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ACA Marine launches new facility in France

September 21, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

ACA Marine launches their new facility located on the west coast of France. The new yard is easily accessible for the whole of Europe. ... read full story

Velux 5 Ocean: Countdown to race start in La Rochelle

September 20, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

In one month, the international line up of ocean racers will set sail from France on an epic 30,000-mile adventure alone – the VELUX 5 OCEANS solo round the world yacht race. This starting gun of the 2010/11 VELUX 5 OCEANS will be heard ringing out across La Rochelle at 4 PM on October 17. ... read full story

Velux 5 Oceans featured in movie premiere with Zac Efron

September 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Thousands of people gathered in London’s famous Leicester Square for the UK premiere of The Death and Life of Charlie St Cloud, a romantic drama in which Charlie (played by Hollywood star Zac Efron) falls in love with young solo sailor Tess Carroll (Amanda Crew) just days before she is due to leave for a round the world yacht race. Producers chose to base the race on the VELUX 5 OCEANS because of its reputation as one of the toughest challenges known to man. ... read full story

Cannes International Boat and Yacht Show: Signs of market recovery for Yachting industry.

September 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Cannes Show, a genuine barometer of the coming trends, has opened the season with signs of recovery. The 33rd Cannes International Boat and Yacht Show had over 400 exhibitors from 34 countries and 500 boats displayed in water, 87% of which come from abroad. ... read full story

VELUX 5 OCEANS to collaborate with PredictWind

September 03, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Velux 5 Oceans has signed an agreement with PredictWind to ensure the most accurate weather information available to skippers and race management during the race. ... read full story

Superyacht Namaste Newly Available for Charter

August 10, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Tamsen Yachts 2008 launched superyacht NAMASTE is newly available for charter from 26th August 2010. She is currently based in the South of France. She offers accommodation for 10-12 guest in five luxurious staterooms and wonderful indoor and outdoor living spaces. ... read full story

Numarine Motor Yacht Range in Cannes Boat Show

August 03, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Numarine will be at Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show between September 8-13, 2010.  The Istanbul based performance motor yacht producer will bring three yachts from its range to Cannes: The racy 55’ Sport will accompany the profoundly different 78’HT and a fully customized ultra luxurious 102’ RPH.  The yacht that was at the object... ... read full story

ACA Marine Superyacht Painting & Fairing Open New France Facility

August 03, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

ACA MARINE is now equipped with new paint cabin facilities in La Rochelle. Ideal for painting removable super yacht parts in a controlled environment. ... read full story

New ACA Marine superyacht painting facility.

August 02, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

ACA Marine has just launched an exciting new facility designed to provide an attractive alternative to the usual approach of painting removable parts during the refit of superyachts. ... read full story

France Commercial Yacht VAT Exemptions Challenged by EU

July 28, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The European Commission has now formally requested that the French change their VAT legislation which grants VAT exemption for some transactions involving superyachts potentially affecting commercial charters. ... read full story

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