Porto Arsenale in La Maddalena, Italy will see a gathering this evening of ten international sailing teams, including three from the host nation Italy, for the opening ceremony of the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena. The official opening of the Louis Vuitton Trophy will be signalled by a cannon shot and the raising of the... ... read full story
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Teams at the Porto Arsenale gather for the opening ceremony of the Louis Vuitton Trophy
May 21, 2010
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MCP Yachts signs order for Yacht Hemisphere 140 (42.5m)
May 21, 2010
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The Hemisphere 140 motor yacht has her naval architecture created by Vripack and her exterior and interior design are by the in-house team at MCP. The tri-deck luxury yacht will accommodate 10 guests in a master and four double cabins. Her twin 18255hp Caterpillar C-32 engines will give her a top speed of 19 knots. She is to be built to Lloyds class and will be MCA compliant. ... read full story
MOD 70’ Trimarans, Multihull ocean racing, Benjamin de Rothschild: Team Gitana Sailing.
May 21, 2010
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The third team to announce its participation in the Multi One Championship, the Gitana Team thus joins the one design Ambassador, skippered by Swiss sailor Stève Ravussin, and the trimaran Foncia, helmed by Michel Desjoyeaux, in writing this new page on oceanic multihulls. An undisputed affection for the craft as well as an infatuation for crewed races, where the team spirit and cohesion so dear to Baroness and Baron de Rothschild take on their true dimension, have largely guided the choices in this new, daring challenge: “Save for the Gitana Eighty adventure, the history of the Gitana Team has always been associated with multiple hulls. Following the fall of the Orma Championship and despite a concerted effort to provide a future for 60 foot multihulls, we were lacking a circuit. The Multi One Championship partly meets our requirements. Through competitive sailing we hope to perpetuate the family values: transcending ones own capabilities, the systematic search for excellence, teamwork, and an openness to the world and innovation. Ranking among the pioneers of this new class seemed natural to us.” ... read full story
ISA Yachts launch 60m Superyacht Mary-Jean II
May 21, 2010
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This striking Aristo blue hulled displacement yacht is topped with an Oyster white superstructure. The luxury yacht utilises the latest technology, design and Italian craftsmanship, boasting elegant lines with an impressive stern. With a beam of 12 metres, M/Y Mary-Jean II offers generous interior volume and comfortable living spaces. ... read full story
78m motor yacht Titan launched by Abeking & Rasmussen
May 21, 2010
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Yacht Eminence is the first yacht launched in the Abeking & Rasmussen 78 metre series. She was an impressive luxury yacht with a unusual and unique beige hull and she was launched in 2008. Motor yacht C2 with a blue hull was launched in 2009 and the second of the Abeking & Rasmussen 78 series. ... read full story
Louis Vuitton Trophy : Mascalzone Latino Audi plays host team in La Maddalena
May 20, 2010
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The official inauguration ceremony of the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena will take place on the 21st of May at 7pm at the former Navy base, now headquarters of the event. ... read full story
Louis Vuitton Trophy: TeamOrigin announce sailing team for La Maddalena.
May 20, 2010
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TeamOrigin, BRITISH America’s Cup team has announced their sailing team for the Louis Vuitton Trophy held in La Maddalena. The news of the team sailing in La Maddalena comes after the announcement by TEAM ORIGIN in an official statement that Mike Sanderson has left the team following the decision by Sir Keith Mills, Team Principal, to restructure the organisation ... read full story
Inchcape Shipping Acquires Global Marine Travel
May 20, 2010
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Inchcape Shipping Services is to acquire Global Marine Travel, effective 31 May 2010. Global Marine Travel is a specialist travel agency and related service provider to the marine, offshore and yachting industries providing a global travel solution to its customers from its head office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and from offices in Vancouver and the... ... read full story
Designers discuss a new boat class for America’s Cup
May 20, 2010
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An important step was taken towards creating the next America’s Cup boat when 19 designers met in Valencia. The main point of discussion was, whether to develop a monohull or a multihull for the 34th America’s Cup. The conference was held at the home base of BMW ORACLE Racing during its successful 33rd America’s Cup... ... read full story
Velux 5 Ocean Yacht Race 2010 / 2011 – Hill & Knowlton to handle media
May 20, 2010
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The VELUX 5 OCEANS, the solo round-the world yacht race which starts October 17, 2010, has appointed leading strategic communications agency Hill & Knowlton to handle a global media relations brief utilising their network of offices around the world. Through their network, centrally co-ordinated from London, Hill & Knowlton’s Sports team will assist the race... ... read full story
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