It was a long wait, but the Giraglia Rolex Cup eventually got underway this afternoon at 15.28 CEST after a long wait for the wind to fill in. When it did come, the wind was piping at 20 knots, with gusts of 25 knots, and the Yacht Club Italiano/Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez race committee put on a short fast race of 9 nautical miles, which Esimit Europa 2 (EUR) had the audacity to complete in a few seconds under 40 minutes. The rest of the fleet was at sea for a little longer enjoying a brief, productive start to the inshore series. Winners today include Container (GER) in IMA, Near Miss (SUI) in IRC A, Nusantara (FRA) in IRC B and Keonda II (ITA) ORC B. ... read full story
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Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta Sardinia Porto Cervo, Italy – 12 June 2010
June 12, 2010
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During the race competitors saw the whole range of conditions from the start in light to moderate winds, while at the northwesterly turning mark of the course, deep into ‘bomb alley’, the wind was gusting into the 20s – challenging conditions for the crews as they hoisted their spinnakers. Unfortunately back to the south of Porto Cervo the sea breeze was attempting to fill in with the net result that the wind disappeared. First to arrive was the Performance Class who were left wallowing within sight of the line for 30 minutes as the Cruising Class caught up and joined them in the park up. It was only the latter end of the Cruising Class that were able to bring down the new wind, with Unfurled and Gliss allowing their momentum to take them to the line with Saudade squeezing through just ahead of them. ... read full story
Giraglia Rolex Cup 2010 – St.Tropez, France / San Remo, Italy
June 12, 2010
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Three days of inshore racing are planned as a lead up to the main event, the 241 nautical mile distance course that this year will take the fleet from Saint-Tropez to San Remo, via the fabled Giraglia rock. The day-trippers and holidaymakers of this part of the Côte d’Azur will have plenty to watch from the beaches and waterside restaurants over the next four days. ... read full story
New Sony Flexible OLED Display (rollable around a pencil) to Have Applications in the Superyacht Industry
June 11, 2010
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This amazing OLED Display technology will be a space and weight saving technology that can be used in superyacht interior design, lighting and entertainment as well as with yacht navigation systems. Other application of OLED will likely been seen not just in the yachting and marine industries but in almost every industry imaginable. ... read full story
Vripack turns her face towards the sun – Solar Superyachts
June 11, 2010
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Whilst the daily activities of Vripack consist of designing and engineering interiors and exteriors of luxury yachts, Vripack decided to take a dive into the innovative waters of alternative propulsion of superyachts by use of Solar Energy. ... read full story
The Canadian House of Commons Gives Motion To Recognize Recreational Boating
June 11, 2010
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“NMMA Canada and the entire boating community applaud Mike Wallace for his work and commitment to the recreational boating industry in Canada,” said NMMA Canada vice president, Sara Anghel. “Boating is big business in Canada and contributes a great deal to our nation’s economy as well as to the quality of life of Canadians. The motion affirms our government’s commitment to recreational boating and recognizes boating’s vital impact throughout Canada now and for future generations.” ... read full story
Sea-Fire Suppression Technology Moves into Middle East
June 11, 2010
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"Sea-Fire's line complements the markets and customers we already serve," said Solas management rep Tuan Hain Rajudin. "They offer good, effective products that are easy to install. Delivery time is excellent and the manufacturer is quick to respond to service requests." ... read full story
The yacht Esimit Europa 2 – Claimed the World’s Fastest Yacht – Launched in Cannes, France
June 11, 2010
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15 years ago, the Esimit Europa project symbolically connected border cities and regions and the idea that seemed utopian at the time became reality with the expansion of the European Union. Today is the time for a new dimension -- a Pan-European dimension. ... read full story
48 M Baiterek Yacht Launched in Russia
June 11, 2010
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Motor yacht Baiterek had her exterior design work created by a Ukrainian design firm called Proline, who also created the video below. She is a high volume superyacht with over 1160 m2 of living areas and she has a displacement of 420 tons. ... read full story
Yacht Banque Populaire Set New World Record
June 11, 2010
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The new sailing record is welcome as Pascal Bidegorry and his team have been looking at every weather opportunities to make an attempt on the Jules Verne Trophy since mid-November 2009. Despite this stand-by period, the Team Banque Populaire has not managed to find the proper conditions has thus decided to reschedule their crewed handed round the world attempt to next fall. ... read full story
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