The first day of racing at the 2nd edition of Les Voiles de St. Barth dawned with 25 knots of tropical tradewind breeze and showers sweeping over the picturesque French island located midway down the Caribbean chain. The regatta's fleet of maxis, racing and cruising yachts, multi-hulls and classics – 48 confirmed on race day – set off on a race course around the nearby archipelago, and met with plenty of wind and bumpy seas, especially on the islands' exposed eastern side. ... read full story
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Boat Asia 2011: Luxury Yachts, Premium Cars, Superbikes & More
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The biggest and longest running boat show in Asia is back! With overwhelming response, Boat Asia 2011 is 90% booked, and they have expanded the show ground to accommodate the huge interest –bringing more to visitors to the show. Held at the world acclaimed Marina at Keppel Bay from 12 -15 May 2011, Boat Asia will feature the largest fleet of on water display boats from top-notch brands. ... read full story
34th America’s Cup: Stan Honey appointed to Director of Technology
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Bay Area resident Stan Honey (USA), a two-time Emmy Winner for Technical Innovations in Sports TV Broadcast and the Rolex Yachtsman of the Year for 2010, has been appointed Director of Technology for the 34th America's Cup by the America's Cup Event Authority (ACEA). ... read full story
34th America’s Cup: Team Korea is an official challenger
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For the first time in its 160-year history, a challenge has been made by a South Korean Yacht Club for the America’s Cup, the oldest trophy in international sports. The Sail Korea Yacht Club, represented by Team Korea, has been officially accepted as a challenger for the 34th America’s Cup. ... read full story
Motor yacht Ocean Emerald, yacht Ocean Pearl and MY Ocean Sapphire transported by Dockwise Yacht Transport
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Some unions are meant to be, and when Floating Life was introduced to Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT) a year and a half ago, it became clear, almost immediately, that this match between two corporate dynamos would be one made in heaven. In the case of transporting Floating Life’s three 131’ (41 meter) Norman Foster-designed motor yachts (motor yacht Ocean Emerald, yacht Ocean Pearl and MY Ocean Sapphire) back and forth between the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, there is no other yacht transport company with which Floating Life would rather involve itself than DYT. ... read full story
2011 Hainan Rendezvous: A 5 Star Success for Azimut Yachts
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The most important boat show in the Asian world came to an end several hours ago: the 2011 edition of the Hainan Rendez-vous. In confirmation of its leadership in Asia and, specifically, on the Chinese Market, Azimut Yachts, represented by it five Official Dealers, celebrated the sale of its fifth boat during the Boat Show - actually, the eighth boat, if one considers the three boats sold in the run-up to the Boat Show. ... read full story
Sailing yacht Aeroyacht 110 – A mega catamaran to be built by Sunreef Yachts
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Sunreef Yachts is delighted to announce that it has a new, exciting project in its portfolio – the Aeroyacht 110 sailing yacht, a high-performance, exclusive super catamaran. The yacht is designed by Gregor Tarjan founder of the international renowned multihull brokerage company Aeroyacht Ltd in conjunction with Morrelli & Melvin. ... read full story
Three consecutive superyacht launches for Proteksan Turquoise
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Turkish Shipyard Proteksan Turquoise has had no less than three consecutive superyacht launches so far this year. The launching of the 3 yachts continues a positive growth by the Turkish shipyard into 2011. First in the water this year was motor yacht Turquoise with yacht Yogi following close behind and within week’s superyacht Talisman C was launched. ... read full story
72m Motor Yacht Vicky by Proteksan Turquoise
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With motor yacht Turquoise, yacht Yogi and superyacht Talisman C - three Proteksan Turquoise superyachts sitting on the dock face at the Pendik shipyard, excitement peaked again with the arrival of the latest yacht that will be completed by Proteksan Turquoise, the 72.64m Motor yacht Vicky (NB54). Superyacht Vicky arrived on the Proteksan Turquoise owned floating dock to her new home during her fit out in one of the newly vacant sheds. ... read full story