Sailing yacht Nordwind and Carina have opened up a significant lead on the rest of the fleet that started the Transatlantic Race 2011 on June 26. These two yachts have stayed in good pressure, whilst the yachts behind that stayed north have not — leaving them well over 100 miles behind the frontrunners. There was,... ... read full story
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South East Marine companies enjoy success in the Spirit of Innovation Awards at Seawork 2011
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A number of South East marine companies featured amongst the winners of the Spirit of Innovation Awards at this year’s Seawork exhibition and conference. Overall winners of the Spirit of Innovation Award were Houlder Ltd for their wind Turbine Access System which has been jointly developed with Southampton based BMT Nigel Gee. The lightweight motion... ... read full story
London Superyacht Berthing 2012 and beyond – Royal Docks 2012
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Royal Docks – London, in conjunction with Marina Projects Ltd, is pleased to announce plans for Royal Docks 2012, an exclusive Superyacht berthing facility which will be created for July and August 2012, right at the heart of London and the many events in 2012. Superyacht berthing is very limited in the London area and... ... read full story
MDL Marinas celebrate the best of the summer boating Season
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Europe’s largest marina operator, MDL Marinas has launched a new summer campaign to celebrate the best of the boating season with help from the UK’s leading single-handed offshore sailor Mike Golding. Golding, who has offices and berths his IMOCA Open 60 at Ocean Village Marina in Southampton, is joining MDL to help encourage boaters to... ... read full story
UK marine industry reports consistent level of performance
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The UK leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry reports a consistent level of performance in its recovery from the recession, according to the latest trends survey from the British Marine Federation (BMF). Spring 2011 Industry Trends Results November 2010 – May 2011 Encouragingly, there has been slight improvement in the trend reported for the... ... read full story
Yacht Designer BMT Nigel Gee Celebrates 25 Years of Innovative Vessel Designs
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BMT Nigel Gee Ltd, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, the leading international maritime design and engineering consultancy, celebrates 25 years of innovative vessel design this year. Established as Nigel Gee and Associates Ltd in June 1986, by Nigel Gee and John Bonafoux, the company is recognised as one of the world’s leading naval architecture... ... read full story
Nadara 30 Motor yacht Aurora launched by Tecnomar
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On the 22nd of June, TECNOMAR launched the magnificent NADARA 30-metre, now officially christened motor yacht Aurora, following the Velvet 36-metre motor yacht Doubleshot launched last May. Giovanni Costantino, President and CEO of Tecnomar Group, says “this yacht has extraordinary interior space for its category and remarkable quality of details and finishes, confirming the new style... ... read full story
Transatlantic Race 2011: Racing Machines Readying For Battle
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Since 1866, the cornerstone of offshore yacht racing has been transatlantic races, due, in part, to legendary yachts sailed by icons of the sport. Few, however, would disagree that the impending showdown between Rambler 100 and sailing yacht ICAP Leopard ranks right up there with the best battles of all time. Sunday, July 3, the third... ... read full story
Ferretti Custom Line 100 series motoryacht – the CL100 by Customline
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Custom Line will debut its new Custom Line 100 series (CL100) motor yacht at the Festival de la Plaisance at Cannes in September 2011. The Ferretti Custom Line 100 motor yacht is an evolution of the CL97 motor yacht. The Customline 100 yacht is based on the same raised pilothouse concept as the Custom Line 97... ... read full story
Melbourne Marinas 2011 a Success
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Delegates and exhibiters alike were very positive about Marinas 2011. The final debrief for the event will be held 13 July. Mike Harvey felt the initial feedback from the event was just as positive as that received after the very successful Marinas 2009 event. The introduction of conference breakout sessions was well received and the... ... read full story