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Antigua Superyacht Challenge Review

February 17, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The challenge was on in Antigua on January 28th, 29th and 30th 2011 when yachts in excess of 80 feet (LOA) were invited to participate in an exciting, friendly, new event to Antigua for 2011 – the Superyacht Challenge Antigua! ... read full story

St. Maarten Heineken Regatta: Changes in the Works for 31st event as fleet grows

February 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With less than three weeks to go before racing commences in the 31st annual St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, the fleet continues to steadily grow, with nearly 150 yachts ranging from 24 feet to 115 feet now entered in the competition. For newcomers to the event, it will be their first taste of the “serious fun” for which the regatta is famously known. ... read full story

TEAM Australia to Contest 34th America’s Cup

February 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Australian Challenge for the 34th America’s Cup was officially accepted by the defending Golden Gate Yacht Club on 11 January 2011. For the first time in over a decade, Australia has a team in the competition for the world's oldest sporting trophy. ... read full story

GMT Composites Carbon Fiber Mast chosen for Hylas 70, Sailing Yacht Archangel

February 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The newest Hylas 70, Archangel, has been launched with a GMT carbon fiber mast featuring an innovative in-mast furling system. Archangel will be on display at Strictly Sail Miami, February 17-21, 2011. ... read full story

Liverpool Boat Show 2011 Cancelled

February 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

MARINE Industry Events (MIE), the organiser of the 2011 Liverpool Boat Show, has today announced the cancellation of the inaugural event. ... read full story

Catamaran Necker Belle to enter BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival

February 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Virgin Limited Edition is delighted to announce that Necker Belle, its 105ft luxury catamaran, will be racing in the ‘2011 BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival’ which takes place in the British Virgin Islands between the 28th March and 3rd April 2011 to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the BVI Spring Regatta. ... read full story

Sunreef Yachts at the Miami Strictly Sail 2011

February 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sunreef have announced that the 62 foot catamaran SPARROW will be exhibited at the forthcoming Miami Strictly Sail show held in between 17-21 February in Miami marina at Bayside. After the show the boat will be available for charter in the BAHAMAS. ... read full story

Sailing Yacht AY45 in build at Alloy Yachts

February 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing Yacht AY45 in build at Alloy Yachts

The end of 2010 signalled the beginning of a new build for Alloy Yachts with the cutting of plate for 43.9m sailing yacht hull number AY45. With sailing yacht Vertigo soon to leave the shed and yachts AY43 and AY44 well underway, the team at Alloy Yachts began to cut the plate for the next yacht, a 43.9m sloop scheduled to launch in late 2012. ... read full story

Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes change of dates

February 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Initially scheduled to be held from 7th to 12th September, the 34th Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes will now be held from Tuesday 6th to Sunday 11th September 2011, along the quays of the Vieux Port and Port Pierre Canto, and inside the Espace Riviera exhibition hall. ... read full story

Design Unlimited appoints Nicola Brook

February 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Design Unlimited has announced the appointment of Nicola Brook to boost the interior design studio’s resources in devising colours schemes and fabric selection. Design Unlimited has started 2011 with a busy schedule and Nicola’s appointment reflects the sense of renewed activity that is flowing through the industry. ... read full story

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