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Rolex Fastnet Race 2011: RORC confirms huge interest in iconic race

January 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Entry for one of the world’s most popular yacht races opened at midnight on Sunday 9 January and by midday Monday, nearly 100 entries had signed up, with an unprecedented number doing so in the early hours of the morning. The trend continued over the next couple of days when the halfway mark of 150 boats was reached for the race which has a maximum entry of 300 boats. Within a week, 250 boats had entered! ... read full story

Riviera celebrates 30 years of yacht building

January 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Riviera, Australia’s most awarded pleasure boat builder has marked yet another major milestone celebrating its 30 year anniversary by releasing a limited edition commemorative poster. The A1 size gloss and foiled full colour poster features 70 different models built over the 30 year period between 1980 and 2010 reflecting Riviera’s philosophy of constant innovation and integrity. ... read full story

World Superyacht Awards 2011 Finalists

January 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

100 superyacht nominations have been whittled down to an outstanding list of 62 World Superyacht Awards 2011 Finalists who are in contention to receive a coveted Neptune Trophy. An independent jury comprised of 14 superyacht owners will meet in March at Porto Montenegro, located at Tivat in the picturesque Bay of Kotor, to decide which yachts will receive a prized Neptune Award in 2011. ... read full story

Garmin® to Outfit Fluid Motion’s Ranger Tugs, Trawlers and Cutwater Boats

January 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Fluid Motion, designers and builders of Ranger Tugs, has announced that Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, will be the exclusive electronics supplier to outfit their full line of cruising tugs, including the new Cutwater Boats—an innovative line of trailerable pilothouse cruisers. This new OEM partnership is being announced in advance of the Seattle Boat Show, where the first Cutwater Boats will debut. ... read full story

Rolex U.S. and Caribbean Sailing Events 2011

January 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Rolex have issued a Calendar Announcement for 2011 detailing the dates and locations of the Rolex U.S. and Caribbean Sailing Events during 2011. ... read full story

Overmarine Shipyard launches 6th Mangusta Open 165’ motor yacht

January 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

On Tuesday January the 10th 2010, the Mangusta open 165’ construction number 6 was launched. The Mangusta Open 165’ represents the maximum expression of the nautical technology combining high performances to use’s flexibility and comfort for the Owner. The 6th Mangusta Open 165’, features interiors conceived and designed by Overmarine Shipyard’s technical and décor department, on Customer requirements and inputs. ... read full story

Perini Navi Group’s New Website

January 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Online starting from today you will find the new Perini Navi Group website with all-new graphic design, an extremely intuitive and user-friendly structure, new sections and new content, all created using the most innovative technology. The website features Perini Navi Group’s two distinct brands, Perini Navi and her sailing yachts and Picchiotti and her motor yachts. ... read full story

Pama T40 Tender by Pama Architetti Design

January 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

From the very beginning, Pama Architetti Designs central idea for the Pama T40 project, which is tender to the PARADIGM 180 motor yacht was to break with the usual stylistic schemes in the present state of the art rubber dinghy field. ... read full story

PARADIGM 180 motor yacht design by Pama Architetti Design

January 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Paradigm 180 superyacht design by Pama Architetti Design is a 60m environment friendly motor yacht design. Both inside and out, Pama Design has attempted to eliminate the physical barriers that define spaces and functional areas. ... read full story

Swiss Catamaran Concept S2C 55 Catamaran at the Boot Dusseldorf 2011

January 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Swiss Catamaran Concept produces offshore cruising catamarans for the most discerning of clients, and the S2C 55 catamaran has been specifically designed with blue-water cruising in mind. The S2C 55 is a cat with exceptional boat-handling and the standard package comes with a comprehensive range of extras required for long passages. ... read full story

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