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Bénéteau First 45: Tried and tested

05/2008 – NauticNews.com has taken a preview cruise on board the “S” version of the First 45. On February 18th 2008 in Monaco and despite the light winds, this new yacht revealed its potential for speed and its easy manoeuvring for the crew. We were particularly impressed by the reactive steering. Whether sailing close to […]

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  • Fiart 50 TS: The top style version

    04/2008 – Construction The Fiart 50 is not a new model in itself, having figured in the Italian manufacturer’s catalogue for the past 5 years. But this year, the new TS version revolutionises the range’s flagship with a retractable hard-top, a feature that clients increasingly want. Above deck Incorporating a hard-top into an existing sports […]

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  • Alubat – Ovni 495

    04/2008- A new addition The Ovni 495 was launched in early 2007 by Alubat, a manufacturer that has been producing aluminium boats since 1973. The 495 is the 23rd sailing yacht in the OVNI series of multi-chined lifting keel yachts designed for the high seas. The Ovni 495 is the range’s new flagship since the […]

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  • The 2008 Christofle Asia Boating Awards

    Qingdao has been named Asia’s Maritime Capital at the fourth edition of the Christofle Asia Boating Awards. This is the first time a Chinese city has been awarded such a sought-after accolade. It recognises the tremendous effort that has been put into turning that city into a sailing hub in preparation for the 2008 Olympic […]

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  • Boat Asia 2008 at Marina at Keppel Bay

    Boat Asia 2008 will be held at the newly opened Marina at Keppel Bay from 24 to 27 April 2008. As the region’s leading boat and luxury waterfront lifestyle event, Boat Asia 2008 has become the top-draw, annual event for new owners of luxury boats as well as the thousands of boating enthusiasts from around […]

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  • Sanctuary Cove Show Promises World Class Event

    04/2008 – The 20th Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show has drawn 107 world and Australian marine product releases in an exciting lead up to the May event. The 2008 Show, from Thursday, May 22 to Sunday, May 25 has 439 confirmed exhibitors booked for on-water, pavilion and open-air displays. There are more than 390 boats […]

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  • Dehler purchases the Belgian yacht builder ETAP Yachting

    04/2008 – The Sauerland-based yacht builder Dehler is purchasing the Belgian company ETAP Yachting. The yachts of traditional Belgian shipyard ETAP Yachting are considered unsinkable and are specially designed for the needs of families. The ETAP Yachting production facilities in the Belgian town of Malle and its established brands will be fully maintained and further […]

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  • Cavendish White joins OCEAN Independence

    04/2008 – Today, the OCEAN Independence Managing Partners Peter Hürzeler and Nicholas Dean announced the successful acquisition by OCEAN Independence of long-standing industry associate, Cavendish White. The friendly amalgamation of Cavendish White and OCEAN Independence results in the formation of one of the industry’s largest brokerage companies, managing an impressive Central Agency list of yachts […]

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