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Sunsail Announce New Belize & Italy Yacht Charter Loacations

May 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Marina Corricella is a beautiful fishing town, resembling an amphitheatre on the sea, surrounded by nets and fishing boats. Only attainable by sea, there are no vehicles here, but only the voices of the fishermen who mend the nets on the wharf. The village of Corricella faces due south-east and is sheltered from all other sides by the cliff behind. A long ridge of rocks protects the marina from the occasional south-easterly wind (Scirocco). The site is so sheltered that the temperature is pleasantly mild also in full winter. ... read full story

Doyle Sails Palma Announce Partnership with Superyacht Sailmaker Quinten Houry

May 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Doyle New Zealand has recently undergone a huge expansion, with the opening of a new custom factory in Auckland to produce their exclusive STRATIS™ membrane sails. The new alliance will increase product support considerably in Europe, allowing for Doyle’s continued expansion. ... read full story

Motor yacht Noor launched by Bilgin Yacht delivered to owner.

May 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Turkish shipyard Bilgin Yachts have delivered their latest 37m Superyacht called Noor to her new owners. Motor yacht NOOR, a Bilgin 123, was launched in November 2009 and is a custom build luxury yacht with modern and innovative design by the Turkey based Shipyard with interior design by Hot Lab Yacht & Design ... read full story

Van Dam Nordia finishes several yacht refits

May 16, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

In addition to the design and construction of new yachts, Van Dam Nordia also carries out extensive refits to the highest Dutch standards. Finished last month was the 70’ Mulder motor yacht White Princess. Jobs on this ship included a complete painting system and new teak deck on the entire vessel. ... read full story

SP – High Modulus has secured further approval from two leading certification bodies for its new marine foam core, Corecell™ M-Foam.

May 14, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Corecell M-Foam was launched to the marine composites market in July 2009 has now been type approved by Bureau Veritas and Registro Italinano Navale (RINA). These approvals add to earlier accreditations by ABS Quality Evaluations Inc (ABS QE), Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and Germanischer Lloyd (GL). “These approvals, on top of M-Foam’s combination of high... ... read full story

The New Codecasa 50s (sport) Motor Yacht Design – The Open Series Superyacht

May 14, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The Codecasa 50s is designed for performance and ha a low wind resistance which demands a sleek exterior styling and aggressive lines. In the luxury yacht world a new superyacht demand ultimate comfort, even if it is fast. Accordingly she will provide a sizeable aft sunbathing area along with equally generous interior living spaces. ... read full story

J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2010 entries top 1000

May 14, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The J.P. Morgan Asset Management the Round the Island Race yacht entries top 1000 in 2010. What’s in a name? Boat names, not unlike people, can be packed full of character – charming, mysterious, personal, weird and just plain perplexing! Britain’s favourite yacht race certainly plays host to an extraordinarily eclectic mix of boat designs,... ... read full story

Clare businessmen to jetski around Ireland for charity

May 14, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Two county Clare businessmen will undertake a unique challenge next month hoping to circumnavigate Ireland on jet-skis to raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland (CFAI) and hopefully create a new world record at the same time. Ennis car dealers Darren Hayes and Liam Cleary will set off from Lahinch in Co Clare... ... read full story

New Zealand Marine industry sets key boat show and conference dates

May 14, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The Marine Industry Association has set new dates for two of its key boat shows and announced that the 2011 New Zealand Marine Industry Conference will be held in Queenstown next March. This year’s Christchurch Boat Show will be held in the Christchurch Convention Centre in central Christchurch on July 16-18. Peter Busfield, show CEO... ... read full story

Yacht VIBRANT CURIOSITY: Best Custom Built Yacht (150 ft and up) – Asia Boating Awards 2010

May 14, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Oceanco’s Vibrant Curiosity, the 85.47m Nuvolari-Lenard designed superyacht was awarded Best Custom-Built Yacht (150ft and up) by Asia Boating Awards during a ceremonial gala held by the Asian Boating Awards at the Gold Coast Yacht and Country Club in Hong Kong on May 8, 2010.   Vibrant Curiosity has definitely struck a resounding cord in... ... read full story

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