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 […]
Continue Reading ...An Azimut yacht on the mountains of Courchevel 1850: the luxury of yachting at 2,000 m Azimut Yachts, together with Philippe Blattes Yachting and Ultramarine, Azimut Yachts Dealers for France and Russia, respectively, exhibited from 23 December to 7 January a magnificent yacht, the Azimut 43S, in the arrival area of France’s acclaimed Courchevel 1850 […]
Continue Reading ...07/2007 – EXHIBITORS TO LAUNCH COUNTLESS NEW BOATS AT 2007 SHOW In the five years following its introduction, the Absa National Boat Show has become the premier platform for the launch of the newest, most advanced boats, gear and watersports accessories, by South Africa’s foremost players in the boating game. Given the tremendous growth in […]
Continue Reading ...01/2007 – A 50 m Couach yacht in composite! During the last Cannes Boat Show, Couach Group unveiled its mega yacht project. The company has announced the signature of the contract for the construction of this mega yacht of 50 m long, to be delivered in spring 2009. This composite 50 m mega yacht will […]
Continue Reading ...01/2006 – First tests in Spain The Sarnico 60, the last model of the coupé range of the homonymous shipyard (see our article), after its début at Genoa Boat Show, has undergone the first navigation tests along the Spanish coast, in occasion of Barcelona Boat Show, with the presence of the international press. The tested […]
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From September 13th to 18th, the Mediterranean’s finest yachts gather in the bay of Monaco. Since it was founded in 1994, the Monaco Classic Week has always reached the height of excellence. Every two years, the Monaco Yacht Club offers an outstanding line-up of all the Mediterranean has to offer in the way of prestigious […]
Continue Reading ...11/11/2007 – Tomorrow, Groupama 2 (Orma) should pass under the 1000 miles to race before crossing the line in Bahia, Brazil. In comparison, after 7 days at sea, Ecover (Imoca) will still have 2 000 miles to sail as will Crèpes Whaou! (Class 50). Pakea Bizkaïa (Imoca) and Telecom Italia (Class 40) will be 2 […]
Continue Reading ...05/2007 – Swedish Racer. After the 11.00 and the 10.50, the latest addition to the Swedish Maxi Yachts range is the 13.00, presented at the Grand Pavois in La Rochelle and distributed in France by Arzal Nautique. Award winning architect. Pelle Peterson is the man behind the Maxi Yachts brand. The former sailor turned designer […]
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At the 2005 Paris boat show, the manufacturer Latitude 46 presented an eye-catching sailing boat that drew many curious visitors. The visual appearance of Tofinou 9m50 is surprising to say the least, and gives off an impression that varies depending on the line of sight.
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When Shamrock V was launched in 1930 she was the first yacht to be built under the J Class rules created one year before. Inspired by the works of Nathanael Herreschoff, the J Class ensured that all sailing yachts competing in the Americas Cup had identical characteristics. It also marked the replacement of the gaff […]
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