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Louis Vuitton Trophy: Mistral Monday

May 31, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The forecast mistral is raging at full force in La Maddalena. With gusts well over 30 knots, todays racing is cancelled. ... read full story

42 m Langan Superyacht launched by Holland Jachtbouw

May 31, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Holland Jachtbouw are delighted to announce the launch of a 42-metre, semi-displacement motor yacht Langam for repeat yacht owners. Designed and built to Lloyds and MCA, this project reaffirms the ability for Holland Jachtbouw to create bespoke powerboats of the highest calibre. The superyacht’s official name will be shortly unveiled at the Christening ceremony. ... read full story

The Bray 42 metre Ocean Explorer Superyacht Design

May 31, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The hangar system on the Bray 42 m Ocean Explorer motor yacht places the helicopter into what would typically be the central engine room space, but in this case the below-decks area is split into port and starboard mechanical bays either side of the hangar. Through the use of diesel/electric propulsion we were able to fit a standard-shafted drive system with the electric motors mounted on the prop shafts below the sole plates. A standard diesel propulsion system utilizing aqua-drive couplings is also an option. ... read full story

Motor yacht PRETTY WOMAN launched by Hakvoort

May 31, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Superyacht PRETTY WOMAN 39 metre ocean-going motoryacht with a steel hull and aluminium alloy superstructure as launched by Hakvoort 2010. Pretty Woman - hull project YN 245 - will be ideal for chartering, offering fabulous accommodation for up to 10 guests. ... read full story

Trinity Yachts Super Yacht IMAGINE Launched

May 31, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Trinity Yachts Yacht IMAGINE

Trinty Yachts have recently launched the 49.90 metre super yacht IMAGINE with a hull number T053. Trinity Yachts is centrally located on the Gulf Coast of The United States from where the ship yard produces their fine luxury superyachts. Trinity Yachts has earned its place as one of the world’s elite builders of custom superyachts.... ... read full story

Final results for Rolex Capri Sailing Week 2010.

May 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Final results for Rolex Capri Sailing Week 2010. ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy: Day 9 – New Zealand beats BMW Oracle

May 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

A hard-fought battle between Emirates Team New Zealand's Dean Barker and BMW Oracle Racing's James Spithill at the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena today went the Kiwis' way when the American team lost a penalty call in an aggressive luffing match approaching the second weather mark. ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy: Day 8 – One point separates the top five boats

May 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Just one point separates the top five boats at the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena after an eventful program of five races sailed in fresh breezes. ... read full story

Day Seven Luois Vuitton Throphy La Maddalena – Russia Joins Sweden and New Zealand in Three-Way Tie

May 28, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Russia’s Synergy Racing Team joined Sweden’s Artemis and Emirates Team New Zealand on top of the points table at the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena today as unstable wind conditions limited the schedule to just two races. There were upsets in both races sailed as the Russians beat the America’s Cup champion BMW Oracle Racing... ... read full story

The x50 49.7 metre Fitzroy Yachts Zefira Superyacht is close to launch in 2010

May 28, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Sailing yacht Zefira's interior design details and interior designer are not known at this stage, although it could well have been created by Adam Lay Studio Limited which worked on the yacht SALPERTON IV. The yacht has a lower saloon with a studio and there is also a main deck pilot house. Zefira is a able to accommodate the yacht owner in and owner's cabin and at least a further 6 guests in 3 guest cabins. The crew also have 3 cabins along with a captain's cabin. ... read full story

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