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Dubois Yachts exhibiting at 2011 Monaco Yacht Show

August 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Luxury superyacht builder Dubois Yachts will be exhibiting at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show that runs from the 21st – 24th of September.  At anchor and available for viewing by appointment at the show will be the 51.7m superyacht Mondango, the 41m sailing yacht Inmocean and the 40m S/Y Tenaz. The 49.7m luxury superyacht Zefira... ... read full story

Ewan McGregor, Zara Phillips and Natalie Pinkham to Race for Charity at Artemis Challenge

August 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The fifth edition of the Artemis Challenge is set to continue the tradition of attracting big name stars as Ewan McGregor, Zara Phillips and Natalie Pinkham take to the water in 2011. The Artemis Challenge, a high adrenaline 50 mile race around the Isle of Wight to claim a £10,000 charity prize fund, will take... ... read full story

Luxury Catamaran Necker Belle offers Whale Watching Charters

August 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The luxury catamaran Necker Belle, which at 32m (105ft) in length is one of the world’s few very large luxury sailing catamarans available for charter, is offering the opportunity to swim with the whales. S/Y Necker Belle will be available for whale watching yacht charters in the Silver Bank, which is within a day’s cruising... ... read full story

Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race 2011: Sailing yacht Living Doll wins

August 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Victorian sailing yacht Living Doll (Michael Hiatt) has today been declared the IRC overall winner of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s 26th Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, while S/Y Loki (Stephen  Ainsworth), last year’s winner, came in second and yacht Ragamuffin (Syd Fischer) was placed third. Hiatt, from Melbourne, celebrated his 59th birthday last evening,... ... read full story

Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week: Technological Developments Announced

August 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week has a new online presence for this year’s regatta which starts on Saturday 6 August. With funding support from Aberdeen Asset Management, the event’s fresh, new-look website has been designed and built by technology partner, NGR, and features special user zones for competitors, visitors and press and improved navigation to... ... read full story

Nedship 101 Sailing Yacht by Andre Hoek Design

August 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Nedship 101 sailing yacht is a cruiser/racer with naval architecture and exterior design by sailing yacht experts Andre Hoek Design.  The Nedship 101 project is being built by the Nedship Group, who has delivered over 350 vessels within the past 25 years. The Nedship 101 sailing yacht offers a larger volume and a lighter... ... read full story

Sailing yacht Sleighride refitted to an Adam Voorhees Design

August 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht Sleighride, a sloop originally designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in a joint venture between Eric Goetz of Bristol, Rhode Island (composite work) and Robert E. Derecktor of Mamaroneck, New York (joinery and systems). Launched in 1996, S/Y Sleighride is undertaking a major refit at Westerly Marine in California with her new... ... read full story

Gold Coast Marine Expo gains momentum

August 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Since its launch last month, the Gold Coast Marine Expo has gained momentum with strong exhibitor interest from marine industry leaders. Gold Coast Marine Expo spokesman Stephen Milne said it was pleasing to see such a high level of interest within weeks of the launch. “There’s been a very strong level of interest towards this... ... read full story

Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week: Traditional Favourites and Exciting New Developments

July 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Excitement is building in the final approach to Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week (6-13 August) and, with little more than a week to go; organisers are pleased to confirm the full shore-side and entertainment schedule. In addition to the traditional favourites, there are several new and exciting developments too. Highlights for this year include: The... ... read full story

Clipper Round the World Race crews trained by Hyde Sails

July 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

As they geared up for the start, Clipper Race crews were treated to some invaluable sail repair training as part of the ongoing support from Hyde Sails. The one day sail repair course was run by two of Hyde’s highly experienced team, Martin Newman and Paul Austin. As the official sail supplier for the Clipper... ... read full story

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