Hailed at its launch as “the ultimate combination of big-boat features with a small boat price tag” the Mahé 36 catamaran sailing yacht continues to live up to its billing with the launch of the brand new Mahé 36 Evolution from Fountaine Pajot. After only three years in production, Fountaine Pajot has sold over 120... ... read full story
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SP – High Modulus has secured further approval from two leading certification bodies for its new marine foam core, Corecell™ M-Foam.
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Corecell M-Foam was launched to the marine composites market in July 2009 has now been type approved by Bureau Veritas and Registro Italinano Navale (RINA). These approvals add to earlier accreditations by ABS Quality Evaluations Inc (ABS QE), Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and Germanischer Lloyd (GL). “These approvals, on top of M-Foam’s combination of high... ... read full story
Yacht KATIE SUE II, the ‘best kept secret’ to be launched in 2010 by Lürssen Yachts
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Motor Yacht Katie Sue II is Lürssen‘s latest ‘best kept secret’ with very little information provided to the general public. The information that we have been able to obtain so far is superyacht Katie Sue II‘s length, which is 60 metres (196.85ft) over all. She is due to be launched in the next few months in... ... read full story
The New Codecasa 50s (sport) Motor Yacht Design – The Open Series Superyacht
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The Codecasa 50s is designed for performance and ha a low wind resistance which demands a sleek exterior styling and aggressive lines. In the luxury yacht world a new superyacht demand ultimate comfort, even if it is fast. Accordingly she will provide a sizeable aft sunbathing area along with equally generous interior living spaces. ... read full story
J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2010 entries top 1000
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The J.P. Morgan Asset Management the Round the Island Race yacht entries top 1000 in 2010. What’s in a name? Boat names, not unlike people, can be packed full of character – charming, mysterious, personal, weird and just plain perplexing! Britain’s favourite yacht race certainly plays host to an extraordinarily eclectic mix of boat designs,... ... read full story
Mari Cha-III leaves Derecktor after a five month Extensive Refit
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The well known and also record breaking sailing yacht Mari-Cha III has recently left the premisses of Derecktor, Connecticut. She has returned to Europe with a fully refitted interior reflecting a clean, modern and minimalistic style. She had also new fresh and black water tanks fitted, new air-conditioning system and ventilation, new rigging and hydraulics... ... read full story
Clare businessmen to jetski around Ireland for charity
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Two county Clare businessmen will undertake a unique challenge next month hoping to circumnavigate Ireland on jet-skis to raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland (CFAI) and hopefully create a new world record at the same time. Ennis car dealers Darren Hayes and Liam Cleary will set off from Lahinch in Co Clare... ... read full story
New Zealand Marine industry sets key boat show and conference dates
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The Marine Industry Association has set new dates for two of its key boat shows and announced that the 2011 New Zealand Marine Industry Conference will be held in Queenstown next March. This year’s Christchurch Boat Show will be held in the Christchurch Convention Centre in central Christchurch on July 16-18. Peter Busfield, show CEO... ... read full story
Yacht VIBRANT CURIOSITY: Best Custom Built Yacht (150 ft and up) – Asia Boating Awards 2010
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Oceanco’s Vibrant Curiosity, the 85.47m Nuvolari-Lenard designed superyacht was awarded Best Custom-Built Yacht (150ft and up) by Asia Boating Awards during a ceremonial gala held by the Asian Boating Awards at the Gold Coast Yacht and Country Club in Hong Kong on May 8, 2010. Vibrant Curiosity has definitely struck a resounding cord in... ... read full story
The British Marine Federation welcomes the UK coalition Government
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The British Marine Federation (BMF) has watched with interest as a new coalition government has formed for the first time in over 60 years. Rob Stevens, Chief Executive of the BMF said: “The BMF looks forward to working with the new coalition Government. “We await formal confirmation of all government appointments but we would particularly... ... read full story