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34th America’s Cup: Harold Bennett joins race management team

February 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The New Zealander, who has been a race officer for the last four editions of the America's Cup, will be the Director of On-Water Operations and Assistant Principal Race Officer. As the Principal Race Officer for the 33rd America's Cup in Valencia, Bennett is also one of the few to have race management experience with giant multihulls. ... read full story

America’s Cup: Yacht Club de France – the sixth challenger

February 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

There are now a total of seven confirmed and validated competitors for the 34th America's Cup. The seven include ALEPH Equipe de France, Artemis Racing, Mascalzone Latino, ORACLE RACING, two undisclosed teams, and now the Yacht Club de France team. There will be an announcement on Wednesday, 9 February, in Paris to reveal details of the challenging team. ... read full story

Motor yacht AB116 by AB Yachts

February 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Along with news that AB Yachts have secured an order for a new flagship model, the AB 166 motor yacht , AB Yachts will also launch an AB 116 motor yacht in 2011. The AB 116 yacht will be entirely custom built able to accommodate up to 10 guests in a 5 stateroom layout. ... read full story

36m Explorer Motor Yacht Lars by Balk Shipyard and Felix Buytendijk

February 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Balk Shipyard has started the comprehensive rebuild of the 36.40m explorer yacht Lars. Named after the Disney ice bear character, motor yacht Lars will take her owners on expeditions to the North Pole region starting with a maiden voyage from Spitsbergen to Nova Zembla in the spring of 2012. The project involves raising the superstructure and a wide range of other exterior and interior work. ... read full story

Pershing 92′ Motor Yacht Wins the Hurun Best of the Best 2011 Awards, China

February 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Hurun Report, an important Chinese finance and lifestyle magazine, has awarded the Pershing 92’, the latest design of the Pershing fleet, a Ferretti Group brand among the world’s leading manufacturers of high performance open motor yachts from 15 to 35 metres, as one of the “Best of the Best 2011 Awards”. Since 2005 it has awarded prizes for excellence and the most representative international brands based on an annual survey involving more than 400 Chinese millionaires. ... read full story

St. Maarten Heineken Regatta: Fleet Numbers Surpass ‘Century Mark’

February 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With less than a month to go before the kick-off of the 31st St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, which this year runs from March 3-6, the entry list continues to grow at a rapid pace, and now surpasses over a hundred yachts (the “century mark”) competing in a half-dozen different classes. ... read full story

The American Superyacht Forum 16-18th May 2011

February 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The International Superyacht Society (ISS) is pleased to announce that perennial supporter, The Yacht Report Group, is again sponsoring the ISS Awards for Design and Leadership in 2011 and has made the following information available regarding its American Superyacht Forum. Both functions accomplish critical ISS objectives in providing educational, networking and recognition platforms to further the ‘good of the industry’. ... read full story

Mochi Craft Long Range 23 Motor yacht Winner of the UIM Environmental Award.

February 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Mochi Craft Long Range 23 motor yacht, the most innovative large pleasure boat with hybrid propulsion, is the winner of the second edition of the UIM Environmental Award 2011, awarded by the Union Internationale Motonautique, world governing body for all powerboating activities, based in the Principality of Monaco. ... read full story

New General Manager for Cesme Marina

February 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Cesme Marina in Turkey is pleased to announce the appointment of new General Manager, Kemal Saatçioğlu after a highly successful construction programme and initial operational season. Cesme Marina, a joint venture between Camper and Nicholsons Marinas and leading Turkish investment company, IC Holding, opened in June 2010, and has since enjoyed high berth occupancy and growing levels of visitor interest. ... read full story

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona Superyacht Marina Launches Spring promotion

February 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona, the first marina in the Mediterranean specially conceived for superyachts, is offering one-week free dockage this Spring to yachts visiting the marina. This new commercial campaign is particularly targeting those superyachts coming back from the Caribbean in search of a facility that will allow them to prepare for the summer charter season. ... read full story

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