhattan 73 motor yacht at the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show, from 7-16 January 2011. The new yachts are exciting additions to the Sunseeker range, maximising internal space and combining exhilarating performance with luxurious design. ... read full story

Green Marine builds one of World’s largest composite rudders for Vitters Superyacht

December 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Green Marine builds one of World’s largest composite rudders for Vitters superyacht - Credit Green Marine

Green Marine one of the world’s leading specialists in advanced carbon fibre moulding techniques, has completed the build of one of the largest composite rudders ever made. The rudder was designed by Dubois Naval Architects for a 66 metre (216 foot) sloop, which is currently in-build at Vitters Shipyard in the Netherlands. ... read full story

Pendennis Apprentice wins Shipyard Apprentice of the Year 2010

December 09, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Tom Clegg from Pendennis has been awarded winner of the Queens Silver Medal by the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights as the Shipyard Apprentice of the Year 2010. This is one of the country’s most prestigious apprentice awards and has been presented to representatives from the ship building industry since 1945. ... read full story

Sailing yacht Christopher launched at Pendennis

December 07, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht Christopher, a 46m performance cruising ketch built by Pendennis with Naval Architecture by Ron Holland has been launched at the Pendennis Shipyard in Falmouth, Uk. ... read full story

Liverpool Boat Show: Tall Ships to head the feature fleet

December 06, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Show organisers MIE today announced the fleet of Tall ships that will grace the Liverpool Boat Show next Spring in a glorious spectacle of maritime tradition. ... read full story

International Superyacht Society recognition for superyacht cadetship training

December 05, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Trinity House gained international recognition for its work this month as they were presented with an award by the International Superyacht Society for their contribution to superyachting through their financial sponsorship of cadets on the Professional Yachtsman Bursary Scheme. ... read full story

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