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Yachting Associations Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News

2011 Rolex Big Boat Series in San Francisco

May 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With San Francisco receiving extra attention from sailing fans courtesy of the America’s Cup, it comes as no surprise that the Bay will be bustling with additional activity this fall when the 2011 Rolex Big Boat Series gets underway. Scheduled for September 8-11 and hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club, the event is in its 47th year and shows no signs of slowing down. ... read full story

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas and BR Marinas in Brazil in cooperation agreement

May 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas, global marina group, and BR Marinas, Brazil’s leading marina group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate in the growth of luxury marinas in Brazil. The key purpose of the partnership is the development of C&N Marinas in Brazil, and in technology exchange and marketing cross promotion. ... read full story

New marina consultancy team in Asia Pacific: Marina Projects Ltd and Mott MacDonald Hong Kong

May 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Marina Projects Ltd and Mott MacDonald Hong Kong team up in a new partnership which offers a seamless collaboration between marina consultancy and maritime – coastal engineering expertise. Marina developers and investors can now benefit from a comprehensive and unrivalled consultancy service available throughout the Asia Pacific region. Marina Projects and Mott MacDonald Hong Kong are fully committed to providing environmentally sustainable solutions to all aspects of marina design. ... read full story

Nespresso Cup 2011 Day 2: Sailing yacht INDIO strengthens its position to claim trophy

May 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The battle lines have been drawn for the final day of racing for the Nespresso Cup tomorrow after today’s penultimate day produced only one race in the light conditions of Portofino. Andrea Recordati’s sailing yacht INDIO scored another victory to claim three wins from the three races so far in the Overall Division, and strengthen their position at the top of the Nespresso Cup overall leaderboard ahead of Y3K and S/Y Magic Carpet2. ... read full story

Bradford Marine Bahamas form Joint Services Arrangement with Pipe Welders companies

May 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Bradford Grand Bahama, Ltd, Pipe Welders Marine, Inc, High Seas Technology, Inc, and P&R Canvass, LLC are pleased to announce that they have formed a Joint Services Arrangement that gives Pipe Welders, High Seas, and P&R preferred subcontractor status with Bradford Marine Bahamas. Under this arrangement, they will be able to provide their high-quality products and services to yachts, superyachts and commercial vessels calling at Bradford Marine Bahamas' Freeport shipyard. ... read full story

Environmental Conference Champions Clean Sustainable Seas and Oceans

May 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Internationally renowned Environmental Organisations will be heading to the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) on May 26th this month to partake in a ground-breaking environmentally based conference. The emphasis will be placed on ‘thinking globally – acting locally’ with the combined aim of championing clean and sustainable seas and oceans. ... read full story

Bellingham Marine awarded contract for upgrade of Westhaven Marina Auckland, New Zealand

May 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Renovation work is underway at Westhaven Marina located in downtown Auckland, New Zealand. The marina is replacing 106 of its berths with modern concrete floating pontoons. Bellingham Marine New Zealand was awarded the design/build contract for the project in December 2010. According to the company, crews arrived on site on March 13th, and the project is expected to be completed in July. ... read full story

2011 World Superyacht Award Winners

May 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Last night in the heart of the City of London, the superyacht industry’s finest gathered in the magnificent surroundings of Guildhall for the most glamorous and anticipated event in the yachting calendar – the sixth annual World Superyacht Awards. ... read full story

Sailing yacht Zefira wins ‘Sailing yacht of the Year’ at 2011 World Superyacht Awards

May 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Fitzroy Yachts has enjoyed a very successful night at the sixth annual world superyacht awards thanks to their efforts in building superyacht Zefira. During a glittering gala evening attended by a distinguished guest list over 500 superyacht owners, their families, friends and senior members of the superyacht industry, sailing yacht Zefira built by Fitzroy yachts received not one but two prized silver Neptune’s for best sailing yacht in 45m + category and 'sailing yacht of the year’ ... read full story

Alloy Yachts receive TWO Awards at the World Superyacht Awards

May 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Critical Acclaim continues to flow for Alloy Yachts as two of the most recent builds, sailing yacht Imagine II and superyacht Kokomo, took home Awards at the Boat International World Superyacht Awards held last weekend. ... read full story

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