Back in 2008, it was a perfect time for Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI) to find a deal on a tall ship hull, but a formidable year to launch a multi-million dollar campaign to acquire the vessel and finish its build-out as Rhode Island’s official Education-at-Sea school ship. The 501(c)3, Newport-based organization this month... ... read full story
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141m Dream Symphony yacht announced under construction
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One of the most amazing sailing yacht projects, the 141m superyacht Dream Symphony has been announced under construction by the Dream Ship Victory shipyard based on the Aegean Sea. ... read full story
Varadero Valencia completes refit of Vitters sailing yacht MARIPOSA 3a and Jongert Ketch Baltic Dreams
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Launched in 2005 and drawing on the vast experience of their sister shipyard Varadero Palma, by 2008 Varadero Valencia had already become a benchmark Mediterranean refit and repair yard for superyachts. Top tier facilities and an expert team, quality customer service as well as proximity to the Balearic Islands make Varadero Valencia a prestigious superyacht refit... ... read full story
100 m historical motor yacht Angara (ex Aviso Hela) to be transformed into a luxury charter yacht
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Last 29 april 2011 was the official starting date of Design works on historical Ship Angara (ex Aviso Hela), to bring her back to the “old splendour”. ... read full story
Ada Yacht Works to build 47m Schooner by Dykstra & Partners – A sister ship to Sailing yacht Windrose of Amsterdam
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A Dykstra & Partners 47-meter schooner is currently under construction at Ada Yacht Works shipyard in Turkey. The designer of the 46.90 metre sailing yacht is famous Dutch naval architect Gerard Dykstra (Gerard Dykstra & Partners). The yacht is scheduled for delivery in July 2012. Dykstra 47-meter schooner built be Ada Yacht Works will be the... ... read full story
2011 Panerai British Classic Week: Classic Yachts & Cars Meet On Day 5
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Up bright and early for the 9 AM scheduled start time of their long inshore race, competitors at the 2011 Panerai British Classic Week in Cowes were greeted by the best breezes of the regatta so far when they arrived at the dock this morning. Whilst the crews busied in the marina themselves preparing their... ... read full story
2011 Panerai British Classic Week: Day 4 ‘Challenge Day’
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Day 4 of the 2011 Panerai British Classic Regatta gave competitors a break from the normal fleet racing schedule in the form of ‘Challenge Day’ – an opportunity for any boat to challenge a larger competitor to a one-on-one match race. Given the atmosphere of friendly rivalry which typifies Classic regattas and the Panerai British... ... read full story
Vicem 75 Flybridge motor yacht (75 FB) at the 2011 Cannes Boat Show
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The Turkish luxury yacht builder Vicem Yachts is heading into the 2011 European show season with the Vicem 75 Flybridge motor yacht on display for the first time in France at the Cannes Boat Show this September. After undergoing extensive logistics and management re-organization, Vicem Yachts will also announce new steps with their Vulcan superyachts and Vintage all-mahogany... ... read full story
Launch of the Gipsy Moth Trust – Classic charter yacht Gipsy Moth IV gifted to charity
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Owners of the classic sailing yacht Gipsy Moth IV, Rob Thompson and Eileen Skinner announced the launch of their new charity The Gipsy Moth Trust today at 2011 Panerai British Classic Week in Cowes. Regarded as a part of British maritime heritage after Sir Francis Chichester sailed classic yacht Gipsy Moth IV around the world in... ... read full story
F-class sailing yacht Firefly racing debut at Superyacht Cup
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Sailing yacht Firefly, a classically lined racing yacht recently launched in Amsterdam and the first in an exciting new series of F-class one designs made her racing debut at the latest SuperYacht Cup in Palma de Mallorca. Superyacht FireFly is a 35.05 metre sloop with an aluminium hull and superstructure designed by Hoek Design and... ... read full story