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Sun Odyssey 409 sailing yacht voted European Yacht of the Year 2011 in Dusseldorf

January 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Just this Saturday, January 22, in Düsseldorf, Germany, the Sun Odyssey 409 was honoured with the prestigious title of “European Yacht of the Year 2011” Selected by a jury composed of the biggest European magazines in the marine industry, this trophy is a handsome reward for the new Jeanneau model. ... read full story

Official Dates of the 34th Americas Cup Released

January 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2013 race dates for the Louis Vuitton Cup and America’s Cup Match (Finals) were confirmed today by Regatta Director Iain Murray. ... read full story

Superyacht KAORI to the Rescue

January 25, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The sailing superyacht KAORI came to the aid of a small sailing yacht in distress off Hobart, Tasmania, Australia the Mercury reported yesterday.  The 38.1 meter Palmer Johnson S/Y Kaori left Hobart at 6am yesterday, where she has been admired by locals since she arrived on January 13, but took an unexpected detour in response to a... ... read full story

Boat Asia 2011 expands to Marina Bay

January 24, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

TMX Show Productions, the producer of Boat Asia, will be expanding the show beyond Keppel Bay for the first time. Running concurrently with the main Boat Asia at Keppel Bay, the new show will be held from May 12-15 at The Promontory@Marina Bay, which is located next to Marina Bay Sands. ... read full story

2011 Audi MedCup Circuit: “Audi Sailing Team powered by ALL4ONE” announce sponsorship and sailing yacht

January 24, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Franco-German team, managed by Jochen Schümann, becomes “Audi Sailing Team powered by ALL4ONE”, following a new three-year agreement reached with title partner Audi. The team have confirmed the build of a new TP52 in Sydney, with which they aim to finish among the podium positions on both the Audi MedCup Circuit and at TP52 World Championship. ... read full story

Fitzroy Yachts 50m Flybridge Sloop G50

January 23, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Fitzroy Yachts if New Zeland, started work in July 2010 on sailing yacht G50, a 50-metre Flybridge Sloop that will be ready for delivery in 2012.  Fitzroy Yachts commissioned Dubois Naval Architects to design G50, with interior design and styling by the owner. Fitzroy have collaborated with Dubois on many of their boats including the international... ... read full story

Fitzroy Yachts 40.50m fast cruising sailing yacht F41

January 23, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Fitzroy yachts, New Zealand have recently begun construction on a 40.5m (131’) Sailing Yacht Project named F41. The sleek Frers designed sloop features a silver hull and superstructure, offset by extensive Teak decks. Dick Young is responsible for the interior design. ... read full story

Van Dam Nordia and Simonis Voogd unveil 95’ high performance sailing yacht cruiser

January 23, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

One of the oldest boatyards in the world, Van Dam Nordia and Simonis Voogd team up to create a new line of high performance cruising yachts. The first yacht in this exciting line will be a 95’ high performance cruiser in aluminium and carbon. The design will be shown at boot Düsseldorf from 22 January till 30 January. ... read full story

Yachts Attending 2011 Inaugural Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous at Virgin Gorda

January 22, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Virgin Gorda is to welcome an impressive fleet of superyachts for the inaugural 2011 Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous. Up to twenty motor and sailing yachts will soon be making their way to the idyllic North Sound on Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, for this exciting new event that will open the 2011 Caribbean season.  All participating... ... read full story

New build TP52 Sailing Yacht Container to compete in 2011 Audi MedCup

January 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The new sailing yacht Container, owned by Udo Schütz from Germany, will debut in the world’s leading monohull class, the TP52 Series on the Audi MedCup in 2011. She will compete with an experienced, professional crew led by Markus Wieser, a European Champion and World Championship runner-up in the Dragon Class. Wieser is also experienced match racer and has frequently sailed in the afterguard aboard TP52s. ... read full story

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