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Transatlantic Race 2011: PUMA’s Mar Mostro sailing yacht declared provisional winners

July 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Newport, R.I. USA (July 11, 2011) – PUMA’s Mar Mostro is not only the second boat across the Transatlantic Race 2011 finish line at The Lizard on the south coast of England (at 05:40 UTC on July 11) but also the current overall standings leader based on corrected time.  Skipper Ken Read (Newport, R.I.) and... ... read full story

German Marina gets first basalt fiber-reinforced docks

July 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Norderney, a tiny picturesque island in the North Sea, has been a popular German resort since 1797.  In a multi-phase project, its marina will be protected from the area’s typical gales and high seas by ground-breaking 21st-century technology.  The first such installation in the world, X-Line basalt fiber-reinforced docks from SF Marina are replacing 30-year-old... ... read full story

Transatlantic Race 2011: Sailing yacht Rambler 100 wins LINE HONORS

July 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht Rambler 100, skippered by George David (Hartford, Conn.) crossed the finish line of the Transatlantic Race 2011 on Sunday 10th July at 16h 08m UTC. The elapsed time for Rambler 100 was 6d 22h 08m 2s. It has established a new record for the 2,975 nautical mile course from Newport, RI to Lizard... ... read full story

Transatlantic Race 2011: Head Out Of The Boat

July 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Newport, R.I. USA (July 9, 2011) – For the last 24-hours of the Transatlantic Race 2011, light air has persisted for virtually the entire fleet — frustrating the progress of nearly every boat.  Small gains in these conditions can be turned into massive advantages as finding breeze under a patch of cloud or during a... ... read full story

Transatlantic Race 2011: Joy and Pain

July 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Newport, R.I. USA (July 8, 2011) – Breaking news from the North Atlantic is that just over 24 hours into the Transatlantic Race 2011, at 20:20 UTC on July 4th, ICAP Leopard had a major problem onboard when the bowsprit broke off on the 100’ Maxi yacht.  None of the crew was injured and the... ... read full story

Transatlantic Race 2011: Close, But No Cigar

July 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Newport, R.I. USA (July 7, 2011) – Although conditions in the North Atlantic for the 26 yachts competing in the Transatlantic Race 2011 put at least one on pace to break speed sailing records, the existing record, set in 2008, will stand for a while longer.  Via satellite link, navigator Peter Isler (San Diego, California)... ... read full story

Phil Everingham to Guide Miami River’s Boatyard and Marina Services Enhancement Team

July 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

“No one is better connected than Phil Everingham,” Eyerdam said. Philip Everingham, perhaps the most seasoned veteran on the South Florida yachting and boat yard scene has been retained by the Miami River Marine Group to help guide the resurgence of the Miami River’s boatyards and marina resources. The continued success of Jones Boatyard, Norsemen... ... read full story

Transatlantic Race 2011: Locked and Loaded

July 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Newport, R.I. USA (July 6, 2011) – In the last 24 hours, the arrival of big breeze and sea state for the fleet in the Transatlantic Race 2011 has seen boat speeds whipped into near record-breaking pace.  Rambler 100 has just recorded a 12-hour run of 288.8 nautical miles, and, with the breeze building, a... ... read full story

Feadship America appoints Timothy Hamilton as Director

July 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Timothy Hamilton appointed Director of Feadship America

Feadship has announced the appointment of Timothy Hamilton as the new Director of Feadship America, which is based in Fort Lauderdale. Hamilton will use his wide experience in the yachting industry – both on land and at sea – to serve Feadship’s many owners in the United States. As well as maintaining close relationships with... ... read full story

Transatlantic Race 2011: Sailing yacht Rambler 100 Sets The Pace

July 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Maxi Yachts that started on July 3 from Newport, R.I. to The Lizard in southeast England have been making fantastic progress in the Transatlantic Race 2011.  Little in the way of tactics have come into play thus far, as all six yachts in IRC Class One have been taking the direct route, coaxing every... ... read full story

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