tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38850235248584926362009-11-12T11:16:00.785-08:00The Superyacht ReportThe world's most up-to-date Product, Boat, Marina, Corporate, Yachts, Superyachts and Megayachts NewsAnakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373846161649771469noreply@blogger.comBlogger125125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885023524858492636.post-6229772640674204312009-11-12T11:15:00.000-08:002009-11-12T11:16:00.792-08:00Chartered Yachts Available for One-of-a-Kind Events and Meetings at EPIC MarinaEPIC, Kimpton’s new lifestyle, waterfront boutique hotel in downtown Miami, is known for its intimate meeting space and personalized service. For groups seeking a unique location for meetings and events, EPIC’s private marina offers charter departures directly from the hotel, where guests will be able to enjoy Miami’s surrounding waterways. Companies and organizations can host unconventional Anakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373846161649771469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885023524858492636.post-40558179565168258632009-11-03T02:01:00.000-08:002009-11-03T02:02:14.722-08:00Boating Fraternity Hails Royal Phuket Phuket Marina as World-Class Yachting Haven(Phuket, Thailand, October 30, 2009) - Asia's boating fraternity has given the 'thumbs up' to Royal Phuket Marina (RPM) as the premier world-class yachting haven on the Andaman Sea.Four years after opening, the "luxury lifestyle marina” has come of age as the perfect complement to a sublime boating paradise of sun-kissed deserted islands and the most amenable year-round climate imaginable.Phuket Anakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373846161649771469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885023524858492636.post-19208904500252501402009-10-15T02:33:00.001-07:002009-10-15T02:33:48.781-07:00Hong Kong International Boat Show 2009Asia-Pacific Boating will once again be showcasing at the Hong Kong International Boat Show 2009 organised and hosted by Sai Kung’s Club Marina Cove. The inaugural show was at the soft opening of the marina in 1982. It has now grown into a true yachting lifestyle event with both on-water and land displays. Ms. Winnie Ng, General Manager of Club Marina Cove, estimated that several thousand Anakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373846161649771469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885023524858492636.post-67841933238349042472009-10-07T09:32:00.001-07:002009-10-07T09:32:55.869-07:00SuperYacht Awards– Young Designer of the Year competitionDesigners from ASK Yacht Design & BMT Nigel Gee reach finals of the World Superyacht Award – Young Designer of the Year competition. The designer Adrien Jousset (ASK Yacht Design) and naval architect Sylvain Julien (BMT Nigel Gee), have been selected as one of five finalists in the World Superyacht Awards - Young Designer of the Year 2009 - with a truly innovative design – Ostria.“The high Anakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373846161649771469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885023524858492636.post-54218895962828710832009-07-23T09:09:00.000-07:002009-07-23T09:13:42.874-07:00Royal Phuket Marina Host First Motor Show with Jaguar(Phuket, Thailand, July 23, 2009) - Royal Phuket Marina is hosting its first motor show with the prestigious international brand, Jaguar, at the island’s new exhibition centre for large-scale events.The RPM International Exhibition & Conference Centre is the stage for Jaguar's prestigious 'Six Senses Phuket Raceweek Test Drive' from Jul 22-26 to coincide with Jaguar’s Co-sponsorship of the Anakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373846161649771469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885023524858492636.post-76132901514849926012009-07-01T03:29:00.000-07:002009-07-01T03:31:43.858-07:00Yacht Builder opens office in New YorkRenowned British Yacht Builder - Sunseeker Yachts, partners with Atlantic Yacht & Ship at New Westchester OfficeMamaroneck, NY - June, 30, 2009 - With most of the boating industry on life support, and many boat builders downsizing or going bankrupt, the thriving Sunseeker Yachts has never been busier at their Poole, England factory. In fact, they're expanding - Teaming up with the 50 year-old Anakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373846161649771469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885023524858492636.post-30783877394545783952009-06-23T09:36:00.000-07:002009-06-23T09:37:47.048-07:00PREMIER FLORIDA BROKER & EXCLUSIVE BOAT DEALER FORM NEW MARKETING ALLIANCESarasota, Fla. – Sarasota Yacht & Ship Services (SYSS), a Certified Professional Yacht Broker-endorsed brokerage established in 1986, and CrossCurrent Marine, a global purveyor of luxury products and services, and the exclusive distributor for J/Boats Southeast, announced today a new marketing alliance. Focused on bringing unique added value to Florida yacht owners, the new alliance provides Anakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373846161649771469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885023524858492636.post-39564223750474514722009-06-01T02:21:00.001-07:002009-06-01T02:21:35.728-07:00Spain. Alcaidesa Marina to launch 800 berths in La LineaUK-based Genus Marine & Leisure has just been appointed to help commercialise berths at Spain´s newest marina, located in La Línea de la Concepción (Cadiz) neighbouring Gibraltar, which opens for business in March 2010.The marina is the largest new waterside development in Andalucía and bolsters Genus Marine & Leisure’s 25-year reputation as Europe’s leading berth broker. “This is a great deal toAnakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373846161649771469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885023524858492636.post-2105295879698160522009-06-01T02:20:00.002-07:002009-06-01T02:21:17.100-07:00UK. Newport Wales to host 2010 IWA National Trailboat FestivalThe Inland Waterways Association is pleased to announce that the venue for the 2010 IWA National Trailboat Festival will be at Newport, Wales on the Monmouthshire, Brecon & Abergavenny Canal. It will run over the Spring Bank Holiday between Saturday 29 May and Monday 31 May. The Festival is to be Hosted by the Monmouthshire, Brecon & Abergavenny Canals Trust, and is being marketed as the Welsh Anakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373846161649771469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885023524858492636.post-26094389037055249502009-06-01T02:20:00.001-07:002009-06-01T02:20:50.229-07:00Monaco. Monegasque club confirms support of World Yacht Racing ForumThe World Yacht Racing Forum is pleased to announce that its partnership with Yacht Club de Monaco is renewed for the second consecutive year. The Monegasque club will once again be the event’s official host, under the Patronage of HSH Prince Albert II, President of the YCM since 1984. “The first edition of the Forum assembled the whole yachting fraternity in the Principality”, says Bernard d’Anakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373846161649771469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885023524858492636.post-45145033272161809212009-06-01T02:19:00.004-07:002009-06-01T02:20:27.596-07:00UK. Schools Marine Challenge race days prize requestThe Schools Marine Challenge is now in its seventh year and continues to introduce school children to the world of marine technology and engineering via direct contact with businesses and hands-on experience of boat building.Twenty-six schools from the South West and 14 from the South East are taking part in the competition to design, build and race model powerboats this year.The project aims to Anakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373846161649771469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885023524858492636.post-36128153263969541112009-06-01T02:19:00.003-07:002009-06-01T02:19:41.578-07:00UK. New General Manager appointed for Ardfern Yacht CentreWest Coast of Scotland-based marina, boatyard and chandlers Ardfern Yacht Centre will see a change of management this autumn.Following the retirement of David and Lynn Wilkie in September 2009 after 25 years in the business, the firm’s current workshop manager, Mark Cameron will take up the post of general manager from October 1.Along with a degree in Yacht Manufacture and Surveying gained from Anakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373846161649771469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885023524858492636.post-59591115251402880322009-06-01T02:19:00.001-07:002009-06-01T02:19:21.378-07:00UK. Clipper Marine to launch new Bavaria models at PSP Southampton Boat ShowClipper Marine, the UK distributors for Bavaria power and sail as well as the UK and Balearics Azimut Yachts distributor, has announced that they will be launching 3 new Bavaria models at this year’s PSP Southampton Boat Show. The Clipper Marine stand F003 will be hosting the launch of the Bavaria Sport 28, the innovative new introduction to the 28 foot power market and the Bavaria Cruiser 32, Anakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373846161649771469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885023524858492636.post-18000388476104756402009-06-01T02:18:00.003-07:002009-06-01T02:18:55.561-07:00Australia. BIA updates Victorian Marine Industry AwardsThe Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIA) has updated the categories and criteria for this year’s Victorian Marine Industry Awards to recognise Victoria’s brightest and best.The biggest change this year is the decision to make the Industry Achiever a “best of the best” award selected from the category winners rather than requiring a separate nomination.Nomination forms have been mailed Anakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373846161649771469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885023524858492636.post-64217847977338038732009-06-01T02:18:00.001-07:002009-06-01T02:18:26.947-07:00Spain & UK. Genus Marine & Leisure to commercialise Alcaidesa Marina berthsUK-based Genus Marine & Leisure has just been appointed to help commercialise berths at Spain´s newest marina, located in La Línea de la Concepción (Cadiz) neighbouring Gibraltar, which opens for business in March 2010.The marina is the largest new waterside development in Andalucía and bolsters Genus Marine & Leisure’s 25-year reputation as Europe’s leading berth broker. “This is a great deal toAnakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373846161649771469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885023524858492636.post-8367019180599446842009-06-01T02:16:00.000-07:002009-06-01T02:17:53.252-07:00New Zealand. Sensation Yachts owner Ivan Erceg refused leave to appeal USD21.5 million orderThe New Zealand Supreme Court has dismissed a leave to appeal by Sensation Yachts owner Ivan Erceg and ordered that he pay costs of NZD2,500.The reasons for the refusal are stated by the court to be:[1] The applicant seeks leave to appeal against a judgment of the Court of Appeal upholding a judgment of the High Court which ordered specific performance by the applicant of an agreement to purchaseAnakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373846161649771469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885023524858492636.post-26277214740510389872009-05-04T18:37:00.001-07:002009-05-04T18:37:41.315-07:00Recognition of BENETEAU in the Chinese MarketBENETEAU wins awards in ChinaBENETEAU took pride of place at the Shanghai International Boat Show in China last week. As a Strategic Partner of the China Cup International Regatta for 5 years, BENETEAU used its exhibition stand to host the Press Conference held to announce the third year of this event, which will run from 30 October to 2 November.At the Asia Boating Awards ceremony, the CCIR Anakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373846161649771469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885023524858492636.post-66226138390143002882009-04-18T12:00:00.000-07:002009-04-18T12:09:19.249-07:00Maritime luxury for a fraction of the costSmartYacht AG announces the launch of the company and informs the luxury market about a cost-efficient joint yacht ownership concept that combines the comfort of yacht ownership with professional yacht management and a unique service- and lifestyle package - with none of the downsides of ownership and for a fraction of the cost of owning one's own yacht.The mood barometer on the ship 2009 swung Anakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373846161649771469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885023524858492636.post-40595200893640358752009-03-03T13:27:00.000-08:002009-03-03T13:53:55.966-08:00ITALY’S NEWEST LUXURY HOTEL GROUP, RAGOSTA HOTELS COLLECTION, ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF ITS NEW PRIVATE YACHT SERVICE-- In addition to luxe hotel properties on the Amalfi Coast and Sicily, Ragosta Hotels Collection debuts the luxury yacht, The Anne Marie, offering private seven-night itineraries from the Port of Naples---Amalfi Coast, Italy – To further enhance its unique luxury travel concept, Define Your Lifestyle, a customized hospitality experience that mirrors the daily lifestyles of the discerning Anakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373846161649771469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885023524858492636.post-85062145527912520522009-02-16T14:16:00.000-08:002009-02-16T14:21:11.493-08:00J/BOATS LAUNCHES FIRST SHALLOW DRAFT DAYSAILER: THE J/95Barrington, R.I. – CrossCurrent Marine, a global purveyor of luxury products and services, and the exclusive J/Boats distributor in the southeast, announced today the first shoal draft daysailer from J/Boats, the J/95. The industry’s newest one-design daysailer with a shoal draft feature, the J/95 incorporates an innovative keel/centerboard and twin rudder design. Emphasizing form stability, the Anakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373846161649771469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885023524858492636.post-76176911335805355942009-01-19T03:06:00.000-08:002009-01-19T03:21:34.553-08:00Royal Phuket Marina developer, Gulu Lalvani, voted ’Best Boating and Yachting Personality of the Year’ at Boat India 2008Collecting his second accolade in as many months, Royal Phuket Marina developer Gulu Lalvani was voted ´Best Boating and Yachting Personality of the Year´ in the inaugural International Boating Awards (IBA) at Boat India 2008.The Hong Kong tycoon and founder of Thailand’s most exclusive luxury lifestyle yachting community was honoured at a glittering award ceremony held yesterday December 14 at Anakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373846161649771469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885023524858492636.post-79906484357296219902009-01-05T13:17:00.000-08:002009-01-05T13:20:14.877-08:00The Shipyard Group Adds Charter Yacht to Growing FleetFort Lauderdale, Florida (August 28th, 2008) – The Shipyard Group is delighted to announce the addition of the M/Y CARIBBEAN SPARKLE. This 107’ custom cockpit motor yacht, based in South Florida, is available for charter in Florida and the Bahamas. The CARIBBEAN SPARKLE'S main salon is well-suited for families and entertainment, and she accommodates eight guests in four beautifully-appointed Anakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373846161649771469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885023524858492636.post-70691929006253025842009-01-05T13:16:00.003-08:002009-01-05T13:16:53.250-08:00The Sacks Group Yachting Professionals and Ultimate Escapes Kick-Off Partnership Aboard M/Y SEAFARER in Sag Harbor, NYUnder a full moon over Long Island Sound on Friday, August 15th, the quaint town of Sag Harbor was the site of the first combined event for The Sacks Group Yachting Professionals and Ultimate Escapes’ partnership kick-off. The Sacks Group, a premier Luxury Yacht Vacation and Yacht Brokerage firm in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Ultimate Escapes, the leading family of luxury destination clubs Anakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373846161649771469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885023524858492636.post-40323075676955618582009-01-05T13:16:00.001-08:002009-01-05T13:16:21.056-08:00Announcing the New York Yacht Club World Invitational CupNew York Yacht Club (NYYC) Commodore Charles H. Townsend announced today the inaugural New York Yacht Club World Invitational Cup, an invitational fleet-racing regatta. Its essence is to bring together amateur yacht-club teams to compete against teams from around the world. The sailing will be tough and demanding, allowing each club to demonstrate the skills of its top sailors.Commodore Townsend Anakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373846161649771469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885023524858492636.post-83681645066181066792009-01-05T13:15:00.001-08:002009-01-05T13:15:49.666-08:00U.S. Superyacht Association Announces New Board of DirectorsFort Lauderdale, FL—August 19, 2008—The U.S. Superyacht Association (USSA) announced it’s newly elected Board of Directors for the 2008-2009 term. Tim Davey, of Global Marine Travel, and Billy Smith, of Trinity Yachts, will continue their roles as Chairperson and Vice Chair, respectively. The new board members were announced at the Captains Briefing and Reception in Newport, Rhode Island, in JuneAnakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373846161649771469noreply@blogger.com0