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Superyacht Paraiso refitted at Astilleros de Mallorca

August 05, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Superyacht Paraiso is currently hauled out at the Astilleros refit facility in Palma undergoing refit work before her planned relaunch late this summer. ... read full story

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week: Kiwis to challenge for South Pacific Cup

August 04, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The entry list for the 27th Audi Hamilton Island Race Week is close to 190, and with a few days to go until the close of nominations, among the entries about to be lodged are the largest contender – Lang Walker’s spectacular new 58-metre superyacht, Kokomo – and some of the smallest – three 6.1 metre long SB3 sport boats. Meanwhile, the New Zealanders have declared they are on a mission – the want the South Pacific Cup. ... read full story

The 1851 Cup: 4 to 1 lead for TEAMORIGIN at Cowes

August 04, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

TEAMORIGIN are currently 4-1 ahead of BMW ORACLE however with races on the final day counting for triple points, the 1851 Cup at Cowes remains wide open. ... read full story

A Yacht Refit New Code of Practice is Launched by New Zealand Marine Industry Association

August 04, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

A new Code of Practice, designed to further strengthen the fast-growing refit sector, has been launched by the New Zealand Marine Industry Association. According to the MIA’s Refit Sector Group chairman, Ron Brown, the new Code is one of a raft of measures aimed at increasing the sector’s annual return to the New Zealand economy.... ... read full story

The Unique Lurssen 88 Meter Orchid Yacht Design

August 04, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Lurssen Yacht and yacht designer Luiz De Basto have come together to create an exciting new yacht concept called superyacht Orchid. In most cases, when a luxury yacht is designed as a concept independently from the construction, the design usually set about cramming in extra accommodation, as if feeling the need to maximize on the investment... ... read full story

The Numarine 130 WB Superyacht Design

August 04, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The Numarine 130 WB (wide body) yacht is the flaghip of the Turkish yacht builder’s fleet so far. The design for the Numarine 130 motor yacht is a continuation of the design philosophy behind most Numarine yachts. The 130 superyacht has aggressive and flowing lines that characterize the unique presence of Numarine yachts on the... ... read full story

The New & Improved Yacht Maltese Falcon: The Perini Navi 335 ft (102m) Falcon Rig Superyacht

August 04, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The new and improved Maltese Falcon: Perini Navi has designed a new larger, bigger, better and improved yacht Maltese Falcon with a more streamlined and longer hull and an even larger sail plan and rig, making the design faster and sleeker. ... read full story

Motor yacht Sea Breeze refitted by Rivergate Marina & Shipyard.

August 04, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Motor yacht Sea Breeze (ex Ulysses) launched in 1977 has just finished a 5 month refit at Rivergate Marina & Shipyard managed by Matt Curtin-Andrews from Yacht Group Australia. The theme of the refit was ‘old charm in a new boat’, with many of the original aspects retained. ... read full story

Newport International Boat Show to celebrate 40th anniversary

August 03, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Newport International Boat Show will celebrate its 40th anniversary this year. The show, which runs September 16-19 2010 in Newport, R.I., is one of the largest in-water boat shows in the country and covers more than 13 acres along America's Cup Avenue. ... read full story

The 1851 Cup: Strong start for TEAMORIGIN

August 03, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

With two races of the 1851 Cup held today, Ben Ainslie and his crew on TEAMORIGIN ended 2-0 up over the America’s Cup champions BMW ORACLE Racing, led by Australian James Spithill. ... read full story

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