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Ada Yacht Works to build 47m Schooner by Dykstra & Partners – A sister ship to Sailing yacht Windrose of Amsterdam

July 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A Dykstra & Partners 47-meter schooner is currently under construction at Ada Yacht Works shipyard in Turkey. The designer of the 46.90 metre sailing yacht is famous Dutch naval architect Gerard Dykstra (Gerard Dykstra & Partners). The yacht is scheduled for delivery in July 2012. Dykstra 47-meter schooner built be Ada Yacht Works will be the... ... read full story

Industry mourns Former Chief Naval Architect of JB Hargrave Naval Architects

July 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Industry mourns Andre J. Bauwens , former Chief Naval Architect of JB Hargrave Naval Architects

Andre J. Bauwens former chief naval architect of J. B. Hargrave Naval Architects, Inc. in West Palm Beach died on June 29, 2011. In making the announcement Michael Joyce, CEO of the J.B. Hargrave Corporation called Bauwens one of the key people responsible for building the company’s outstanding reputation in yacht design and engineering. Born... ... read full story

2011 Panerai British Classic Week: Classic Yachts & Cars Meet On Day 5

July 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Up bright and early for the 9 AM scheduled start time of their long inshore race, competitors at the 2011 Panerai British Classic Week in Cowes were greeted by the best breezes of the regatta so far when they arrived at the dock this morning. Whilst the crews busied in the marina themselves preparing their... ... read full story

Sanlorenzo strengthens its financial position

July 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

In the worst ever year for the world economy 2009 – and even worse for the yachting industry – Sanlorenzo was able to limit its turnover reduction in a small -9%, corresponding to € 181 mln turnover (with € 17,5 mln Ebitda) compared to 2008 € 198 mln turnover (with € 24 mln Ebitda). The lower... ... read full story

Vicem 75 Flybridge motor yacht (75 FB) at the 2011 Cannes Boat Show

July 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Turkish luxury yacht builder Vicem Yachts is heading into the 2011 European show season with the Vicem 75 Flybridge motor yacht on display for the first time in France at the Cannes Boat Show this September. After undergoing extensive logistics and management re-organization, Vicem Yachts will also announce new steps with their Vulcan superyachts and Vintage all-mahogany... ... read full story

Vicem Yachts announce Ali Tanir as new Marketing Manager

July 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Vicem Yachts announce Ali Tanir as new Marketing Manager

Vicem Yachts, Turkish builders of luxury classic motor yachts and megayachts, has bolstered its executive team by naming Ali Tanir as Marketing Manager. Ali Tanir is a high-caliber key figure professional from the yachting industry and Class One powerboats race. “We have an important and ambitious calendar of events and products to introduce worldwide from... ... read full story

The 2012 Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race open for entries

July 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2012 Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race organized by the Barbados Cruising Club in association with Mount Gay Rum and The Barbados Tourism Authority is now open for entries! Following the success of the 75th anniversary race, held annually on Errol Barrow Day the 21st January a national holiday honouring Barbados’ first Prime Minister,... ... read full story

Launch of the Gipsy Moth Trust – Classic charter yacht Gipsy Moth IV gifted to charity

July 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Owners of the classic sailing yacht Gipsy Moth IV, Rob Thompson and Eileen Skinner announced the launch of their new charity The Gipsy Moth Trust today at 2011 Panerai British Classic Week in Cowes. Regarded as a part of British maritime heritage after Sir Francis Chichester sailed classic yacht Gipsy Moth IV around the world in... ... read full story

F-class sailing yacht Firefly racing debut at Superyacht Cup

July 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht Firefly, a classically lined racing yacht recently launched in Amsterdam and the first in an exciting new series of F-class one designs made her racing debut at the latest SuperYacht Cup in Palma de Mallorca. Superyacht FireFly is a 35.05 metre sloop with an aluminium hull and superstructure designed by Hoek Design and... ... read full story

8th Six Senses Phuket Raceweek 2011 begins

July 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Over the years Image Asia Events Co. Ltd. in conjunction with Evason Phuket & Six Senses Spa have created an event that today rivals the best in the region. Now in its 8th year Phuket Raceweek’s reputation has grown in stature, for delivering four days of world-class yacht racing from the superb 5 star Evason... ... read full story

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