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Porto Cervo to host the 2011 Audi TP52 World Championship

April 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The world renowned waters of Sardinia’s Porto Cervo will be the venue for the 2011 Audi TP52 World Championships as the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) hosts to the regatta from the 2nd to the 8th of October. The last time that the TP52 World Championships were hosted on these waters was the 2007 edition, won by Sweden’s Torbjorn Tornqvist 's Artemis. ... read full story

26th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show a success

April 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Big crowds, beautiful boats, perfect weather and a newly revitalized West Palm Beach waterfront made this year’s larger-then-ever Palm Beach International Boat Show a true marine lifestyle experience among boats shows. Show organizers reported an 11 percent increase in attendance over last year. ... read full story

Antigua Sailing Week 2011: Maxi Priest to perform live

April 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Antigua Sailing Week 2011 Maxi Priest to perform live

Antigua Sailing Week prides itself on delivering the sparkling racing conditions that have competitors grinning from ear to ear and the fun doesn’t stop ashore either. The Lay Day Eve is often the chosen night for race crew to let their hair down, during the regatta and everybody in Antigua is in for a rare treat. The most successful reggae solo artist in the world, second only to legend Bob Marley, will be performing live on Tuesday 26th April at Antigua Sailing Week. ... read full story

Les Voiles de St. Barth 2011: Maxi sailing Yachts Genuine Risk and Rambler tied

April 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Following two spectacular days of racing punctuated by strong breezes sweeping across the Caribbean, the Les Voiles de St. Barth shifted into “lay day” gear today. Understandably, the approximately 400 owners, skippers and crew competing here -- on 48 boats from 17 countries -- wanted to make the most of their stay on St. Barth, so some took advantage of the rest, relaxation and entertainment (including a remote-control sailboat regatta) offered at Nikki Beach resort on St. Jean Bay while others went off packing to enjoy some of the wonders the island has to offer. ... read full story

Tecnomar Yachts’ New Structure and Luxury Yachts

April 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Tecnomar presents its plans for the future and the new fleet at the Boscolo Exedra Hotel in Milan. 699.74 metres, 78,839 Hp, 32,710 nautical miles, 19 new models from 60 feet to 60 metres, 3 steel and aluminum lines, 2 composite lines and a new sailing line Tecnosail. ... read full story

Sailing yacht Cartouche delivered – A Blue Coast 95 catamaran

April 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht Cartouche, the Blue Coast 95’ luxury catamaran of 28.9m in length that launched last year at reputed shipyard H2X in the south of France has now been delivered. Yacht Cartouche is the first superyacht created in a collaboration between Blue Coast Yachts, Jean-Jacques Coste Designs and H2X Shipyards. The mega catamaran was delivered to her owner and will now be based in the Caribbean. ... read full story

Audi MedCup Circuit 2011: Azzurra to represent Italy

April 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The prestigious Yacht Club Costa Smeralda have confirmed that they will compete on the Audi MedCup Circuit 2011 in the colours of the new Audi Azzurra Sailing Team with a crew built around a core group of sailors from the 2009 TP52 World Champions Matador. Guillermo Parada, Francesco Bruni and Vasco Vascotto will lead the team. ... read full story

Les Voiles de St. Barth 2011: Day 2 Déja vu all over again

April 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The warm tropical breeze and clear blue sky is not lost on the sailors here at Les Voiles de St. Barth – especially those from the colder climes of the U.S. where spring has not quite yet sprung. Even normally jaded professional sailors were waxing on about the conditions here. Today offered 15 - 16 knots of breeze and a much reduced sea from yesterday, when many boats returned to the quay to lick their wounds and effect repairs, which included torn sails, broken head foils, and damaged rigging. ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint Barth 2011: Day 1

April 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The first day of racing at the 2nd edition of Les Voiles de St. Barth dawned with 25 knots of tropical tradewind breeze and showers sweeping over the picturesque French island located midway down the Caribbean chain. The regatta's fleet of maxis, racing and cruising yachts, multi-hulls and classics – 48 confirmed on race day – set off on a race course around the nearby archipelago, and met with plenty of wind and bumpy seas, especially on the islands' exposed eastern side. ... read full story

Boat Asia 2011: Luxury Yachts, Premium Cars, Superbikes & More

April 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The biggest and longest running boat show in Asia is back! With overwhelming response, Boat Asia 2011 is 90% booked, and they have expanded the show ground to accommodate the huge interest –bringing more to visitors to the show. Held at the world acclaimed Marina at Keppel Bay from 12 -15 May 2011, Boat Asia will feature the largest fleet of on water display boats from top-notch brands. ... read full story

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