The reign of sailing yacht Mariette of 1915 continues on Day Two of the Veteran Big Boat Rally in Porto Cervo. The 38 metre schooner leads the overall classification with victories in corrected time in both races held. Second in the overall classification is Moonbeam IV, Xavier Tancogne’s 35 metre Fife-built gaff cutter. Moonbeam IV... ... read full story
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Majestic sailing yacht Mariette of 1915 maintains lead in Porto Cervo at Veteran Big Boat Rally
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Classic sailing yachts gather in Porto Cervo for Veteran Big Boat Rally
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The fleet of seven classic sailing yachts gathered in Porto Cervo, Sardinia for the Veteran Big Boat Rally, organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda from 12th to 15th September, has attracted several curious onlookers, drawn not so much by the size of the fleet, but by the size of each individual yacht. With four... ... read full story
Devonport Yachts Ltd to refit 71.2m motor yacht Dona Amélia (ex. Haida G)
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Devonport Yachts Ltd (DYL) is excited to announce that the first Falmouth based project has just commenced at the Pendennis facilities in Falmouth. The impressive 1929 classic motor yacht Dona Amélia (ex. Haida G), sister ship to another Devonport project motor yacht Talitha G, arrived mid-August for a three month refit programme. Classic motor yacht... ... read full story
Devonport Yachts Ltd and Pendennis at the Monaco yacht Show 2011
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For the duration of the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show which runs from the 21st – 24th September 2011, Devonport Yachts Ltd (DYL) will have representatives on the Pendennis stand QT 18. Details of the Devonport Concept Yacht OneTen will be available and the team will be happy to talk further about current projects. Pendennis’ most... ... read full story
Overmarine premiere at the Cannes International Boat and Yacht Show 2011
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Overmarine Group, the Italian Maxi Open Yacht Builder, celebrated their premiere at the 2011 Cannes Boat Show held last week. Last year, they have decided to change their market approach and after being represented by an exclusive dealer for many years, Overmarine Group have chosen to market their ‘jewels’ – Mangusta Yachts – directly. Overmarine... ... read full story
Feature: Luxury sailing yacht SCHEHERAZADE in Nova Scotia
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The Luxury sailing yacht SCHEHERAZADE is a 47m (154ft) ketch built by Hodgdon Yachts in 2000. She was designed by Bruce King Yacht Design, Inc. with interior design by Andrew Winch Designs of London, England. Superyacht SCHEHERAZADE is a fast ketch embodying the skill and integrity of the ancient boat builder’s art. This luxury sailing... ... read full story
2011 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Concludes in Dramatic style
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The 2011 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup concluded in dramatic style with the completion of the scheduled programme for all classes. The verdicts are in. This year’s class victors are: Mini Maxi Rolex World Championship: Niklas Zennström’s sailing yacht Rán 2 (GBR); Maxi Racing: Sir Irvine Laidlaw’s S/Y Highland Fling (MON); Maxi Racing/Cruising division: Danilo Salsi’s... ... read full story
2011 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup: Second day summary
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Following a picture-perfect second day of racing in the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2011, the provisional overall classification sees Niklas Zennstrom’s Ràn 2 (GBR) in the lead in the Mini Maxi class, Claus Peter Offen’s Y3K (GER) in the Wally division and Danilo Salsi’s DSK Pioneer Investments (ITA) in the Maxi Racing/Cruising fleet. Esimit Europa... ... read full story
51st Genoa Boat Show 2011: Ingemar to provide technical assistance
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The well-established technical partnership between Ingemar and the Marina Fiera di Genova, which began in 2005, will be renewed for the 50th Genoa Boat Show in 2011. The exhibition area by the sea, which was so successful last year, will continue to guarantee easy circulation by the general public and exhibitors. Its 6 m wide... ... read full story
Azimut-Benetti Group debut 2 flagships and 20 yachts at Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show 2011
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The Azimut-Benetti Group will make their premier debut of 4 extraordinary new offerings at the Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show, among them two flagships, the Azimut Grande and Atlantis. They will also show 20 boats on the water as well as debut the Yachtique Concierge Club, a 5- star service reserved exclusively for Group... ... read full story