by Natalie | Sep 20, 2019 | Daily News, Features
The new IMOCA 60 HUGO BOSS, set to be raced by British sailor Alex Thomson, launched today at an official christening ceremony on The River Thames in London. Built with a focus on improved sustainability, innovation, and design prowess, the yacht was designed and...
by Natalie | Sep 20, 2019 | Daily News, Features
Clock ticking to submit your most innovative designs for METSTRADE showcase METSTRADE Show organiser RAI Amsterdam is calling on exhibitors to submit their most innovative designs for the DAME (Design Award METSTRADE) by September 24, 2019. Now in its 29th year, the...
by Natalie | Sep 20, 2019 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
The US Olympic Sailing Team has had a bad week. After Greg Fisher resigned as Chief Operating Officer of Olympic Sailing, news now comes from US Sailing that another key member of management is gone. Here is the US Sailing statement: Bristol, RI (September 19, 2019) –...
by Natalie | Sep 20, 2019 | Daily News, Features, Regattas News
Race 2, Day 4) – The 11 teams in the Clipper 2019-20 Round the World Yacht Race are unanimous that they have been welcomed by favorable sailing conditions as the crew surf their way past the Canary Islands south, with yacht speeds into double figures, a welcome change...
by Natalie | Sep 19, 2019 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
IPO to raise €100m from new shares to support growth and development In contrast to what was suggested recently at the Cannes Yachting Festival that its IPO was still some way off, the Italian yacht builder, Ferretti, has now confirmed that it will proceed with its...
by Natalie | Sep 19, 2019 | Daily News, Features
Following the big reveal of Defiant, the first AC75 of America’s Cup challenger American Magic, a letter from Ed Vitrano gave us a good chuckle. “Well . . . all the traditionalists screamed ‘Bring back the monohulls to the AC.’ Defiant indeed. You happy now?!” Nobody...
