Dubois has announced that, in partnership with Yacht Carbon Offset, it has balanced the estimated carbon footprint of this year’s regatta, which includes an allowance for participants’ air travel to Sardinia. Hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Porto Cervo, The Dubois Cup will take place between 4-6 June 2011. ... read full story
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Robie Pierce Brings Expertise to Tall Ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry
March 10, 2011
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Going above and beyond standard regulations to accommodate students with physical disabilities, Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI) has appointed Robie Pierce (Newport, R.I.) the Accessibility Director for Rhode Island’s Education at Sea school ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry. Pierce, who is well known for his activism within the community of sailors with physical disabilities, will be a consultant during the construction of the ship, which is currently undergoing hull modifications at Promet Marine Services in Providence. ... read full story
METS invites Charities to apply for DAME Funding
March 08, 2011
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METS and Superyacht Pavilion (SYP) organiser Amsterdam RAI invites government approved marine related public charities to apply for the registration proceeds from the Design Award METS (DAME) competition. ... read full story
Superyachts raise $55,000 for Christchurch Earthquake Appeal
March 07, 2011
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On the 22nd of February at 12.51pm, a shallow earthquake of 6.3 magnitude, rocked Christchurch, New Zealand, leaving the city devastated. With the need to help the many affected by the disaster apparent, the superyacht community in New Zealand rallied. On Thursday night in Auckland a fundraiser, organized by YachtAid Global and Superyacht Support Ltd saw around $55,000 raised for the cause. ... read full story
Trinity House funds “future leaders of superyachting”
February 28, 2011
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Youth charity and maritime training provider UKSA is seeking applications from young people to join its Yachting Cadetship training programme under an assisted funded scheme. Successful maritime candidates will receive funding from Trinity House, the charity which supports the “future leaders of superyachting”, as part of its Professional Yachtsman Bursary Scheme (PYBS). ... read full story
FTLMC, FYBA & ISS Join Forces for Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show Kick Off
February 02, 2011
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The Florida Yacht Brokers Association (FYBA), International Superyacht Society (ISS) and Ft. Lauderdale Mariners Club (FTLMC) have joined hands to support a worthy cause by presenting a fundraising event that also will serve as the official kickoff to Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show. ... read full story
Sunsail launches partnership with Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust
January 20, 2011
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Sunsail is delighted to announce a partnership with The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust for the summer 2011 sailing season. Sunsail will provide the Trust with up to three of their brand new Sunsail F40’s for their yacht trips, which take young people in recovery from Cancer and Leukaemia sailing. ... read full story
San Fernando Race 2011
January 20, 2011
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Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club has issued the Notice of Race and Entry Form for the 17th edition of the biennial San Fernando Race, which will depart from Hong Kong on 20 April bound for the destination of San Fernando in the northern Philippines, 480nm away. ... read full story
J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2011: Open to entries
January 17, 2011
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The Island Sailing Club (ISC), organisers of the famous J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, has announced that entries for this year’s 80th Anniversary Race will open on Friday January 21st. The Race is taking place on Saturday 25th June with the first start at 0600. ... read full story
Weschler Family and Friends Make Syndicate Pledge to SSV Oliver Hazard Perry
January 13, 2011
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Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI), the non-profit organization building Rhode Island’s Education at Sea school ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry, has received a Shipbuilding Syndicate level pledge of $250,000 from the family and friends of Lieutenant Charles John Weschler, USN, to name the ship’s Great Cabin in his honor. ... read full story
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