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FT Wally Grand Prix Series 2011: Excitement and uncertainty at midway point.

July 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The FT Wally Grand Prix Series has so far seen three exciting regattas where the race teams had to deal with adverse wind conditions, tactical challenges and a highly competitive environment. Three races into the inaugural FT WALLY GRAND PRIX SERIES and the Y3K team is leading the fleet. However, there are at least three... ... read full story

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2011, Porto Cervo, Italy

July 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

BLUE SKY, BLUE SEA, BLUE RIBBON                       The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, the veritable highlight of the Mediterranean sailing calendar, will take place from 5-10 September in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. Open to yachts over 18.29-metres (60-feet), the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup pits together the largest, finest and most technologically-advanced monohull yachts in direct competition. The event additionally... ... read full story

AB 140 motor yacht Elizaveta launched by AB Yachts, FIPA GROUP

July 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Superyacht Elizaveta was successfully launched on Tuesday, 21 June 2011 by AB Yachts shipyard –part of FIPA GROUP – in the port of Marina di Carrara, Italy. This AB 140 motor yacht Elizaveta is the latest jewel in the crown of FIPA GROUP to which the AB Yachts shipyard belongs. The criteria and standards which have guided... ... read full story

Feadship America appoints Timothy Hamilton as Director

July 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Timothy Hamilton appointed Director of Feadship America

Feadship has announced the appointment of Timothy Hamilton as the new Director of Feadship America, which is based in Fort Lauderdale. Hamilton will use his wide experience in the yachting industry – both on land and at sea – to serve Feadship’s many owners in the United States. As well as maintaining close relationships with... ... read full story

Superyacht ZENTRIC, the 9th 44m aluminium series Heesen motor yacht

July 06, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Heesen Yachts introduce their 9th 44-metre aluminium series vessel, the ZENTRIC yacht scheduled for delivery in 2012. ... read full story

Transatlantic Race 2011: Sailing yacht Rambler 100 Sets The Pace

July 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Maxi Yachts that started on July 3 from Newport, R.I. to The Lizard in southeast England have been making fantastic progress in the Transatlantic Race 2011.  Little in the way of tactics have come into play thus far, as all six yachts in IRC Class One have been taking the direct route, coaxing every... ... read full story

Oceanair introduce soft furnishing collection for superyachts

July 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Oceanair introduce soft furnishing collection for superyachts

Oceanair, experts in blinds, shading and soft furnishing solutions, is proud to introduce their soft furnishing collection. The range is entirely made to order and provides infinite versatility through a vast array of cushions, curtains, bolsters, bedspreads and throws in a wide range of fabrics to compliment any yacht, motor yacht or superyachts. Size, shape,... ... read full story

WOSA Yacht Refit Management refits motor yacht Mistral 55

July 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

On the 20th of May this year WOSA Yacht Refit Management launched the Pershing 115 motor yacht Mistral 55, after completing an extensive refit. The 35m superyacht Mistral was originally launched in 2006 by Pershing (A Ferretti Group brand). M/Y Mistral 55 was brought to the AR.PE.CA Shipyard inside the Port of Viareggio, Italy in November of... ... read full story

Superyacht service point Heinen & Hopman France

July 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Since Heinen & Hopman Engineering B.V. has been getting many enquiries over the last few years for service and maintenance of the HVAC installations onboard of yachts at different locations on the Coted’Azur, Heinen & Hopman set up a service point, called Heinen & Hopman France.   Heinen & Hopman France offers all yacht- and megayacht owners... ... read full story

Formula Marine to present unique F² Automatic Furling for sailing yachts at Monaco Yacht Show

July 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Formula Marine has formed a strategic partnership with electronics specialists Floattech BV, called F² Advanced Sailing Technologies and will present to the Monaco Yacht Show. In its first project the two companies brought together their individual expertise to develop a highly efficient in-boom and in-mast furling system controlled with just one joy stick operation which... ... read full story

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