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American Cruise Lines launch Queen of Mississippi sternwheeler nine weeks ahead of schedule

August 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

American Cruise Lines (ACL), a leader in small ship cruising, last week announced the launching of the motor yacht Queen of the Mississippi, a brand new sternwheeler built for the Mississippi. At Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Maryland on Sunday, July 17, the launching went picture perfect at nine weeks ahead of schedule. Immediately after the launching,... ... read full story

Gold Coast Marine Expo gains momentum

August 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Since its launch last month, the Gold Coast Marine Expo has gained momentum with strong exhibitor interest from marine industry leaders. Gold Coast Marine Expo spokesman Stephen Milne said it was pleasing to see such a high level of interest within weeks of the launch. “There’s been a very strong level of interest towards this... ... read full story

51st Genoa International Boat Show to be held from 1st to 9th October 2011

July 29, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The 51st edition of Genoa International Boat Show – which will be held at Fiera di Genova from 1 to 9 October 2011 - was presented today, in bank Intesa SanPaolo’s Conference Hall at Palazzo Besana in Milan. ... read full story

2011 Audi MedCup Circuit – Region of Sardinia Trophy – Sardinia Delivers Again

July 29, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

A return to Cagliari, this time in the height of summer, and light sea-breezes might have been expected of the capital of Sardinia, but for the Region of Sardinia Trophy, a brisk Mistral blew on most days through the third regatta of the Audi MedCup Circuit’s five event season. ... read full story

2011 Club Marine Australian Marine Industry Export Awards Announced

July 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2011 Club Marine Australian Marine Industry Export Awards, organized by the Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) were announced last night at the AIMEX and Club Marine annual networking function in Sydney’s Darling Harbor. Aqualuma Marine Lighting won the prestigious ‘Exporter of the Year’ award and ‘Best Marine Industry Export Marketing Strategy’; other winners included... ... read full story

Inaugural Biscay Race- Part of the Atlantic Ocean Racing Series (AORS)

July 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Royal Yacht Squadron is delighted to announce the inaugural Biscay Race that forms part of the Atlantic Ocean Racing Series (AORS) in which competitors are required to take part in three races, including the Transatlantic Race 2011 (TR 2011), to qualify for a series victory. The Biscay Race is also open to any yacht only... ... read full story

London 2012 Olympics to draw largest number of superyachts ever seen on the Thames

July 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With one year to go until the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games one thing is certain – London will play host to the largest number of superyachts ever seen on the Thames at one time. This spectacle, sure to become a tourist attraction in its own right will provide a massive boost... ... read full story

EU action on matriculation tax for +15m Charter yachts in Spain

July 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Lobbying actions across Spain have gathered pace during this last year, highlighting the ludicrous loss of revenue and negative affect on jobs created by the imposition of 12% matriculation tax on foreign owned charter yachts. Several of the meetings held with the yachting sector have been orchestrated in Mallorca by local tourism specialist Kate Mentink, who... ... read full story

MDL Marinas 3rd annual photography competition

July 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Rainbow over Cobb's Quay - MDL Marinas  - Photo by Anne Hayton of Dorset

MDL Marinas is once again calling on berth holders and visitors to its 21 marinas around the UK and Europe to get creative in its third annual photography competition this summer. MDL is in full swing celebrating the summer this year and we want you to join in, whether you see your local MDL Marina... ... read full story

Mediterranean Premiere in Spain for Charter yacht DAMRAK II – a 70 Sunreef Power Catamaran

July 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Launched in May 2011, the 70 Sunreef Power charter yacht DAMRAK II departed from Gdansk and set off for a maiden voyage in the Norweigian Fjords in Scandinavia, before taking a course for an exclusive marina in Puerto Banus near Marbella, Southern Spain, for a private two-day event that Sunreef Yachts organized in cooperation with... ... read full story

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