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A very successful Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2012

August 21, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

It has been a great success for this year's Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week, providing great sailing conditions. The overall winner of this popular race has become the J/109 sailing yacht Harlequin. The 2013 dates have been already announced for August 3 to 10. ... read full story

A new member to Board of Marina Industry Association of Australia

August 21, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

During the August Marina Industries Association (MIA) Board meeting, Kenny Kang (Seuk-Ju, Kang), Chief Executive Officer of CKIPM Marine Group Co Ltd became the new member of the Board of Directors. He is the first MIA director not coming from Australia. ... read full story

Sunreef’s new luxury yachts SKYLARK and EWHALA revealed at Hilton Hotel in Gdansk

August 21, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The newly-launched luxury catamarans by Sunreef Yachts, the 60 Sunreef Power yacht EWHALA as well as the 70 Sunreef Power yacht SKYLARK were officially presented during the cocktail reception at Hilton Hotel in Gdansk on 18th August. Both splendid vessels will be on display at the upcoming Cannes International Boat Show, held this September. ... read full story

JFA Yachts signs order for the first catamaran yacht Long Island 85 by Marc Lombard

August 21, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

26m JFA sailing yacht Long Island 85 designed by Marc Lombard

Designed by Marc Lombard, the 26m catamaran yacht Long Island 85 is currently in build at the French shipyard JFA Yachts. Due to be delivered in 2014, Long Island 85 is a spectacular, semi-custom sloop, easily sleeping up to 8 guests. ... read full story

Luxury motor sailor yacht HORTENSE refitted by JFA Yachts

August 21, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

27,5m sailing yacht Hortense refitted by JFA Yachts

Launched by the well known French builder JFA Yachts in 2009, the 27,5m superyacht Hortense returned home for a 6-month refit, successfully completed in June. Providing luxurious accommodation to 8 guests, this splendid motor sailer ketch is now cruising in the Northern Europe. ... read full story

The Rolex Swan Cup 2012 – up to 100 Swan sailing yachts expected to participate

August 20, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

One of the most iconic sailing events, the 2012 Rolex Swan Cup regatta is to start in less then a month, from 10-16 September in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy. Around 100 Swan yachts are believed to participate this year, with almost 70 Swans already having confirmed their participation. ... read full story

ACWS San Francisco: The Race Village at Marina Green to open tomorrow

August 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Wednesday 22 August will see the official start of the ACWS San Francisco, however its Race Village at Marina Green opens tomorrow, able to host 1,200 people. ... read full story

Superyacht Esimit Europa 2 competes in the 2012 Palermo – Monte Carlo regatta

August 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Following a great success reached at the Giraglia Rolex Cup, the 100ft superyacht Esimit Europa 2 is now participating in this year's 8th edition of the Palermo - Monte Carlo yacht regatta, which started on Saturday 18th August. ... read full story

Hodgdon charter yacht SCHEHERAZADE winner of the Shipyard Cup X

August 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's Shipyard Cup X was won by the 115' luxury charter yacht Scheherazade, constructed by Hodgdon Yachts in 2000, with last refit in 2011. She was followed by charter yachts Rapture and Whisper, respectively. The 2013 edition of this popular event will take place from August 9 to 13. ... read full story

2012 Audi Hamilton Island Race Week: Day 3 – The leading Audi IRC Australian Championship Class A boat is yacht Yendys

August 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Class A sailing yacht Yendys took the leading position of the Audi IRC Australian Championship on Day 3 of the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week. ... read full story

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