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Superyacht MIRABELLA III completes refit.

May 23, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht MIRABELLA III, a 135 ft Superyacht has just completed a multimillion-dollar refit geared toward environmental friendliness. ... read full story

Pat’s Pontoon added to the Pier Genius dealer network

May 23, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

With an exceptional understanding of the needs of dealers and an outstanding product line, Pier Genius expands its network with Pat’s Pontoon in Three Rivers, Michigan.  This addition enables the company to better serve its customers in this region. Pat’s Pontoon provides expert boat maintenance and repair at a reasonable cost, while also focusing on... ... read full story

Superyacht Fathom visits Dennis Conner’s North Cove

May 23, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The mega yacht season is getting underway at Dennis Conner’s North Cove with the arrival of the beautiful 150′ yacht “Fathom.”  She is currently docked in slip S1. Fathom was built in Turkey in 2008.  She was in the Med last summer and then rode on Dock Express across the Atlantic in March, getting off... ... read full story

The Canadian Government & Prince Edward Island invest in expansion of Montague Waterfront Marina

May 23, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

  The Town of Montague and surrounding areas will benefit from a combined federal and provincial investment of more than $156,400 to restore and expand the Montague Waterfront Marina. The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, on behalf of the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of National Revenue, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities... ... read full story

Team Mascalzone Latino triumph in America’s Cup boats in the Louis Vuitton La Maddalena Flight Five

May 23, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Mascalzone Latino Audi Team beat Luna Rossa today by just five seconds in a heart-stopping charge for the finish line and chalked up a piece of Italian sailing history. For the first time in seven years of racing in America’s Cup boats, the Latin Rascals defeated their rival Luna Rossa. The race in light north-easterly... ... read full story

West Marine now official supplier of Newport Bermuda Race

May 23, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

On May 28, West Marine opens its new Newport Flagship West Marine store at 379 West Main Road in Middletown, RI. Almost three times larger than West Marine’s former store on Connell Highway, the new store has a significantly larger inventory and a full-service rigging shop. The store is also home to two other West Marine operations, Port Supply and Professional Captain’s Services. ... read full story

Yacht Arkley Wins Motor Yacht of the Year 2010 at World Superyacht Awards

May 23, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Superyacht Arkley, the 60-metre Lürssen was judged to be the winner of t

Each of the six winners of the motor yacht categories was eligible for this award, and their relative merits were debated by the judges at length. Put to the vote, the winner was clear - Superyacht Arkley, the 60-metre Lürssen was judged to be the winner of the prize being of a proven design and offering the performance and facilities that the majority of the panel admire in a long-range cruising yacht. ... read full story

SuperYacht RIELA is Winner of the Best Sailing Yacht Award 2010

May 23, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Super Riela, a 56-Metre class built by Perini Navi with naval architecture by Ron Holland and Perini Navi, had a winning mix of quality construction, a high level of amenities both inside and out, and a stunning, highly detailed interior design by Rémi Tessier - and she narrowly took the Neptune. But the result was close, and in recognition of the world-class quality of her construction and of a design exactly ... read full story

Sailing Yacht NAZENIN V Wins Judge Commendation in 2010 World Superyacht Awards

May 23, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Sailing Yacht NAZENIN V Wins Judge Commendation in 2010 World Superyacht Awards JUDGES’ COMMENDATION NAZENIN V Length: 52.00m Builder: RMK Shipyard Naval Architect: Sparkman & Stephens Exterior Stylist: Sparkman & Stephens Interior Designer: Redman Whiteley Dixon ... read full story

Yacht INDIO Wins Best Sailing Yacht 30-40m at World Superyacht Awards 2010

May 23, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

BEST SAILING YACHT 30m – 44m at the 2010 World Superyacht Awards Winner: INDIO Length: 30.50m Builder: Wally Naval Architect: German Frers Exterior Stylist: Wally Interior Designer: Wally Yacht Indio Judges’ Comments: The finalists in this class were a diverse group of yachts: Chrisco, Indio and Liara representing the ‘modern high-tech’; Bliss and Cinderella the... ... read full story

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