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New Norwegian lay-up rules of foreign pleasure boats in Norway

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

As a direct result of lobbying by the European Boating Association (EBA) the Norwegian Directorate of Customs and Excise announced on 5 October 2011 that it would be amending its rules relating to lay-up of foreign pleasure boats in Norway.  Boat owners, whose permanent residence is outside Norway, may now leave their yacht unattended in... ... read full story

Fincantieri Virage 88 superyacht design by Andrew Winch Design

October 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Fincantieri unveils Virage 88 superyacht design by Andrew Winch Design

Fincantieri Yachts has unveiled an exciting new 88 meter design project called the Virage 88 motor yacht. The Virage 88 superyacht was designed by the renowned design studio Andrew Winch Design. The Virage 88 concept was developed to underline Fincantieri Yachts’ interest in building top quality custom yachts in the range between 70 and 90... ... read full story

A short history of the Barcelona Boat Show on its 50th anniversary

October 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The first edition of the Barcelona Boat Show was set up in June 1963, by a group of personalities who are linked to sports and the nautical industry, with Juan Antonio Samaranch at the forefront along with the support of Fira de Barcelona. The event, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, has had a long... ... read full story

37m motor yacht Hakuna Matata launched by Peri Yachts

October 10, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Peri Yachts launched a new Peri 37 superyacht Hakuna Matata, just after two weeks passed from the Cannes Boat Show, where the motor yacht Peri 41T Bibich Too received two awards. ... read full story

Furuno becomes ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ for 6th time

October 10, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Furuno becomes for 6th time and once again the only one to receive the ´Manufacturer of the Year´ award at 2011 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Convention in Sanibel, Florida. ... read full story

HISWA Holland Yachting Group´s presence at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

October 10, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year, at 52nd Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, HISWA Holland Yachting Group presents its members, and not the Holland Pavilion as in the previous years. ... read full story

Celebrations at the Boating Alliance

October 10, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Boating Alliance, meaning The British Marine Federation (BMF), Royal Yachting Association (RYA), British Canoe Union (BCU) and Inland Waterways Association (IWA) put their forces together again this year to talk about boating, watersports and the boating industry at Labout and Conservative Party conferences in Liverpool and Manchester. ... read full story

Liberty terminates providing American Marine Holdings with management services

October 10, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Liberty brings to the end its participation in the management services of the American Marine Holdings (AMH). ... read full story

Sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2 wins 43rd Barcolana Regatta – the Largest Regatta in the World

October 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Esimit Europa 2 sailing yacht has won the 43rd Barcolana regatta among the 1761 entrants and thousands of spectators, completing the 16,5-miles long course in 58 minutes and 5 seconds. Weather conditions with winds up to 24 knots were favourable for European flagged maxi yacht, which sails under the patronage of Jose Manuel Barroso,... ... read full story

Quantum Racing wins 2011 World 2011 Audi TP52 World Championships

October 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With a second and first on the final day of racing at the Audi TP52 World Championship off the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Ed Baird and the crew of sailing yacht Quantum Racing lifted their third world TP52 world title from four challenges. They added to worlds wins in 2008 in Lanzarote and defended the... ... read full story

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