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Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2010 Day 2: Big breeze allows for a day of recovery

June 10, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

After a breezy opening day of the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2010 that saw several boats returning to the marina off the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda with breakage, so strong winds continued to blow overnight and through into this morning when, after a 90 minute delay, Principle Race Office Peter Craig cancelled day two of racing at the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta. ... read full story

Korea International Boat Show opened on June 10, 2010

June 10, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The largest-scale marine conference in Korea will be held on June 10 at Jeongok port, Hwaseong city, Gyeonggi Province. A total of 200 participants including 100 foreign experts on marine leisure industry and people involved in the marine leisure industry will talk about the current status of the Korea’s marine leisure industry and directions for development under the theme of ‘Exploring Strategies for Asia’s Marine Industry Development’. The moderator of this conference is Tim Coventry from Britain, who is director of the International Sailing Federation and advisor to the Korea International Boat Show. ... read full story

Halyard Marine Ltd to export the largest silencer for a mistery vessel

June 10, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

As boats of all shapes, size and function take to the seas this summer, UK based Halyard Marine Ltd is on a mission to ensure that peace can prevail on the water, by making noisy vessels a thing of the past. With its recent Queen’s Awards for innovation, and a global reputation for the custom manufacture of specialist marine exhaust systems, Halyard has just completed a sizeable order that will see some of the largest silencers ever made by the company being exported to a Nordic country for a mystery vessel. ... read full story

Iridium 9555 satellite handset with a new feature

June 10, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

MCLEAN, Va., June 9, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM), the only provider of real global, mobile and reliable satellite phones, announces important new features for its Iridium 9555 satellite handset. ... read full story

Yacht Review: The Ideal Conference Superyacht SUNRISE

June 10, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Perhaps what is most unique aspect about the yacht is that there are very few luxury yachts in the world which can facilitate up to 96 charter guests as accommodated in 50 cabins. This essentially makes her a mini luxury passenger or cruise ship. ... read full story

Gary Ryland to join the team at e3 Systems

June 10, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

e3 Systems is pleased to announce that on 8th June 2010, Gary Ryland joined their team as their Regional Sales Manager based in Antibes. He will be supporting their clients and partners between La Ciotat and Genoa and will be able to provide them with the complete e3 portfolio of products and services including their new and exclusive eVSAT Applications Platform, their unlimited e3G service and their eDSC Data Service Controller with the unique 3G roaming detector. ... read full story

Megayacht Silver Zwei attempting to beat her own speed, range and fuel economy records set on her maiden voyage.

June 09, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The megayacht Silver Zwei holds some great distinctions including being the world’s fastest conventionally powered motor yacht, and it is also the longest yacht made from all aluminum measuring in at 73 m (240 ft.). This super efficient M/Y SILVER ZWEI is now also attempting to beat her own speed, range and fuel economy records set on her maiden voyage. ... read full story

Lurssen Superyacht Phoenix Sold

June 09, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 61m (200 foot) luxury megayacht Phoenix has been sold, following the launch of the new Lurssen super yacht Phoenix 2. ... read full story

Yachts Ganesha and Highland Fling enjoy big breeze in ‘Bomb Alley’ in the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta in Porto Cervo today

June 09, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Strong winds and Sardinian sunshine made for an exhilarating start to the yacht racing Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta in Porto Cervo Italy today. The race committee set a 30 nautical mile course in the south-easterly breeze, which was blowing 18-20 knots at the start. The wind gusted up to 35 knots later in the race as it funnelled through the straits which divide the rugged islands of Caprera and La Maddalena from the Sardinian mainland. Today, no one needed to ask why sailors call these straits ‘Bomb Alley’. ... read full story

The New Feadship F45 motor yacht Sirius

June 09, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Built by Royal Van Lent, the 44.65 m (146’ 6”) motor yacht Sirius epitomizes the benefits of the new custom concept. The exterior yacht design of Siius was developed by De Voogt Naval Architects with Sinot Design Associates, the mature and contemporary exterior profile is combined with the unmistakable timeless lines and well-defined curves of a Feadship. Among the many sophisticated details is the way the knuckle goes ‘through’ the large main deck windows to enhance the nautical feel. ... read full story

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