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J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2011 Wrap up report

June 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

THRILLS AND SPILLS AT RECORD ENTRY RACE AS WEATHER DOMINATES After a day dominated by the weather which threw everything it had to offer at the record-breaking fleet that competed in Saturday’s 80th Anniversary J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, the last of the 1900+ yachts home, Pendragon of Dartmouth, a Jeanneau Sun... ... read full story

Seabed Lease approval brings Victoria International Marina closer to construction

June 26, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

WAM Development Group and its Community Marine Concepts Ltd. partnership have received approval from BC’s Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations for a seabed lease where it can build docks for the Victoria International Marina. “This is an important step in the approval process that will soon bring one of the most modern,... ... read full story

Overmarine Group Signs agreement with La Mar Aqua in Turkey to promote Mangusta

June 26, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Overmarine Group new strategy continues to grow through a selection of exclusive partners in the main target markets. After last February agreement with the successful American boating player, Marine Max, with 60 different sales points and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Overmarine announced last week in Istanbul at the prestigious Hotel Les Ottomans on... ... read full story

Marinas 2011: International Marina Industry meeting in Melbourne

June 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Under the banner of ‘new horizons’ the Marinas 2011 International Conference and Exhibition was opened Monday 20 June by the Victorian Government Minister for Ports Hon Dr Denis Hapthine MP. The Minster welcomed delegates to Melbourne and indicated there are 300,000 recreational boat license holders in Victoria. He emphasized the Victorian Government is very supportive... ... read full story

Impressive Lineup at the Giraglia Rolex Cup 2011

June 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2011 edition of the Giraglia Rolex Cup: 194 entrants for the offshore race; 20 countries and territories in attendance; around 2,200 competitors; numerous, challenging hours at sea; 18 hours 3 minutes 15 seconds the line honours record to beat; Esimit Europa 2 (SLO), the largest yacht on the roster at 30.5-metres/100-feet and the Vismara... ... read full story

2011 Export Awards announcement nears

June 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) is organizing the 2011 Club Marine Australian Marine Industry Export Awards again this year. Application numbers were impressive this year especially given the challenging times facing exporters. Applications for the 2011 Awards closed on Friday 6 May and show an impressive line of a  broad range of Australian... ... read full story

5 sailing yachts by Dubois Naval Architects finalists at the 2011 ShowBoats Design Awards.

June 17, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Dubois Naval Architects are delighted to announce that  superyacht Kokomo, sailing yacht Twizzle, yacht Zefira, S/Y Lady B and sailing yacht Imagine are finalists in the 2011 ShowBoats Design Awards, presented by Boat International Media. The winners are to be announced on the 25th of October at an awards ceremony held at the Mar-A-Lago Club, Palm... ... read full story

2011 ShowBoats Design Award Finalists

June 17, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Having received more than 250 nominations for the second annual ShowBoats Design Awards, Boat International Media’s senior editors were faced with the challenge of reducing this impressive list of entries to a shortlist of outstanding finalists. With such quality and innovation of design found amongst the nominees, this was no easy task. After much consideration,... ... read full story

Transatlantic Race 2011: Perini Navi Sailing Yacht Maltese Falcon largest in fleet

June 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The extremes of crossing the Atlantic Ocean will be experienced very differently by crews on the longest and shortest yachts competing in the upcoming Transatlantic Race 2011 (TR 2011).  This adventure challenge, which aims to add 2,975 nautical miles to its participants’ log books, is co-organized by the Royal Yacht Squadron, New York Yacht Club, Royal... ... read full story

New logo for Louis Vuitton Cup revealed

June 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

 A new logo has been created to celebrate one of the most enduring relationships in the history of sports. Louis Vuitton has built a very close partnership with the America’s Cup over a period that now approaches 30 years – since the advent of the very first Louis Vuitton Cup, in 1983. Over that time,... ... read full story

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