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Claydon Reeves 70m CASPIAN Motor Yacht Design

October 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Claydon Reeves Design have unveiled their new 70m motor yacht CASPIAN. The new 70 meter concept yacht Caspian boasts a sculptured exterior with long lines extending from bow to stern, with design cues from the automotive world. Much of the surfacing of the superyacht Caspian is concave, rather than convex, providing deep wells of highlight,... ... read full story

90m Motor Yacht Illusion by RMD begins construction at Raffles Shipyard

October 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 90m Superyacht Illusion designed by the London based Rainsford Mann Design (RMD) has begun construction at Raffles Shipyard in China.  The 90 metre motor yacht project Illusion was designed by RMD, who took inspiration from the Rolls Royce motorcar, seen particularly in the styling of the stem bow and flowing sheer line. The interior... ... read full story

Fairline Western Australia awarded for Outstanding Achievement

October 04, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Luxury motor yacht builder, Fairline Western Australia, has been given the honour to receive a ´Director´s Award for Outstanding Achievement´. ... read full story

Oceanair appoints Marcus Reynolds as European Distribution Manager

September 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Oceanair appoints Marcus Reynolds as European Distribution Manager

Oceanair, a leading blind, shading and soft furnishing specialist, has announced that Marcus Reynolds has joined the Selsey based company as European Distribution Manager in the Marine division. Marcus has over 20 years’ experience in the yacht and superyacht industry and his primary role will be to further develop distribution management and working relationships with... ... read full story

Yachting Industry shows resilience at 2011 PSP Southampton Boat Show

September 26, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

One of Europe’s premier on-water boat shows, the 2011 PSP Southampton Boat Show, drew to a successful conclusion on Sunday 25 September 2011.  The PSP Southampton Boat Show reinforced its reputation as an exceptional showcase for the UK leisure marine industry with over 111,017 visitors (9% fewer than 2010) attended the Show over the 10... ... read full story

New sailing yacht MANTIS 80 by Dixon Yacht Design and Ken Freivokh Design

September 23, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The combined talents of two of the most highly regarded yacht design offices in the world have come together with spectacular result: the 'Mantis 80' superyacht. Dixon Yacht Design, who are responsible for the naval architecture and the external styling of the sailing yacht MANTIS 80, have joined with Ken Freivokh Design who have weaved their magic on the interior of this outstanding yacht. ... read full story

SP-High Modulus showcases product range and expertise at Monaco Yacht Show

September 23, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

SP-High Modulus, the marine business of Gurit, is exhibiting at the Monaco Yacht Show from 21st – 24th September 2011. The show is regarded as the world’s top luxury yachting show and is the most prestigious gathering of large ships with a selection of 100 superyachts and mega yachts from 25 to 90m long. Exhibiting... ... read full story

First Shipwrights Lecture in Southampton sees strong industry support & high attendance levels from apprentices

September 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

International Designers Rob Humphries and his son, Tom, followed by Ian Benning of Volvo Penta UK, are the inaugural speakers in a series of lectures designed to inspire young people working in the UK industry and to explore the UK’s unique international position in yacht design and boat building. A former apprentice who now helps... ... read full story

ORACLE Racing Spithill win AC Plymouth Fleet Racing Championship

September 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

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

TYHA’s Gold Anchor Award Scheme recognised at the PSP Southampton Boat Show.

September 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Gold Anchor Award Scheme, brought to all boat owners by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) has scooped the prestigious Practical Boat Owner (PBO) Green Initiative of the Year Award. The PBO award aims to recognise marine businesses and individuals who have taken steps to make the leisure boat industry more sustainable and environmentally friendly.... ... read full story

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