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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

2011 World Yacht Racing Forum to close yacht racing season in style

September 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The World Yacht Racing Forum 2011 will take place in Estoril, Portugal, on 13-14 December. The fourth edition of this must-attend event will once again focus on the commercial side of the sport and reassemble the who’s who of the international yacht racing community. Since its launch in 2008, the World Yacht Racing Forum has... ... read full story

Régates Royales 2011: Sun shines on Day 2 in Cannes

September 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The stunning bay of La Napoule provided the competitors with great sailing conditions, ideal for close, fast racing. Under blue skies, in bright sun and good breeze the sixty-eight classic yachts and fifty-eight Dragons completed the second day of the Régates Royales, final and decisive event of the Panerai Trophy 2011. The Big Boats sailing... ... read full story

Régates Royales 2011: Champagne conditions for the opening day in Cannes

September 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

It was Cote d’Azur at its best for the opening day of the 33rd edition of the Régates Royales, final and decisive event of the Panerai Trophy 2011. A bright sun, a good southerly breeze later veering southwesterly and flat sea were on the menu on the stunning Bay of La Napoule. As tradition in... ... read full story

Superyacht Cup Double for 2012 Olympic Year – Superyacht Cup Palma and Superyacht Cup Cowes, UK

September 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Organisers of the Superyacht Cup regattas are pleased to confirm dates for two editions of the popular Superyacht Cup Regatta they will host next year including the first ever Superyacht Cup in Cowes, UK. The 16th edition of the Superyacht Cup Palma will take place in the traditional venue of Palma, Mallorca from 20-23 June,... ... read full story

The 66m Emax E-Volution Solar Hybrid Schooner by Sauter Carbon Offset Design – The Fastest and Greenest Superyacht

September 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 66mEmax E-Volution Solar Hybrid Schooner by Sauter Carbon Offset Design is being described as the Fastest and Greenest Superyacht of our time with a maximum Speed of 28 knots and an unlimited Zero Carbon Cruising Range at 14 knots. The 66m Emax E-Volution Solar Hybrid Sailing yacht is to be built by NedShip is,... ... read full story

JFA Long Island 85 Catamaran by Marc Lombard

September 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

JFA Yachts has positioned itself in the semi-custom catamaran market with the new JFA Long Island 85 Catamaran design by Naval Architect Marc Lombard. The architect Marc Lombard and JFA Yachts developed a new concept for long crossing catamarans. A Catamaran, for semicustom construction, the first of which was recently signed. The office of Marc... ... read full story

Dutch Superyacht builder Feadship heads for Monaco Yacht Show and FLIBS with confidence

September 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The superyacht builder Feadship is performing better than ever. This year to date the world’s number one luxury motoryacht brand Feadship has launched six superyachts with a total length of 450 metres (almost 1500 feet!). Four out of the thirteen new entries in the recently published Top 100 List by Yachts International magazine are Feadships:... ... read full story

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