The famous maxi sailing yacht Condor, a two-time winner of line honours in the Sydney-Hobart race, is the first entry for Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2011. ... read full story
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Countdown to the 31st St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
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Sailors of all stripes, from near and far, are making plans to congregate on the blue waters of the Caribbean for the 31st edition of the largest, best, most unique sailing event in the islands: the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. The traditional kick-off to the racing season, including the Gill Commodores Cup—the one-day match racing series prior to the three-day St. Maarten Heineken Regatta—is scheduled for March 3-6. ... read full story
Frommer’s names Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas amongst Best Cruise Ships of 2011
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Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas have been named on Frommer’s Best Cruise Ships of 2011 list. In particular, the market leader in travel guides and a branded imprint of Wiley Publishing, Inc. cited Allure of the Seas as the newest and most groundbreaking ship with “undoubtedly the best entertainment ship at sea, with truly exceptional programming for both adults and kids.” ... read full story
Riviera exhibits 5000 Sport Yacht at the Boot Dusseldorf 2011
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Riviera, Australia’s most awarded pleasure boat builder will for the first time showcase its spectacular new 5000 Sport Yacht at the boot Dusseldorf 42nd International Boat Show held this weekend. ... read full story
China and Korea Lloyd’s Register marks a significant year for new yacht construction
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Lloyd's Register’s teams in China and Korea have established a strong position in terms of ships ordered in 2010 which will be built to Lloyd’s Register class. Lloyd’s Register’s share of 2010 orders is, respectively, 29.6% in China and 28.3% in Korea.* While orders are from traditional areas of strength such as Greece, the continued expansion of ship owning in Asia is also driving demand. ... read full story
40m Sailing yacht ZanZiba in build at Archipelago Yachts
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Archipelago Yachts in Bodrum, Turkey, has announced that it has a 40‐metre, modern classic schooner called sailing yacht ZanZiba in build, with the launch scheduled for the autumn of this year. S/Y ZanZiba features naval architecture by Alparslan Tekogul, supported by Paul Spooner of Fairlie Restorations. Exterior and interior styling is by David Wright Design. ... read full story
Paolo Casani is the new CEO of Azimut Yachts Division of the Azimut-Benetti Group
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Paolo Casani is now the new CEO of the Azimut Yachts Division of the Azimut-Benetti Group, the leading company in the luxury nautical sector. Casani began his career with the company in 2008 after twenty-five years of experience in the fashion system and luxury goods sector (Armani, Valentino, Calvin Klein and Ferragamo), and has... ... read full story
Sea-Things LLP introduce GreenBags product range for yachting use
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Peter Franklin, Managing Editor of The Islander, a well-established nautical magazine in The Balearic Islands of Spain has announced the formation of a subsidiary company with a green mission. Sea-Things LLP is offering a wide range of stylish, customised, eco-friendly, multi-use carrying bags for the international yachting market. ... read full story