Monthly Archives: December 2010 »
All the fun of the Ferrari! World Abu dhabi
Ever wanted to know what it feels like to be hurtling along in a Ferrari F1 car? The dream could soon become a reality as Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is set to open at
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2010’s best wines, relished and listed
2007 Fia Nobile Cerasuolo di Vittoria ($20) My bargain of the year is this lively red from Sicily, discovered at New York’s Convivio restaurant. Charged with finding one wine for dishes with clashing tastes,
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IAG 127 shows herself Primadonna’s cruising debut
Primadonna, the first IAG 127 launched, has begun shor t cruises for potential buyers off the China coast. The product of an Italian-Taiwanese venture in Zhuhai, near Macau, this vessel is the latest in
Read More »Caribbean marina update Puerto Rico, Virgin Gorda, Costa Rica and the Bahamas offer something new
Island Global Yachting (igymarinas.com) has added Puerto Rico’s Palmas del Mar Yacht, a 2,800-acre waterfront golf resort community with a hotel, casino and 158-slip marina for yachts up to 175′ to its portfolio. The
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Trinity Yachts Sportier than ever
Trinity Yachts, from the get go, set out to build yachts with a bit of a sporty look and feel. The recently announced new sport series, however, kicks it up a few notches. “It
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Heesen sells first FDHF
In September Heesen Yachts penned a deal for its brand-new 213′ (65m) Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF). Construction of the aluminum-hulled FDHF vessel starts in mid-December in Oss. The new yacht will accommodate 12
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Selene 92 Ocean Explorer..International collaboration at work
Selene has built sturdy and smaller explorers for owners who like to navigate on their own. This new design, which has crew accommodations for three, may tap into a new market segment but remains
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Azimut forges ahead..Fall shows reveal new models
Conglomerate Azimut Benetti made a strong showing at the fall shows. At the Genoa Boat Show, the Azimut Magellano 50 (pictured), the Atlantis 44 and the Azimut 48 made their worldwide debut. A clear
Read More »Capi2’s smart phone security
Capi2 Nederland BV recently introduced the Capi2 Communicator, a communication and alarm monitoring system that includes integrated CCTV, tank and battery monitoring, security, speedometers, GPS, compass and much more—all via the handy smartphone or
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Turkish Sunrise Yachts builder signs a 207-footer
Turkish yard Sunrise Yachts, whose first yacht Africa (pictured) was recently sold, signed a new-build 207′ (63.1m) motoryacht deal brokered by Camper & Nicholsons International’s Simon Goldworthy. Espen Øino styled the four-deck yacht, which
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