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Motor yacht SLOJO YAG Challenge: 2010 Transpacific Triathlon Kicks Off to Benefit YachtAid Global®

December 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

On Friday, December 10, 2010, owners, guests and crew of M/Y Slojo embarked upon the ultimate YAG Challenge—pushing the limits to see how much money they can raise to benefit YachtAid Global (YAG), a charitable organization that orchestrates superyacht deliveries of humanitarian and developmental aid to children in isolated communities worldwide. ... read full story

Fairline Targa 58 Gran Turismo continues on 1st boat show tour

December 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Fairline Targa 58 GRAN TURISMO is heading to the Miami International Boat Show in 2011 as part of her first boat show tour, which kicked off at the London International Boat Show in January 2010. The Targa 58 GRAN TURISMO is one of Fairline's latest generation Targa models and is being displayed alongside the award-winning Squadron 65. ... read full story

Swan European Regatta 2011 entries open

December 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

As we look forward to a week of high energy Solent racing in testing tidal conditions for the 15th edition of the Swan European Regatta Nautor’s Swan is delighted to publish the Notice of Race for the event. The Swan European Regatta will hit the UK shores of Cowes, Isle of Wight from July 9 – 15, 2011. ... read full story

Sailing Ship Vessel Oliver Hazard Perrys’ Experiential Education Programs

December 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Rhode Island students will participate in experiential education aboard the Education at Sea school ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry when completed in 2013. Deborah Gist, R.I. Commissioner of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, put her stamp of approval on the project being developed through the non-profit organization Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI). ... read full story

2011 Les Voiles de St. Barth: Sailing yacht Vesper/Team Moneypenny and S/Y Rambler 100 to headline

December 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

For the 2011 edition of the Les Voiles de St. Barth, scheduled for April 4 - 9, two U.S. teams— Vesper/Team Moneypenny and Rambler 100—will headline. Each epitomizes a level of player commitment not unlike that commanded by other serious team sports where motivation is key and the ability to work together over a long period of time increases the chance of success. ... read full story

Partnership deal for Maritime Quarter at Centenary Quay

December 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

A new Maritime and Marine Innovation Quarter at the former Vosper Thornycroft shipyard site in Woolston, Southampton is set to bring approximately 700 new jobs and renewed prosperity to the city. ... read full story

Design Unlimited appoints Steve Rice as Design Director

December 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Steve Rice has been promoted to Design Director at the leading yacht interior design studio Design Unlimited. Based on the south coast of England Design Unlimited, formed in 2000 by Mark Tucker, has grown to be one of the leading production and superyacht interior design companies in the worldwide yachting industry, and in 2010 saw its designs collect a number of major awards. ... read full story

Princess Yachts’ 32m M Class motor yacht breaks records at London International Boat Show

December 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Preparations have began for the 2011 Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show, with the brand new Princess 32 metre motor yacht being lifted from the Royal Victoria Dock. The superyacht, which makes its world debut at the Show, is the largest boat to ever be displayed inside the halls of the ExCeL centre. At 100 tonnes, the Princess 32 metre is the heaviest boat that has ever been lifted into the Show ... read full story

Riviera Syndication expands Sydney fleet with 3 new 5000 Sport Yachts

December 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Riviera Syndication launched its first 5000 Sport Yacht into Rushcutters Bay last year and is proud to introduce a second Sport Yacht for Rushcutters Bay in mid-January, followed by a third 5000 Sport Yacht for The Spit at Mosman to be launched later in 2011. ... read full story

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: Tactical Oceanographic Data now available for Hobart approaches

December 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The last 10 miles of the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race (from Iron Pot to the finish) has often been the graveyard of ambitions for many competitors. New tactical oceanographic data covering a large area of southeast Tasmania is now available for the first time to competitors of the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. ... read full story

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