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M/Y TURQUOISE - 55.4m (181'09") Proteksan Built 2011

Asking Price: €26,500,000

Central Agent: Stuart Larsen of Fraser Yachts, Fort Lauderdale

Turquoise's owner built one of the very first yachts at this well respected shipyard in 1994. The original 50m TURQUOISE circled the world for years in superb comfort. The owner was so impressed...Read More

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WALLY//ONE

MONACO, 2 SEPTEMBER 2011 – Wally, the manufacturer of super-luxury power and sailing yachts has today confirmed the full specification of its new icon, Wally//One. Delivering superior performance, technology, comfort and space, the successor to the Wally//Tender.

“In Wally//One we wanted to give people a boat that was fun to use as a day boat while still being practical as a tender. We have made smarter use of the deck and cabin spaces and included more luxuries – wonderful details that make it a great place to relax and entertain – at the same time as making it more economical and more manoeuvrable,” explains Wally founder and President, Luca Bassani Antivari...Read More

2011 China (Shanghai) International Boat Show

A Success No Matter How You Measure It

While some were at the China (Shanghai) International Boat Show Charity Regatta at Dianshan Lake others, notably exhibitors were still working away at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre in downtown Shanghai but all reports suggest a busy show.

The audited number of unique visitors to the China (Shanghai) International Boat Show was 21,077 from over 70 countries. The visitor numbers are monitored and audited by an independent company to avoid the accusation of number massaging.

The show does appear to have reached capacity at its current site with getting around from hall to hall requiring more weaving past others than at any show before so it is fortuitous that from 2012 the show will be sited at the former World Expo site across in Pudong where it will benefit from the massive infrastructure and transportation investment that Shanghai City Government made for the Expo...Read More

Yachtique Concierge Club unveiled at Cannes Festival de la Pleasance 2011

Official launch of a dedicated, 24 hour support team for clients of the Azimut|Benetti Group

Today sees the launch of a major new service for yacht owners. The Yachtique Concierge Club provides yacht owners with a unique, multilingual support team; ready to look after almost any and every requirement they may have, on or off the water. Members of the Concierge Club benefit from assistance and advice in four key areas...Read More

34th AMERICAS CUP

San Francisco Wins Right to Host 2013 America’s Cup

San Francisco, Calif. (December 31, 2010) – Saturday, January 01, 2011

Competition for oldest trophy in international sport once again returns to American waters

San Francisco has been selected as the host venue for the 34th America's Cup.

"We sought a venue that fulfills our promise – to showcase the best sailors in the world competing on the fastest boats," said Richard Worth, Chairman, America's Cup Event Authority. "And hosting the America's Cup in San Francisco will realize that promise."

"We thank Mayor Newsom, Board President Chiu, Supervisor Mirkarimi and all of the Board of Supervisors, the staff at City Hall and the Port Authority, Mark Buell and San Francisco America's Cup Organizing Committee, and all who have worked so diligently on securing the bid," Worth continued. "We look forward to working closely with City of San Francisco over the coming months to create a world-class America's Cup event, and a large and lasting beneficial impact on the City."...Read More

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