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ORACLE Racing to start its 2013 training program in New Zealand

April 25, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

ORACLE Racing will kick off its 2013 training program at Marsden Point in Northland, New Zealand. This location has been selected thanks to being situated quite close to Core Builders Composites in Warkworth, the company which constructs plenty of the key components for ORACLE Racing’s two AC72 wingsail catamaran yachts. ... read full story

New order for Fitzroy Yachts: the 37.5m sailing yacht FY17 due to be delivered in early 2014

April 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 37.5m luxury sailing yacht FY17, currently in built by the prestigious NZ shipyard Fitzroy Yachts, is a magnificent fast cruising sloop, scheduled for delivery in early 2014. Designed by well known Dubois Naval Architects and featuring an interior by Design Unlimited, this beautiful vessel will provide 4 lovely and comfortable cabins. ... read full story

Fitzroy Yachts bought by Babcock to form Babcock (NZ) Ltd

April 19, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Babcock International Group PLC has successfully bought the remaining 30 per cent minority shareholding of its joint venture partner, the NZ superyacht builder Fitzroy Yachts, creating Babcock (NZ) Ltd. The new firm, Babcock (NZ) Ltd has intentions to continue with its ongoing management contract of Devonport Dockyard in Auckland. ... read full story

Atollvic Shipyard and Integrated Marine Group confirm partnership

March 28, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

New Zealand's Integrated Marine Group (IMG) and the Spanish Atollvic Shipyard join ventures, as confirmed recently by the Spanish luxury yacht builder and refit facility. ... read full story

Luxury superyacht ANTARES III confirmed as finalist in the 2012 ShowBoats Design Award

March 28, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Sailing Yacht Antares III, built by the prestigious New Zealand luxury yacht builder Yachting Developments, has been confirmed as a finalist in the 2012 ShowBoats Design Awards in the Naval Architecture category. ... read full story

50m Motor Yacht MY GIRL by Westport Hauls Out at Oceania Marine Shipyard

March 28, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

50m luxury motor yacht MY GIRL by Westport is currently at Oceania Marine Shipyard at Port Whangarei, New Zealand to undergo a 5 year ABS survey as well as antifouling, minor waterline paint repairs and some general maintenance. ... read full story

Fastmount – a Winner of the 2012 NZ International Business Award

March 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Fastmount has won the 2012 NZ International Business Award. Seven years on, the company has won 4 international innovation awards, is used by more than 1,000 boatyards in 50-plus countries, and boasts many of the world’s award winning Superyachts and top boatbuilders among its clientele. ... read full story

Unforgettable Fiji & South Pacific charter vacation aboard 54m luxury motor yacht NOBLE HOUSE

March 21, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The striking 54m luxury charter yacht Noble House is currently offering great luxury charter availability around the beautiful and enchanting islands of Fiji as well as the South Pacific. Accommodation to up to 13 guests in utmost in luxury and comfort is offered in one master suite and 5 guests cabins, including one with an additional Pullman. ... read full story

4th High Performance Yacht Design Conference: Yacht design moves into aero-space territory

March 15, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Much of the ongoing discussion in the yacht design community is about achieving virtual tank and wind tunnel computer simulations that will ultimately be accurate enough to do away with traditional experimental approaches... ... read full story

4th High Performance Yacht Design Conference: The science behind sailing performance

March 14, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Day one of the Fourth High Performance Yacht Design Conference in Auckland included a close examination of the aerodynamics involved and revealed something of the rigorous processes behind producing sail packages that provide a performance edge. ... read full story

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