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63m Sailing Ketch P1710 by Dubois Naval Architects

September 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Dubois Naval Architects have designed an impressive 63m sailing yacht for a repeat client. The 63m Dubois Ketch has a design number P1710. The P1710 Dubois sailing yacht will boast a spectacular glass-blister superstructure that is just one high-tech features of this performance cruising ketch. Other special features of the P1710 yacht includes a huge,... ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint Tropez celebrates 30 years

September 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The sailing calendar for classic yachts in the Mediterranean includes stops in idyllic ports including Antibes, Monaco, and Cannes. But it is the finale in St Tropez that is the not-to-be-missed conclusion for classic and modern yachts alike. This year Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez – which began life as La Nioulargue – marks the 30th... ... read full story

Régates Royales – Trophée Panerai 2011: Sailing yacht Nan, S/Y Moonbeam IV, Arcadia, Léonore and Classic yacht Shamrock V win

September 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Régates Royales last and decisive event of the 2011 Panerai Trophy ended today in Cannes. Due to the extremely light easterly wind on the bay of La Napoule organizers had no choice but to abandon racing and the eye-catching traditional yachts had their final “red carpet” coming back to the old port. Sailing yacht... ... read full story

Régates Royales – Trophée Panerai 2011: Italy’s Giuseppe Duca wins in the Dragon class

September 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Wind was not on the Dragon crews’ side this Friday for the last and decisive rendez-vous. A light and flimsly air, not enough to have the boats moving, forced the Committee to calli it a day and send the 58 strong fleet back ashore. The final ranking has then been decided taking into consideration the... ... read full story

New sailing yacht MANTIS 80 by Dixon Yacht Design and Ken Freivokh Design

September 23, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The combined talents of two of the most highly regarded yacht design offices in the world have come together with spectacular result: the 'Mantis 80' superyacht. Dixon Yacht Design, who are responsible for the naval architecture and the external styling of the sailing yacht MANTIS 80, have joined with Ken Freivokh Design who have weaved their magic on the interior of this outstanding yacht. ... read full story

30m Catamaran Q5 by Yachting Developments.

September 23, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Sailing Catamaran yacht Q5 is a 30m catamaran currently under construction at the Yachting Developments Shipyard in Auckland, New Zealand. Yacht Q5 is due to be launched in early 2012. The catamaran Q5’s exterior styling and naval architecture is by Warwick Yacht Design and the project management is by MCM. The superyacht Q5 will... ... read full story

America’s Cup dazzles at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show

September 23, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Following a successful America’s Cup World Series in Plymouth, the America’s Cup trophy is in Monaco this week to be part of three events during the Monaco Yacht Show. The stunning backdrop of Monte Carlo is the setting for Superyacht owners, captains, brokers, designers, media and other industry leaders during the annual yacht show. Iain... ... read full story

Régates Royales – Trophée Panerai 2011: Light Winds on Day 3 in Cannes

September 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The light easterly wind put at test the crews’, and especially the tacticians’ ability on day 3 of the Régates Royales – Trophée Panerai in the sun bathed bay of La Napoule. The race committee was forced to wait until the early afternoon hours to fire the start signal for the classic yachts. Two races... ... read full story

World’s Largest Sailing Catamaran Hemisphere engineered by BMT Nigel Gee

September 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

BMT Nigel Gee, a subsidiary of the BMT Group, is pleased to announce its association with sailing yacht Hemisphere, the 44m VPLP design catamaran recently launched from Pendennis Shipyard, making her world debut at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show. Luxury catamaran HEMISPHERE is the largest sailing catamaran in the world measuring 44m (145ft). Her huge... ... read full story

Formula Marine showcases capabilities at Monaco Yacht Show

September 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Formula Marine, one of Europe’s leading mast builders will showcase its technical capabilities at the Monaco Yacht Show by highlighting aluminium spars manufactured in its Dutch factory as well as exceptional carbon technology from its French facility. Formula will display the carbon and wood laminated spar section developed for Turkish yacht builder DSV for a... ... read full story

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