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Jen Wartena appointed as general manager by Icon Yachts

June 01, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

After the launch and delivery of the first Icon superyacht and with two motor yachts, yacht FLORIDA and yacht MIDLANDIA soon to be delivered, the Icon Yachts shareholders have appointed Jen Wartena as general manager in place of Wim Koersvelt. Wim Koersvelt is to remain with Icon as a consultant. ... read full story

Sanlorenzo SD122–FX wins the World Superyacht Award 2010 for the best semi-displacement or planning motor yacht 30m – 39m

June 01, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

World Superyacht Awards 2010

Sanlorenzo SD122 – FX, GRP semi-displacement hull, won the prestigious international World Superyacht Awards as best semi-displacement or planning motor yacht 30m – 39m. Sanlorenzo SD122 – FX superyacht has been selected by a qualified panel of international judges composed by superyacht owners. The award has been handed over in London – Saturday 22nd May... ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy: Mistral Monday

May 31, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The forecast mistral is raging at full force in La Maddalena. With gusts well over 30 knots, todays racing is cancelled. ... read full story

Motor yacht PRETTY WOMAN launched by Hakvoort

May 31, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Superyacht PRETTY WOMAN 39 metre ocean-going motoryacht with a steel hull and aluminium alloy superstructure as launched by Hakvoort 2010. Pretty Woman - hull project YN 245 - will be ideal for chartering, offering fabulous accommodation for up to 10 guests. ... read full story

Final results for Rolex Capri Sailing Week 2010.

May 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Final results for Rolex Capri Sailing Week 2010. ... read full story

The x50 49.7 metre Fitzroy Yachts Zefira Superyacht is close to launch in 2010

May 28, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Sailing yacht Zefira's interior design details and interior designer are not known at this stage, although it could well have been created by Adam Lay Studio Limited which worked on the yacht SALPERTON IV. The yacht has a lower saloon with a studio and there is also a main deck pilot house. Zefira is a able to accommodate the yacht owner in and owner's cabin and at least a further 6 guests in 3 guest cabins. The crew also have 3 cabins along with a captain's cabin. ... read full story

WhisperPower to enter the marine market directly starting July 2010

May 28, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The renowned Whisper range of marine generator systems and accessories, previously manufactured by WhisperPower for Mastervolt, will be sold directly by WhisperPower through its own network of dealers, distributors and agents from July 2010. This announcement is part of a new long-term cooperative agreement between WhisperPower and Mastervolt. The agreement will also see WhisperPower manufacture... ... read full story

New Area Manager for Spain, Portugal and South America Appointed by WhisperPower

May 28, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Patricio Blanco (38) became area manager for Spain and Portugal at the start of May. Born in Argentina, Patricio worked in Argentina as a technician at a distribution company for power systems including diesel generators. He left Argentina ten years ago and moved back to Spain at the turn of the millennium to continue his career... ... read full story

Wally WHY superyacht on schedule

May 28, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Since the successful launching of September 22, 2009, superyacht WHY, the innovative project focused on unprecedented stability, unparalleled volume and sustainability, has been further developed improving the design, introducing the new WHY37x24, and finalising the engineering as well as the construction plan. As a result of the eight month sustained activity of the design and... ... read full story

Camper and Nicholsons Marinas to Create the Superyacht Sanya Serenity Marina in China

May 28, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Camper and Nicholsons Marinas has taken a significant step into new markets with the award of a new contract from Luhuitou Tourism Development Co Ltd to design and commission the Sanya Serenity Marina. The marina will incorporate 350 berths, including superyacht berths up to 50m and will form part of a resort being designed by world renowned architects Chapman Taylor. It is due for completion in June 2011. ... read full story

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