Stichting Sailing Kids Foundation (SK) – a Netherlands based charity that organises sailing holidays for seriously ill children and their families – will receive the DAME (Design Award METS) donation for 2011. The charity was selected by the METS Committee out of seven applications it received after issuing a call for entries. SK arranges free... ... read full story
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Clements Marine produces super-sized P Bracket for 46m motor yacht
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Clements Marine has just shipped their 2 largest P Brackets that they have cast at their own foundry in Bedfordshire. With a cast weight of 1.1 tonnes each and standing nearly 1.8 metres high the brackets have been built for RINA rules. The brackets were delivered to Amartech for a 46m twin screw motor yacht... ... read full story
J.P. MORGAN ASSET MANAGEMENT ROUND THE ISLAND RACE PREVIEW NEWS: 80th Anniversary Race starter 2011
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Looking set for a record year as 80th Anniversary Race starter is confirmed as TV personality Denise van Outen • Denise van Outen starts the 80th Anniversary Race • Team Volvo for life entries announced • Ben Ainslie tackles Race with Will Greenwood on board • Tracking enhancements for 2011 • Cowes Yacht Haven Race... ... read full story
Pendennis Yachts Yard Update May 2011
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Pendennis has recently concluded its busiest refit season in their 23 year history, with six vessels being finished over the past few weeks. A significant project undertaken was motor yacht Audacia with an impressive list of updates completed in just nine weeks. This included comprehensive design improvements including a 2m stern extension, reconfigured aft curving... ... read full story
Redevelopment of Yarmouth Harbour Marina UK
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After several months of intensive activity Walcon Marine has completed the first phase of the rebuilding of the marina at Yarmouth Harbour. Finished on schedule for its planned reopening in time for the Easter holiday, the project involved the redesign of the previous layout to provide more fullfacility, walk-ashore pontoons for resident and visiting yachts... ... read full story
Rolex Fastnet Race 2011: Tortoises and Hares
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The Rolex Fastnet is more than just a race. When the British Isles weather conspires to deliver conditions typical of the time of year it becomes a true test of human endeavour. It is for this reason that the 608-nautical mile race consistently attracts a large and varied fleet: man and machine set against the... ... read full story
Mount Gay Rum sponsors Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week
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Mount Gay Rum will be back to support Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week as the official ‘Regatta Rum’. Around 8,500 competitors sailing in nearly 1,000 boats and many more visitors will be able to enjoy ‘the rum that invented rum’ which has a heritage dating back to 1705. Alvin Saal, Brand Manager for Mount Gay... ... read full story
Ventura receives customer relations award from Pershing (Ferretti Group)
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In recognition of its exceptional customer relations and customer relationship management, Ventura UK has received the ‘Best Marketing & CRM Performance’ award from Pershing. he award was made at Pershing’s recent dealer conference in Cattolica, Italy, which was attended by principals and representatives from 60 Pershing dealerships around the world. ... read full story
Oyster 625 Charter Yacht Blue Jeannie launched in style by Oyster
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The new Oyster 625 sailing yacht Blue Jeannie was launched in fine style during a party at Oyster's annual Private View event, held at St Katharine Docks in London. On a beautiful spring evening, owner John Bowley, for whom the new Oyster 625 yacht Blue Jeannie, is his first Oyster, carried out the formalities with the traditional smashing of a bottle of champagne on her bow, assisted by his parents and family. Also present was Oyster 625 designer Rob Humphreys and his wife, Jo, who had styled the interior furnishings. ... read full story
Dubois Yachts appoints Toby Walker as Managing Director
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Dubois Yachts is delighted to introduce Toby Walker as the newly appointed Managing Director. Toby studied Law at Southampton Solent University before embarking on a career as a yacht broker. A mutual respect and understanding between Ed Dubois and Toby has grown while working together in the industry on a number of projects over many years. ... read full story