Plymouth based Princess Yachts International has won financial backing from the Government’s Regional Growth Fund (RGF) for a major investment in Plymouth’s Devonport dockyard. Plans to create a world leading boat building facility at the company’s South Yard site were approved by Plymouth City Council last year, following which the company sought a Government contribution... ... read full story
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America’s Cup dazzles at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show
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Following a successful America’s Cup World Series in Plymouth, the America’s Cup trophy is in Monaco this week to be part of three events during the Monaco Yacht Show. The stunning backdrop of Monte Carlo is the setting for Superyacht owners, captains, brokers, designers, media and other industry leaders during the annual yacht show. Iain... ... read full story
ORACLE Racing Spithill win AC Plymouth Fleet Racing Championship
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Spithill and crew thrived to win treacherous Fleet Racing Championship as capsizes and collisions mark the final day in Plymouth. Crowds on Plymouth Hoe were treated to thrills and spills, capsizes and collisions, as the America’s Cup World Series raced to a dramatic conclusion on Sunday. ORACLE Racing Spithill won the Plymouth Fleet Racing Championship... ... read full story
Princess Yachts acquires freehold for its South Yard site in Devonport Naval Base
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Princess Yachts announced the acquisition of freehold from the Ministry of Defense for its South Yacht site at the Devonport Naval Base. ... read full story
Devonport Yachts Ltd and Pendennis at the Monaco yacht Show 2011
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For the duration of the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show which runs from the 21st – 24th September 2011, Devonport Yachts Ltd (DYL) will have representatives on the Pendennis stand QT 18. Details of the Devonport Concept Yacht OneTen will be available and the team will be happy to talk further about current projects. Pendennis’ most... ... read full story
Devonport Yachts Ltd to Rebrand as Pendennis Plus
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Following on from Devonport’s partnership with Pendennis Shipyard in early 2010 the company’s identity continued to develop. In early 2011, Devonport Yachts launched a New Website and Digital Brand. Over the past year Devonport Yachts Ltd (DYL) has continued to review its branding to consider its new location in Falmouth and move away from its... ... read full story
96m Motor yacht VAVA II (ex P55) Christened by Devonport Yachts
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The P55 superyacht VAVA II was christened by Devonport Yachts (rebranded as Pendennis Plus in 2011) on the 10th September 2011 in Plymouth. Yacht VAVA II (previously known as P55) is an impressive 96m yacht that is now in the final stages of construction at the Devonport Yachts superyacht yard. The 96m (314.96ft) yacht VAVA II... ... read full story
34th America’s Cup – China Team exceeds all expectations
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China Team exceeds all expectations under extreme sailing conditions and reaches 3rd place with two Chinese sailors on board. ... read full story
America’s Cup AC World Series Plymouth – Day 2 an epic day of racing
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Three capsizes tell the story of an epic final race in the Plymouth AC Preliminaries with winds gusting close to 30 knots (35 mph; 55 kph) across Plymouth Sound. The race course was pushed up close to The Hoe, and once again, the crowds on the hill were rewarded with thrilling racing just meters from... ... read full story
America’s Cup AC World Series Plymouth – Crowds out in force for opening day
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Big crowds in excess of 10,000 turned out to watch the first day of racing at the AC World Series – Plymouth, and they were treated to a display of excellent racing in challenging conditions. Emirates Team New Zealand won two of three fleet races to open the event. Not to be outdone, Russell Coutts... ... read full story