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Harmony on demand

06/2008 – Two new units from the new Harmony 16 meters are currently being built. They will be shown during next Cannes and Southampton boat shows. Nevertheless, Poncin Group has just announced they won’t achieve their sales plans for this year on the Harmony range. Consequently, the production of those monhulls has been stopped until […]

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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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  • Drettmann opens base in the South of France

    03/2008 – By opening of a sales base on the Côte d’Azur, the Drettmann Group continues to expand its sales network. With a total of 14 bases around the world, customer proximity and exclusive service are key components of the German yacht manufacturer’s market strategy. The new location in the marina of Port Camille Rayon […]

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  • Antibes Yacht Show 2008

    03/2008 – Over 200 yachts in water! The second year’s show (April 17th – 20th, 2008)  is doubling in size with over 200 yachts on display – Several yachts above 50 meters will attend and the in water spaces are getting filled quickly. This year, even more of the world’s largest yacht brokerage companies will […]

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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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  • 2008 Sanctuary Cove show expands display

    The 20th anniversary Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show this May has an extended footprint to offer even more display space. Currently more than 410 exhibitors are placed for the Gold Coast event staged Thursday May 22 to Sunday May 25. “As usual, there will be expansive on-water display space with more than 4km of on-water […]

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  • A new Briand 86 in 2009

    03/2008 – Philippe Briand has designed a new 86’ This aluminium sailing yacht is currently under construction at the Chantier C.N.B. in Bordeaux. She is to be launched in May 2009. This 86’ yacht is designed for offshore sailing. Her owner is an experienced yachtsman and has already owned a C.N.B. built yacht, which explains […]

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