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Red Sea Resorts El Gouna and Taba Heights offering luxury yacht marinas

June 20, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

El Gouna and Taba Heights, two luxurious resort towns on the Red Sea, are growing to provide the perfect mooring for luxury yachts of all sizes. Abu Tig Marina in El Gouna, open since 1999, is a prestigious anchorage for both visiting and resident yachts in the Red Sea. Due to unprecedented demand for space,... ... read full story

Impressive Lineup at the Giraglia Rolex Cup 2011

June 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2011 edition of the Giraglia Rolex Cup: 194 entrants for the offshore race; 20 countries and territories in attendance; around 2,200 competitors; numerous, challenging hours at sea; 18 hours 3 minutes 15 seconds the line honours record to beat; Esimit Europa 2 (SLO), the largest yacht on the roster at 30.5-metres/100-feet and the Vismara... ... read full story

Columbus 177 Motor Yacht Prima by Palumbo nearing launch

June 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 53.9 metre Columbus 177 motor yacht has now been named Prima. The motor yacht Prima will be launched today at the Palumbo superyacht yard in Italy and will be ready for delivery later this year. Superyacht Prima, is an ABS/RINA classed and MCA compliant superyacht giving her the potential to become an excellent charter yacht. She was built... ... read full story

2011 Export Awards announcement nears

June 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) is organizing the 2011 Club Marine Australian Marine Industry Export Awards again this year. Application numbers were impressive this year especially given the challenging times facing exporters. Applications for the 2011 Awards closed on Friday 6 May and show an impressive line of a  broad range of Australian... ... read full story

Azimut 45 motor yacht World Debut in Venice

June 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Premier of the new Azimut 45: The new jewel in the flybridge collection from Azimut yachts. Unique in its category, it comes with three VIP suites and a modular flybridge. The yacht is getting its world debut in the splendid setting of Venice. The new Azimut 45 motor yacht, one of Azimut Yachts prestigious new arrivals... ... read full story

New Russia flights could boost luxury yacht charters in Palma de Mallorca, Spain

June 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Regular flights between Moscow and Palma de Mallorca (Spain) that coincide with the beginning of the peak yacht charter season are being offered by S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance. The twice weekly flights – on Thursdays and Sundays began operating on June 2, 2011 and offer Russian clients who enjoy... ... read full story

Sir Richard Branson & Cigarette Racing stage ‘Miami Vice’ scene to celebrate

June 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sir Richard Branson, dynamic founder of Virgin Atlantic Airways, lives life on the cutting edge. It was no surprise then, that he would commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Virgin Atlantic Airways London-Miami route with a “splash” landing with Miami’s own Cigarette Racing Team. After landing at Miami International Airport with an entourage of British media and... ... read full story

World Premiere of the New 100 Cruiser motor yacht by Vicem Yachts

June 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Vicem Flagship Vintage model for the 20th anniversary of the yard Vicem Yachts, Turkish builders of luxury classic motor yachts and mega-yachts, is quickly finishing the build of its newest yacht to be introduced end September 2011: the Vicem 100’ Cruiser motor yacht. The 100 Cruiser yacht is the latest in Vicem’s celebrated series... ... read full story

Sailing Yacht Hetairos has rig lowered by Marine Results to navigate the Itchen bridge

June 17, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Most vessels passing under the 28m (92ft) high Itchen bridge at the top of Southampton Water in Woolston can get under it with ease but when the 42.85m (140ft) classic ketch sailing yacht Hetairos was making her way to the yard at Southampton Yacht Services for a refit her 45 metre main mast and 36... ... read full story

Croatia Yacht Charter Special on ANNABEL II

June 17, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Motor yacht ANNABEL II has a 20% off special discount on all remaining yacht charter dates this 2011 summer in Croatia in the Eastern Mediterranean. M/Y ANNABEL II is a 2009 97 foot HORIZON superyacht with 4 professional crew. You can view more details on the yacht and book her here. Some Highlights of yacht... ... read full story

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