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Sevenstar yacht transportation expands network

August 17, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sevenstar, the world leading provider of yacht transportation services has opened an office in Sydney. It is being managed by Dean Sharples, a well-known figure in the marine industry in Australia. Sevenstar has also announced further expansion of its activities in the United States and Turkey. “As the number of clients increases in the Australasia... ... read full story

Marine Travellift names Erich Pfeifer as president and COO

August 17, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Marine Travelift has named Erich Pfeifer as president and chief operating officer succeeding Steve Pfeifer, who will remain Marine Travelift’s CEO and continue to serve the company in a strategic and advisory role. Pfeifer joined Marine Travelift in 2003 as sales manager and was subsequently promoted to sales director of the Americas and then vice... ... read full story

Students from Faculty of Fine Art in Cetinje express their creativity at Porto Montenegro

August 16, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

From the 8th until the 14th August 2011 ten young artists have been given the opportunity to express their creativity on the walls surrounding Tara. ... read full story

2011 Shipyard Cup: Sailing yacht Whisper Wins Overall

August 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

2011 Shipyard Cup: Sailing yacht Whisper Wins Overall

Hodgdon Yachts welcomed over 250 big boat racing sailors and their guests at the opening event of Shipyard Cup IX. In the relaxed Maine style, the Shipyard Cup final line-up included sailing yacht VIRAGO, (100′) S/Y ISOBEL (76′) superyacht CHRISTOPHER (150′) yacht WHITEHAWK (92) TENACIOUS sailing yacht (115′) sailing yacht WHISPER (116′) SUMURUN (94′) and... ... read full story

Christensen Motor Yacht Remember When at Dennis Conner’s North Cove, Manhattan

August 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Motor Yacht REMEMBER WHEN, a 49.38m (162′) superyacht built by the Christensen Shipyard, Vancouver in 2010 is currently at Dennis Conner’s North Cove. A Big boat in the big city, she stretches across the entire south breakwall, creating a commanding presence on the summer scene in Manhattan. Superyacht Remember When features a contemporary interior designed... ... read full story

2011 Shipyard Cup: Sailing yacht Whisper Wins Day One

August 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Under a beautiful Maine sky and fair breezes the 2011 Shipyard Cup fleet saw a great day of sailing.  After a one hour delay to let the breeze build to a pleasant 10-15 kts., the staggered start spread the fleet out over 52 minutes.  After 3 hours of racing on a delightful afternoon sailing yacht... ... read full story

ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Group launches website

August 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Group has launched their first website. The website aims to inform captains, owners, yacht managers and their representatives about the high quality work performed at the member yards and to help make an informed decision about which yard to use for their next refit. All ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Group members have... ... read full story

Tall ship sailing yacht Friendship of Salem at Dennis Conner’s North Cove

August 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 171ft Tall-ship sailing yacht “Friendship of Salem” made her first appearance at Dennis Conner’s North Cove this morning.  S/Y Friendship of Salem is a reconstruction of a 171-foot three-masted Salem East Indiaman built in 1797. She is the largest wooden US Coast Guard certified sailing vessel to be built in New England in more... ... read full story

The Macau (China) International Yacht Import and Export Fair

August 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The small Chinese territory of Macau is to host its first boat show – the International Yacht Import and Export Fair in October this year. The Macau International Yacht Import and Export Fair will be held at Fisherman’s Wharf Marina, adjacent to the Macau ferry terminal, from October 27-30. The Macau (China) International Yacht Import... ... read full story

America’s Cup on display at the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2011.

August 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The America’s Cup will be on display during the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week at regatta headquarters, Hamilton Island Yacht Club - Photo Credit Andrea Francolini  Audi ©

The America’s Cup, the oldest trophy in the history of international sport, will be the spectacular centrepiece at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week this month, and while there it will celebrate a remarkable milestone: the 160th anniversary of when it was first contested in 1851. Sporting history reveals that the contest for this remarkable trophy... ... read full story

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