The New Zealand-based, CT Sailbattens is now part of the Global Ocean race 2011-12 (GOR) Race Partner group. The company’s development has had a major impact on sail batten technology with exceptional results in the America’s Cup, IMOCA Open 60, Volvo Ocean Race and superyacht arenas. ... read full story
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Diverse Projects and LOMOcean Design unveil 35m & 40m BP Motor Yacht Designs
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With the 32m luxury motor yacht BLACK PEARL nearing completion in New Zealand, expected to be launched on the 20th of December 2010, or soon after, Diverse Projects and LOMOcean Design have unveiled 2 new motor yachts which very obviously carry the Black Pearl’s genes, but are targeted at meeting new demands and emerging market trends identified by Lars Bjorklund and John Vitali of Diverse Projects. ... read full story
Sailing yacht Zefira by Fitzroy Yachts
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Sailing yacht Zefira is the latest creation to sail out of Fitzroy Yachts New Zealand yard. Beautifully crafted and finished to perfection their craftsman have once again exceeded expectations. ... read full story
Fitzroy Yachts’ sister company Fitzroy Engineering Group has new owners
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Fitzroy Engineering, a sister company of Fitzroy Yachts, a leading New Zealand luxury yacht builder has sold a 90% share of the company to Dialog Group Berhad in Malaysia. The sale becomes unconditional on 31st March 2011. ... read full story
Sailing yacht Zefira by Fitzroy Yachts, Dubois Naval Architects and Remi Tessier
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Superyacht Zefira is a luxury sailing yacht built by Fitzroy Yachts, designed by Dubois Naval Architects, with interior design by Remi Tessier . Measuring 49.7m, sailing yacht Zefira is the largest luxury yacht crafted by Fitzroy Yachts in New Zealand to date and is the largest sloop Dubois Naval Architects has designed without a fly bridge. Sailing yacht Zefira is the 7th Dubois designed sailing yacht to be built by Fitzroy Yachts. ... read full story
R Marine’s Annual Australia and New Zealand Summer Showcase
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Australia’s largest luxury cruiser dealer network, R Marine, is hosting its annual Summer Showcase of Riviera yachts this month from November 19 to December 20 inclusively. ... read full story
Sealegs Amphibious Marine Craft Win Popular Science ‘Best of What’s New’ Award
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New Zealand designed and made Sealegs Amphibious Marine Craft has won the Recreational Grand Award - Best of What’s New 2010 from the world’s largest science and technology magazine, POPULAR SCIENCE. ... read full story
Sailing yacht Kaori by Palmer Johnson completes Refit in New Zealand
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Sailing yacht Kaori, the 125 foot schooner built by Palmer Johnson in 1991 is back in the water, rigs in, and currently undergoing sea trials in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand after an extensive 12 month refit. S/Y Kaori is likely to be ready to head offshore around 16 November. ... read full story
Construction begins on Explorer Superyacht Star Fish by Aquos Series & McMullen & Wing
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We have recently received news that construction for the 50m Explorer Superyacht Star Fish is in progress at McMullen & Wing. Due for launch in 2012, 50m megayacht Star Fish is the latest yacht in the Aquos Series and is expected to follow the success of M/Y Big Fish in the international superyacht scene. ... read full story