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ISAF Announces International Jury for the 34th America’s Cup

November 01, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) today announced the appointment of the International Jury for the 34th America’s Cup. The 34th America’s Cup Match is planned to be held in 2013, with lead up events commencing in 2011. A new class of boat, a 72 foot wing sail catamaran is currently being developed as is a... ... read full story

PRINCESS YACHTS MIDDLE EAST EXPANDS INTO UAE

November 01, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Princess Yachts International is delighted to announce that Chehab Marine Ltd, the sole distributor of Princess yachts in the Lebanon, has recently expanded their distribution to cover Dubai and the UAE. Operating under the trading names of Princess Yachts UAE and Princess Yachts Middle East, Mohammad Chehab and his team have established a network of... ... read full story

WRITER’S AWARD FOR TOP BOATING ARTICLE

November 01, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Trade publication editor and writer earns $2,500; 3 others cited FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, October 29, 2010 — Liz Walz, editor-in-chief of Boating Industry magazine, has received the top honor Boating Writers International presents to a journalist — The BWI Grand Prize Writer’s Award. Announcement of the award, consisting of a $2,500 check and a crystal... ... read full story

Sailing Yacht Riela Wins Showboats Design Awards 2010

November 01, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Perini Navi Sailing Yacht Reila Underway

Perini Navi Group is pleased to announce that yacht Riela has won the “Interior Design Award – Sailing Yachts”, at The Showboats Design Awards in Palm Beach, Florida. Luxury sailing yacht Riela, designed by Perini Navi’s in-house naval architects together with experienced New Zealander Ron Holland, is the 46th unit in the Perini Navi fleet... ... read full story

Vripack Brandaris Q52 Sports Tender Wins 2010 ShowBoats Design Awards

November 01, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

A perfect start of the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2010 as 500 quests at Donald Trumps estate witnessed the Vripack designed Brandaris Q52 winning the Sports Tender ShowBoats Design Awards. This elegant smooth driving boat designed for Dutch builder ‘t Wije, who was ecstatic at the stage twirling around presenter and actress Janice Hamilton, won... ... read full story

International Superyacht Society (ISS) Announce Design & Leadership Award Winners

October 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

ISS (International Superyacht Society) is pleased to announce winners of the 2010 Design & Leadership Awards. Representing superlative achievement, the awards were presented last night at the 20th Anniversary of ISS’s Awards Gala in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. ... read full story

Superyacht Kokomo wins ISS award for best sailing yacht over 40m

October 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Alloy Yachts is proud and pleased to announce that the 58.4m superyacht Kokomo has just won the ISS Award for Best Sailing Yacht 40m+ at the 20th ISS Design Awards in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. ... read full story

8th China Guangzhou International Boat Show 2011

October 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 8th China Guangzhou International Boat Show (GBS 2011) will be held from March 3rd to 5th, 2011. The show is expected to have 30,000 sqm, 600 exhibitors and 2,000 booths plus around 20,000 professional visitors and more than 100 global trade organizations participating. ... read full story

Rolex Middle Sea Race Class Winners Confirmed.

October 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

If the early miles of the Rolex Middle Sea Race Valletta, Malta, were a test of patience, the latter miles were a true test of endurance. A strong mistral of up to 40+ knots helped push the fleet homeward to the finish in Malta. ... read full story

Compositeworks invites superyacht refit clients to carbon offset shore power.

October 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Compositeworks has introduced carbon offsetting for its superyacht refit clients, working in partnership with specialists Yacht Carbon Offset. ... read full story

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