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32m Sailing Yacht AKALAM by Barracuda Yacht Design and Pendennis

June 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht AKALAM, the new 32m/105ft superyacht designed by Barracuda Yacht Design, and built by Pendennis, begins her new life cruising Mediterranean seas after recently being delivered to her owners. The most distinctive feature about the design of Superyacht Akalam is the expansive use of glass within both pilothouse and hull. This technical achievement, followed by successful implementation... ... read full story

Pendennis to open Mediterranean Superyacht Refit Base in Palma

June 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Pendennis has announced the opening of a new technical refit office and workshop in the busy Mediterranean port of Palma, Spain. Opening this Summer the new Pendennis facility will be based in STP in central Palma and will provide an extension to the UK based company’s facilities and services. Targeting the ports large superyacht community, Pendennis will... ... read full story

24m Hoek Sailing Yacht Drumfire wins the Superyacht Cup Palma 2011

June 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Owner and crew of 24m Hoek Design sailing yacht Drumfire were crowned Overall Winner of the 2011 Superyacht Cup in Palma. A spectacular prize giving ceremony at the Es Baluard Museum overlooking the Bay of Palma marked the end of the 16th edition of the popular superyacht regatta. After showing an early dominance in... ... read full story

Feadship XL 88 Motor yacht Musashi delivered by Feadship

June 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 88 m Feadship XL superyacht Musashi (known under the Feadship hull number 1002) has left Harlingen in the Netherlands en route to Gibraltar to be delivered, according to Boat International.   The Feadship XL motor yacht Musashi had a preliminary / unofficial launch by Feadship Yachts at their De Vries Makkum shipyard in August 2010 and since then, Feadship... ... read full story

Benetti Yacht’s new production area at Lucca dockyard

June 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Benetti’s new production area was inaugurated during the early morning hours of Thursday, 16 June, with the arrival of the first hull for construction. Together with the historic facilities on Via Coppino, the site has more than 4,200 m2 dedicated to the production of Benetti Class boats, the line of yachts from 93 to 164... ... read full story

Stradivarius concert on board Benetti motor yacht Bistango

June 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

On June 23, on board the gorgeous 62.00m (203′ 4″) motor yacht BISTANGO, that was built at the Benetti boatyard and delivered in 2010, an exclusive event held Monte Carlo spellbound. The event bought together two Italians of excellence, two icons recognised throughout the world for the perfection of their craftsmanship and their unwavering attention to... ... read full story

Sailing yacht Ranger wins J Class Regatta Newport

June 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The J Class Newport Regatta finished on Sunday 19th June with a thrilling final race; a wonderful tactical exhibition that showcased the very best of the J Class yachts superyachts and the very best of sailing. Thousands of enthralled spectators were at Fort Adams, Castle Hill, and the headlands around Newport Bay over five days,... ... read full story

IBEX 2011 announces Innovation Awards Call for Entries

June 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced today entries are being accepted for the 2011 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) Innovation Awards, one of the marine industry’s most prestigious honors. The Awards presentation takes place during the show’s annual Industry Breakfast on Monday, October 17 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. IBEX Innovation Awards are judged by Boating... ... read full story

Ocean Yacht Systems to supply thruster for Fitzroy Yachts next Dubois 50m sailing yacht (Project G50)

June 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Ocean Yacht Systems (OYS) based in Christchurch UK, have secured a second contract to supply the thrusters on the next Dubois 50m sailing yacht G50 to be built at Fitzroy Yachts, New Zealand. OYS have previously supplied bow and stern thrusters to the award winning 50m superyacht Zefira. After successful commissioning and trials on board... ... read full story

2011 Superyacht Cup in Palma – Quotes

June 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

There’s no doubt that the 2011 fleet of the Superyacht Cup in Palma was nothing short of superb, with a collection yachts to rival any gathered here before or elsewhere. Certainly, Andre Hoek and his many collaborators must be extremely proud of the twenty-five years of floating excellence and a distinct style which we’ve been... ... read full story

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