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Columbus 199 (61m) motor yacht

August 09, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The Columbus 199′ yacht is a Luxury Yacht which length over all is 60.7 meters an her maximum beam is 10.2 meters. The hull is made of steel and superstructures of light alloy to shorten weight and granting high stability standards. The hull is round displacement type with bulge and transom stern. Propulsion power is... ... read full story

Catana Shows 4 Catamarans at 2010 Cannes Boat Show France

August 09, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The Catana 42’ – 47’ – 50’ and 65’ which « Mediterraneans » will discover at Cannes embody the legendary brand’s return to it’s original mission : performance. These four models are among the very fastest catamarans available to the cruising sailor  today. Of course, this positioning is nothing new to Catana, were it not... ... read full story

James Phipps joins Global Telesat Communications

August 09, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

James Phipps joins the Sales and Technical Support team at Global Telesat Communications, as announced by the company itself today. ... read full story

Sailing Schooner ATLANTIC

August 09, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The 2010 launched classic schooner Atlantic, was beautifully recreated under the supervision of her Onwer Ed Kastelein at the Dutch shipyard Van der Graaf. She is a replica of the original sailing schooner Atlantic, the winner and long time record holder of the 1905 Kaiser’s Cup from New York to The Lizard. ... read full story

Marine Thermal Imaging May Become More Important Than Radar Says Electronics Expert

August 09, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

A marine electronics expert in New Zealand is predicting that thermal imaging could soon become more important to recreational boaties than radar. Cameron Burch, Raymarine product manager at major marine importer and distributor Lusty and Blundell Ltd, says thermal imaging not only has many advantages over radar, it is also becoming both more compact and... ... read full story

Oceana Announces Launch of Gulf of Mexico Research Expedition to Assess Long-Term Impacts of Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

August 09, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Oceana to Use ROVs, Specialized Divers and Satellite Tags to Investigate Effects of Oil on Coral, Fish, Shark and Sea Turtle Species. Oceana, the largest international organization focused solely on ocean conservation, announced today the launch of its 2010 Gulf of Mexico Expedition that will assess the long-term impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.... ... read full story

Alewijnse to Exhibit at the Monaco Yacht Show 2010

August 09, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Alewijnse Marine Systems is inviting you to visit them at this year's Monaco Yacht Show, held from 22nd to 25th September 2010. They will be exhibiting at the Alewijnse stand at QD67 in the Holland Yachting Group Pavilion in the air-conditioned tent Darse Nord. ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy Hong Kong regatta Cancelled.

August 09, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The World Sailing Teams Association, together with Louis Vuitton and the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, has announced that preparations for the proposed Louis Vuitton Trophy Hong Kong in January 2011 have ceased. The Dubai event, held in November 2010, will be the "last regatta." ... read full story

Club Marine Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race: Supermaxi Lahana takes win and record

August 08, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Maxi sailing yacht Lahana, captained by Peter Millard sailed over the finish line of the Club Marine Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race just 22 seconds ahead of the Mark Richards skippered Wild Oats X to claim Line Honours victory. ... read full story

The 1851 Cup: TEAMORIGIN wins Trafalgar Cup Match Racing Series at Cowes

August 08, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

TEAMORIGIN led by Ben Ainslie have won the 1851 Cup in Cowes, Isle of Wight. ... read full story

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