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70m Motor Yacht Numptia launched by Rossi Navi

April 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 70m motor yacht Numptia has been launched by Italian superyacht builder Rossi Navi at their shipyard in Viareggio, Italy. The superyacht Numptia was designed by Design Studio Spadolini and features interior design by Studio Salvagni. This unique motor yacht offers vast and comfortable spaces which can accommodate 12 guests and 19 crew members. ... read full story

IAG 100 Electra Motor yacht Design by IAG Yachts

April 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The IAG 100 Electra Motor yacht Design by IAG Yachts is a new 100ft planning motor yacht. The IAG 100 Electra motor yacht features concept design by YD&AS Italian yacht design and architectural services firm. ... read full story

China (Shanghai) International Boat Show: Dometic Marine to present In-Duct Breathe Easy(TM) Air Purifier

April 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Dometic Marine's Booth at this year's China International Boat Show in Shanghai features the new In-Duct Breathe Easy(TM) Air Purifier (patent-pending), which was awarded the highly acclaimed IBEX Innovation Award in the Mechanical Systems category at IBEX 2010. Since its launch to the U.S. market, the In-Duct Breathe Easy has been specified by several yacht builders including Trinity Yachts. ... read full story

Moore Stephens Crew Benefits establishes Antibes presence

April 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Moore Stephens Crew Benefits Limited ("MSCB"), a source for niche financial products specifically for Superyacht crew, has announced today that Graham McNamee has been appointed as sales manager in the French Riviera. He will be based in Antibes. ... read full story

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona: Technical area now fully operational

April 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona offers a comprehensive service of dry docking and final preparation of yachts, which range from a simple inspection, hull cleaning and antifouling application to a complete refit. As well as having its own personnel to carry out these works, the marina employs some of the best professionals specialised in repair & refit of yachts. The first phase of the technical area, which has been operational since the beginning of this year, is now working at full capacity and has already exceeded the company’s expectations. ... read full story

Motor Yacht AIR – the Largest Feadship Charter Yacht to date

April 14, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The 81m motor Yacht AIR is the largest (to date) Feadship luxury vessel, available for limited exclusive yacht charter. ... read full story

The 2011 MYBA Genoa Charter Show

April 14, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The 2011 Genoa Yacht Charter Show is an important international exhibition for charter professionals and superyachts charters and the 2011 event is the 23rd MYBA Charter Show. It is organised and run every year by Pesto Sea Group s.r.l. This year, as with last, there are several peripheral events in and around the Porto Antico... ... read full story

ICON Yachts Breaks 400 metres

April 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A relative newcomer to the superyacht industry, Dutch yacht builder ICON yachts has an impressive order book with a total of 444 m in luxury yachts at the shipyard. A combination of new builds, refit projects and cooperation with other builders such as Mega Marine, the yard is looking ahead to a successful year. ... read full story

43m Motor Yacht Sunbeam launched by Icon Yachts

April 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Dutch superyacht builder Icon Yachts has launched the 43 m semi-displacement motor yacht Sunbeam at their shipyard in Harlingen, The Netherlands. The hull and superstructure of Motor yacht Sunbeam project were built by a Northern European builder and then delivered to Icon Yachts who were selected as the most suitable shipyard for the project offering expertise, attention to detail and quality needed to build a superyacht to the highest of standards. The owner’s representatives Mega Marine are extremely pleased with the enthusiasm and flexibility with which the yard has encompassed the project. ... read full story

Les Voiles de St. Barth 2011: Second Edition a Wrap

April 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Weather Gods blessed St. Barthélemy from April 5 - 9, taking care to offer more than 400 competitors from 20 nations and on 48 yachts a week of perfect Caribbean sailing during the Les Voiles de St. Barth. Dominating the conditions were trade wind breezes that ranged from 17 – 32 knots, a fairly gentle Atlantic swell, and blue skies. After four days of intense racing, the second edition of Les Voiles de St. Barth seems to have etched out a place in the growing list of “must do” Caribbean events. ... read full story

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