Avon to display entire Seasport range at London Boat Show
AVON, the worldwide specialist Jet RIB tender designer and manufacturer is displaying its entire 2012 Seasport Jet Tender range at the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show 2012. The recently launched Seasport 380 Jet Tender will be accompanied by the recently upgraded Seasport 330 and 430 Jet Tenders.

All three tenders in the Seasport range are powered by a super-charged, 4-stroke HP jet engine, providing a safe yet exhilarating experience on the water. The entire range is now ...…
Hallberg-Rassy wins her class in the ARC for the 7th time
Hallberg-Rassy won her class in the ARC. This is at least the 7th time. In the latest ARC, that just finished, the Dutch Hallberg-Rassy 54 “Meneldor”, with a pure family crew, won Class C.

It is double Hallberg-Rassy 54 on top: Both on actual time and corrected time a Hallberg-Rassy 54 got first to the Caribbean. The Hallberg-Rassy 54 “Feelin’ Good” took Line honours for Class C and she sailed the 2 847 nautical miles to the Caribbean in 15 days, 15 hours, 16 minutes and 30 seconds. A…
Atlantic Islands Crusing Guide now availablle covering the Azores, Madeira Group, Canary Islands and Cape Verdes
When Anne Hammick started research on the first edition of Atlantic Islands back in 1987, few would have guessed the changes which 25 years would bring. Facilities for yachts have improved immeasureably in all four island groups, bureaucracy has decreased and, from being seen mainly as convenient stepping stones on the Atlantic passage, all the archipelagos are now accepted as cruising destinations in their own right.

The fifth edition of Atlantic Islands builds on solid foundations - the ...…
Bluewater Boats Appoints New Director of Sales and Marketing and Announces Inshore Fishing Boat Line
Bluewater Sportfishing Boats, Inc. has recruited a well known industry veteran to spearhead its sales and marketing efforts, and is broadening its focus to include inshore fishing boats, the Fort Pierce, Florida-based manufacturer of custom offshore center console fishing boats announced today.

Mike Carrigan, Sr. has been named as Bluewater’s new director of sales and marketing, and has been tasked with spearheading the company’s push to expand its network of marine marketing partners.
Riva Iseo on show in Amsterdam Show, Millionaire Fair
Riva Iseo on show in Amsterdam Show, Millionaire Fair

Riva, a brand of the Ferretti Group, has taken part in two important events in December: from the 8th till the 12th its new jewel, Riva Iseo, was presented at the Millionaire Fair in Amsterdam, while on the 9th December the exhibition "Lo Stile Italiano - arte e design” started in Monaco that will finish on
the 2nd January, during which Riva is celebrated as an icon of Italian style and design through one of its bestknown
model…
Scanstrut adds new models to Scanpod range
Following on from the success of its innovative Scanpod range, Scanstrut, has added a number of new models to its increasingly popular collection.

The new models include both Helm and Mast Pods, which allow for the installation of up to three or four standard electronic instruments, as well as an additional Mast Pod model with the ability to hold up to two maxi instruments.

All boat users understand the importance of keeping electronic equipment secure and dry whilst out on the wa…
Commercial sales up in 2011 for Ribcraft, the leading British manufacturer of Rigid Inflatable Boats
2011 has proved to be an excellent year for leading British boat manufacturer Ribcraft, which has seen its commercial sales increase by 26 per cent.

The company, which is the leading British builder of reliable and superbly manufactured Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs), is confident that 2012 will be another opportunity to build on its current success in the commercial market.

[image]Ribcraft has recently completed orders for commercial operators working in sea rescue, military traini…
Super silent Viking 42
Viking Yachts is known for its meticulous attention to detail and high quality. All equipment must perform flawlessly and look great. In Marine Exhaust Systems, Viking found a like-minded partner.

Viking's new 42 Open and 42 Convertible models combine maximum power and exceptional handling, with twin 600 hp Cummins QSC engines coupled to Zeus pod drives. The Viking 42 Open cruises at 31 knots with a fuel consumption of 45 gph for a range of 344 nautical miles. The 42 Convertible has a ...…
Sebago Shoes News - Shoeboat available at Regent Street store
Sebago, the footwear company that has delivered genuine hand crafted performance since 1946, is celebrating the start of Christmas festivities this weekend with the London debut of their much loved ‘Sebago Shoeboat’ and 20% discount in store on selected lines.

The Shoeboat is taking part in the ‘free Shop West End VIP Weekend’ running throughout Saturday, December 10th and Sunday, December 11th, tipped to be the shopping experience of the season, it will be the place to seen this month.…
Very stylish Predator 53 to be launched at the  2012 Tullett Prebon London Boat Show
Sunseeker International, manufacturer of the world’s finest luxury motoryachts, will launch an exciting new addition to the Predator range, the new Sunseeker Predator 53 at the forthcoming 2012 Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show (6th-15th January).

The world launch of this stunning new model will take place on Friday 6th January at 11.45am. The new Predator 53 may be the smallest in the Predator family; however she offers more interior space than most in her class whilst boasting …
Bavaria launch its first ever flybridge at Paris Boat Show
Visitors to the Nautic trade show in Paris are currently admiring the latest BAVARIA boats. Today the BAVARIA shipyard is proud to release the first details and images of its new luxury motor boat line. The first model to be launched is a 40 foot flybridge that is due in early 2012. This will be the first flybridge motorboat ever built by BAVARIA.
Features include: a generous flybridge with wetbar, lounger and corner seating area. Below deck, there is plenty of space in the three cabins. In ...…
Entries Open for ClubSwan Caribbean Rendezvous in March 2012
Nautor’s Swan is pleased to open entries for the annual ClubSwan Caribbean Rendezvous which will take place from 12 – 17 March 2012 in the British Virgin Islands.

A diverse range of Swan’s take part in the Rendezvous each spring; from the stunningly elegant Swan 100 slicing through the crystal waters to the cruising oriented Swan 66 fleet enjoying time anchored off Sandy Cay through to the smaller couple-sailed Swan 44, Swan 46 and Swan 48 members of the fleet.

The Rendezvous…
Three Seekeeper gyros to keep luxurious ItalYachts Elsea steady
An extremely sophisticated, high-performance yacht deserves the very best stabilization system. After its first successful Seakeeper installation, boatbuilder Rodriguez Group knew the gyros would be a must on future projects. Most recently, three M21000 gyros were installed on Elsea, a new Italyachts 43m.

Half fly, half-hardtop, Elsea is representative of a new yacht class, Sportfly. And fly she does, with a cruising speed of 30 knots and top speed of 35 knots. Stabilization while ...…
Love sailing and looking for a job in this sector?
RS Sailing, the UK's leading chandlery and boat producer, are currently looking for a committed member of staff to join our retail team at LDC Sailing.

The role involves all aspects of a sailing retail business including: customer service, order processing, mail order packing & despatch, stock control and many more.

You will need to be enthusiatic, presentable, computer literate and keen to work as part of a dedicated and busy team. Ideally the candidate will be a keen dinghy sailo…
Spirit Yachts launch two new Deckhouse Yachts, the 50DH and 57 DH
The first two yachts in Spirit Yachts' exciting new Deckhouse, or DH, range have been launched and are proving themselves every bit as desirable as the world renowned Classic range from this award-winning company.

At 50 and 57 feet respectively, these new yachts offer the same graceful lines, superb modern construction and technology, ease of handling and sparkling performance as the rest of the fleet but with a little more volume for enhanced world-wide cruising capability and comfort. ...…
Pinmar sponsored tournament raises €67,000 for charities including Yacht Aid
Mallorca’s number one golf destination, Son Gual, hosted the 23rd Pinmar Yachtsman’s Golf Tournament, sponsored by Awlgrip, which raised a record €67,000 for its nominated charities.

More than 370 golfers took part in the four-day event, at a course which was recently acknowledged as the best on the island by Golf World magazine. It was supported by more than 100 sponsors, and nearly 900 guests enjoyed the prizegiving dinner which helped to raise funds for several charities including Yach…
How to survive 2012?
How to survive 2012?

Special attention will be given to surviving the tidal wave with the help of unsinkable boats.
If we are able to convince some of the present and future owners to co-operate, thousands of people will certainly survive. Count for yourself: 6,000 boats in total were built in 2002. In 2012 there will be about 10,000. If we are allowed to use a quarter of them, i.e. 2,500, with an average of 4 persons aboard, then about 10,000 people would be able to escape from the tidal…
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2012 RC44 Championship dates announced
One new city and four old favourites have been announced as the host venues for the 2012 RC44 Championship Tour. The competing teams will again be challenged by a mixture of lake, ocean and harbour racing in 2012.

2012 RC44 Championship Tour Calendar:

8 – 12 February Puerto Calero – Lanzarote

28 March – 1 April Cascais – Portugal

30 May – 3 June Gmunden – Austria

18 – 22 July Marstrand – Sweden
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Gold Cup Regatta Primes Melges 32 Fleet For 2012 Midwinter Championship Series SeasonGold Cup Regatta Primes Melges 32 Fleet For 2012 Midwinter Championship Series Season
Twenty teams prepare for great competition at one of the International Melges 32 Class's most prestigious events.

Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. - If there is one event that the International Melges 32 Class looks forward to year-after-year, it is the Gold Cup Regatta, hosted by the Lauderdale Yacht Club (LYC) in Fort Lauderdale, FL. It presents the perfect opportunity for teams to steer south and enjoy some warmer weather, while offering three solid days of the best and most challenging racing ...…
The Ribbon 45 SC is ready for take off!
The collaboration between Ribbon Yachts and Vripack has resulted in to a new
masterpiece, called; Ribbon 45 SC. A planing high speed cruiser designed for
every day use. What makes this spacious 45 footer so special are her
characteristic lines and innovative design which give her a modern look.
Furthermore, this lightweight structured cruiser is praised with many special
features in order to make sure that only her appearance will blow you away. The
Ribbon 45 SC has been …
M-32 Lake Garda delivery
M-32 Speed Dream Machine "Hägar III"

Check out some really cool lake Garda pictures from the water launch and delivery of the M-32 Speed Dream Machine "Hägar III" (harbour Malcesine / Navene)

M-32 Speed One Design
- carbon autoclave built / state of the art formula one technology
- super light and rock solid
- designed for speed and to be sailed on the water
- sail configuration for speed with only main and gennaker / to fast for a jib...:-) ...…
Barcolana Regatta Dubbed ‘the World’s Largest Regatta’ Awards Swan Contingent
Over 800 guests gathered for the 43rd Barcolana Prize Giving Ceremony in the Italian City of Trieste. Distinguished members included President of the Italian Sailing Federation, Carlo Croce. Nautor’s Swan representatives and competitors from the Swan contingent were part of the high profile guest list.

This annual ceremony celebrates the Barcolana Regatta which this year took place on October 9th in the waters of the Gulf Trieste. Nearly 2,000 boats entered providing a massive spectacle. …
Bavaria present two new models at Nautic Show in Paris
Bavaria present two new models at Nautic Show in Paris.

The SPORT 31 (pictured) had its international premiere at the INTERBOOT in Friedrichshafen in September 2011, and has received huge acclaim at subsequent trade shows. Visitors and customers alike were impressed by the motor boat’s dynamic, innovative design and high-quality interior. Nautic represents the last opportunity this year for interested parties to view the SPORT 31 live at a trade show.
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Beneteau First 21-7S Celebrates it's 20 years and there is still your life ahead of you
Born in 1992, and named the First 210, this Finot-Conq plan took inspiration from the
trends of the times to develop - First 211 in 1998, First 21.7 in 2004 and First 21.7s in 2007
- and accomplish an outstanding career that could bring it into the pages of the
Guinness Book of Records. Small in size but colossal in its unanimously acclaimed qualities, this yacht is the pride of its owners.

Nearly 3,000 boats now sail the seas the world over and the owners' associations are al…
The new W37 Med
The new W37 Med

In conjunction with David Reard we are working on a new lightweight 37-feet designed for fast and safe navigation in the Mediterranean and to do some offshore race.

A new lightweight 37-feet designed for fast and safe navigation in the Mediterranean and for offshore race.

The hull will be made in a sandwich composite (multi-axial glass fabric / PVC / multi-axial glass fabric epoxy laminates) and will have a hull with round bottom and a single edge.

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