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Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) officially launches with press conference in Hong Kong

May 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Marking the launch of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA), a press conference was held at The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club today which was well attended by journalists and industry professionals from all around the region. ... read full story

US SAILING’s Rolex Yachtsman & Yachtswoman of the Year Awards held in San Francisco

May 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

For U.S. sailors in northern latitudes, the yacht club commissioning ceremonies taking place over the next few weekends are just the latest signal that the 2011 sailing season is about to kick into high gear. And while it may be too early to place odds on which outstanding male and female sailor will ultimately be recognized as US SAILING’s 2011 Rolex Yachtsman or Yachtswoman of the Year, it has been announced that 32nd presentation of the awards will take place at St. Francis Yacht Club (San Francisco, Calif.) in February, 2012. ... read full story

SSV Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island: Binnacle to be Named in Honor of Winthrop Williams Aldrich

May 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Winthrop Williams Aldrich’s spirit will be forever present aboard Rhode Island’s Education at Sea tall ship, SSV Oliver Hazard Perry, through his daughter Lucy Aldrich Burr’s (Mystic, Conn.) generous donation of $15,000 to the non-profit Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island’s (OHPRI) mission to bring experiential learning to students of all ages. ... read full story

Sensory International awarded ‘Best Marine Installation’ for Motor Yacht Cloud 9

May 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sensory International, world leaders in the marine and residential market, has been awarded the ‘Best Marine Installation’ for work carried out on board superyacht Cloud 9. This is the second consecutive year Sensory International have received the accolade by the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) at their 2011 annual industry awards ceremony in London. ... read full story

Marinas 2011 International Conference and Exhibition attracts big attendance

May 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The International Marinas Conference and Exhibition called Marinas 2011 is being held in Melbourne 20 – 22 June. With just six weeks to go the Marinas 2011 Committee Chairman Mike Harvey is confident participation will exceed that of the last event held in 2009. ... read full story

Superyacht Cup 2011 in Palma welcomes strong industry support

May 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Superyacht Cup regatta in Palma which celebrates its 16th anniversary this year, is once again receiving valuable support and sponsorship from many leading superyacht industry companies who contribute significantly to the success of the event which this year runs from 22-25 June 2011. ... read full story

Asia Boating Awards 2011 announces nominees

May 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The complete list of nominees for the upcoming Asia Boating Awards 2011 has now been released, with some impressive surprises and the return of some industry stalwarts. The Asia Boating Awards, now in its seventh year, is the region’s most established and respected event of its kind. This year sees awards in 23 categories, recognising Asian builders and international brands, as well as Asian regattas, marinas and yacht designers working in Asia. The pioneering Asia Boating Awards was the first event to recognise the efforts and successes of Asian yacht builders. ... read full story

Southern Wind SW 110 RS Sailing Yacht Thalima nominated for 2011 World Superyacht Award.

May 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Farr Yacht Design is pleased to announce the southern Wind SW 110 RS THALIMA sailing yacht, design #615, has been nominated for a 2011 World Superyacht Award in the sailing yacht 30m - 44.99m category. ... read full story

Nespresso Cup 2011: Stage set in Portofino for Wally Sailing Yachts

May 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Wally contenders for the 2011 Nespresso Cup have arrived in the exquisite Italian harbour of Portofino as preparations get underway to contest for ‘The Ultimate Cup’. The Wally crews have been out training today ahead of the official racing that starts tomorrow. “Our hopes are, of course, to win but we are not the only ones who are hoping,” said Claus-Peter Offen, owner of Y3K who finished 2nd overall last year. “There are a few boats who have the same hopes! The level of the boats and the crews is very high and very competitive and it’s going to be an exciting weekend.” ... read full story

Contest Yachts the Netherlands launch Contest 72CS Sailing Yacht

May 05, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

  Contest Yachts has started production of a new order for the largest boat built by this leading Dutch yard. The Contest 72CS yacht will synthesise all Contests’ 50-plus years of experience and craftsmanship with the very latest engineering and technology. When launched in the summer of 2012, the new Contest 72CS yacht will be... ... read full story

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