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Environmental Conference Champions Clean Sustainable Seas and Oceans

May 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Internationally renowned Environmental Organisations will be heading to the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) on May 26th this month to partake in a ground-breaking environmentally based conference. The emphasis will be placed on ‘thinking globally – acting locally’ with the combined aim of championing clean and sustainable seas and oceans. ... read full story

Bellingham Marine awarded contract for upgrade of Westhaven Marina Auckland, New Zealand

May 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Renovation work is underway at Westhaven Marina located in downtown Auckland, New Zealand. The marina is replacing 106 of its berths with modern concrete floating pontoons. Bellingham Marine New Zealand was awarded the design/build contract for the project in December 2010. According to the company, crews arrived on site on March 13th, and the project is expected to be completed in July. ... read full story

Nespresso Cup 2011: Day 1 serves up perfect blend of racing

May 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The opening day of the Nespresso Cup in Portofino, produced some close racing and magnificent battles in both divisions. “Racing today was good weather-wise,” said Nespresso Cup Race Ambassador Francesco de Angelis. “Sunny with a good breeze and we saw an interesting second race because there were some wind shifts which made it a bit more difficult.” In the Overall Division it was Indio (30.50m) that came out on top, winning both races despite the best efforts of Magic Carpet2 and Y3K to break their winning form ... read full story

Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) officially launches with press conference in Hong Kong

May 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Marking the launch of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA), a press conference was held at The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club today which was well attended by journalists and industry professionals from all around the region. ... read full story

Marinas 2011 International Conference and Exhibition attracts big attendance

May 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The International Marinas Conference and Exhibition called Marinas 2011 is being held in Melbourne 20 – 22 June. With just six weeks to go the Marinas 2011 Committee Chairman Mike Harvey is confident participation will exceed that of the last event held in 2009. ... read full story

Superyacht Cup 2011 in Palma welcomes strong industry support

May 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Superyacht Cup regatta in Palma which celebrates its 16th anniversary this year, is once again receiving valuable support and sponsorship from many leading superyacht industry companies who contribute significantly to the success of the event which this year runs from 22-25 June 2011. ... read full story

Nespresso Cup 2011: Stage set in Portofino for Wally Sailing Yachts

May 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Wally contenders for the 2011 Nespresso Cup have arrived in the exquisite Italian harbour of Portofino as preparations get underway to contest for ‘The Ultimate Cup’. The Wally crews have been out training today ahead of the official racing that starts tomorrow. “Our hopes are, of course, to win but we are not the only ones who are hoping,” said Claus-Peter Offen, owner of Y3K who finished 2nd overall last year. “There are a few boats who have the same hopes! The level of the boats and the crews is very high and very competitive and it’s going to be an exciting weekend.” ... read full story

The most popular and expensive luxury superyacht marina berths

May 05, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The most expensive and popular superyacht marinas in the world are located in the Mediterranean and the top three most exclusive and expensive private luxury yacht marinas or harbours in the world are all located in Italy. Another interesting point is that Monaco is not as expensive, as one would assume to moor your superyacht... ... read full story

Swan Sailing Yacht Arethusa Wins Swan Caribbean Challenge

May 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The crew of Club Swan 42 sailing yacht Arethusa came away from the 2011 Antigua Sailing Week as the champions of the Swan Caribbean Challenge following their impressive win in Class 3. The Club Swan 42 was entered by Phillip Lotz, of the USA and also gained the title of Best American Yacht. Yacht Arethusa won the class by a fair margin; the Club Swan 42 registered three race wins across the five days of racing and not once faltered out of the top three. ... read full story

Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) to launch with press conference in Hong Kong

May 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A press conference with members of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) Founding Committee will be held in Hong Kong on 5th May 2011 to mark the launch of the APSA. APSA’s primary aim is to promote the Asia-Pacific region to the global superyacht community both as the world's "third cruising destination" and as a superyacht building and services location. ... read full story

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