Superyacht and refit specialist Atollvic Shipyard, based in Vigo, Spain will attend the 2012 China (Shanghai) International Boat Show, which will take place at the Shanghai Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, from 19-22 April 2012.
Camper & Nicholsons First Eastern has appointed Todd Jeffery as a new Project Director of its Hong Kong Team. Todd Jeffery has more than 20 years’ experience in the marine industry, most recently as Operations Director for Aldar where he was responsible for the development of the Yas and Al Bandar marinas in Abu Dhabi.
China Team crew have all arrived at the Serenity Marina in Sanya, the China Team base, to start training for the upcoming Naples AC World Series, taking place from April 7 to 15, 2012.
Delivering a keynote address at the Fourth High Performance Yacht Design Conference in Auckland, Campbell, Emeritus Fellow from the Wolfson Unit at the Southampton University, said the international gathering of designers, scientists and engineers formed part of a series of important yachting technology meetings at venues around the world.
A panel discussion at the Fourth High Performance Yacht Design Conference in Auckland discussed the performance versus crew safety conundrum and Race Director Jack Lloyd revealed that steps are already being planned to reduce the dangers crew face.
8th Top of the Gulf Regatta 2012, held from 4th to 8th May will be hosted by Ocean Superyacht Marina, situated in a beautiful yacht charter location – Gulf of Thailand.
Delivering the first keynote address in the Fourth High Performance Yacht Design Conference in Auckland, Emirates Team New Zealand design engineer Giovanni Belgrano spoke about the demand to constantly push the envelope of design and engineering.
Gulf Craft have presented their latest superyacht from the Majesty Yachts range – the Majesty 105 Yacht – at the 2012 Dubai International Boat Show opening today.
The international Amsterdam in-water Boat Show will establish itself in Amsterdam as of September 2012. Amsterdam city council has already booked the clipper Stad Amsterdam for the event to serve as hospitality ship and crowd puller.
The Porto Antico (Ancient Harbour) of Genoa will host the 24th MYBA Charter Show, held from 30 April to 4 May 2012, attended by the most prestigious charter agencies and brokers globally.
2nd Yare will be held from April 26 to 29, 2012 in Viareggio, Italy. Refit and after sales operations will be under the spotlight, along with a route to visit open yards and companies, called the “Refit Route”.
The Yachting World Round Antigua Race, held on April 28, 2012 has been re-introduced as an optional race open to all yachts.