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Boating Industry Alliance talks about new plans to expand the boating industry

May 25, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

At the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, the Chairman of the Boating Industries Alliance Australia, Darren Vaux, outlined a range of initiatives aimed at growing the participation in recreational boating. ... read full story

Bilgin Shipyard expand their Super & Mega Yacht Building Facility

May 25, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Bilgin Shipyard in Turkey announce a steady growth in their super and mega yacht facility. ... read full story

ASMEX delegates talk business on Pines Golf Course

May 25, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

ASMEX provides networking opportunities for superyacht industry delegates at the Pines Gold Course. ... read full story

International Superyacht Society adds ISS Best Yacht Refit Award in 2011

May 25, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

International Superyacht Society: Now in its 21st year of presenting yacht builders and designers with the highest accolades presented on the global superyacht stage, ISS is pleased to announce that it is adding the ISS Best Yacht Refit Award in 2011. All ISS awards—in both the Design and Leadership categories—are based purely on peer-review. ISS’s... ... read full story

Redevelopment of Yarmouth Harbour Marina UK

May 25, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Yarmouth Harbour

After several months of intensive activity Walcon Marine has completed the first phase of the rebuilding of the marina at Yarmouth Harbour. Finished on schedule for its planned reopening in time for the Easter holiday, the project involved the redesign of the previous layout to provide more fullfacility, walk-ashore pontoons for resident and visiting yachts... ... read full story

The 61 m Lurssen Yacht Lady Kathryn V Launch

May 25, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The 61 metre ‘Lady Kathryn V’ yacht with her all white hull and superstructure is all ready to be launched at the Lurssen shipyard in Germany (Lürssen Werft Bardenfleth). Motor yacht ‘Lady Kathryn V’ is a full displacement vessel and she was previously known as project Coco and project 061 whilst under build. Images of... ... read full story

The World’s first Kids’ JetBoarder

May 24, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

In another world first Australian Company JetBoarder pioneers the way in the new sport of JetBoarding. Their newest model to be previewed at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in Australia is a real world first. ‘We have today completed final testing of the worlds first Kids JetBoarder’, advises Jet Captain Chris Kanyaro. Called the ‘Sprint’,... ... read full story

Biggest sail battens ever made delivered to Yacht Mirabella V

May 24, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

A set of sail battens, the largest of which measures 24m, was delivered by rigging specialists Marine Results to the megasized sailing yacht Mirabella V.  Picture it – one long batten, the length of the average mast on a 46 foot racing yacht – and that’s long.  Making a single batten 24 metres long is... ... read full story

The Queensland Australia Superyacht Website For Crusing and Charter

May 24, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The Australian Superyacht and Marine Export Conference (ASMEX 2011) held immediately prior to Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show attracted delegates from the USA, UK, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, China, NZ, Thailand, Ireland and across all states of Australia. The focus of the conference was to highlight the issues facing the Australian Superyacht and Marine Export... ... read full story

35m Motor Yacht M&M launched by Mengi-Yay

May 24, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Motoryacht M&M, a 35 metre superyacht has been launched at the Mengi-Yay Shipyard in Tuzla, Istanbul.  The M&M yacht launch was attended by the yachts owner, yacht managers and shipyard owners. This luxury flybridge motor yacht was designed by Kerim Demir, with interior design by BTA Design. She has a sleek profile with a white hull and... ... read full story

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