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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

The Bill Tripp Design Sailing Superyacht Sarissa Hull is Launched by Green Marine

June 25, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Sailing yacht Sarissa has been launched by Green Marine prior to her fit out and completion by Vitters. She is not due to be finished and delivered to her owner until 2011. Sailing superyacht Sarissa follows in the footsteps of Cindarella IV with a carbon composite hull built by Green Marine, a fit out by Vitters Shipyard and an interior designed by Rhoades Young. ... read full story

Prince Albert II of Monaco offers his Patronage to Bal d’Oceana at the Rendezvous in Monaco 2010

June 25, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

‘It is a great honour to have the patronage of the sovereign of Monaco for our gala,’ said Executive Vice President of Oceana Jim Simon. ‘An accomplished marine conservationist, HSH Albert II is someone who – like Oceana – is deeply committed to tackling the urgent problems facing our oceans.’ ... read full story

Expansion of Port Adriano Mallorca Spain as Designed by Philippe Starck

June 25, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The design of commercial areas of Port Adriano has been by renowned French designer Philippe Starck who, along with Rudy Ricciotti, will redefine the traditional concept of this type facilities, giving priority to the port everyday life and people that inhabit it, concealing the presence of vehiclesand barriers that prevent sightseeing. Starck with the collaboration of local ARTQUITECT Juan Morro, who will address precisamante ensure the adequacy of the port to its natural environment. ... read full story

The Royal Southern Oyster Week 2010

June 25, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

fridges for a week of champagne sailing in the sun from 28 June to 2 July. Royal Southern Oyster Week will pit entries like Bill and Denise Cartlidge’s 1986 Oyster 46 against Jose Alvaro’s new Oyster 82, fresh out of the box. Oyster’s own handicapping system recognises that these boats like to race with all the creature comforts on board. With a mix of round the cans, passage and pursuit racing during the Week, everyone is in with a chance to win. ... read full story

Feel like sailing at 40 knots? New to the charter market – Unique chance to sail a ORMA 60’ trimaran race yacht.

June 25, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Racing Sailing Yacht SOPRA is a composite multi hull trimaran measuring 21 meters (68,9 ft) in length, with a beam of 18,4 m (60ft) which was designed by Marc Lombard and built and launched in 2002 by MAG and OCEA. ... read full story

Mastervolt’s drive systems DriveMaster & PodMaster

June 25, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Mastervolt Benelux was invited to give a presentation at this dealer meeting for the dealers to get an impression of the company and technology behind the hybrid drive system. After a corporate presentation, a more detailed product presentation focused on the applied hybrid drive system was given. ... read full story

Claasen Jachtbouw have launched the 44 metre J-Class sailing yacht Lionheart.

June 25, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The J Class sailing yacht Lionheart incorporates two small separate deckhouses and cockpits - one of which is designed especially for the yacht's owner and guests. This feature gives extra versatility for both racing or cruising the superyacht. ... read full story

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