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Italian superyacht-builder introduces post-diploma course for installers and system maintenance technicians Italian superyacht yard Sanlorenzo has added a new post-diploma course to the Sanlorenzo Academy for training installers and system maintenance technicians. The ‘Installer and System Maintenance Technician’ course will be launched at the beginning of April 2019 and provides …

David and Peter Askew’s American Volvo 70 Wizard (above) has won the 2019 RORC Caribbean 600 Trophy, scoring the best corrected time under IRC. Wizard put in a near faultless performance to complete the 600 mile non-stop race yesterday in 43 hours 38 minutes and 44 seconds. “This is the …

Superyacht Tenders and Toys are often approached about new toy concepts and are involved in the evolution of these, often getting involved in bringing them into the superyacht market. At present there has been a real emphasis on foiling, whether this be tenders, electric surfboards or sailboats. The advantages of …

Wally which became part of the Ferretti Group in January, has introduced its first model since announcing the partnership. It’s the 48 Wallytender, with Hull No. 1 scheduled to launch in June. “The new 48 Wallytender is proof that our Wally DNA — signature design, proven performance, fun and flexibility …

Due to the mandated 42-month expiration date from date of manufacture, most boaters need to replace their boat’s emergency flares after three seasons of boating. However, without a system to safely accept and dispose of outdated flares, they continue to present a safety and storage hazard for boat owners. In …

The third placed Estonian skipper Uku Randmaa has escaped disqualification from the Golden Globe Race after breaching the strict rules forbidding outside assistance, but has been handed a 72-hour penalty for asking and receiving weather routing information during radio contact with a Ham radio operator. A 16-minute recording of the …

Maserati Multi 70 skippered by Giovanni Soldini (ITA) crossed the finish line of the RORC Caribbean 600 at 20:49:00 AST today in an elapsed time of 1 day, 06 hours 49 minutes and 00 seconds, taking Multihull Line honours and setting a new Multihull Race Record in the 11th edition …

Madrid hosted last week the presentation of the new edition of Rally Clásico de Mallorca, which will take place in the island on 7, 8 and 9 March. The event was attended by Toni Dezcallar, Director of the Rally, Borja Queipo de Llano, International Relations of Almira Capital and Álvaro …

Varadero Valencia begins the year with the incorporation of new specialists in different repair areas. The creation of its own carpentry, specialist in classics, is a great addition, and the agreement with a recognized company of mechanics and hydraulics. Varadero Valencia has started the year reinforcing its specialists area and …

BHG Marine and Willow Marine were both owned and run by father and son team David and Paul Martin The Berthon group of companies in the UK has acquired BHG Marine and Willow Marine through its Lymington Marina subsidiary. The move comes not longer after the company acquired Marine IP, producer …