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Major Growth planned for yachting sector in St Lucia, West Indies

September 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The St. Lucia Tourist Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation have announced that all new revised policies have been approved by its government to help stimulate growth and development in St. Lucia’s yachting sector. Several proposals presented by Yachting Director Cuthbert Didier have been sanctioned and will facilitate clearing in and out of the country,... ... read full story

Motor yacht Carpe Diem at Dennis Conner’s North Cove

September 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Motor yacht Carpe Diem at Dennis Conner's North Cove

The graceful mega yachts of summer are migration south to the Caribbean for the charter season and along the way, superyacht Carpe Diem II has stopped by North Cove.  She was built by Trinity Yachts in 2002 and measures 45m (149′ 7″) in length.  She will only be in the Big Apple for a day... ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint Tropez: Over 100 classic sailing yachts on stage in Saint-Tropez

September 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Start of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2011 - Photo Credit Carlo Borlenghi ©

There could not be a more impressive fleet of classic boats then the more than 100 sailing yachts racing this week at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. It’s an armada that showcases designers from the golden ages of yachting history: among them, Herreshoff, Fife, Sparkman & Stephens, Rhodes, Mylne, and Alden. The summer-like conditions that prevailed... ... read full story

Port Tarraco Meets Demand for 30 – 160m Superyacht Berths in the Mediterranean

September 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The deep water marina Port Tarraco, located on the doorstep of the beautiful and historic city of Tarragona, on Spain’s ‘Golden Coast’ has restructured its berths to enable it to accommodate a greater number of large superyachts, megayachts and gigayachts. Port Tarraco’s new design provides a total of 64 berths for superyachts between 30 and... ... read full story

Oyster Yachts’ Palma Regatta 2011

September 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

At the 2011 Oyster’s Palma Regatta, the 27th event in the Oyster Regatta series there was a record fleet of 30 Oyster Yachts. The yachts gathered on the idyllic Mediterranean island of Mallorca for Oyster’s Palma regatta, were proudly flying the flags of Brazil, Germany, Holland, Italy, Russia, South Africa, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.... ... read full story

Nautor’s Swan Mediterranean Service Centre in La Marina di Scarlino

September 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Nautor’s Swan, a leading builder of luxury sailing yachts, will launch a new Mediterranean Service Centre based out of Marina di Scarlino beginning 30 September 2011.  Skilled personnel will be available to take on refits, modifications, upgrades and insurance works on Swan sailing yachts. The addition of the Nautor’s Swan Mediterranean Service Centre at La... ... read full story

Bellingham Marine improves Canada’s Powell River Marina – expand mooring space

September 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Yachts and visitors to Canada’s Powell River are enjoying the city’s new marina facility at the North Harbour.  The yacht harbour was completely renovated to address a growing waiting list for larger berths and a failing infrastructure.  Bellingham Marine, world renowned marina builder, supplied its Unifloat, concrete floating dock system, for the project. The Unifloat... ... read full story

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona announces new superyacht services and facilities

September 27, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Vilanova Grand Marina in Barcelona announces full operational capacity of its halipad. ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint Tropez celebrates 30 years

September 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The sailing calendar for classic yachts in the Mediterranean includes stops in idyllic ports including Antibes, Monaco, and Cannes. But it is the finale in St Tropez that is the not-to-be-missed conclusion for classic and modern yachts alike. This year Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez – which began life as La Nioulargue – marks the 30th... ... read full story

Bahamfest 2012 hosted by Sea Ray Owners Club™

September 26, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sea Ray Owners Club (SROC) is proud to announce it will be hosting the Bahamfest 2012, which is a four-day, three-night event held at the world-famous Atlantis Resort in Paradise Island, Bahamas, from June 24-27, 2012. Sea Ray will host multiple VIP events at the BahamaFest 2012, with food and beverages each night, as well... ... read full story

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