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Getting ready for the launch of the H2X shipyard’s first Blue Coast Yacht maxi-catamaran Blue Coast 95’

June 18, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The H2X shipyard has been working on the construction of the first Blue Coast Yacht maxi-catamaran, the Blue Coast 95’. From the naval architectural firm of Coste Design & Partners, this exceptional vessel is scheduled for delivery by the end of Summer 2010. ... read full story

Project Monarch Yacht to be completed by Delta Marine with Caterpillar

June 18, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Combining the strengths of two long-standing American companies, Delta Marine and Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation (Cat Financial) are working together to complete Project Monarch. Construction of this 151-foot motor yacht began at Northern Marine in Anacortes and will be completed at Delta’s yard in Seattle. Cat Financial will be providing the financing for the project. Delta and Cat Financial have a long history of building strong, durable, reliable products and over the years, Delta has built hundreds of vessels powered with Cat® engines. This is another opportunity for these two companies to combine their strengths and build a quality American yacht. ... read full story

The 45metre n.48 Perini Yacht Fivea delivered to her Owner

June 18, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Perini Navi n. 48, SY Fivea, 45 m aluminium sloop, has been formally delivered to her Owner Perini Navi Group, worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of blue water yachts, is proud to announce the hand-over of the SY Fivea, the 45m sloop launched on April 23th 2010. ... read full story

Giraglia Rolex Cup: St.Tropez, France to San Remo, Italy highlights

June 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

By sunset, which left the sea off San Remo in a smooth golden light, only 8 boats had crossed the finish line on the second day of the Giraglia Rolex Cup offshore race. ... read full story

Audi MedCup: TP52 Day 2 Quantum in the lead.

June 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

While many of their nearest rivals had an up and down day it was solid consistency which kept the green TP52 of the 2008 champions Quantum Racing at the top of the Audi MedCup Circuit’s Marseille Trophy regatta leaderboard today. In GP42 Series, the other green boat, Iberdrola, won both races. ... read full story

Voiles de Saint Barth: 4th to the 9th of April 2011.

June 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The second edition of the Voiles de Saint Barth will take place between 4th and 9th April 2011. François Tolède and Luc Poupon, representing St. Barts Yacht Club, which organises the event, have just confirmed the dates after talks with competitors and the event’s partners. Following on from a magnificent first edition last April, this major date on the Caribbean racing calendar is now well established, and the aim is to make it even bigger. ... read full story

Leopard Yachts Present Superyacht Leopard 43

June 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Leopard Yachts have recently launched their latest superyacht model, the Leopard 43. With a cruising speed of 35 knots, the motor yacht Leopard 43 is the one of the fastest motor yachts to be released recently. ... read full story

Keech Green’s first superyacht interior for 47m Superyacht BLIND DATE

June 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The 47m Heesen Superyacht BLIND DATE was Keech Green’s first superyacht interior in a modern deco style. And indeed, motor yacht Blind Date was one of the 2010 World Superyacht Award winners (best displacement motor yacht below 500GT) and the judges were impressed with the attractive, well laid out ‘modern deco’ interior offering a neutral pallet of colours. ... read full story

The Imminent Launch of the Mighty 2010 Dubois Sailing Yacht TWIZZLE by Royal Huisman

June 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Sailing yacht Twizzle, the majestic Dubois designed Royal Huisman built flybridge superyacht ketch is soon to be launched in Holland. An experienced yacht owner couple, the former owners of motor yacht Twizzle, have brought an exciting yachting team together to build the 57 meter ketch rigged center board superyacht called sailing yacht Twizzle. This team includes Dubois Yacht Designers, Royal Huisman Yacht Builders and Redman Whiteley Dixon Design group as well as the owners themselves. ... read full story

Heesen Yachts signs two newbuild superyacht contracts

June 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The 47m superyacht, Yard Number 15147, belongs to the Heesen’s 47-metre long range displacement vessel family, which now has seven sister-ships. Two of these have been recognised at successive World Superyacht Awards in 2009 and 2010 as the Best Displacement Motor Yachts below 500GT. The level of customization possible on this series (including structural changes to the superstructure) allows owners to create their own unique yacht based on a proven hull design. The new yacht will be built to Lloyds class and be MCA compliant. ... read full story

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