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Justin Ferris joins Doyle Sails New Zealand

December 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Doyle Sails has bolstered its internationally respected design team in Auckland, New Zealand, signing up renowned helmsman and trimmer Justin Ferris. ... read full story

Watch Onboard Security Cameras with Next Generation GOST Watch

December 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Global Ocean Security Technologies (GOST - formerly Paradox Marine) has released the newest version of the GOST Watch yacht surveillance system. The system turns any smart phone or offsite computer into a remote monitor that displays live images from onboard security cameras. ... read full story

57m Sailing yacht Twizzle by Dubois Naval Architects, Royal Huisman Shipyard and Redman Whiteley Dixon

December 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

See photos of Sailing yacht Twizzle, the first Dubois-designed sailing superyacht to be built at the Royal Huisman Shipyard and at 57.5m, the largest Dubois-designed ketch built to date. ... read full story

Motor yacht SLOJO YAG Challenge: 2010 Transpacific Triathlon Kicks Off to Benefit YachtAid Global®

December 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

On Friday, December 10, 2010, owners, guests and crew of M/Y Slojo embarked upon the ultimate YAG Challenge—pushing the limits to see how much money they can raise to benefit YachtAid Global (YAG), a charitable organization that orchestrates superyacht deliveries of humanitarian and developmental aid to children in isolated communities worldwide. ... read full story

Fairline Targa 58 Gran Turismo continues on 1st boat show tour

December 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Fairline Targa 58 GRAN TURISMO is heading to the Miami International Boat Show in 2011 as part of her first boat show tour, which kicked off at the London International Boat Show in January 2010. The Targa 58 GRAN TURISMO is one of Fairline's latest generation Targa models and is being displayed alongside the award-winning Squadron 65. ... read full story

Swan European Regatta 2011 entries open

December 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

As we look forward to a week of high energy Solent racing in testing tidal conditions for the 15th edition of the Swan European Regatta Nautor’s Swan is delighted to publish the Notice of Race for the event. The Swan European Regatta will hit the UK shores of Cowes, Isle of Wight from July 9 – 15, 2011. ... read full story

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: Through the camera lens

December 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: Through the camera lens. It all comes together for a moment, barely a millisecond, for a photograph that will take you out onto that grand, heaving race track where ocean racers ply their trade. ... read full story

Sailing Ship Vessel Oliver Hazard Perrys’ Experiential Education Programs

December 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Rhode Island students will participate in experiential education aboard the Education at Sea school ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry when completed in 2013. Deborah Gist, R.I. Commissioner of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, put her stamp of approval on the project being developed through the non-profit organization Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI). ... read full story

2011 Les Voiles de St. Barth: Sailing yacht Vesper/Team Moneypenny and S/Y Rambler 100 to headline

December 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

For the 2011 edition of the Les Voiles de St. Barth, scheduled for April 4 - 9, two U.S. teams— Vesper/Team Moneypenny and Rambler 100—will headline. Each epitomizes a level of player commitment not unlike that commanded by other serious team sports where motivation is key and the ability to work together over a long period of time increases the chance of success. ... read full story

Partnership deal for Maritime Quarter at Centenary Quay

December 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

A new Maritime and Marine Innovation Quarter at the former Vosper Thornycroft shipyard site in Woolston, Southampton is set to bring approximately 700 new jobs and renewed prosperity to the city. ... read full story

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