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RYA UK revises it’s advice on flares and emergency distress alerting equipment

May 28, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The use and carriage of flares as distress signals at sea has changed as more robust and technologically advanced alternatives have developed. As a result the RYA has revised its advice to mariners regarding the carriage and use of flares in combination with more modern alerting methods such as EPIRB’s and VHF DSC. ... read full story

Moonen Yachts to complete Dixon 120 superyacht

May 28, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The owner of the uncompleted Dixon 120 yacht contacted Moonen due to the yard's growing reputation in the refit market as well as its fine track record of building new superyachts. "Due to the status of the project at the time it was abandoned, the completion of the yacht is a delicate balance between a new build and a refit," explains Moonen's director operations Mark Vermeulen. ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy Day 6: Sweden and New Zealand first equal

May 27, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Emirates Team New Zealand won two races today at the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena to end the day first equal on points with Sweden's Artemis, each with 4-1 records. ... read full story

Super-maxi ICAP Leopard to start Transatlantic record attempt.

May 27, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

ICAP Leopard, the 100ft super-maxi racing yacht owned by Helical Bar PLC chief executive Mike Slade, today announced the required weather window for her record attempt has finally arrived. She will leave New York on Saturday 29th May in her bid to become the fastest monohulled sailing vessel ever to cross the Atlantic. ... read full story

Drettmann GmbH yacht builder and dealer files for bankruptcy

May 27, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

As of the 25th of May 2010, management of Drettmann GmbH has filed for bankruptcy. The luxury yacht builder and dealer, based at Bremen-Hemelingen, situated directly on the Weser River, Drettmann employs around 100 people. ... read full story

The Innovative WALLY WHY Yacht Project Continues Development on schedule

May 27, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Innovative Wally WHY yacht project continues  development and further improvement of her design as planned following her schedule. The Wally WHY yacht project focuses on unprecedented stability, unparalleled volume and sustainability.  Her design development continues since her successful launch on September 22, 2009 with the introduction of new WHY37x24 and finalization of the engineering... ... read full story

MAGNIFICA CAPRI: Rolex Capri Yacht Regatta

May 27, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Faraglioni is considered to be one of the most natural wonders in all of Italy. Today, the competitors taking part in Rolex Capri Sailing Week were treated to a close encounter with the rock formations that are famous throughout the world. Nicknamed, Stella, Mezzo and Scopolo, the three magnificent limestone stacks mark the location of... ... read full story

Palladium Technologies Contract for Yacht Adastra at 42 m Trimaran Superyacht Adastra

May 27, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Palladium Technologies, Inc. has been awarded contracts for the new 42m Trimaran Motor Yacht Hang Tuah. This unique superyacht Hang Tuah was designed by John Shuttleworth Yacht Design, Ltd. and is being built by McConaghy Boats in Zhu Hai, China. Plans are to launch yacht Hang Tuah in early 2011 with her cruising grounds expected to be in the beautiful waters of Indonesia. ... read full story

Delta Yachts Launch Superyacht SILVER SHALIS 2010

May 27, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Delta Marine have launched their yacht Silver Shalis in 2010 to much secrecy. The Delta Design Group takes a fresh sheet approach with Project 156039 – though to be yacht Silver Shalis. This chic, Asian-inspired interior will be as beautiful as it is distinctive. Based on a semi-displacement hull design, this all-composite 156-foot super yacht... ... read full story

The Perini Navi Motor Yacht Picchiotti-Vitruvius Superyacht is launching in July

May 27, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Motor yacht Picchiotti-Vitruvius 50m, the first unit of three motor yachts sold to date by the Perini Navi Group, is ready for the launch scheduled for the first week of July 2010. ... read full story

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