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Ninth annual American Superyacht Forum

May 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The biggest event in the American superyacht industry’s calendar, the American Superyacht Forum, is now just two weeks away. The three-day forum, which will be held at the Hilton Marina in Fort Lauderdale, runs from 16 to 18 May. ... read full story

Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association Founded in Hong Kong

May 06, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The Asia Pacific Superyacht Association has been launched in Hong Kong with a press conference at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club. After a year and half of planning, the Founding Committee of APSA were proud to announce that the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association is fully incorporated in Hong Kong and is officially ready for business.... ... read full story

US SAILING’s Rolex Yachtsman & Yachtswoman of the Year Awards held in San Francisco

May 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

For U.S. sailors in northern latitudes, the yacht club commissioning ceremonies taking place over the next few weekends are just the latest signal that the 2011 sailing season is about to kick into high gear. And while it may be too early to place odds on which outstanding male and female sailor will ultimately be recognized as US SAILING’s 2011 Rolex Yachtsman or Yachtswoman of the Year, it has been announced that 32nd presentation of the awards will take place at St. Francis Yacht Club (San Francisco, Calif.) in February, 2012. ... read full story

SSV Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island: Binnacle to be Named in Honor of Winthrop Williams Aldrich

May 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Winthrop Williams Aldrich’s spirit will be forever present aboard Rhode Island’s Education at Sea tall ship, SSV Oliver Hazard Perry, through his daughter Lucy Aldrich Burr’s (Mystic, Conn.) generous donation of $15,000 to the non-profit Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island’s (OHPRI) mission to bring experiential learning to students of all ages. ... read full story

Marinas 2011 International Conference and Exhibition attracts big attendance

May 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The International Marinas Conference and Exhibition called Marinas 2011 is being held in Melbourne 20 – 22 June. With just six weeks to go the Marinas 2011 Committee Chairman Mike Harvey is confident participation will exceed that of the last event held in 2009. ... read full story

Superyacht Cup 2011 in Palma welcomes strong industry support

May 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Superyacht Cup regatta in Palma which celebrates its 16th anniversary this year, is once again receiving valuable support and sponsorship from many leading superyacht industry companies who contribute significantly to the success of the event which this year runs from 22-25 June 2011. ... read full story

Asia Boating Awards 2011 announces nominees

May 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The complete list of nominees for the upcoming Asia Boating Awards 2011 has now been released, with some impressive surprises and the return of some industry stalwarts. The Asia Boating Awards, now in its seventh year, is the region’s most established and respected event of its kind. This year sees awards in 23 categories, recognising Asian builders and international brands, as well as Asian regattas, marinas and yacht designers working in Asia. The pioneering Asia Boating Awards was the first event to recognise the efforts and successes of Asian yacht builders. ... read full story

Southern Wind SW 110 RS Sailing Yacht Thalima nominated for 2011 World Superyacht Award.

May 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Farr Yacht Design is pleased to announce the southern Wind SW 110 RS THALIMA sailing yacht, design #615, has been nominated for a 2011 World Superyacht Award in the sailing yacht 30m - 44.99m category. ... read full story

Bill Dixon ‘Yacht Designer of the Year’ at Asian Marine and Boating Awards 2011

May 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

After a very successful ‘awards’ year in 2010 Bill Dixon has got 2011 off to a flying start by being named ‘Yacht Designer of the Year’ at the Asian Marine and Boating Awards 2011. Dixon, who has worked with companies in Asia for nearly thirty years, has now won prestigious awards two years running from a continent which is rapidly developing its leisure boat industry. ... read full story

Seatec & Compotec 2012

May 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 10th edition of Seatec and the 4th edition of Compotec taking place February 8-10 2012 will draw the attention to one of the great issues of the century: eco-sustainability and respect for the environment. ... read full story

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