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Superyacht designer René van der Velden unveils platform for new 37-40m motor yacht range

June 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

René van der Velden Yacht Design is proud to reveal their handsome 38-meter motor yacht project. It’s a full walk around design, with gracefully balanced lines, which was shaped to serve as a platform for a variety of concepts in the 37- to 40-meter superyacht range. The version shown in the latest rendering above, for... ... read full story

Superyacht Design specialist René van der Velden Yacht Designs new atelier is up and running

June 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Recently René van der Velden Yacht Design shared the good news that they had moved from their original, rather small, home into expanded studio and offices in a classic 17th-century Amersfoort building. “We were excited by the prospect of setting up improved design facilities; enjoying a more open, inspiring space; feeling a natural boost to... ... read full story

Sealine wins Gold at RoSPA Occupational Health & Safety Awards

June 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sealine is delighted to have achieved “Gold” in the prestigious RoSPA Occupational Health & Safety Awards for 2011. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), a safety charity, launched its awards programme some 55 years ago. The awards scheme looks not only at accident records, but also at entrants’ overarching health and safety... ... read full story

Raymarine acquires Tacktick

June 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Raymarine, a global leader in marine electronics, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Tacktick from Suunto, a leading manufacturer of sports precision instruments. Tacktick, formed in 1996 and based in Havant, Hampshire UK, develops and manufactures wireless, solar powered instruments for the marine market. This development presents an exciting opportunity for Raymarine and Tacktick... ... read full story

Transatlantic Yacht Race 2011: Supermaxi Sailing yacht ICAP Leopard prepares

June 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

ICAP Leopard, the record breaking 100ft super-maxi racing yacht owned by Helical Bar PLC chief executive Mike Slade, is making final preparations ahead of the Transatlantic Race in the Atlantic Ocean Racing Series. The boat will cross the start line at Castle Hill in Newport, Rhode Island on Sunday 3rd July at the beginning of... ... read full story

49m Motor yacht Zaliv III delivered by Mondo Marine

June 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The first superyacht launched in 2011 by Italian superyacht builder Mondo Marine was the 49.36m semi-displacement superyacht Zaliv III. The yacht was launched in March and has already been delivered to her owners yet little was known of the yacht until now. The luxury yacht Zaliv III features exterior design by Giorgio Vafiadis, and interior... ... read full story

32m Sailing Yacht AKALAM by Barracuda Yacht Design and Pendennis

June 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht AKALAM, the new 32m/105ft superyacht designed by Barracuda Yacht Design, and built by Pendennis, begins her new life cruising Mediterranean seas after recently being delivered to her owners. The most distinctive feature about the design of Superyacht Akalam is the expansive use of glass within both pilothouse and hull. This technical achievement, followed by successful implementation... ... read full story

Giraglia Rolex Cup 2011: Video Photos and Audio

June 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The overall winner of the 59th Giraglia Rolex Cup is the 37ft-sailing yacht Foxy Lady (FRA), co-skippered by brothers Dominique and Michel Heyraud. Foxy Lady finished the race in a time of 48 hours and four minutes, at 12:08 CEST today, and went on to win on corrected time by 11 minutes, 30 seconds ahead... ... read full story

Marinas 2011: Australian Marina Industry recognises their best

June 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Marinas 2011, the bi-annual international conference and exhibition, hosted by the Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA) ended June 22nd in Melbourne at the Convention and Exhibition Centre with its annual closing reception and awards ceremony. This year, the MIAA recognized three marinas for their excellence. Categories included best large marina (greater than 140 berths),... ... read full story

Pendennis to open Mediterranean Superyacht Refit Base in Palma

June 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Pendennis has announced the opening of a new technical refit office and workshop in the busy Mediterranean port of Palma, Spain. Opening this Summer the new Pendennis facility will be based in STP in central Palma and will provide an extension to the UK based company’s facilities and services. Targeting the ports large superyacht community, Pendennis will... ... read full story

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