The new MOD70 trans-oceanic KRYS OCEAN RACE was proudly presented for the very first time yesterday at the French Consulate in New York, as the start city to this race, set for July 7, 2012. The race is expected to be attended by the world´s best sailors, with the finish line in Brest, France between 13 and 14 July 2012.
Horizon has successfully sea trialed and launched its largest steel-hull explorer vessel ever built – the EP148 luxury motor yacht HORIZON POLARIS. On display at this year´s Monaco as well as Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, this wonderful vessel provides luxurious accommodation in 5 beautiful en-suite staterooms and is managed by a crew of 8 professionals.
Day 13 of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race has been called ‘Champagne sailing’ as speeds make it back up to double figure knots.
The US studio Clear Yacht Interiors´ last project was the interior refit of the 44.7m sailing yacht Mari Cha III. This company employs renowned yacht specialists to provide highly elaborated interior refits to the owners of superyachts.
27.5m motor yacht SATU by Yachting Developments nears her completion and her launch date is in August 2012. This beautiful vessel is specifically developed to reach remote untapped international fishing grounds, providing the utmost in luxury. Satu will make her debut at this year´s Fort Lauderdale Boat Show.
On Day 12 of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race crews keep fighting despite frustrating lack of winds and three teams out of the ten competing teams start Ocean Sprint battle to obtain a vital additional point.
Day 11 of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race saw weather conditions decide about the course of the ten yachts competing in the world´s longest race as the wind became still more and more unstable and the temperatures were rising.
The new Hatteras CABO Yacht Center created by Hatteras Yachts in partnership with CABO Support Center is dedicated to better support of the dealer network, but also to organise various host events as well as training sessions with dealers.
The inaugural Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show, running from April 27 to 29, 2012 will present around 60 sailing yachts from such as important builders, like Oyster, Leopard, Fountaine Pajot and many others, along with plenty of interesting events, including cruising destinations seminars or the Annapolis Nautical Flea Market.
Bellingham Marine has been involved in the building of new facilities for the James Island Yacht Club, constructing a new fixed pier as well as 400´ of concrete floating docks.
Frustrating 24 hours for the ten teams taking part in the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race, with the fleet nearly coming to a standstill in paralysing winds.
Concertina effect comes into play as chasing pack closes in on Day 9 of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race. Five miles separate leading four teams as temperature rises in race to tropics.