The well known and also record breaking sailing yacht Mari-Cha III has recently left the premisses of Derecktor, Connecticut. She has returned to Europe with a fully refitted interior reflecting a clean, modern and minimalistic style. She had also new fresh and black water tanks fitted, new air-conditioning system and ventilation, new rigging and hydraulics... ... read full story
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America’s Cup Hall of Fame to induct 6 new nominees.
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The America's Cup Hall of Fame, in Bristol Rhode Island, is pleased to announce the selection of Simon Daubney, Warwick Fleury, Murray Jones, Dean Phipps, Mike Drummond, and Halsey Herreshoff for induction into the Hall of Fame on September 18, 2010. ... read full story
SIGNORA DEL VENTO, the Real Star at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival 2010
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The magnificent 85 metre sailing vessel Signora Del Vento appears to be the real star at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival in France this year. The sailing yacht Signora Del Vento has been plying the oceans since 1962, when she was born in Poland and is now hosting an exclusive “Lancia Caffè” in the shade... ... read full story
Bill Dixon receives ‘Yacht Designer in Asia of the year’ award
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Working in this region for so many years has given Bill a unique understanding of the Asian market, the people, traditions, and business relationships. To his clients, Bill and his team at Dixon Yacht Design bring their 'state of the art' design, experience & knowledge of the market. ... read full story
Audi MedCup: Preparations end and yacht racing begins today
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Preparations and planning come to an end today as the first races of the 2010 Audi MedCup Circuit’s TP52 series are scheduled to get under way off Cascais at the Portugal Trophy. Today: three races, three winners: ETNZ wins the 3rd race, followed by TeamOrigin, Cristabella, Audi, Matador… Winds are forecast to be moderate, between... ... read full story
Superyacht SOLILOQUY Wins Condé Nast Traveller Award
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The super green Superyacht concept SOLILOQUY has won a Condé Nast Traveller Award at a presentation ceremony last night in London. The mega yacht SOLILOQUY was submitted for nomination by a panel of experts however it was the general public that gave her the final recognition. ... read full story
Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2010 Sees Strong Yacht Fleet Including the Newcomer Sailing Yacht P2
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Demand is still strong for a place in the fleet of the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta and the diversity exemplified by the substantial entry list of yachts is testament to the first class racing conditions of the Costa Smeralda and the popularity of this annual event. ... read full story
Focus: The PANAMAX Ketch Superyacht & Baltic Yachts
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Panamax will be a fast performance sailing yacht with the classic appearance and styling of a Bristol Pilot Cutter. This 66.90-meter ketch is expected to launch in 2010 at Baltic Yachts in Finland. Dykstra & Partners (and co designer Reichel/Pugh), are responsible for the Naval Architecture and exterior styling working in close collaboration with the owner and the owner’s project manager Jens Cornelsen. Intensive towing tank and wind tunnel tests have been carried out to increase performance with the largest composite standing rigging to date. Interior designers appointed on this project are Rhoades Young Design. ... read full story
De Valk Yachts CA for Superyacht Long Tall Sally
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The sailing yacht Long Tall Sally project involves some very prestigious names and offers a different approach to any other partial ownership programme. Designed by Gerard Dykstra and based on the well known Bestevaer series of performance cruisers, the hull of the first yacht (Long Tall Sally) will be built by Bloemsma Aluminiumbouw. ... read full story