The 70th annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail, running February 17-21, 2011, announced today the launch of the Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail App on iPhone® and Android, the only U.S. boat show to have its own mobile application, offering visitors the chance to discover boating and turn their phones into an interactive boat show planner.
With its technical shakedown now complete, it is handover day for the new AC45 wing-sailed catamaran, marking the beginning of the next era of the America’s Cup. America’s Cup Race Management (ACRM) will now manage the logistics, care and maintenance of the prototype as competitors test the boat over the coming weeks. The AC45 is the forerunner to the larger AC72, which will be used in the 34thAmerica’s Cup.
Azimut-Benetti Group announce their success on the Eastern market, especially in China.
Both power and sail Superyachts from throughout the globe arrived in Phuket, Thailand, first anchoring at Nai Harn Bay. The next day’s first “sailing event” was to Pansea Bay and The Surin Phuket in continuing the prestigious 10-year anniversary celebration held December 16-18, 2010.
The construction of a new Logica 98 yacht, the first unit of the new Logica series is about to start. The first Logica 98 motor yacht has been bought by an Italian owner and is due for delivery during the 2012 summer season. The exterior lines of the Logica 98 motor yacht and the other models in the Logica range have been designed by Luca Brenta Yacht Design.
Turkish builder Vicem currently have a Vulcan 35-meter tri-deck motor yacht in build at their new 25 million dollar yard in Tuzla, Turkey located an hour from Istanbul airport. The new Vicem 35m motor yacht measures 36.2 m (118′ 8″) in length and features Naval architecture by Mulder Design and interior design by Ken Freivokh.
Burger has announced that it has received a contract for the construction of a 98’ steel passenger vessel, called Chicago’s Leading Lady, for Chicago’s First Lady Cruises, Chicago, IL. M/V Chicago’s Leading Lady is styled after the 1920s luxury cruising yachts such as the former Presidential yacht “Sequoia.”
MidasMediaTek have introduced ‘Scenic Worlds’ a system that uses cutting edge Holographic Laser Projection technology to transform the interior of any superyacht with the touch of a button or the wave of a hand.
The New Zealander, who has been a race officer for the last four editions of the America’s Cup, will be the Director of On-Water Operations and Assistant Principal Race Officer. As the Principal Race Officer for the 33rd America’s Cup in Valencia, Bennett is also one of the few to have race management experience with giant multihulls.
There are now a total of seven confirmed and validated competitors for the 34th America’s Cup. The seven include ALEPH Equipe de France, Artemis Racing, Mascalzone Latino, ORACLE RACING, two undisclosed teams, and now the Yacht Club de France team. There will be an announcement on Wednesday, 9 February, in Paris to reveal details of the challenging team.
Along with news that AB Yachts have secured an order for a new flagship model, the AB 166 motor yacht , AB Yachts will also launch an AB 116 motor yacht in 2011. The AB 116 yacht will be entirely custom built able to accommodate up to 10 guests in a 5 stateroom layout.
Balk Shipyard has started the comprehensive rebuild of the 36.40m explorer yacht Lars. Named after the Disney ice bear character, motor yacht Lars will take her owners on expeditions to the North Pole region starting with a maiden voyage from Spitsbergen to Nova Zembla in the spring of 2012. The project involves raising the superstructure and a wide range of other exterior and interior work.