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Velux 5 Oceans – Charles Hedrich to skipper La Cigare Rouge

August 17, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

VELUX 5 OCEANS 2010/2011 will see Charles Hedrich as the skipper of one of the world's best known sailing yachts Respectons La Terre, better know as the yacht La Cigare Rouge. Charles Hedrich will be at the helm of La Cigare Rouge yacht to take on the 30,000 mile singlehanded challenge. ... read full story

Walcon Marine to expand Rhu Marina in Scotland

August 17, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Walcon Marine sign a contract for an expansion of the Marina at RHU on the west coast of Scotland. The project includes additional 58 berths, replacement of the existing floating breakwater, as well as the construction of the new wave attenuating pontoon. ... read full story

IAG launch Super Yacht Primadonna

August 17, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

IAG Yachts, a shipyard located in Zhuibai, China, has launched their first yacht the super yacht Primadonna. The 38.7 metre (IAG 127) yacht is the first of their Primadonna series and will be exhibited at the 2010 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show in October this year. ... read full story

PlusAnimations’ 3D animation of the Sailing Yacht ANNAGINE

August 17, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

PlusAnimations presents their latest 3D animation of the Dykstra & Partners designed sailing yacht Annagine. Annagine is a 34 metre (111ft) yacht that will be ready for the end of 2010. Her Owner, in order to promote her even before she would head out onto the waters, asked PlusAnimations to create this 3D animation. ... read full story

Latest satellite technology on board of the VELUX 5 OCEANS race yachts

August 17, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

State-of-the-art on board communication support package will be installed on each yacht for the 2010/2011 VELUX 5 OCEANS race. Every yacht will have the latest satellite broadband equipment with a given airtime provision per team as well as the latest camera set-up, to make sure there will be no action missed during this exhausting and challenging race. ... read full story

New superyacht heli-pad design from General Marine Services

August 17, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

New and modern heli- deck for a superyacht has been designed by the renowned New Zealand company General Marine Services. ... read full story

Luxury Yacht Charter in Patagonia & Panama With Superyacht Sherakhan

August 16, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

An unusual and rare opportunity has arisen this winter to charter the large 69 m superyacht Sherakhan in Patagonia & Panama in December, January & February 2010/2011. Top quality superyachts are not often available in these wild and amazing charter locations and the winter (summer in the southern hemisphere) is an ideal time to visit Patagonia... ... read full story

Tacktick appoints Ma-Je-R as distributor for Poland

August 16, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Marine electronics experts Tacktick have appointed Ma-Je-R Ltd as the new distributor for Tacktick and Suunto marine products in Poland with immediate effect. Based in Warsaw, Ma-Je-R are a well established marine distributor whose other product ranges include Spinlock, Goiot, Wichard and Holmatro. Ma-Je-R will be distributing Tacktick’s comprehensive range of wireless electronics for dinghies... ... read full story

USA 2010 National Marine Distributors Association State of the Yachting Industry

August 16, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

In mid June the NMDA sent out the following questions to NMDA Distributor members and had a 96% return rate on our survey NDMA Distributor Membership. 2010 State of the Industry Results: 1. Was your company’s total sales volume of marine accessories up or down in 2010 compared to 2009? Up 55% Down 18% Same... ... read full story

Papua New Guinea, Australia and Great Barrier Reef Yacht Charters On Motor Yacht Eendracht

August 16, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Motor Yacht Eendracht is a expeditionary style motor yacht available for charter to explore Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, Papua New Guinea and surrounds.Eendracht was designed to be able to access and operate in remote locations. Yacht Eendracht was launched in July 2008 and spent the next two months exploring the vast coastline of Northern Australia... ... read full story

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