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Oyster 625 Sailing Yacht nominated for European Yacht of the Year

July 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The new Oyster 625 sailing yacht Blue Jeannie that was launched earlier this year to great acclaim at Oyster Marine’s  Private View in London, has been nominated for the best Luxury Cruiser in the European Yacht of the Year awards. The innovative new Oyster 625 yacht boasts a modern profile and contemporary styling and is a... ... read full story

The Green Blue awarded The Crown Estate’s Marine Business Award for 2011

July 18, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Green Blue has been awarded The Crown Estate’s Marine Business Award for 2011 with a prize of £5000. The marine award recognises excellence in sustainability, innovation and business performance. Nominations are drawn from coastal and marine business operations and coastal community initiatives developed with community-wide involvement. ... read full story

Swan European Regatta 2011: All four Class winners decided on final race

July 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The fifth and final day of the Swan European Regatta got underway again in bright sunshine. There was a simmer of tension detected on the dock as crews were preparing for their ultimate day of racing. A lack of wind early this morning meant it was touch and go but a full 11 knots West... ... read full story

MGMT announces berths at Wood Wharf for 2012

July 14, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

MGMT is happy to announce availability of superyacht berths in London’s Wood Wharf for the summer of 2012. ... read full story

Henri Lloyd sponsors three leading sailing events in Britain this year

July 14, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Henri Lloyd's dedication to the UK's sailing community has been reflected in its direct support for three of the five leading events in the British calendar this year. Three of the five leading events to be offered around the country have been backed by Henri Lloyd to draw attention to the excellent sport, which sees dozens of top-quality UK sailors looking to establish themselves on the global circuit. ... read full story

Yacht Builder Fairline Group Sold

July 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

UK boat builder Fairline has been purchased in a joint venture between the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and an investment firm. Better Capital Limited is pleased to announce that a company wholly owned by BECAP Fund LP (“BECAP”), has reached a formal agreement with the Royal Bank of Scotland Plc (“RBS”), to acquire a... ... read full story

Atlas Carbon launches telescopic passerelle for superyachts

July 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Atlas Carbon launches telescopic passerelle for superyachts

Atlas Carbon has launched the Atlas telescopic 5 metre manual carbon passerelle, following on from the popular Atlas Carbon Davits product and at the request from a Superyacht Client. The telescopic passerelle for superyachts is designed to enable a boarding platform with flexible positions to accommodate different docking options. Both lightweight and easily adjustable the... ... read full story

Tidetech shows complex tidal influences for 2011 Panerai British Classic Week in Cowes

July 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A recently-developed, high-resolution tidal model for the Solent and UK south coast has revealed the complexity of tidal streams and currents in this competitive racing area. The model details an area including Southampton Water, the entire Solent, the southern sectors of the Isle of Wight and the entrance to Chichester Harbour. Tidal data of this resolution... ... read full story

MDL Marinas getting ready for the 2012 Olympic Games

July 12, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

With the London games now just over a year away, and patient sports fans finally finding out which events they will be enjoying, MDL Marinas is reporting soaring levels of interest from boat owners across the globe that are keen to get close to the Olympic action. ... read full story

Excitement builds ahead of the 2011 Panerai British Classic Week in Cowes

July 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With just over a week to go, excitement is building in advance of the 2011 edition of the Panerai British Classic Week in Cowes. This year’s regatta runs from the 17th – 23rd of July and forms a part of the 2011 Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge Series – which also includes some of the world’s... ... read full story

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