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Superyacht FIREFLY by Hoek Design launched

June 08, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Hoek Design in the Netherlands are proud to inform us about the launch of the stunning new superyacht Firefly the first in an exciting new series of F-class one designs. Sailing Yacht Firefly is a 35.05 metre sloop with an aluminium hull as well as superstructure built by the Dutch Shipyard Claasen Jachtbouw BV. ... read full story

Sailing Yacht FIREFLY a Hoek 115 F-Class Classic

June 07, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The Hoek 115 sailing yacht Firefly, the first F-class yacht to be built, was launched in Holland’s North Sea Channel by builder Claasen Jachtbouw BV. Accompanying the yacht’s owner and his crew for sea trials were Hall Commercial Manager Andre Vermeulen, Hall technicians Freddy Franssens and Henk van Zweden, the builders, and designer Andre Hoek... ... read full story

The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2011 Porto Cervo Sardinia

June 07, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

PORTO CERVO, SARDINIA – Tuesday 7th June, 2011 – THE MEDITERRANEAN RACING SEASON BEGINS IN STYLE IN PORTO CERVO Twenty-seven of the most spectacular sailing yachts on the water are today berthed in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, eagerly anticipating the first day of racing at the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2011. The fourth edition of this... ... read full story

Vismara Marine launch V80 Maxi Sailing Yacht ‘Luce Guida’ in Italy

June 06, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Vismara Marine have launched the V80 Maxi Sailing Yacht ‘Luce Guida’ in Italy. Vismara Marine are happy to announce that today in Viareggio, Italy, just behind our boatyard, we have launched our latest Vismara V80 Maxi ‘Luce Guida’. This innovative yacht presents many interesting features such as: Spa Pool, integrated systems, commander  joystick, 2 engines,... ... read full story

Dubois Cup Superyacht Sailing Regatta 2011

June 05, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

In the matchless surroundings of “the best yacht club in the world” the stage is set for a classic superyachting event. The regatta village at Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (Sardinia) is buzzing, the yachts have assembled, and registration is under way for the third Dubois Cup. “We’re really looking forward to it,” says Amy Galloway,... ... read full story

Emirates Team New Zealand testing rather than racing

June 03, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Emirates Team New Zealand has decided on the South Island in the winter rather than tropical Fiji  for the next phase of testing sails, systems and crew training on the Volvo Ocean Race yacht CAMPER. Skipper Chris Nicholson decided today to withdraw from the Auckland-Musket Cove race which starts at Auckland  tomorrow in favour of... ... read full story

The First Sailing Yacht Oyster 100 Superyacht Launching

June 03, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The first new Oyster 100 sailing yacht pictured below is ready for launch in Turkey and the yacht builder’s shipyard RMK Yachts. This is the first Oyster superyacht in their new superyacht series to be built and launched making for an exciting time at Oyster Yachts. The first Oyster 100 superyacht has departed her build... ... read full story

Blue Coast 88 Catamaran by Mega Yacht Catamarans

June 02, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The ex-Latitude 88 « Double Deck » is now baptised the Blue Coast 88′ catamaran. This luxury catamaran is to provide a fantastic level of comfort, ultimate safety and ease of handling for full enjoyment of life at sea. The construction is supervised by the Latitude Yacht technical team Latvia as headed by famous French... ... read full story

Pendennis Yachts Yard Update May 2011

May 26, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Pendennis has recently concluded its busiest refit season in their 23 year history, with six vessels being finished over the past few weeks. A significant project undertaken was motor yacht Audacia with an impressive list of updates completed in just nine weeks. This included comprehensive design improvements including a 2m stern extension, reconfigured aft curving... ... read full story

Biggest sail battens ever made delivered to Yacht Mirabella V

May 24, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

A set of sail battens, the largest of which measures 24m, was delivered by rigging specialists Marine Results to the megasized sailing yacht Mirabella V.  Picture it – one long batten, the length of the average mast on a 46 foot racing yacht – and that’s long.  Making a single batten 24 metres long is... ... read full story

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