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