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Yachting Associations Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News

Launch of the Gipsy Moth Trust – Classic charter yacht Gipsy Moth IV gifted to charity

July 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Owners of the classic sailing yacht Gipsy Moth IV, Rob Thompson and Eileen Skinner announced the launch of their new charity The Gipsy Moth Trust today at 2011 Panerai British Classic Week in Cowes. Regarded as a part of British maritime heritage after Sir Francis Chichester sailed classic yacht Gipsy Moth IV around the world in... ... read full story

8th Six Senses Phuket Raceweek 2011 begins

July 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Over the years Image Asia Events Co. Ltd. in conjunction with Evason Phuket & Six Senses Spa have created an event that today rivals the best in the region. Now in its 8th year Phuket Raceweek’s reputation has grown in stature, for delivering four days of world-class yacht racing from the superb 5 star Evason... ... read full story

Audi MedCup – Region of Sardinia Trophy practice race won by sailing yacht Ran

July 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

When they won today’s 52 Series Practice Race Niklas and Catherine Zennström and their Ràn team enjoyed a morale boosting reminder that they are just one of several 52 Series teams which are in shape to leave the capital city of Sardinia next Sunday with the Region of Sardinia Trophy in their possession.           Their... ... read full story

Ferretti Group & SHIG sign non-binding agreement to create joint venture

July 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Ferretti Group have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Shandong Heavy Industry Group (“SHIG”) – a Chinese holding, controlling leading companies in the sector of engines, generators and propulsion systems – for the creation of a joint-venture, with the aim of developing an industrial partnership for the design, production and sale of motoryachts... ... read full story

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2011 to feature SYBAss Pavilion for superyacht builders

July 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) and Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show organizers will offer superyacht builders a new platform to display their latest creations and future builds this year, as the show continues on its path of growth and innovation. The partnership between the Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) and Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show organizers... ... read full story

Fourth Edition of the World Yacht Racing Forum 2011

July 17, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Estoril has been Re-Selected for the Fourth Edition of the World Yacht Racing Forum, which runs this year from December 13-14th 2011.  Bigger and more dynamic networking opportunities are promised for the fourth global gathering of the yacht racing industry at the Estoril Congress Centre this December.  A highly competitively priced delegate package combined with... ... read full story

QATARI DIAR buys Port Tarraco Marina in Tarragona, Spain

July 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

QATARI DIAR buys Port Tarraco Marina in Tarragona, Spain

QATARI DIAR Real Estate Investment Company, an international leader in sustainable development, announced today the purchase of the Port Tarraco Marina in North Eastern Spain through its subsidiary Qatari Diar Marina Tarragona (QDMT). The high-end Port Tarraco Marina is located in Tarragona, Spain, approximately 95km south of Barcelona, and will be one of the few... ... read full story

Superyacht Australia launch new website

July 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Due to the high level of enquiry and demand for greater access to information about the Australian Superyacht industry and cruising in Australian waters the peak national body Superyacht Australia has launched a new web portal. Superyacht Australia invested in the new website development to ensure that Superyacht Owners & Captains wanting to cruise in Australian waters... ... read full story

Yacht Builder Fairline Group Sold

July 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

UK boat builder Fairline has been purchased in a joint venture between the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and an investment firm. Better Capital Limited is pleased to announce that a company wholly owned by BECAP Fund LP (“BECAP”), has reached a formal agreement with the Royal Bank of Scotland Plc (“RBS”), to acquire a... ... read full story

First Superyacht InnovatioNZ 2011 conference announced

July 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

First Superyacht InnovatioNZ conference announced

Superyacht Events, a division of The Yacht Report Group, is pleased to announce the Superyacht InnovatioNZ 2011 conference, which will be held in Auckland, New Zealand  from the 12 – 14 October 2011 at the brand new Auckland Viaduct Events Centre. This event, which is a completely new event developed in association with New Zealand... ... read full story

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