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Marinas & Harbours Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News

Alcaidesa Superyacht Marina to open new boat lifting facility with a 70 ton hoist and service centre

September 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Alcaidesa Marina, the 600 berth marina located in the sheltered waters of Algeciras Bay and only ten minutes’ walk from Gibraltar airport, prepares to open a brand new boat lifting facility with a 70 ton hoist and service centre. The opening of this facility in November 2011 will add to the range of first class... ... read full story

Feature: Luxury sailing yacht SCHEHERAZADE in Nova Scotia

September 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Luxury sailing yacht SCHEHERAZADE is a 47m (154ft) ketch built by Hodgdon Yachts in 2000. She was designed by Bruce King Yacht Design, Inc. with interior design by Andrew Winch Designs of London, England. Superyacht SCHEHERAZADE is a fast ketch embodying the skill and integrity of the ancient boat builder’s art. This luxury sailing... ... read full story

2011 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Concludes in Dramatic style

September 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2011 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup concluded in dramatic style with the completion of the scheduled programme for all classes. The verdicts are in. This year’s class victors are: Mini Maxi Rolex World Championship: Niklas Zennström’s sailing yacht Rán 2 (GBR); Maxi Racing: Sir Irvine Laidlaw’s S/Y Highland Fling (MON); Maxi Racing/Cruising division: Danilo Salsi’s... ... read full story

Luxury charter yacht BIG FISH in London

September 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The expedition (explorer) superyacht BIG FISH, the 45m (147′ 7″) yacht designed by Greg Marshall Design and launched by McMullen & Wing New Zealand in 2010 has recently visited London en route to the Monaco Yacht Show 2011. Motor Yacht BIG FISH is seen here cruising the Thames River, passing under the raised Tower Bridge.... ... read full story

IGY Marinas forms strategic alliance with ADM Yacht Consulting in China

September 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Island Global Yachting, Ltd. and ADM Yacht Consulting (Dalian), Ltd. announces a strategic alliance to support the development of the nautical sector China’s emerging yacht market. The strategic partnership marries a leading global resource in the marina development and services sector with a strong Chinese firm committed to the growth and development of its nautical... ... read full story

Marina Port Vell – Barcelona’s strong presence at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show

September 08, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Marina Port Vell in Barcelona is proving to be a strong supporter of superyacht industry and is sponsoring some of the most important events during the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show. ... read full story

Tide application for iPhone number one for New Navigation Apps

September 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

ChronGlobal Corporation a Miami Beach-based company, is the developer behind the ChronGlobal Tidal Chronoscope application for iPhone, one of the fastest growing paid iPhone applications. ChronGlobal’s application includes real-time monitoring of the tides via a sophisticated, virtual wristwatch featuring the current level of worldwide tides, along with lunar and solar position at the user’s location.... ... read full story

Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes 2011 – The Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show

September 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With 80,000 m2 of exhibition space on land and in water, and more than 500 boats on display, the Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes is Europe’s leading in-water boat and yacht show and no doubt the world’s most prestigious. It attracts more than 54,000 visitors from the four corners of the globe, to discover... ... read full story

MGMT partner with Royal Docks 2012 for Olympic Games in London 2012

September 05, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

MGMT and Royal Docks 2012 announce partnership for the 2012 Olympics in London. ... read full story

Sanctuary Cove Marina accredited Clean Marina Level 3

September 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Marina Sanctuary Cove has attained Clean Marina Level 3 status, an indication of its commitment to “rigorous environmental management systems”. Marina Operations Manager, Helen Motteram-Smith says the entire Sanctuary Cove community is proud of its most recent achievement, testament to their genuine dedication to “being a leader in environmental protection and reducing our carbon... ... read full story

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