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Yacht H2OME Offers Super Yacht Charter Special for June

June 04, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

A SPECIAL YACHT CHARTER DEAL : For all contracts signed before June 30th 2010, yacht H2OME can be chartered for July and August at the low season rate of 150,000 EURO/week, VAT Exempt + Expenses (instead of normal charter rate 175,000/week). Motor yacht H2OME is available for Mediterranean yacht charters and she is currently on the French Riviera. ... read full story

Interesting new 62 metre SNAKE ONE Superyacht by AvaDesign for ICON YACHTS

June 04, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Andrea Vastano of AVADESIGN has accepted the invitation to design Icon YAchts 62m motor yacht and has begun work with his team Arch. F.Cardinale, Arch. G.Grassi, Arch. L.Ippolito, Arch. N.Corbinelli, to swiftly develop the new project. The shipyard has already been informed about the project and the first sketches have been released to brokers worldwide. ... read full story

20 Yachts Already Confirmed For The Superyacht Cup Palma 2010

June 04, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The Superyacht Cup Palma 2010 is shaping up to be the best yet, with 20 yachts already confirmed for the three days racing and a full social programme of activities for every evening. The World Famous Red Sox, who played to the jubilant crowd at The Superyacht Cup in 2007 and again in 2009, will be looking for support from the budding musicians in the fleet. ... read full story

New Superyacht Dry Dock in US for Knight & Carver YachtCenter

June 04, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The superyacht dry dock is named 'Diligence' and can accommodate yachts of up to 122m (400ft) in length and 30m (100ft) in width. It will be berthed at Knight & Carver's docks, located on the southeast shores of San Diego Bay. Knight & Carver YachtCenter claims to have the largest lifting capacity (4,000-tonnes) for superyachts and commercial vessels on the US west coast — and one of the largest in the country. ... read full story

Newport Charter Show Seminar – Amercian Yacht Charter Association

June 04, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Destination The Grenadines! Captain Virginia Wagner of S/Y MATAU…Discover or Rediscover The Grenadines, a great Summer and/or year-round destination with Itinerary and PowerPoint Presentation provided by photographer, Billy Black! ... read full story

Chris O’Connor appointed new Managing Director for Sealine

June 04, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Sealine is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris O’Connor as its new Managing Director. This appointment follows the recent move of former MD, Steve Coultate, to take up the position of Vice President and General Manager of the Brunswick European Boat Business Unit, after having been responsible for the development Sealine over the past... ... read full story

Claasen Jachtbouw J-Class yacht Lionheart nearing her completion

June 04, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Construction is nearing on the Hoek Designed 43.40m (142ft) sailing yacht Lionheart, the first of a new breed of aluminium J-Class yachts. Originally designed for the Ranger syndicate by Starling Burgess and Olin Stephens, Sailing Yacht Lionheart will be the largest J afloat when launched in July 2010. Lionheart is all aluminium, which is unusual for other Js, and her 17-metre (56 foot) overhang is making her a very special sailing yacht. ... read full story

New Design Projects and R&D Manager hired at OCEANCO

June 04, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Oceanco has engaged Dirk de Jong to reinforce their Technical Sales Department. De Jong is no stranger to the company. He was a Project Manager with Oceanco from 1997-2001, during which time he oversaw the building of both the 62.6 meter Lady Lola and the 95 meter Al Mirqab (kna Indian Empress), which is, to date, the longest private yacht ever built in The Netherlands. Most recently De Jong was commercial and project development manager for Platinum Yachts in Dubai, UAE. ... read full story

88ft Frers Sailing Yacht TULIP to be built by K&M Yachtbuilders

June 04, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

K&M Yachtbuilders are proud to announce that they are the chosen yacht builder for an 88 ft (26m) classic sloop TULIP. The Sailing Yacht is designed by the Argentinean Naval Architect German Frers Jr. Sailing Yacht Tulip will offer accommodation for six guests and two crew members. Her lifting keel provides for a large sailing area and more options for navigating in smaller harbours. ... read full story

Envirude Engines in Italy throught their own dealer network

June 04, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Effective October 1, 2010, BRP will distribute its Evinrude outboard engines to the Italian market through its own dealer network. The decision to commence direct commercial operations in Italy reflects BRP’s belief in the future growth potential of its Evinrude business in the Italian market — the largest in Europe— and its desire to provide... ... read full story

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