All Sailboats articles – Page 8
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Turning to crowdfunding, Dutch eye bare-bones America’s Cup budget
Dutch entry for the 36th America’s Cup in 2021 still to find a main sponsor
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Beneteau endorses NEOLINE's wind-powered transatlantic shipping project
Groupe Beneteau has confirmed its interest in the NEOLINE project for the transatlantic transportation of its boats to the US. NEOLINE is currently developing an energy-efficient transatlantic transport line with cargo sailing ships specialised in rolling and oversized freight. Scheduled to start up in 2021, this route will link Saint-Nazaire ...
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2019 European Yacht of the Year Award winners revealed
The winners of the 2019 European Yacht of the Year and European Powerboat of the Year awards were announced during the opening weekend of this year’s Düsseldorf boat show.
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Danish sail-maker reports “significant increase” in turnover and profitability
Danish sail-maker Elvstrøm Sails has reported a significant increase in both turnover and profitability during the 2017/18 financial year. According to a company statement, earnings before tax more than tripled to DKK 9.1m against last year’s DKK 2.8m.
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UK sailing school expands fleet
First Class Sailing in the UK has expanded its fleet with the purchase of two Beneteau Ocean 38.1 sailing yachts from Ancasta.
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Hamble School of Yachting acquired
Clipper Ventures, organiser of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, has acquired the Hamble School of Yachting, one of the Royal Yachting Association’s (RYA) leading UK sailing schools. The acquisition, for an undisclosed price, is part of Clipper’s strategy to grow its involvement with offshore sailing.
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Seawind and Corsair announce expansion plans
Cat builder planning for larger facilities and doubling of demand
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Rutgerson in Elvstrøm supply deal
Swedish sail hardware manufacturer Rutgerson has signed a three-year supply contract with Elvstrøm Sails, one of the world’s largest sail-makers.
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Clipper Ventures launches new China division in major expansion
Clipper Ventures, the British organiser of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, is undertaking its biggest expansion in 23 years with the establishment of a new China-based division. The aim of this new arm is to support the growing participation in sailing in China.
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Bavaria purchase confirmed
German-based investment fund will take over one of the industry’s most high-profile builders; continued dealer loyalty key to success
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Beneteau confident in ‘strong vitality’ of Australian market
13 models displayed and around 10 sales achieved at recent Sydney show
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Southern Wind in major contract win
South African yard commissioned to build new RP Nauta 100ft custom yacht
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Mixed bag for Canadian boat sales through Q2 2018
Retail sales up in most categories, led by tow boats and outboard-powered fibreglass runabouts
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Sale of Bavaria Yachtbau delayed
MD Tobias Brinkmann says company hopes to restart under new ownership by September
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Traditional phinisi yacht starts charter operations in Indonesia
The 55m Prana is owned by Ibiza-based hotel brand Atzaro
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Yacht Racing Forums signs up new partnerships
Leading annual conference for the business of sailing and yacht racing announces new tie-ups to strengthen roll of the event
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Groupe Beneteau signs agreement with Delphia Yachts
Deal sees Groupe acquiring Polish builder's operations designing, building and marketing sailing and motor yachts under the Delphia Yachts and Maxi Yachts brands and for other firms
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Groupe Beneteau takes majority stake in Seascape
French group acquires 60% share in Slovenian performance sailing yacht specialists
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Oyster completes first yacht under new ownership
14 vessels currently being completed at Oyster’s sites in Southampton and Norfolk