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The Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 2011 Calendar Announced

March 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The classic yacht season kicks off again with a schedule that promises to be bigger and more exciting than ever before: Officine Panerai presents the 2011 season of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge, the leading international regatta circuit reserved for classic and vintage yachts, in which over 500 classic sailboats, including many of the most beautiful watercrafts in the world, will challenge each other in water courses that have made yachting history. ... read full story

Van Dam Nordia to refit Hoek Truly Classic Sailing yacht Mulligan

February 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

As well as designing and contructing new yachts, Dutch builder Van Dam Nordia also carry out extensive refits to the highest Dutch standards. This month they have welcomed the 80ft Hoek Truly Classic Yacht Mulligan to thier yard. S/Y Mulligan is a classic sailing yacht built in 1996 designed by Andre Hoek. ... read full story

J Class Regatta Announced for Newport, June 2011

February 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The J Class yachts VELSHEDA, sailing yacht RANGER and S/Y SHAMROCK V will be participating in the J CLASS NEWPORT REGATTA, the first of a series of global J Class events, culminating in the Hundred Guinea Cup race, Cowes 2012. ... read full story

Benetti launch restyled Classic 121 motor yacht

January 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Benetti have launched their newly restyled Classic 121’ semi-custom motor yacht range in Viareggio. The Benetti Classic 121’ motor yacht hull number BC125 is the first model of the Classic 121 range, and the second overall to be released in the new Benetti Class Range. Measuring 36m, the motor yacht was launched in late December 2010 ... read full story

175th Australia Day Regatta: Huge fleet of classic yachts to grace Sydney Harbour

January 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

More than 50 classic wooden yachts, many gaff-rigged, and several built more than a century ago, will grace the waters of Sydney Harbour to commemorate the 175th Australia Day Regatta tomorrow, Wednesday, 26 January 2011. ... read full story

Moonen Shipyards complete refit of the Moonen 52 Trojan, launched in 1988.

January 24, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands has successfully completed the refit of the Moonen 52 Trojan motor yacht, originally launched in 1988. Having already enjoyed both the experiences and results of an earlier refit at the yard, the owner of the Moonen 52 Trojan, decided to return to Moonen for a wide range of work. ... read full story

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2011: Maxi saiing yacht Condor is first entry

January 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The famous maxi sailing yacht Condor, a two-time winner of line honours in the Sydney-Hobart race, is the first entry for Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2011. ... read full story

Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta 2011

January 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A full fleet of sailing craft from the graceful Jessie Logan, built in 1878, to the grunty Ports of Auckland tugboats and nippy P class yachts skippered by the next generation of racing sailors will bring the Waitemata Harbour alive in a maritime spectacle to celebrate the Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta, on Monday, 31 January 2011. ... read full story

51m Brigantino S. Giorgio an historic Benetti Sailing Ship

January 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Brigantino S. Giorgio an historic Benetti Sailing Ship measures 51 metres and was built entirely in wood in 1921 at the Benetti shipyard in Viareggio. At the time, she was the largest brigantine on the Mediterranean. It is one of the largest sailing ships preserved inside of a museum. ... read full story

Sailing yacht BUGAMENA a 36m 120 ft Royal Huisman Superyacht

January 12, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Sailing yacht ‘BUGAMENA’ is a stunning 36.58m/120’ modern classic cruising yacht as built by the Dutch yacht building company Royal Huisman. Yacht BUGAMENA has a styling with many nostalgic references to a former traditional era. The attractive exterior profile of the sailing superyacht will be home to a high standard of modern living amenity below;... ... read full story

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