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Whales join in at the Clipper Fraser Island Regatta

October 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sighting a whale a few hundred metres away as it plays in the ocean is a thrill for most people. A close encounter is rare. The families who participated in the annual Clipper Fraser Island Regatta 2011 are still talking about one of the most extraordinary encounters. “They were right beside us,” said John Seymour... ... read full story

Riviera congratulates nine graduating apprentices

October 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Riviera has congratulated nine of its apprentices who through hard work and dedication are now qualified tradesmen. Human Resources manager Deanne Lugton said it was pleasing to see apprentices graduating from all realms of the boat building industry. “I commend the efforts of each and every one of our new tradesmen who have graduated from... ... read full story

Sevenstar Yacht Transport opens UK office

October 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sevenstar Yacht Transport, a leading provider of yacht transportation services is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in the UK. Sevenstar UK will be based in Ocean Village Southampton and will take on the responsibility for the running and development of the existing UK market. In addition it will oversee a new... ... read full story

2011 Audi TP52 World Championships – Day 4

October 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Azzurra ride the Mistral to win Race 5 – Quantum Racing lead into final day. When the Mistral whistled in to break the deadlock at the top of the Audi TP52 World Championship off Costa Smeralda early on the fourth day of racing it was the local team on Azzurra which won, but fourth place... ... read full story

e3 launches new pre-activated DirecTV decoder service for yachts from Antigua

October 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Due to the bottleneck in DirecTV decoder activations, caused by hundreds of yachts and superyachts arriving in the Caribbean simultaneously for the yacht charter season, e3 Antigua has launched a new service to combat these delays and frustrations. Any yacht can either order new, pre-activated DirecTV decoders with 6-month subscriptions, or arrange for existing decoders... ... read full story

Classic Sailing yachts at Dennis Conner’s North Cove for New York Classic Week

October 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Columbus Day Weekend means it time for New York Classic Week which inlcudes three great days of racing for classic sailing yachts from the 8th – 10th of October. Some beautiful classic sailing yachts were docked at Dennis Conner’s North Cove in New York During the event. Sailing yacht Bernice, pictured above, won the Concurs... ... read full story

Classic sailing yacht Endeavour launched after 18 month refit

October 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Yachting Developments proudly re-launched the iconic J Boat Endeavour superyacht on Saturday the 8th of October 2011. The classic sailing yacht Endeavour was launched after the completion of an extensive 18 month refit at Yachting Developments yard based in Hobsonville, Auckland. Sailing yacht Endeavour touched the water at 8am, onboard systems were commissioned and checked,... ... read full story

Marina Port Vell’s debut Press Conference at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show

October 07, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Marina Port Vell's summary of the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show press conference held on the 22nd of September, 2011. ... read full story

Sanlorenzo SL94 superyacht takes ‘Best Boat of the Year 2011’ award

October 07, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Francesco Paszkowski designed 2011 SL94 yacht built by Sanlorenzo, takes the 'Best Boat of the Year 2011' award at the 51st Genoa International Boat and Yacht Show. ... read full story

Jongert to build two new superyachts: Jongert 43m and 44m Yacht

October 07, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Jongert shipyard announces a new order for a 43m Jongert motor yacht as well as one for a 44m Jongert superyacht, both scheduled for deliveries in 2013. ... read full story

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