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First iPad Installed on a Private Superyacht

July 31, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Van Berge Henegouwen Installaties has now installed an iPad on a superyacht. The Durch company continues to add comfort and luxury to the yachting experience, by giving superyacht Owners control of their onboard high-tech systems through the integration of what is called the world’s most revolutionary, user-friendly and intuitive device – the Apple iPad. Recently,... ... read full story

The Burger SEA OWL Yacht Sea Trailed in the USA

July 31, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Styled by Andrew Winch Design, yacht SEA OWL has now been undergoing sea trials in the USA by the yacht's builders Burger Boat Company. The Sea Owl yacht has had no detail overlooked in her sonstruction, making her a boat that will be enjoyed by family and friends as their plans include extensively cruising to ports around the world. ... read full story

Royal National Lifeboat Institution at COWES WEEK

July 30, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) will volunteer at the 2010 Cowes Week both on water and off. Monday, being a charity day, RNLI will take the opportunity to showcase their life saving skills. The presentation will be held on the water just off The Green at 6.30pm. ... read full story

Registration fees from 2010 DAME donated to Whisper Boat Building Academy

July 30, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Whisper Boat Building Academy will receive all the registration fees from the 2010 DAME - Design Awards METS as a donation. The WBBA is located in South Africa and is the only boat building academy for people with disabilities. ... read full story

Ricardo Pilguj – Superyacht Photographer

July 30, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Here are some recent images of some important superyachts as taken by a young (17 year old) Ricardo Pilguj who is n aspiring super yacht designer from Germany. The yachts include LUNA, Aviva, Trident, Ice and Lady Sheridan. The superyacht photos below were taken in France on the French Riviera during the summer of 2010... ... read full story

Catamaran KHARIMA 81′ by Antonio Luxardo of Pro Ship

July 30, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Motor Yacht Kharima 81' is the latest catamaran designed by Pro Ship. She will be constructed at a well known boatyard in Quingdao, China. ... read full story

G.L. Watson & Co. designed Super Yacht NAHLIN

July 30, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

G.L. Watson & Co. 1929 designed yacht Nahlin was first built in 1930 by John Brown & Co. and after her rediscovery and repatriation she was recently restored to her full beauty. ... read full story

Megayacht ATTESSA IV’s impressive rebuild by Washington Yachting Group

July 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The refit and reconstruction of superyacht Attessa IV is set to become one of the most impressive refits ever. Mega yacht Attessa IV will be unveiled October 1, 2010 in Vancouver BC, Canada after a 3 1/2 year extensive reconstruction to an ‘as new’ condition. ... read full story

Cowes Week: America’s Cup TeamOrigin announces team for 1851 Cup Regatta

July 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

TEAMORIGIN, has announced their team for the 1851 Cup taking place on the 5th of August during the Cowes Week Regatta2010. Included in the team are three time Olympic Gold sailor Ben Ainslie, two time Olympic Gold sailor Iain Percy and Gold medalist Andrew Simpson. ... read full story

Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race 2010: Supermaxi Yacht Wild Oats XI line honours favourite

July 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race starts at 1pm on Saturday 31 July with Weather forecast predicting record breaking race for Bob Oatley’s 100ft super maxi Wild Oats XI, who is the clear line honours favourite. The 11 year old race record of 27hrs, 35 mins and 43 seconds is currently held by sailing yacht Brindabella, set in 1999. ... read full story

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