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28th Palma International Boat Show

April 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

From 30th April to 8nd May, the 28th Palma International Boat Show gets underway – and with perfect timing for the boating market, right at the start of the season. ... read full story

Nespresso Cup: Wally sailing yachts prepare for 2nd edition off Portofino

April 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With only one week to go until the start of the second edition of the Nespresso Cup to be held over the 6th to 8th May, eight Wally Yachts representing a diverse range of these unmistakable sleek and stylish sailing yachts will be gathering in the beautiful harbour of Portofino in the coming days ahead of official registration on Thursday, 5th May. ... read full story

Motor yacht Polar Star and Yacht TV refinished at Rybovich Superyacht Marina

April 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Two of the most distinct members of the Lurssen superyacht fleet, the 63m Motor yacht Polar Star and the 78m megayacht TV (ex Mad Summer) have recently completed yacht refinishing projects at Rybovich Shipyard in West Palm Beach, Fl. Both projects were executed simultaneously by the Rybovich Refinishing Team in custom climate controlled enclosures erected in the water. ... read full story

RS Global renovating at STP shipyard

April 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

 RS Global building specialist refit centre in Palma de Mallorca opens

RS Global (part of the Rolling Stock Group), with additional backing from investors including Palma Refit, are currently collaborating on the significant renovation project of the site formerly known as the “Grupo Guidet Building,” located within the STP shipyard. RS Global have been awarded the 12 year concession to manage the building, which will offer approximately 3,000 square meters of rentable workshop and office space on two floors, including a bar/restaurant. ... read full story

Sunbird Yachts to build 30m Dream Cat Sailing Yacht

April 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Chinese superyacht builder Sunbird Yachts won the contract to build a new 30m Dream Cat which will be the biggest catamaran built in China. The contract for the new build luxury 30m Dream Cat sailing yacht was closed at this month’s Hainan Rendezvous. ... read full story

‘Hoot for Yachting’ protest planned for Palma De Mallorca, Spain.

April 28, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

A group of yachtsmen and nautical business owners, together with private and professional boat captains including recreational sea fisherman, are determined to express their disappointment with the local and national authorities in Spain and The Balearic Islands in a passionate and very practical way. The frustration that has bought them to this point has been... ... read full story

ExCel & Burgess offer London Olympics 2012 superyacht Berths in London’s Royal Docks

April 28, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

ExCel and Burgess have teamed up to offer Marina berths for superyachts at the 2012 London Olympics. Experience the Olympic Games in style with accommodation in your yacht near ExCel’s five massive contemporary arenas which will host a variety of Olympic events including Boxing, Judo, Fencing, Taekwondo, Table Tennis, Weightlifting and Wrestling. This is a... ... read full story

59th Giraglia Rolex Cup

April 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Giraglia Rolex Cup. Renowned. Respected. Prestigious. Historic. The ‘Fastnet of the Mediterranean’ is back for a 59th year as Corinthian sailing talent from around the world compete for one of the most illustrious and sought-after prizes in the sport. Given the prospective talent on show and enthralling encounters experienced in recent years, the 2011 edition promises to be another rich fixture in the sailing calendar. ... read full story

Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes: Multihull yachts in the heart of the Vieux Port

April 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With an in-water exhibition space that grows bigger from year to year, the Multihull Section of the 2011 Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes is a must-be-there event for all those who love cruising multihulls, both sail and motor. The largest shipyards in Europe and countries around the world are among the first to renew their participation and honour the event each year with a world preview of their new models. ... read full story

Perini Navi Cup Book: The most beautiful images from the Perini Navi Cup

April 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A hundred and eighty three pages to tell the story, through breathtaking photographs, of one of the most exclusive and evocative events in sailing: the Perini Navi Cup. The book- on sale in the best Italian bookstores- was born from the desire on the part of the Group to share the emotions and the highlights of the third edition of their regatta, a highly anticipated event in the nautical world. ... read full story

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