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146m fast ferry Capricorn to be converted into a luxury superyacht

November 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 146m motor yacht Capricorn which has been operating as a fast ferry is to be converted into a superyacht. The Capricorn yacht was built in 1999 by Fincantieri and will be rebuilt as a 152m superyacht. The fast ferry Capricorn is able to reach 40 knots thanks to four diesel engines and two gas... ... read full story

Waiting for China to wake: A perspective on China’s yachting industry

November 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Barry Jenkins -  in China to view the country's commitment to growing recreational boating. Credit MIAA

A recent estimate notes China is home to 970,000 millionaires, 40,000 ten-millionaires and 1,400 billionaires. Affluence is an economy driver and the Chinese are on a spending spree. With a population of 1.3 billion people, it’s no wonder the world is beating a path to the Chinese mainland. In the words of Napoleon: “when China... ... read full story

Gulf Craft’s Yachting Lifestyle Show 2011 in Qatar

October 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Gulf Craft Inc., the most prominent manufacturer of luxury yachts and leisure craft in the Middle East and Asia, hosted a unique ‘Yachting Lifestyle Show’, at The Pearl, Qatar from October 27-29 2011. The luxury yacht event and lifestyle show showcased the superyacht builder’s motor yachts as well as celebrated Gulf Craft’s 30th anniversary. Clients,... ... read full story

Transatlantic Superyacht Regatta – Transatlantic Maxi Yacht Cup 2011

October 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The entry list for the Transatlantic Superyacht & Maxi Yacht Regatta which starts on the 21st November 2011 is growing with a total of nine sailing yacht giants confirmed to assemble in Tenerife in less than one month’s time.  The 2011 Transatlantic Superyacht Regatta – Transatlantic Maxi Yacht Cup is scheduled to leave Santa Cruz... ... read full story

Dubois superyacht Twizzle, Zefira and charter yacht Kokomo winners at the 2011 ShowBoats Design Awards

October 31, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

A trio of beautiful superyachts by Dubois Naval Architects were awarded the 2011 ShowBoat Design Awards in Palm Beach, Florida. ... read full story

NOOR superyacht wins 2011 ShowBoats Design Award for her interior by Hot Lab

October 31, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

HOT LAB – yacht & design team is proud to have won the most important recognition in yacht design - the ShowBoats Awards' golden Neptune for the interior design of the stunning motor yacht NOOR, launched in 2010 by Bilgin Yachts. ... read full story

2011 Sanctuary Cove Boat Show Survey´s winner Geoff Folliott

October 31, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

2011 Sanctuary Cove Boat Show Survey presents its winner, Geoff Folliott of Brisbane. ... read full story

Southern Spars´ new rig for J-Class charter yacht Endeavour

October 31, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Southern Spars fitted J-Class charter yacht Endeavour with a new 53.7 meter (176.18ft) gold-tipped mast and rigging package, being a part of her refit. ... read full story

96m Blohm&Voss motor yacht Palladium by Michael Leach Design wins ISS Award

October 31, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Blohm&Voss charter yacht Palladium, designed by Michael Leach Design wins the Best Motor Yacht over 65m Award at the ISS, being the fifth award received by Micheal Leach Design this week. ... read full story

Boating Industry Association awarded

October 31, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The New South Wales Boating Industry Association has become the winner of this year´s WorkCover New South Wales SafeWork. ... read full story

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