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34th America’s Cup: Portugal to host first event of World Series

April 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The coastal town of Cascais will play host to the first America’s Cup World Series event, scheduled Aug. 6-14. Cascais, about 30 kilometers west of the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, has hosted many world championship sailing events and now it’ll host the first event of the ACWS. ... read full story

Auckland International Boat Show

April 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Auckland International Boat Show will again be held in the heart of Auckland City in the magnificent Viaduct Harbour. This venue was developed to serve as the base for the 2000 and 2003 America’s Cups and now provides an ideal sheltered haven for the boat show. It is surrounded by seaside restaurants, bars, bistros and world class hotels. ... read full story

34th America’s Cup: Second AC World Series Event to be Held in Plymouth

April 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Plymouth, England has been unveiled as the second stop in the inaugural America’s Cup World Series (AC World Series). The event will be held September 10-18, 2011, and will feature both fleet and match racing. ... read full story

Azimut Yachts at the 2011 Hainan International Boat Show

April 01, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Azimut Yachts confirms that it will attend the 2011 edition of the Hainan International Boat Show, where it will be represented by its five official dealers at the event's largest and most glamorous booth. ... read full story

The 37m motor yacht project DAS by Verhaaren Naval Architects

March 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Verhaaren Naval Architects of France have revealed their 37 metre motor yacht project DAS. Motor yacht Project DAS is a lightweight composite superyacht concept that was designed specifically for day trips in the Arabian Gulf area, enabling the yachts owners and guests to visit the many islands and enjoy sport fishing in the area. ... read full story

Gulf Craft make and impact at Middle East Superyacht Briefing and Boat Shows

March 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Gulf Craft are proud to announce that Erwin Bamps, COO of Gulf Craft, opened the Middle East Superyacht Briefing on 24 March 2011 as the first speaker at the industry seminar. Furthermore, in the Middle East this March, Gulf Craft have reported highly successful shows at the Dubai International Boat Show and the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show, where once again their stand was the centre of activity and attraction and the successful launches of the new concept Gulf 95 Exp and the Majesty 70 took place. ... read full story

ONE 15 Marina Club completes 3rd Phase of marina expansion creating a 270-berth marina in Singapore

March 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

ONE°15 Marina Club Singapore had announced the completion of its 3rd Phase marina pontoons expansion in time to host the Singapore Yacht Show which takes place from 8 to 10 April, 2011. The expansion has created an additional 66 berths, added to the 204 already completed in Phase 1 and 2, and fulfils ONE°15 Marina Club’s promise to its members for a 270-berth marina. ... read full story

Maintenance and Management Can Generate Strong Revenues for Gulf’s Maritime Industry

March 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A leading player in the local yacht repair and maintenance sector says new marinas across the Gulf spell a more buoyant future for the development of the region’s support and service industry, which in turn boosts the region’s ability to attract more yachts to its shores. ... read full story

Singapore to introduce new licences for yachts 24m and over

March 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) in Singapore will introduce a the Advanced Power Pleasure Craft Driving licence in the second half of 2011 for those operating yachts 24m and above. “The Advanced Power Pleasure Craft Driving Licence is in anticipation of future pleasure craft which could be larger," an MPA spokesperson told MediaCorp. ... read full story

Les Voiles de St. Barth 2011: Exceptional Yachts and Crews

March 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

There will be more than fifty of them: yachts of every size and class from all over the Caribbean, competing at Les Voiles de St. Barth. For the second year, the St. Barth Yacht Club and their partners have come up with a spectacular program for this international yachting event that runs from April 4 – 9. Some of the most notable yachts with their experienced crew will be on hand for a week of racing on the fantastic sailing waters of the Caribbean ... read full story

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