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Oceanair launches Marine Retail Range

March 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Oceanair, leading marine blind and shading experts for boats of all sizes, are pleased to announce the launch of their retail range for 2011. In addition to offering bespoke custom made blinds for boat windows, hatches, portlights and doors, the Oceanair retail range offers ready-to-go shading solutions that are easy to install and available in a wide range of standard sizes. ... read full story

Hunt Yachts opens Annapolis office

March 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

From left, Peter VanLancker, Bob Price and Todd Taylor stand in front of Hunt Yachts' new Chesapeake office.

Hunt Yachts is opening a sales office in Annapolis, Md., to support the growing number of Hunt owners in the region. Hunt offers models from 25 to 68 feet in the Surfhunter, Harrier, Coupe, Inflatable and Express Cruiser lines, all from designs by C. Raymond Hunt Associates. ... read full story

Robie Pierce Brings Expertise to Tall Ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry

March 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Going above and beyond standard regulations to accommodate students with physical disabilities, Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI) has appointed Robie Pierce (Newport, R.I.) the Accessibility Director for Rhode Island’s Education at Sea school ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry. Pierce, who is well known for his activism within the community of sailors with physical disabilities, will be a consultant during the construction of the ship, which is currently undergoing hull modifications at Promet Marine Services in Providence. ... read full story

Trinity launch Superyacht Areti

March 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Trinity launch Superyacht Areti - Credit Trinity Yachts

At 198’, Trinity’s newest superyacht, the tri-deck motor yacht Areti, launched last week as the longest aluminum yacht to date from the renowned American boat builder. With considerable fanfare, owner’s representative, Captain Ted Kavalieros and Billy Smith met on board to celebrate her move from land to water; final outfitting will be completed in coming months with her delivery date scheduled for early summer 2011. ... read full story

Ship Protection System sold to Alphatron Marine BV

March 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

FarSounder is pleased to announce the sale of their Ship Protection System (SPS) to Alphatron Marine, of Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The system will be installed on a luxury super-yacht being custom-built at a Dutch shipyard. ... read full story

J Craft Sells 4 Torpedo motor launches at Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show

March 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

J Craft boats marked its inaugural display at the Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show (17th-21st February 2011) with the sale of four of its 42ft luxury ‘Torpedo’ motor launches. Offers for the two display boats, La Decadence and yacht Emmanuelle were received within hours of the show opening. By the close of the show, papers had been signed on two of J Craft’s own demonstrators as well as two brand new boats. ... read full story

Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius Sports Coupe awarded Best Interior by MotorBoating

March 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius Sports Coupe awarded Best Interior by MotorBoating

Cruisers Yachts, one of the world’s premier manufacturers of luxury yachts, has been awarded a Best of the Year award by MotorBoating in the category of Interior Design for its 48 Cantius Sports Coupe. The new model couples the elegance of a mega-yacht with the practicality of an express hull and marks the beginning of a new era for Cruisers Yachts. ... read full story

SF Marina breakwater calms Rhu Marina Scotland

March 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The picturesque West Coast of Scotland is prone to heavy weather, and Rhu Marina, on the Firth of Clyde, is exposed to strong winds and treacherous currents. To protect the 240-berth marina and provide safe harbor for sailors year-round, installation expert Walcon Marine turned to SF Marina USA to replace the marina's aging breakwater. ... read full story

Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show: Sales Strong and Crowds Solid

March 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

This year’s Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach, Miami’s premier in-water boat show, was a testament to the resilience of the yachting industry. The mile-long strip along Collins Avenue featured more than a billion dollars worth of new and brokerage yachts and the latest in marine accessories and electronics. According to many exhibitors, the show’s success exceeded expectations with qualified, eager and more relaxed buyers taking to the docks. ... read full story

The Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 2011 Calendar Announced

March 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The classic yacht season kicks off again with a schedule that promises to be bigger and more exciting than ever before: Officine Panerai presents the 2011 season of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge, the leading international regatta circuit reserved for classic and vintage yachts, in which over 500 classic sailboats, including many of the most beautiful watercrafts in the world, will challenge each other in water courses that have made yachting history. ... read full story

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