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Industry mourns Former Chief Naval Architect of JB Hargrave Naval Architects

July 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Industry mourns Andre J. Bauwens , former Chief Naval Architect of JB Hargrave Naval Architects

Andre J. Bauwens former chief naval architect of J. B. Hargrave Naval Architects, Inc. in West Palm Beach died on June 29, 2011. In making the announcement Michael Joyce, CEO of the J.B. Hargrave Corporation called Bauwens one of the key people responsible for building the company’s outstanding reputation in yacht design and engineering. Born... ... read full story

2011 Panerai British Classic Week: Classic Yachts & Cars Meet On Day 5

July 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Up bright and early for the 9 AM scheduled start time of their long inshore race, competitors at the 2011 Panerai British Classic Week in Cowes were greeted by the best breezes of the regatta so far when they arrived at the dock this morning. Whilst the crews busied in the marina themselves preparing their... ... read full story

2011 Panerai British Classic Week: Day 4 ‘Challenge Day’

July 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Day 4 of the 2011 Panerai British Classic Regatta gave competitors a break from the normal fleet racing schedule in the form of ‘Challenge Day’ – an opportunity for any boat to challenge a larger competitor to a one-on-one match race. Given the atmosphere of friendly rivalry which typifies Classic regattas and the Panerai British... ... read full story

Superyacht services provider Dohle Private Clients expand

July 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Döhle Private Clients, the Isle of Man based superyacht and corporate services provider, is continuing to expand its services and products. As a consequence five new people have joined the company in the last four months. Simon Stansfield has joined Döhle Private Clients as Business Development Manager. He ran his own catering company in London... ... read full story

Sanlorenzo strengthens its financial position

July 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

In the worst ever year for the world economy 2009 – and even worse for the yachting industry – Sanlorenzo was able to limit its turnover reduction in a small -9%, corresponding to € 181 mln turnover (with € 17,5 mln Ebitda) compared to 2008 € 198 mln turnover (with € 24 mln Ebitda). The lower... ... read full story

Fast Commuter Motor Yacht Project Rebel by NewCruise

July 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The fast commuter superyacht project Rebel by NewCruise is a new and powerful displacement weekender motor yacht inspired by the original US commuter yachts of the 1940s and 1950s. Motor yacht project Rebel has been adapted and modernised to incorporate today’s increasing demand for “Blue-Water” yachting. Yacht REBEL is a fast and especially sea worthy... ... read full story

Vicem 75 Flybridge motor yacht (75 FB) at the 2011 Cannes Boat Show

July 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Turkish luxury yacht builder Vicem Yachts is heading into the 2011 European show season with the Vicem 75 Flybridge motor yacht on display for the first time in France at the Cannes Boat Show this September. After undergoing extensive logistics and management re-organization, Vicem Yachts will also announce new steps with their Vulcan superyachts and Vintage all-mahogany... ... read full story

Vicem Yachts announce Ali Tanir as new Marketing Manager

July 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Vicem Yachts announce Ali Tanir as new Marketing Manager

Vicem Yachts, Turkish builders of luxury classic motor yachts and megayachts, has bolstered its executive team by naming Ali Tanir as Marketing Manager. Ali Tanir is a high-caliber key figure professional from the yachting industry and Class One powerboats race. “We have an important and ambitious calendar of events and products to introduce worldwide from... ... read full story

The 2012 Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race open for entries

July 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2012 Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race organized by the Barbados Cruising Club in association with Mount Gay Rum and The Barbados Tourism Authority is now open for entries! Following the success of the 75th anniversary race, held annually on Errol Barrow Day the 21st January a national holiday honouring Barbados’ first Prime Minister,... ... read full story

Stunning 60m Charter Yacht SOLEMATES II for luxury yacht charter in the Mediterranean

July 21, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Solemates II is a beautiful 60 metre Lurssen superyacht available for luxury yacht charters in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean Islands. ... read full story

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