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Oceanair holds technical seminar for Florida Dealers in USA

June 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Leading marine blind and shading specialists, Oceanair, has recently held a series of seminars and presentations to enhance both the product and technical knowledge of their new Florida dealers. Immersing the new dealers into the world of Oceanair, the seminar topics covered all of Oceanair’s products from powered blind systems to re-fit solutions. The aim... ... read full story

Cheoy Lee delivers Global 103’ motor yacht

June 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

On June 7th, the Global 103 cockpit motor yacht by Cheoy Lee, yard number 4915, was loaded onto the mulit-purpose heavy lift ship BBC Carolina. The 130m long carrier will steam at 14 knots across the Pacific to the port of discharge, Port Everglades in Florida. The Cheoy Lee Global 103’ motor yacht (hull number... ... read full story

Marlow Merrill Stevens: Marlow Yachts buys Merrill Stevens superyacht refit yard

June 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

David Marlow, Chairman of Marlow Yachts and related companies is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of the historical Merrill Stevens north and south yard facilities in their entirety. Now renamed Marlow Merrill Stevens, Merrill Stevens any began operations in 1885 with over 126 years of proud history servicing Commercial, and Military vessels as well as... ... read full story

Sir Richard Branson & Cigarette Racing stage ‘Miami Vice’ scene to celebrate

June 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sir Richard Branson, dynamic founder of Virgin Atlantic Airways, lives life on the cutting edge. It was no surprise then, that he would commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Virgin Atlantic Airways London-Miami route with a “splash” landing with Miami’s own Cigarette Racing Team. After landing at Miami International Airport with an entourage of British media and... ... read full story

Transatlantic Race 2011: Perini Navi Sailing Yacht Maltese Falcon largest in fleet

June 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The extremes of crossing the Atlantic Ocean will be experienced very differently by crews on the longest and shortest yachts competing in the upcoming Transatlantic Race 2011 (TR 2011).  This adventure challenge, which aims to add 2,975 nautical miles to its participants’ log books, is co-organized by the Royal Yacht Squadron, New York Yacht Club, Royal... ... read full story

Esthec® signs Teak Marine as distributor for Canada and US West Coast

June 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Esthec® is pleased to announce that Teak Marine is now the official installer of Esthec® for Canada and the Western United States.  Teak Marine, known for its fine nautical decks and floors, works with builders, refit yards, captains and owners on many of the yachts in the area.  Esthec® is thrilled to have established this... ... read full story

IAG Yachts sells 127’ motor yacht Primadonna and 100’ yacht Electra

June 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Chinese based shipyard IAG Yachts have sold their first two production model superyachts, the 127 foot motor yacht PRIMA DONNA, to a buyer in Florida and the 100 foot yacht Electra to a buyer in China. Thee recent sales follows on from some successful shows in Miami, Shanghai and Hong Kong, on what’s been... ... read full story

HODGDON YACHTS ANNOUNCES SHIPYARD CUP 2011

June 09, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

EAST BOOTHBAY, MAINE – USA The staging of the 2011 Hodgson Yachts Shipyard Cup 12-14 August is on schedule. The “Big Boat Racing” is back in Maine. This will be the 9th running of this impressive annual superyachts race regattas with some of the world’s most spectacular super sailing yachts participating in this “Corinthian spirit”... ... read full story

Victoria Investments USA, partners with Latitude Yachts a new Latvia yacht builder

June 02, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The USA-based partner broker Victoria Investments, Inc. has partnered with Latitude Yachts, new super-yacht yard based in Riga, Latvia. Signed during the Boat Asia Singapore 2011, the representation and engagement agreement for business brokerage services will run six-months term starting from May 12th. The partnership was issued from decision to promoting together the recent launch... ... read full story

IGY Newport Yacht Club & Marina USA is to undergo superyacht expansion

May 23, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Continuing its effort to provide the highest level of service and convenience to their worldwide marina clientele, IGY has announced significant superyacht expansion plans at the Newport Yacht Club & Marina to provide more marina berths for superyachts. The expansion will substantially increase the number of berths available to superyachts (vessels over 80 ft). “Newport... ... read full story

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