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Lantic Entertainment Systems appoints distributors in France and Turkey

November 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Lantic Entertainment Systems has appointed MAP Marine as its sales and service partner in France. The company has also signed up electrical integrator RETEC, based in the Anatalya Free Zone on the southern coast of Turkey, to act as its representative in that country. ... read full story

TÛRANOR PlanetSolar Catamaran’s Record Transatlantic Crossing

November 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Today, on November 18, TÛRANOR PlanetSolar briefly stopped in St. Marteen to register the fasted Transatlantic crossing of a solar boat yet. For TÛRANOR, it took 26 days and 19 hours 10 minutes to cover the distance between Las Palmas and St Marteen ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai: Day 5, Split Races Bunch Leaderboard

November 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

With just one match remaining in the first round robin, BMW Oracle Racing is unassailable at the top of the leaderboard with nine points. After that, the fleet is tightly grouped with just half a point separating the next four boats. ... read full story

Sanlorenzo joins SYBAss (Superyacht Builder Association)

November 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sanlorenzo is in the superyachts’ elite. The Italian Shipyard holds membership of SYBAss (Superyacht Builder Association), the association which reunites the historical and most prestigious shipyards. ... read full story

Project 116, a 38 metre AeroCruiser by Danish Yachts fitted with exhaust system by MarQuip

November 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 38 metre AeroCruiser, Project 116, is an Espen Øino 50 knot jet-driven superyacht that will launch for its initial sea trials in Denmark soon. MarQuip, specialists in exhaust systems have worked closely with the technicians at Danish Yachts to ensure optimum performance in this 38m superyacht. ... read full story

Carbon Ocean 82 maxi sailing yacht Aegir II

November 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Brian Benjamin’s new Carbon Ocean 82 maxi sailing yacht Aegir II, is just days away from being launched in Newport, Rhode Island. The Carbon 82 sailing yacht Aegir II is a new generation of Cruiser Racer combining comfort, style and high performance. ... read full story

The Voiles de Saint Barth 2011

November 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Following on from the success and reputation that was established with the maiden event last year, François Tolède, Luc Poupon and the whole team of organisers are working hard to promote The Voiles de Saint Barth 2011 scheduled from the 4th to 9th April 2011. ... read full story

A step closer to new yachting facilities in Broome, Australia.

November 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

In May 2010, the State Government announced funding to construct a boating facility located in west Roebuck Bay. The proposed facility, adjacent to the Port of Broome slipway, is planned to include a multi-lane boat ramp, protective breakwaters, dredged basin and a floating jetty, along with access roads and parking areas. ... read full story

Permateek introduces lightweight decking for yachts

November 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Permateek has announced the introduction of Permateek Light an exceptionally light and versatile decking that is up to 20% lighter than other types of synthetic decking material. ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai: Day 4, Kiwis One-Second Victory

November 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Emirates Team New Zealand exposed the first cracks in the armor of the dominant BMW Oracle Racing team today. The New Zealanders split race wins with the regatta leader, winning their second match by a nail-biting one-second margin over the fast advancing Americans. ... read full story

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