The owner of a classic 30 metre long sailing yacht chosen the Tamsen Maritim shipyard in Germany to be in charge of her refit. The most modern shipyard in Europe is located in Germany on the Baltic sea, which together with the experience staff makes the Tamsen Maritim Shipyard the most suitable for this job. ... read full story
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GIRAGLIA ROLEX CUP 2010 ST TROPEZ, FRANCE
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182 of the entered yachts have so far committed to the offshore element that, this year, will take the yachts from Saint-Tropez across the Ligurian Sea to the Giraglia rock and back to San Remo. A version of this course last raced in 1999. The Italian finish port is a mere 60 nautical miles up the coast as the crow flies from Saint-Tropez, but the trip out to the rock off the northern tip of Corsica and back will be no easy jaunt. This region favours light winds or strong winds and rarely a straightforward ride. ... read full story
Supermaxi ICAP Leopard Race Yacht Runs Out of Wind in her Transatlantic Sailing Record Attempt
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ICAP Leopard, the 100ft super-maxi racing yacht owned by Helical Bar PLC chief executive Mike Slade, has ended her transatlantic record attempt. After a fantastic start, the ICAP Leopard racing yacht found herself in a windless high pressure at 02:00 UTC on Saturday 420 nm from the finish. With the record looking less and less achievable, Skipper and Boat Captain Chris Sherlock took the decision to abandon the attempt. ... read full story
Emirates Team New Zealand is finalist at Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena
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Emirates Team New Zealand is a finalist at the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena after an extraordinary drawn-out day of light air sailing on the Golfo di Arzachena at the north east corner of Sardinia. One race down and facing elimination, ETNZ came back and defeated Sweden’s Artemis 2-1. The Kiwis also led in... ... read full story
20 Yachts Already Confirmed For The Superyacht Cup Palma 2010
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The Superyacht Cup Palma 2010 is shaping up to be the best yet, with 20 yachts already confirmed for the three days racing and a full social programme of activities for every evening. The World Famous Red Sox, who played to the jubilant crowd at The Superyacht Cup in 2007 and again in 2009, will be looking for support from the budding musicians in the fleet. ... read full story
Claasen Jachtbouw J-Class yacht Lionheart nearing her completion
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Construction is nearing on the Hoek Designed 43.40m (142ft) sailing yacht Lionheart, the first of a new breed of aluminium J-Class yachts. Originally designed for the Ranger syndicate by Starling Burgess and Olin Stephens, Sailing Yacht Lionheart will be the largest J afloat when launched in July 2010. Lionheart is all aluminium, which is unusual for other Js, and her 17-metre (56 foot) overhang is making her a very special sailing yacht. ... read full story
88ft Frers Sailing Yacht TULIP to be built by K&M Yachtbuilders
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K&M Yachtbuilders are proud to announce that they are the chosen yacht builder for an 88 ft (26m) classic sloop TULIP. The Sailing Yacht is designed by the Argentinean Naval Architect German Frers Jr. Sailing Yacht Tulip will offer accommodation for six guests and two crew members. Her lifting keel provides for a large sailing area and more options for navigating in smaller harbours. ... read full story
Sailing yacht ICAP Leopard reports a great nights sail during her Transatlantic Record Attempt
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Sailing yacht ICAP Leopard 3's Captain Chris Sherlock reports on a great nights sail during her Transatlantic record attempt. ... read full story
Louis Vuitton Trophy: Semi finalists decided
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Five races confirmed four powerful semi-finalists today for the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena. They are the French/German boat All4One, Sweden"s Artemis, Emirates Team New Zealand and SYNERGY Russian Sailing Team. ... read full story