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Superyacht SOLILOQUY Wins Condé Nast Traveller Award

May 11, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

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

May 11, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

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

May 11, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

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

May 11, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

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

Whistsunday’s Australia – An escape “Down Under”.

May 11, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Whitsundays yacht charter holidays are famous in Australia for their fantastic sailing, beautiful scenery, spectacular beaches, great diving and ideal climate. There are also more and more super yachts available in the area, whether they are based in Australia year round, or stop in at this idyllic location during a World tour for the winter season which is the best time to charter there. Contact the CharterWorld team for more information on Australia, or the yachts available there. ... read full story

The 2010 Pendennis Cup Sailing Yacht Regatta

May 10, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

On Tuesday night the large marquee on Events Square in the centre of Falmouth throw’s open its doors and gives Pendennis Cup participants their first chance of the week to rub shoulders with other competitors in the other fleets taking part in the wider regatta. ... read full story

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week Australia 2010

May 10, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The centuries old saying, ‘If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again,’ will be ringing true for Melbourne yachtsman Ross Wilson and his crew at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2010. They have been on the podium in their performance cruising division at Race Week on four of the six occasions they have campaigned... ... read full story

Falmouth – Falmouth Rum Race 2012 – The Pendennis & Antigua Yacht Club Trans-Atlantic Fun Sailing Regatta

May 10, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The Falmouth – Falmouth Rum Race will run in the opposite direction to the traditional Route de Rosé - the event will begin at the Antigua Yacht Club in Falmouth Harbour as a fleet start, following Antigua classics with the option for yachts to start earlier if they prefer, with a possible stop in the Azores on route. The entry fee will be $500 and a case of rum to be consumed at the finish in Falmouth UK at the dockside party. ... read full story

Superyacht Mari Cha III completes refit at Derecktor Shipyard.

May 10, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Superyacht Mari Cha III recently departed the Derecktor Shipyard in Connecticut after receiving a 5 month refit. ... read full story

Nepresso Cup: Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones’ Yacht Magic Carpet Squared secures victory

May 09, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The Nespresso Cup came to a stylish conclusion today in Portofino, Italy. After three days of racing over the 6th to 9th May, the Wally yacht Magic Carpet Squared secured victory to lift the inaugural Nespresso Cup Trophy. The final day produced the best racing of the three-day event. The anticipated duel between Magic Carpet Squared and J One, driven by owner Jean-Charles Decaux, became a reality as the two boats headed out to the racecourse on equal points. ... read full story

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