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Wally Yachts and Financial Times launch Maxi Yacht Grand Prix Series 2011

April 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Wally Yachts and the Financial Times have joined forces to launch a new Maxi Yacht racing series. The FT Wally Grand Prix Series is a unique series of races for the world’s largest fleet of Maxi racing yachts. The racing teams feature sailing’s premier talent from the America's Cup and the Olympics together with some of the most prominent captains of industry. The series takes place between April and October, moving between the Mediterranean’s most glamorous and vibrant sailing locations. ... read full story

First ISA 140 motor yacht under construction at ISA Yachts

April 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The first ISA 140 motor yacht is currently under construction at ISA Shipyard in Ancona. The ISA 140 series is ISA’s largest semi-custom superyacht of composite construction with hull and superstructure built from Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP). The first hull in the ISA 140 series is due to be completed and launched in 2011. ... read full story

A new step in Ferretti Group Training; Latest Service University courses comes to a close

April 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2010-2011 Service University of Ferretti Group, a world leader in designing, building and marketing luxury motoryachts with a unique portfolio of the most prestigious and exclusive brands in the nautical world, has recently come to a close. ... read full story

‘HydroTec Global Explorer’ motor yacht in build at Palumbo Shipyard – A superyacht design by Hydro Tec

April 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 71m ‘HydroTec Global Explorer’ motor yacht designed by Hydro Tec is to be built by the Italian shipyard Palumbo. The 71.10m (233.27ft) Global Explorer yacht is a high volume expedition vessel, designed to circumnavigate the world. To be built to RINA class and MCA compliant, the Hydrotec Global Explorer has a build time of 30-36 months. ... read full story

Summer Yacht Charters in July & August 2011 in the Mediterranean, Europe

April 20, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The 2011 summer yacht charter season is gearing up to be a successful one in Europe in the Mediterranean countries of France, Italy, Greece & Croatia. There are more charter yachts available here than ever before in this magnificent cruising area, which is the largest and most popular yacht rental location in the world. You... ... read full story

2011 Audi MedCup Circuit: One Month until the start in Cascais

April 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With one month left until the first start guns fire to open an exciting 2011 Audi MedCup Circuit, the Circuit organizers and the race teams are finalizing preparations to unfold the seventh successive year of Circuit racing, one which will see regattas returning successively to Cascais, Marseille, Cagliari, Cartagena and with the season’s finale in Barcelona. ... read full story

The first YARE Aftersales & Refit Exhibition a Success

April 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The first YARE Aftersales & Refit Exhibition that was held from 31st of March to 2nd of April in what is considered the heart of the superyacht production area Viareggio, received more than 3,000 visitors in three days; over 100 exhibitors in seven long tents along via Coppino with a total surface of 4,000 covered sq meters. ... read full story

First hull of Mangusta 148’ Oceano Motor yacht by Overmarine arrives in Viareggio

April 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The first hull of the Mangusta 148' 'Oceano' motor yacht arrived at the Viareggio facilities of Overmarine last week. The new superyacht model represents the first tri-deck displacement hull motor yacht projected by Overmarine Group still designed with the successful family feeling of the Large Open line yacht. ... read full story

Classic Sailing Yacht Atlantic’s Summer Charter Schedule

April 17, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Ed Kastelein is proud and pleased to announce that his Atlantic yacht has been selected as finalist for the 2011 World Superyacht Awards. An impressive 100 superyachts were nominated for an award and from all these exceptional yachts the sailing yacht Atlantic emerged as one of the finalists in the category “Best Sailing Yacht in 45m+ size range”. The 56.39m (185') classic yacht Atlantic will be in the dry-dock for a fresh coat of Antifouling in April and then she will head off to sail her first full season. ... read full story

Perini Navi to launch Sailing Yacht FIDELIS

April 15, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Perini Navi announced the launch of the Sailing Yacht FIDELIS, which will take place on the 16th of April 2011. The launch will be strictly private and will be held at the Perini Navi shipyard in Viareggio. ... read full story

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