With just over five months until Antigua Sailing Week, entries are coming in thick and fast, from all over the world. Compared to this time last year, there are over twice the number of entries received for the most prestigious and longest running regatta in the Caribbean calendar.
Marine AV, Europe’s number one supplier of high quality audio‐visual systems for boats, is now stocking the iBoat range of deluxe, stylish iPod / iPhone docks.
Dutch mast builder, Formula Marine will show an exceptional development of its carbon technology and wood lamination at METS 2010.
The semi-displacement 43.5 m motoryacht Latitude built by Acico Yachts was a project initiated in 2007 with a concept design by Dutch designer Cor de Rover and naval architecture by Van Oossanen and Associates. Superyacht Latitude was delivered to her owners in June 2010.
Henshaw Inflatables, is launching innovative new products designed for the superyacht market, the inflatable Sea Pool MKII and the new Inflatable Jet Ski Dock at METS 2010.
Fairline Boats has updated and redesigned the award-winning Squadron 55 to create the Squadron 58, which is scheduled for launch at the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show 2011 in January.
Lumotics Marine, has developed ‘Mood Magic’, the world’s first integrated lighting controller for superyachts. Making its world launch at METS 2010, this unique lighting control unit has been designed to manage a mixed system of Halogen and the latest colour-changing LED lighting for universal application on superyachts.
Awlgrip is proud to announce its latest technical breakthrough, Controlled Fusion (CF). CF technology is a unique chemical system that allows extended re-coat times, removes the need for sanding prior to applying the next coat and also gives excellent substrate adhesion.
Dometic Marine launch the proSafe MD361 P safe at this year’s METS 2010. Specifically designed to complement the luxury interior of 30M+ superyachts, the proSafe MD361 P provides a stylish and practical solution for luxury yacht owners, clients and charter guests to secure high value personal items such as jewellery, watches and money.
Bill Dixon, Chairman of the Jury of the DAME, presented the Award to the winner of the prestigious prize at the start of METS. The Overall Winner of the DAME Award 2010 is the Seldén Reversible Winch of Seldén Mast AB.
Princess Yachts are entering the superyacht sector with the launch of the first of their M class vessels. To be unveiled at the London Boat Show in January 2011, the 32M Princess Yacht will be the largest overall vessel to have been showcased inside London’s Excel exhibition halls.