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Velux 5 Oceans: First sailing yacht completes qualifier

September 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Christophe Bullens and his boat Five Oceans of Smiles is the first participant to complete the qualifier of at least 2500 nm for the VELUX5 OCEANS. The VELUX5 OCEANS will start on October 17th. ... read full story

Superyacht consulting specialists Alpha Marine Consultancy (AMC) join RINA.

September 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The superyacht consulting agency Alpha Marine Consultancy (AMC) has joined forces with RINA the international classification society. The move will be announced this at the forthcoming Monaco Yacht Show from Wednesday 22nd - Saturday 25th September 2010. ... read full story

The Napa Valley Yacht Club remodel is complete.

September 21, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The Napa Valley Yacht Club has been the major center for Napa River recreation since 1954. The non-profit Napa Valley Yacht Club was chartered in 1987, purchased the facilities, and merged membership with the Napa Boat Club to further promote boating and water recreation on the Napa River. ... read full story

Trinity Superyachts LADY LINDA ex T050 and hull number T060 supplied by Servowatch

September 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Servowatch has been awarded further contracts to supply and install its integrated alarm, monitoring and control system to Trinity Yachts latest superyacht LADY LINDA ex T050 and hull number T060. The Servowatch system fitted is already the successful installed onboard Trinity Projects mega yacht RED SAPPHIRE (hull number T-054), superyacht IMAGINE (ex T-053), motor yacht MIA ELISE (hull number T-055) and superyacht CARPE DIEM (hull number T-047). ... read full story

42nd PSP Southampton Boat Show a success

September 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The PSP Southampton Boat Show has closed after 10 successful days. The PSP Southampton Boat Show is the UK’s leading outdoor boat show and this year reporting strong attendance. Over 10 days the Show attracted 122,106 visitors, just ahead of last year. ... read full story

Seakeeper gyros stabilize two classic wooden Trumpy yachts

September 20, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Working with McMillen Yachts and Moores Marine, Seakeeper's internal gyro stabilization systems provide the perfect solution for classic Trumpys yachts, Enticer and Motor yacht America. ... read full story

Volvo Ocean Race opens new Race Control in Alicante

September 20, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Volvo Ocean Race has opened its new Race Control, a high-tech hub inspired by the NASA control centre, which will be the nerve-centre of the Volvo Ocean Race next year. It is the most advanced race control room ever built for a yacht race and is located in Alicante, Spain. ... read full story

34th America’s Cup: New AC72 class, the fast, spectacular, wingsail catamaran unveiled

September 20, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The new AC72 catamaran class is the first-ever wingsail catamaran class for the America’s Cup and the fastest-ever class in the iconic 159-year-old competition. The new AC72 catamaran class replaces the ACC monohull class, which was created in 1988 and first raced in 1992 Cup. ... read full story

Velux 5 Ocean: Countdown to race start in La Rochelle

September 20, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

In one month, the international line up of ocean racers will set sail from France on an epic 30,000-mile adventure alone – the VELUX 5 OCEANS solo round the world yacht race. This starting gun of the 2010/11 VELUX 5 OCEANS will be heard ringing out across La Rochelle at 4 PM on October 17. ... read full story

Save Our Seas Ocean Racing prepares for round Australia record attempt

September 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Save Our Seas Ocean Racing are chasing a world record on maxi sailing yacht Brindabella. In May 2011, current solo Australian circumnavigation record holder Ian Thomson will be setting off on the Jutson 79ft sailing yacht Brindabella to break the world record for the fastest monohull to circumnavigate Australia. ... read full story

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