In difficult conditions on the Bay of Naples, ORACLE Racing Spithill won the first fleet race going away. The quintet followed it up with a 3rd in Race 2 and finished the day tied for the overall lead with Emirates Team New Zealand. With the wind blowing steadily in the 20s and a choppy sea running at 6 to 8 feet, the conditions were rougher today than even in the more sheltered Plymouth, U.K., last September, widely considered the windiest regatta. ... read full story
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Naples AC World Series: ORACLE Racing Spithill ties for daily win after two fleet races
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Naples AC World Series: Thrills, spills and close racing to open the yacht race
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Strong winds and big waves created menacing racing conditions on the first day of racing in Naples. Terry Hutchinson was leading his Artemis Racing team to a solid second place in the first race when both bows buried in impressive fashion as he rounded the top mark. The front of the boat kept going down, the wind pushing the wing over, until they capsized. ... read full story
Bellingham Marine completes the renovation of Bellport’s Lido Yacht Anchorage & Drystack
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Bellport’s Lido Yacht Anchorage & Drystack in the USA has been upgraded by Bellingham Marine. Its renovation included the removal as well as replacement of a portion of the marina’s docks and the marina received final approval from the fire department on April 3rd. ... read full story
10th American Superyacht Forum: Speakers revealed
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10th American Superyacht Forum has revealed the first wave of speakers for its ten-session programme. Whilst ASF 2011 was the year of the rallying cry to implement change and set the ball rolling, this year’s ASF will build on such momentum and focus on action. ... read full story
Moonen sells fourth Moonen 97 motor yacht
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Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands has sold the fourth motor yacht in its award-winning Moonen 97 range of steel-hulled displacement cruisers. Built by the yard on spec, the Moonen 97 superyacht has been bought by yacht owners who recognise the yacht’s distinctive blend of premium Dutch quality, the latest technologies, exceptional comfort and an industry-leading... ... read full story
Motor yacht LA PELLEGRINA launched – the 1st 5000 FLY COUACH superyacht
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Chantier Naval Couach has just launched the 50m motor yacht La Pellegrina, the largest yacht ever built by the historical French Shipyard. The new Couach Super Yacht 5000 Fly La Pellegrina has been long anticipated by the charter market. Now with her bold lines true to the shipyard’s military origins and her exceptional performance class,... ... read full story
Yacht charter aboard world’s largest catamaran HEMISPHERE as prize in Christie’s “Bid to Save the Earth” Green Auction
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7 day charter in Croatia or the Caribbean aboard luxury catamaran Hemisphere is one of the prices at the Christie's Green Auction: A Bid to Save the Earth. ... read full story
Australian Superyacht Crew Recruitment & Training (ASC) has partnered with TAFE NSW Sydney Institute Maritime
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Superyacht crew in Australia have the possibility to undertake globally recognised training and work around anywhere in the world, thanks to a new partnership. ... read full story
Delta´s newest 50m custom superyacht ARIANNA launched
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The newest 50m custom superyacht ARIANNA recently launched by Delta Marine is the largest all composite 50m full-displacement motor yacht in the world. Aside from her large interior volume, a design element of particular note is the large owner’s suite located on the upper deck, including a stately lounge, private outdoor deck, dining area, and a customized room for children or family members. ... read full story