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34m Leopard Mariellina Superyacht Launched

June 28, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The launch of yacht Mariellina coincides with the presentation of the first hull of the new Leopard 43m line. The yacht is the result of the collaboration between the shipyard, the naval architect André Baciugalupo and the interior designer Cristiano Gatto. ... read full story

The Reconstruction of Fontvieille Port Monaco

June 28, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Moorage at Monaco’s Fontvieille Port has been significantly improved thanks to a complete upgrade to the Port’s floating piers. The Port’s improvement plans for Fontvieille have been underway since the early 2000’s. This latest round of improvements completes the Port’s plans for the facility. The completed marina accommodates 275 vessels up to 20 meters in length. ... read full story

Riviera officially out of Administration

June 28, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Riviera 70 Enclosed Flybridge

Riviera has received written notification on Friday June 25, 2010 from the company’s Deed Administrators that the Deed of Company Arrangement (DOCA) established in conjunction with Riviera’s creditors on January 22 this year has now been completed and thus Riviera has now officially exited from Administration. ... read full story

Hodgdon Yachts new Design and Engineering Services division.

June 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Hodgdon Yachts of East Boothbay, Maine have announced a new division, Hodgdon Design and Engineering Services, which will offer subcontracted design and engineering services. ... read full story

Miami’s 5th St. Marina add berths for Superyachts.

June 27, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 5th St. Marina in Miami, USA has expanded by renovating an adjacent shipping yard and now includes 6 deepwater berths for Mega-Yachts, superyachts or Commercial vessels of 100ft+. At the new facility, Captains can choose to obtain shipside services themselves or procure services from contractors already operating at the Marina. ... read full story

The Rendezvous Awards Superyacht Ingot & Petra and Bids Farewell to Monaco for 2010

June 27, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Chair of the judges at Rendezvous in Monaco is Head Chef to HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, Christian Garcia, who kept the audience in suspense for the final outcome before revealing the winning chef, Michael Goller of motor yacht Petra, a 44-metre Heesen yacht. The judges agreed that the winners of the Prix “Art de Vivre La Belle Classe Moët & Chandon” should be Mr. & Mrs. Howard Meyers, owner of motor yacht Ingot, a 47 metre superyacht launched in 2008 by the American shipyard, Burger Boat Company. ... read full story

Day Three of the Superyacht Cup Palma 2010: Yacht Scorpione dei Mari Wins

June 27, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Yet another fantastic Superyacht Cup 2010 with the full moon shining on the huge group of race fans wildly dancing and singing to the tunes of the Red Sox perfectly rounded off another weekend to remember in Palma de Mallorca, where hospitality is warm, the sailing is hot, and the fun is unlimited. See you next time in Antigua! ... read full story

A Diamond Day for Superyacht Linda Lou at The Rendezvous in Monaco

June 27, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Sometimes things just go your way and today at The Rendezvous in Monaco, the stars aligned beautifully for Lürssen's 60m superyacht Linda Lou. While yesterday was a day for the whole fleet to cruise en masse along the beautiful Cote d'Azur, today the ladies and men went off to do their own thing. A group of 30 ladies met for cocktails at Graff's new Monte-Carlo boutique in the Hôtel de Paris, which opened for the first time today. It was a particularly special moment for Linda von Allmen, owner of motor yacht Linda Lou, ... read full story

Superyacht Cup Palma 2010 Day 2

June 26, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The Superyacht Cup Palma delivered in bucket loads and the bar chat tonight will be of good sailing and relaxed racing, after all this is not a dangerous race where people feel scared or sail on the edge of technology, but a regatta where families, friends and crew all play together and enjoy what yachts are all about. ... read full story

Yacht Mariette Treats Pendennis to Some Sailing

June 26, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

To celebrate a successful refurbishment and as a thank you to Pendennis Charlie Rowe, Mariette’s captain, invited members of the refit team to be guests on board the vessel during her 2 day sea trial. “Mariette is back in the water and ready to sail again. We have had an excellent refit with Pendennis and I appreciate all the effort the crew and yard guys have put into improving the boat. ... read full story

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