A specially designed “Destination Village” is being built on the Abu Dhabi Corniche breakwater to host the Volvo Ocean Race fleet and its fans this New Year. Infrastructure work is due for completion this September. Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), the company appointed to develop the 55,000m2 site, will dredge a section of the Corniche lagoon... ... read full story
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2011 Superyacht Cup in Palma
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The 16th edition of the Superyacht Cup in Palma (June 22 – 25th), starts tomorrow with a full fleet of superyachts entered and several new sponsors. Among the fleet of 20 yachts heading to Palma, Spain in are 12 entries making their Superyacht Cup debut. Sailing yacht Firefly, a 35m Hoek design, will be leaving Holland... ... read full story
Marinas 2011: International Marina Industry meeting in Melbourne
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Under the banner of ‘new horizons’ the Marinas 2011 International Conference and Exhibition was opened Monday 20 June by the Victorian Government Minister for Ports Hon Dr Denis Hapthine MP. The Minster welcomed delegates to Melbourne and indicated there are 300,000 recreational boat license holders in Victoria. He emphasized the Victorian Government is very supportive... ... read full story
New Russia flights could boost luxury yacht charters in Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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Regular flights between Moscow and Palma de Mallorca (Spain) that coincide with the beginning of the peak yacht charter season are being offered by S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance. The twice weekly flights – on Thursdays and Sundays began operating on June 2, 2011 and offer Russian clients who enjoy... ... read full story
Croatia Yacht Charter Special on ANNABEL II
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Motor yacht ANNABEL II has a 20% off special discount on all remaining yacht charter dates this 2011 summer in Croatia in the Eastern Mediterranean. M/Y ANNABEL II is a 2009 97 foot HORIZON superyacht with 4 professional crew. You can view more details on the yacht and book her here. Some Highlights of yacht... ... read full story
Sustainable Marina Development, a publication by John Hogan and Lyndall De Marco
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A new book is being launched on June 20th at the Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA) Marinas 2011 conference in Melbourne Australia. The book is the first of its kind to promote sustainability principles specifically to developers, owners and stakeholders of marina developments. The book will be launched by Alistair Murray, CEO of Ronstan,... ... read full story
America’s Cup Teams welcomed to San Francisco
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Today the field of international competitors for the 34th America’s Cup revealed their game plans for winning the trophy and bringing the honor of hosting the Cup to their home country. Teams representing China, France (with two teams), Italy, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Sweden and USA made their first appearance together in the host... ... read full story
Boat Asia 2012
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TMX Show Productions, producers of Boat Asia, today announced plans for Asia’s largest and longest running boat show to return to the breath-taking Marina at Keppel Bay from 12 -15 April 2012. Since it moved to Marina at Keppel Bay in 2007, Boat Asia has become a driver for the marine industry in Singapore and the... ... read full story
Maiden Voyage in the Norwegian Fjords for Charter yacht DAMRAK II – A 70 SUNREEF POWER
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Following a widely successful launch last month, Sunreef catamaran Damrak II has just completed her maiden voyage in the Norwegian fjords. The beautiful, serene background proved to be the perfect setting for her owner to experience the power and grace of his new 70 Power Sunreef Catamaran. M/Y DAMRAK II is currently on the way to... ... read full story
Superyacht Exuma – Luxury South Pacific Yacht Charters
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The new 50 metre motor yacht EXUMA has already started an amazing world tour to explore some of the most enchanting and exotic cruising areas. Yacht Exuma has also just been awarded “Motor yacht of the year” and “Best displacement motor yacht of below 500GT” at the 2011 WORLD SUPERYACHT AWARDS. The result is the... ... read full story