The island province’s capital is a bustling port in the south east of the island which has a rich historical heritage going back to before the 12th century. It was first settled by the Phoenicians who called it Karalis, or the city of rock, and then settled by the Carthaginians. All Venues of the Audi [...]
Cagliari – Venues 3 of the Audi MedCup 2011 http://en.nauticwebnews.com/1112
Never before has the Audi MedCup Circuit seen such a high proportion of new build boats set to take to the first start line of the season. Six new TP52’s to three different designs from two different design houses are expected to take to the start line for Tuesday’s first official practice race of the [...]
Audi Medcup 2011 – Cascais Trophy http://en.nauticwebnews.com/1106
The Galway stopover for the 2008-09 Volvo Ocean Race was a huge success for the city and for the race, and once again the Volvo Ocean Race will visit this ancient west coast city of Ireland, this time as the finish line of the 2011-12 race. In May 2009 over 600,000 supporters visited the race [...]
Galway – Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 http://en.nauticwebnews.com/1102
Situated in Brittany in north-west France, Lorient has a long-standing link to the maritime world. Back in the 1600s, Lorient was part of the chain linking Europe to India, and later the French East India Company, backed by King Louis XIV, created a thriving base there. It remains a functional port but that, in appearance [...]
Lorient – Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 http://en.nauticwebnews.com/1099
Lisbon is an illuminated city. The almost constant presence of sunshine and the Tagus River transform the Portuguese capital into a mirror of a thousand colours, which highlight the city’s unique architecture and natural beauty. There are so many things to see and do in Lisbon that all visitors will have access to a wide [...]
Lisbon – Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 http://en.nauticwebnews.com/1098
After five visits to Rio de Janeiro it’s time to branch out. And this port at the mouth of the Itajaí River, while not too far geographically from Rio, certainly is a different prospect. With a population some 34 times smaller than the sprawling six million of Rio, there is, understandably, a quieter feel to [...]
Itajaí – Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 http://en.nauticwebnews.com/1096
Miami is one of the most iconic cities in the world, brimming with character and babbling away in more than 60 different languages. Its nightlife is as good as anywhere in the country, the 15 miles of beaches are crammed with all manner of flamboyant souls, and there is enough drama behind closed doors to [...]
Miami – Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 http://en.nauticwebnews.com/1097
It’s the City of Sails, which says it all really. The Maritime Industry Association illustrated the point rather well, revealing in 2006 that the city, which has hosted two America ‘s Cups and seven stopovers in this race’s history, is home to 135,000 “proper boats” and 60,500 yachtsmen. In context, the city’s population is a [...]
Auckland – Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 http://en.nauticwebnews.com/1095
If Qingdao was characterised by a freezing fog, then “China’s Hawaii” will offer something a little more welcoming when the race makes its second visit to the country. Sitting on the southern tip of Hainan province, this idyllic tropical city rarely has a daytime temperature of less than 23°C, even at the height of winter. [...]
Sanya – Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 http://en.nauticwebnews.com/1094
With over 200 natural islands, more than 400 kilometres of pristine coastline, tranquil oases, modern cityscapes, rocky, mountain-like heights, and awe-inspiring deserts, Abu Dhabi offers a diversity of visitor experiences. It is also preserving and leveraging its rich cultural heritage so that visitors can share in a centuries-old history and its many traditions, many of [...]
Abu Dhabi – Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 http://en.nauticwebnews.com/1093
Dominated by its immense flat-topped mountain, Cape Town sits at the convergence of two of the world’s great oceans, the Indian and the Atlantic. Dubbed the Tavern of the Seas, Cape Town has been a welcome sight for sailors ever since man took to wandering the oceans in search of new lands, new trade and [...]
Cape Town – Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 http://en.nauticwebnews.com/1092
Alicante may be best known as a popular holiday destination but that would be to misunderstand the role the town is performing over the next two years. Yes, its airport handles every year the fourth biggest passenger footfall in Spain, but a lot of that is heading even further south, to the beaches of places [...]
Alicante – Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 http://en.nauticwebnews.com/1088
The 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race will start with the In-Port Race on 29 October in Alicante, Spain and the route will go to Cape Town, Abu Dhabi, Sanya, Auckland and on to Itajaí. Next stop is Miami and then across the Atlantic to Lisbon followed by Lorient and Galway. Volvo Ocean Race Alicante, Volvo Ocean [...]
Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12: Race Schedule from Alicante to Galway http://en.nauticwebnews.com/1085True or not? Please ask Harrods. www.harrods.com
Harrods is Selling Superyachts sometimes http://en.nauticwebnews.com/1081
Marinas and ports included in fire sale of state assets being considered by Greek leaders A series of government-owned marinas in Greece are set to be included in a massive fire sale of state assets being prepared by the beleaguered Mediterranean country. Greece hopes to raise €50 billion (£43.5 billion) by 2015 by selling off [...]
Mass Marina sale considered by Greek Government http://en.nauticwebnews.com/1078
Well, after long hesitations, discussion and consultation you’ve decided to get your own airplane. A person, who is eager to do that has a lot of questions: “Where to buy a plane?”, “How to do that fast and smoothly?”, “How to save money without losing at the result?” and so on. First of all, if [...]
Difficult Task Buying an Airplane http://en.nauticwebnews.com/1074
More than 500 superyacht owners, families, friends and industry professionals gathered at the gala affair to enjoy the ceremony at London’s Guildhall in which owners of winning sail and motoryachts delivered in 2010 were distinguished. Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s 485 million dollar mega-yacht ECLIPSE won for Best Displacement Yacht and Motor Yacht of the Year [...]
6th World Superyacht Awards Gala http://en.nauticwebnews.com/1067
The Highlander, the Forbes family’s famous 151-foot Feadship that has entertained celebrities, politicians and of course capitalists around Manhattan, is now up for sale. The vessel was mothballed at Bradford Marine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 2009, during the economic downturn. “I don’t think they wanted to be seen cruising around in a 150-foot Feadship [...]
The Forbes Megayacht The Highlander is on the Market. http://en.nauticwebnews.com/1061
14 teams have applied for the participation in the next America’s Cup 2013 in San Francisco. But only the following ten are currently known: Defender – Oracle Racing, Golden Gate Yacht Club (USA). Challenger: Aleph-Equipe de France, Aleph Yacht Club (FRA), Artemis Racing, Kungliga Svenska Segal Sallskapet (SWE), China Team, Mei Fan Yacht Club (CHN), Emirates Team New Zealand, Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron [...]
Who really takes part in the America’s Cup 2013 in San Francisco? http://en.nauticwebnews.com/1055
“Extreme sport lovers will flock to this new America’s Cup because of the broadcast,” said Richard Worth, Chairman, America’s Cup Event Authority (ACEA). “From heart-pounding maneuvers at breakneck speeds to capsizes that result in two-story falls for the athletes, viewers will not just see the action, they will feel like they are right in it.” [...]
AC34 will revolutionize live sports coverage http://en.nauticwebnews.com/1051
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