Jed Pearsall’s CLARITY and Chuck Townsend’s FIDELIO cross the starting line at the biennial New York Yacht Club Race Week at Newport presented by Rolex in 2012

Equally impressive is its delivery of hard-core racing and sporting camaraderie at one of sailing’s most renowned playgrounds and one of the world’s most prestigious yacht clubs. Orchestrated from the New York Yacht Club’s Harbour Court clubhouse in Newport, R.I. and sailed on Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island Sound, the regatta is open to yachts sailing in IRC, Classic, 12 Metre and One-Design classes as well as the recently introduced Cruiser-Racer and Doublehanded divisions.

“The Annual Regatta goes back to the early days of the New York Yacht Club with its first clubhouse in Hoboken, New Jersey, and now, in Newport, it has become a signature event of the yacht club and the first major event of the year,” said former NYYC Commodore Charles Townsend (Middletown, R.I./New York, N.Y.) who will be racing his 39-foot Sparkman & Stephens designed Fidelio in the Classics class.
“Newport is a yachting hub and definitely the center of the classic-boat universe. This is the first wooden classic that I’ve owned, and it’s like sailing a museum piece. Prior to that, I always had high performance carbon-fiber boats, but racing classics is just as tight as one-design racing, and we have a wonderful time. Their motion is so graceful through the water, and they are beautiful to sail and to see.”

Photo By: Rolex / Kurt Arrigo

“On behalf of the members of the New York Yacht Club, we are pleased to be hosting with Rolex this 159th Annual Regatta to share with today’s sailors a part of our history and traditions,” said NYYC Commodore Thomas J. Harrington. “The festivities will be enjoyed at our home on the water, Harbour Court, which was the former home of the 36th Commodore, John Nicholas Brown. As it has in the past, the competition will be strong with great camaraderie assured.”

On Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16, competitors will race in the traditional two-day series, which is split into Green fleet for Classic, 12 Metre, 6 Metre and small boat One-Design classes and Blue and White fleets for IRC and large boat One-Design classes. PHRF classes will race in the Red fleet’s “Navigator” races, which were introduced last year to engender a more relaxed racing atmosphere. They consist of one race each day using government and racing marks on the southern part of Narragansett Bay. Also for the Red fleet competitors, both days of weekend racing will be scored separately, so teams need not commit to a full weekend.

In odd-numbered years, the New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta presented by Rolex follows the Annapolis to Newport Race and precedes Block Island Race Week, attracting many of the same competing yachts. This year, that group will include Bill Sweetser’s (Annapolis, Md.) J/109 Rush, which took first place last year in IRC 7, and Larry Landry’s (Wilton, Conn.) White Witch, which won IRC 4 in the Around the Island Race.

“If I could pick one thing that I like most about sailing in Newport it would be the level of competition from other boats,” said Landry, adding that he acquired White Witch toward the end of 2011, and this year will be only his second season racing it.
“We had a good experience last year at the Annual Regatta, both on the water and off. The distance racing came a little bit easier to us than the tighter, more tactical windward-leeward racing. This year, by the time we get to Newport, we will have had more time in the boat as a team and hope to do a little bit better in the buoy racing on Saturday and Sunday.”

The eight One-Design classes are also stacked with competition, and return contender Henry Brauer (Marblehead, Mass.) is one of the frontrunners with his J/111 Fleetwing, which won its One-Design division in 2012 at the biennial New York Yacht Club Race Week at Newport presented by Rolex.

“Newport attracts a lot of people in the summer, because it is a fun place to be, and there are so many good boats and talented sailors,” said Brauer, who will mark this as his third year competing at the Annual Regatta.
“The majority of the J/111 class is in close proximity to Newport, so we are hoping to get enough boats this year so that we can have a one-design start.” After Fleetwing finishes this event, it will be shipped to Chicago to compete in the Race to Mackinac, the Verve Cup and the J/111 North American Championship. “We always go into our events wanting to win, but we are looking to the Annual Regatta to give us an opportunity to look at some of our new sails and to get the team back onboard before heading to Chicago,” added Brauer.

Rolex New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta
Photos: Rolex / Daniel Forster, Kurt Arrigo, Billy Black
Source: http://nyyc.org/yachting/racing/159th-annual-regatta

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The New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta presented by Rolex is part of the Gulf Stream Series and the first event in the New York Yacht Club Classic Yacht Series.

Chairman of the Boating Industries Alliance Australia Darren Vaux said the number and quality of speakers reflected the scale and importance of Marine13 as a landmark forum for the recreational marine sector in Australia and the wider region.

“The planning and investment in ensuring session topics and speakers are targeted to the issues and needs of the boating sector has been an extensive 15 month process. I am now extremely pleased to say that what we have in place is a compelling offer for businesses and government agencies wanting to discuss, plan and develop effective boating strategies for the future.”

The range of speakers is extensive including:

Jean Murray, Canadian Safe Boating Council; John Leman, International Marina Consultants, Darren Finkelstein, St Kilda Boat Sales; John Fladun, Australian Maritime Safety Authority; Zhenan Zhang, Quindao City Construction Investment Group and Graham Raspass, Sailtime Australia and New Zealand.

Plenary session speakers at Marine13 will address big picture challenges such as changing demographics, the move to on-line business and engaging future boaters. The three streams of boating businesses, marinas and boating safety will drill down on specific topics across 37 sessions. Investment in boat shows, fast tracking your marina re-development and lifejackets – a global challenge to prevent loss of life, are just a sample of the topics to be discussed by the extensive list of qualified speakers from across the globe. Marine13 has also attracted associated events including an International Lifejacket Forum, Fast Craft workshop and Pacific Nations Workshops.

Online registration is still open for Marine13 to be held 28-30 April including multiple delegate registration and day rate incentives. Limited exhibition space is available.

Marine13 International Conference and Trade Exhibition, Sydney
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Race Village & Activities

The free to enter public Race Village is located at The Promontory@Marina bay, a greenfield site nestled in the heart of Singapore’s thriving financial hub approximately 20km from Changi International Airport. The location, surrounded by water and gardens, provides the perfect viewing platform for “Stadium Racing” for the Extreme Sailing Series, whilst remaining at the heart of the city centre.
The public Race Village will provide a host of entertainment throughout the day including live music, public bar and food stalls, a resident DJ, live commentary throughout the racing as well as a kids zone for children. The on-water entertainment will be complemented by the main warm up act, the NeilPryde windsurf Racing Series, a try sailing programme for children and the public, optimist team racing and the MBA regatta.

Weekly schedule*:

Wednesday 10 April
21.00 – Extreme Sailing Series Welcome Party presented by Red Bull at Ying Yang
Thursday 11 April (Official media day)
11.00-15.00 – Try Sailing
15.00-19.00 – Extreme 40 racing
Friday 12 April
11.00-15.00 – Try Sailing
15.00-18.00 – Extreme 40 Stadium Racing window
18.00-19.00 – The Aberdeen Challenge Trophy followed by prize giving
18.30-21.30 – Live music band “The Common People”
Saturday 13 April
11.00-15.30 – On water activities including Optimist racing, MBA regatta, try sailing and NeilPryde Windsurf Racing Series
15.00-19.00 – Extreme 40 Stadium Racing window
19.30 – Presentation to boat of the day
19.00-20.00 – NeilPryde Windsurf Racing Series
19.30-22.30 – Live music band “Goodfellas”
Sunday 14 April
11.00-15.30 – On the water activities including; optimist team racing, MBA regatta, try sailing and NeilPryde Windsurf Racing Series
15.00-19.00 – Extreme 40 Stadium Racing
19.00 – Act 2 Prize Giving
21.30 – Extreme Sailing Series After Party presented by Red Bull at 1- Altitude bar

*All timings local time

About Singapore:

Singapore, once a humble fishing village, has now developed into the world’s fourth largest financial centre and has one of the five busiest ports in the world, with a diverse group of cultures and religions calling it home. An island surrounded by the Singapore and Johor Straits with many inland waterways, which provide the perfect setting for the Extreme 40 fleet to race.

Originally discovered by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles in 1819 who set up the island as a trading station with a policy of free trade that soon attracted merchants from all over Asia and from as far as the Middle East and America. One of the smallest countries in the world, it is home to nearly 5 million people. The Marina Bay, which receives north to northeasterly winds in April, is in the heart of Singapore, situated a stones throw away from the world famed Raffles Hotel. Named after Sir Raffles, the Hotel is home to the world-renowned Singapore Sling cocktail.

Aberdeen Asset Management – Main supporting local partner

Aberdeen Asset Management have confirmed their commitment to the Singapore Act of the Extreme Sailing Series until 2015, as Main local partner and as title sponsor of the local invitational team. For Aberdeen Asset Management, the sponsorship of Team Aberdeen Singapore and their status as the main Local Partner for the Singapore Act, adds to the global asset manager’s growing sailing sponsorship portfolio, which includes ‘Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week’; an event where they had their first foray into Extreme 40 sailing in 2011, entering a British team into the UK leg of the 2011 Extreme Sailing Series. “We are delighted to bring the Extreme Sailing Series to Singapore as it promises lots of entertainment and we have developed a successful association with sailing elsewhere in the world” said Hugh Young, Managing Director at Aberdeen Asset Management Asia Limited. “We are happy to be able to support Singapore’s sailing ambitions and the inclusion of two young Singapore sailing stars will generate great local interest.”

2013: Articles about Act2
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2012: Articles about Act1 | Act2 | Act3 | Act4 | Act5
   Venues | (Muscat, Oman) | (Qingdao, China) | (Istanbul, Turkey) | (Porto, Portugal) | (Cardiff, UK) | …

2011: Articles about Act4 | Act5 | Act6 | Act7 | Act8 | Act9

Photos: © Extreme Sailing Series, Lloyd Images, Th.Martinez/Sea&Co, RS:One
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One event, 2 sites:
Lorient, on the Atlantic coast, enhances the northern European shipyards
La Grande Motte, on the Med coast, optimizes the visibility of the southern European yacht builders

This original strategy to alternate between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean takes its dimension over the years and attracts more and more shipyards. The aim is to make this annual rendez‐vous, the world showcase of leisure multihull boats.

With 60% of the world production, the French shipyards take a prominent place and are a real locomotive for the boat industry. Foreign shipyards are also here, from all continents, they push the event to an international dimension: Italy, Spain, Poland, Belgium, Switzerland, England, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Hong Kong, United States… They are more than twenty countries to develop new products that make us dream and travel.

2010 – First edition… a world premiere!!! 50 multihulls in water, the esplanade of “La Cite de la voile Eric Tabarly” in Lorient, inaugurates the multihull boat show.

2011 – The first in the Mediterranean… more than 60 multihulls, and a successful confirmation ‐ It is the assertion of an international vocation.

2012 – Back to the Atlantic – Northern Europe gets together, against all odds, it is the year of sustainability.

2013 – Here is the fourth already, an edition full of promises and new boats…

In water

The more prestigious multihull shipyards are here: Catana, Fountaine‐Pajot, Lagoon, Leopard Catamarans, Nautitech, Neel Trimarans, Outremer, and Privilège Marine…

More than 60 multihull boats in water in front of the pyramids, with a specific lay out of the docks to improve the presentation of the boats and the flow of visitors.

For this 4th edition, some boats are exhibited for the first time in water, in the world or in Europe:
• AVENTURA 33 Hybrid,
• New motor yacht FOUNTAINE‐PAJOT, CUMBERLAND 47 LC,
• LAGOON 39, and LAGOON 52, from CNB‐LAGOON,
• LEOPARD 48, from LEOPARD CATAMARANS,
• TAG 60, from the South‐African shipyard TAG YACHTS
• VA 32, catamaran for disabled people, manufactured by VOIL’AVENIR, a rehabilitation association

For this second Mediterranean Edition, a special area “charter with crew” will be settled at the harbor master office docks, and visitors will see another facet of sailing a multihull.

These boats will accommodate beginners or experienced sailors, one will sail with crew on the most beautiful seas of the world … not to be missed …!!

The heart of the marina of La Grande Motte directly connected to the city center with a crossing‐floating gateway, welcomes the exhibitors village representing the whole multihull industry.

The exhibitors village

In the garden tents or in the main tent, more than 150 exhibitors are together on the western esplanade of the marina.

Very coveted spot, the “multihull club design”, presents this year still, the last projects and innovations of the architects and designers.

An area dedicated to the charter companies will display the most beautiful travel destinations aboard catamarans and trimarans.

Faithful since the first edition, shipchandlers, electronics and equipments manufacturers, banking solutions, insurance, sail makers… they are there to meet the future owners’ expectations.

Accordingly to its philosophy of conviviality and exchange, the organisation continues the adventure of the “Multihull Cup”: the 2nd edition, in the bay of La Grande Motte, partners, and exhibitors will race on trimarans Multi 23 (VPLP design) for 3 days. The award ceremony will take place on Saturday evening at the, now famous, “Multihull Club”.

Contacts

Organisation : s.bonnefond‐jolly@m2organisation.com ‐ Tél. + 33(0) 681 69 94 98
Site web: http://www.multicoque-online.com

Italy, USA, Australia, Spain, UK, China Taiwan have confirmed to participate in CIBS2013 as national or regional pavilion with the huge support from their government and association.

Yang-Xinfa-Chairman-of-China-Boat-Industry-Trade-Association

Three problems in China yachting industry: 1. Energy saving & environmental protection 2. Excellent performance 3. Price System

We should design the boats based on local market requirements and coach industrial media for consuming guide.

Hu Naisheng, Chairman of HanSheng Yacht

Differentiation exists in Chinese local market, which makes a great challenge to local brands because buyers prefer overseas brands increasingly. Yacht is a systematic project which contains kind of difficulities to deal with

Jennifer Delach, General Manager-China of Brunswick Trading

Great Changes happen in Chinese local market. 1. Buyers become maturer and more reasonable. 2. Market classification is more accurate than before. 3. Furious competition is obvious between local & overseas brands.

New situation turns out in yacht industry, the new purpose, new process and new usage. If the yacht has great quality, excellent propagandas and good after-sale service, then it will be outstanding among all other yachts.

Li Yuexian, Chairman of Sunbird Yacht

The boats we built should be suitable for buyers with original concept. Yachting industry completely involves intomarket economy, we are eager to get more support from the government.

ICE Trade Officer Paolo Gozzoli

ICE jointed with the Italian Marine Industry Association UCINA to participate china(shanghai) international boat show for more than 8 years with more exhibitors and booth space, which showcases that we have huge interests in Chinese yachting market., All this fully reflects their strong interest in the Chinese yacht market.

Zhou Juan, GM of Shanghai Double Happiness Yacht

We shoud pay more attention to the structure changment of Chinese human organization and then we will find the new trend of buying a boat cooperatively. Yachts are not only luxury goods for the rich but we can educate the public with the marine cultural concept such as on-water travelling, sports, etc.

The designs of new binary-sailboat and binary-yacht have been completed with the concept of “Green, Environmental Protection & Lowcost”.

Michelle Ye, President of Shanghai Yihong Yacht Investment Co

We suggest the new yacht buying method called “eight-eight project” which can decrease the cost and increaseaccessibility of coming ture the yacht dream. Besides, we must relate boats to some projects, activities and facilities, in that way the yacht industrial chain will be made up

Lek Lee Ann, Managing Director of Sunseeker Asia Limited

Population in China is over 1.3 billion. If we can see yachts as normal commodity, then a wide way is ahead. In coming three years, the second -hand yacht market will be developed vigorously. Sunseeker Asia pay much focus on staff training to culture professionalcaptains and sailors.

◆ Daniell Chen, Representative of Ferretti Group Asia Pacific

Yachting industry need more core technology to enhance competitiveness. We also should develop more related activities and destination-island. Nowadays, a lot of shipowners have been exploring their private Islands and clubs.

◆ Traugott Kaminski /Traugott Kaminski, Chairman & CEO of Sunseeker China

There are three key points for Sunseeker China to healthily develop in Chinese local market: 1. we focus on after-sale-service. 2.Our boats are suitable for local market .3. “Input first and output later”. In the past 10 years, we had been focusing on doing this and get good comments on service. We plan to sale 20 yachts this year.

◆ John Lee, President of BAFS Yachting

There are three important points for Bahrfuss development. 1. we cooperate with large trust fund to build our own yacht funds.2.we provide the service to rent yacht which is registered overseas.3.we have strategic cooperation with central enterprises real estate agency to sale yachts and build yacht club.

China (Shanghai) International Boat Show
Source: boatshowchina.com

China (Shanghai) International Boat Show is the most comprehensive and longest established boat & yacht exhibition in China, covering displays of its whole industry chain since its launch in 1996.
CIBS has progressively established itself as the endorser and facilitator for yachting culture in 16 years. CIBS provides a platform for all the industry products, but also continues to further explore opportunities to popularize maritime lifestyle and yachting culture.

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Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean in 2013.
Credits: Rolex / Carlo Borlenghi

The week’s triumphant crews and recipients of the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean Trophy and Rolex timepieces were: Stark Raving Mad (USA) in Class A (reserved for yachts measuring upwards of 18.29m/60-ft) and Arethusa (USA) in Class B (yachts measuring less than 18.29m).

Alluring location

The well-received event signalled a continuation of the long-standing relationship between Nautor’s Swan, Rolex and event organizers Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS), which commenced in 1984 with the first edition of the now biennial Rolex Swan Cup in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. The YCCS launched its Virgin Gorda base in 2012.

The subtle likeness between one sailing paradise and another – Virgin Gorda and Porto Cervo – was not lost on some of the competitors. “It is similar to sailing in the Maddalena in Sardinia,” explained Tony Rey, tactician on Swan 601 Stark Raving Mad (USA). “It is an absolutely spectacular place, a stunning place to sail. The wind is always shifting providing many challenges.” Experienced America’s Cup sailor Mike Toppa, calling tactics on Swan 90 Freya(USA), confirmed: “A lot of the rock formations resemble Porto Cervo which is kind of neat. The Race Committee and organizers are the same between the Rolex Swan Cup and here. It is familiar and in that way very nice.”

Phil Lotz and his crew on Swan 42 Arethusa (USA) used the competition as part of their build up for September’s New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup presented by Rolex. Lotz is in agreement that Virgin Gorda provides a scenic and testing environment: “We always enjoy coming here and sailing around the islands. Generally conditions are pretty good. We tend to come down every other year. It’s fun.”

Stark Raving glad

In Class A, Stark Raving Mad arrived with a score to settle. At the 2012 Rolex Swan Cup, a broken spinnaker in the final race curtailed her hopes of Class victory. James Madden’s crew were in bullish mood. “We’re out for blood and hoping to win this one,” warned Rey. On the first day, and in a building breeze of 14 knots, Stark Raving Mad again had to settle for second place. Wendy Schmidt’s Swan 80 Selene (CAY) claimed the first bullet of the week, attacking a 25-nm clockwise course around the island with gusto having led from the first mark.

A pattern was set. Selene began impressively on Day 2. Following a spectacular downwind spinnaker start she won an exciting reverse run of the Day 1 route. “We had pretty high expectations coming in to the week relative to the boats we are sailing against. When the breeze is in the 10-15 knot range we should be pretty competitive,” explained Selene’s tactician Robert Macmillan. “Our plan is to execute great starts and try to get to the first shift and first transition zone ahead of the competition. During the first two races the boat speed has been really good and the crew work exceptional. We’ve made a lot of sail changes and the team has been doing the best job possible.”

The lighter winds prevailing during the final two days proved more troublesome for Selene’s heavier disposition. On Day 3, Stark Raving Mad made the smoother start and led for most of the way. Selene recovered to finish first over the line but not by a large enough margin on corrected time. Madden’s crew secured a first bullet setting up a dramatic final day.

In 7 knots of breeze, Stark Raving Mad started the final 11-nm race with intent and quickly mounted an insurmountable lead. Final race victory and Selene’s second place ensured Madden’s crew were Class victors. “During the final two days the winds were lighter which overall is of great benefit to us,” said Madden.  “The crew did a really good job making no errors, consistently trimming the sails well and moving the boat at speed.”

Madden was delighted to build on last year’s runners up finish at the Rolex Swan Cup. “It is fantastic. Seconds (places) are nice, first is a little bit better. Selene sailed really well and is a beautiful boat. It was very close racing.”

Arethusa mounts comeback

The competition drew boats and crews from around the world. The predominantly South African contingent onboard Swan 53 Music (GBR), competing in Class B, a case in point. On arrival, owner James Blakemore commented: “We have cruised here before so when this event was proposed to us it was a no brainer really. Swan, Rolex and the YCCS have done an excellent job and we look forward to a wonderful week.” Music – set for an active racing season with appearances planned in the Mediterranean at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez and the Rolex Middle Sea Race  – commenced the competition in style.

Blakemore’s crew claimed the week’s first bullet in Class prevailing ahead of Swan 56 White Rhino (USA). On Day 2, she repeated her success showing gritty resilience after a far from perfect start which saw her trailing in fifth place. Arethusa, second on Day 2, grew in confidence claiming Day 3’s bullet to set up a tantalizing head-to-head with Music on the final day.

As in Class A, an impressive comeback was sealed. Arethusa dominated the competition in the decisive contest. Music, following another disappointing start, finished some 26 minutes behind the leaders, settling for fourth place on corrected time. Victory ensured Arethusa won Class B by a single point. “Conditions were perfect for us on the final race,” enthused Lotz. “We got a good start at our favoured end of the line. The first beat was clean which was important in a fleet with so many big boats. We wanted to sail as cleanly as possible.” Arethusa, like Stark Raving Mad, displayed persistence and harmonious teamwork, seizing the favourable shift in wind conditions as the week progressed. “Winning is a great achievement and we really enjoy being here,” closed Lotz. Arethusa’s intention is to defend her crown in two years time.

Sportsmanship and teamwork were hallmarks both on and off the water. The Swan world was united through both competition and the series of elegant and popular social gatherings that permeated the week. A spirit typified by the camaraderie displayed in the additional five-strong cruising Class which engaged in their own competition, representing the values of gentlemen sailing so typical of the Swan world.

Proceedings culminated with the official prizegiving at the YCCS clubhouse overlooking North Sound where the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean Trophy and Rolex timepieces were presented to Class winners Stark Raving Mad and Arethusa.

The 18th edition of the Rolex Swan Cup in Porto Cervo will take place in September 2014.

2013 Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean Results

Place, Boat, Owner, Races 1-2-3-4-5, Total Points

Class A
1.   Stark Raving Mad (USA), James C. Madden, 2- 2- 1-1, 6 points
2.   Selene (CAY), Wendy Schmidt, 1- 1- 2- 2, 6
3.   Fenix (GBR), NS60-008 Ltd, 3- 3- 3- 3, 12

Place, Boat, Owner, Races 1-2-3-4-5, Total Points

Class B
1.   Arethusa (USA), Philip Lotz, 3- 2 -1- 1, 7 points
2.   Music (GBR), James Blakemore, 1- 1- 2- 4, 8
3.   Island Water World (USA), Nautor Swan Benelux, 6- 4- 3- 2, 15

Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean

Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean, held at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda’s new clubhouse in the sailing paradise of the British Virgin Islands.
The event is organized by Rolex, Nautor’s Swan and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, who have established close ties through organizing the Rolex Swan Cup in Porto Cervo, Sardinia since the early 1980s.

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Exhibitor Global Spill Control Pty Ltd for example is a specialist in safety and environmental services including spill equipment. The company currently has over 40 marina clients. As well as being able to meet with over 150 marina representatives at Marine13, the exhibition will put Global Spill Control in front of many marine safety and marine regulatory organisations for the first time.

Kevin Joyce from Global Spill Control said

“we consider Marine13 as an excellent marketing investment to not only expand our existing marina customer base but to expand into new markets such as government boating agencies that need to be managing environmental risk”.

Leading marina manufacture and exhibitor Bellingham Marine is also attracted by the broad range of marine delegates. Bellingham manager John Spragg said this first ever whole of industry conference provides a platform to generate new business additional to Bellingham’s valued marina clients.

Trade bookings and enquiries for exhibiting are strong and there are only 10 booth spaces remaining according to the event organiser arinex.

Marine13 International Conference and Trade Exhibition, Sydney
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Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean in 2013.
Credits: Rolex / Carlo Borlenghi

Jostling at the start line set the scene for day three of racing at the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda.

With Classes A and B sharing a start line, there were bound to be a few exciting moments including this morning when Swan 90 Freya mixed it up with Swan 56 White Rhino and Swan 48 Catch 22 at the Committee Boat end of the line. It was the pin end of the line that paid however, where Swan 601 Stark Raving Mad and Club Swan 42 Arethusa were well placed, headed out to the left of the course and led their respective Classes around the 15nm course.

Wendy Schmidt’s Swan 80 Selene crept past Stark Raving Mad at the final mark rounding, to finish just 20 seconds ahead of the Swan 601. But on corrected time, the Swan 601 took the win and is now just one point out of first place overall going into tomorrow’s final race to win the prestigious Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean trophy.

“These were our conditions today. We wanted a clean start, which we got and had a clean lane all the way to the windward mark. But it was not an easy race once we rounded the windward mark. It was tactically challenging as a lot of the boats are extremely well sailed and we knew that Selene was going to be very competitive. So our objective was to do our best to keep them behind us around the race track and if we were lucky keep her behind us the whole way,” said Jim Madden, owner and helmsman of Swan 601 Stark Raving Mad.

In Class B, Phil Lotz and his crew onboard Arethusa were first today, while Swan 53 Music took second yet the South Africans maintain their position at the top of the leaderboard.

In the Cruising Class, Swan 46 Eclipse moved into first place today, while Swan 56 Tenacity was second.

“We like the cruising division as it saves the crystal onboard. We were out round Seal Islands today and were being beaten by a turtle for a while there but we eventually caught up with him and passed him,” said Norbert Murray, owner of Tenacity who exudes the spirit of the Cruising Class.

Having just completed an extensive refit, Murray’s exquisite Swan 56 is a strong contender for the Concours d’elegance trophy, which will be awarded tomorrow evening at the final prizegiving.

Tonight is the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean dinner at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. Racing concludes tomorrow with the final prizegiving scheduled for 1700 local time.

Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean

Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean, held at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda’s new clubhouse in the sailing paradise of the British Virgin Islands.
The event is organized by Rolex, Nautor’s Swan and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, who have established close ties through organizing the Rolex Swan Cup in Porto Cervo, Sardinia since the early 1980s.

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Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean in 2013.
Credits: Rolex / Carlo Borlenghi

Late night dancing under the stars at the Oil Nut Bay Beach Party did not dent the energy and enthusiasm of the Swan crews and owners at the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean this morning

With ten knots of prevailing Caribbean winds out of the East, racing got underway at 1100 in the event organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda at its Caribbean base in Virgin Gorda. The course for the racing divisions reversed the route taken yesterday, with a downwind start outside North Sound down Drake’s Passage keeping the Dog Islands to starboard. Turning North with Round Rock to port the fleet raced hard on the wind along the East coast of Virgin Gorda before turning west at Pajaros Point, launching their spinnakers to pass Oil Nut Bay and continue towards Necker Island and on to the finish. PRO Peter Craig ensured that the fleet returned to the dock in good time for the ClubSwan Cocktail competition, which just got underway.

In the Maxi class a repeat performance of yesterday’s textbook sailing saw Swan 80 Selene take the wind off of Jim Madden’s Swan 601 Stark Raving Mad. Meanwhile in Class B, it was the South Africans on James Blackmore’s Swan 53 Music who were first in class with Phil Lotz’s Club Swan 42 Arethusa in second.

“Pretty light conditions should make things a little more interesting in the coming days. We hope it is not too light, as we want to get the races in. We picked the sails we’d need down range under 10 knots, which we haven’t seen much of. We always like coming here to this part of the islands, warm weather and nice breezes. The atmosphere and the parties are great,” said Phil Lotz (USA).

Making the most of the event is the Cruising Class, specially created by the YCCS Technical Officer offering shorter courses, no spinnakers and a rating system classified from ‘top secret’ to ‘incredibly super top secret’. After two days of ‘racing’, Swan 44 Hokusai (FIN) leads the Cruising Class.

Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean

Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean, held at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda’s new clubhouse in the sailing paradise of the British Virgin Islands.
The event is organized by Rolex, Nautor’s Swan and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, who have established close ties through organizing the Rolex Swan Cup in Porto Cervo, Sardinia since the early 1980s.

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Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean in 2013.
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Having had their appetite whetted for competition at the yesterday evening’s opening reception at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda where Luca Lucheschi, Commercial Director of Nautor’s Swan, unveiled the latest addition to the exclusive silverware collection, the bespoke handcrafted Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean, competition on the start line was fierce.

The Swan 601 Stark Raving Mad placed second overall at the Rolex Swan Cup in Porto Cervo last September and had a second place finish today in the Maxi Class. The American team onboard is focused on improving upon their results in Porto Cervo this week.

Tactician Tony Rey commented, “We came into the last run of the last race at the Rolex Swan Cup and we broke a spinnaker while we were in the winning position, so were not able to recover in time. Likewise we’re out for blood and hoping to win this one.”

“The Race Committee had a tough challenge because the wind was very shifty before the start. We took a shot that the left was going to be ok on the starting line and a big right shift came in so we were on the back foot from there. To be honest the Selene crew on the Swan 80 sailed really well, they rounded first and were gone very quickly,” added Rey. “The BVI is an absolutely spectacular place, a stunning place to sail. The wind in the Caribbean is always shifty and today was no exception. It was a fantastic day even if we weren’t able to win.”

Swan 53 Music of South Africa enjoyed a dominant win of five minutes on corrected time over second placed Swan 56 White Rhino in Class B IRC. Owner and helmsman, James Blakemore commented,

“We had a very good start but there were few Maxis we had to keep out of the way of. We were the first in our Class to round the windward mark, which was very satisfactory. We then struggled a bit on the downwind run and a couple of boats made up ground on us, but we had a really fantastic beat up past Spanish Town towards the finish. It’s a wonderful achievement to get a first today.”

The cruising division enjoyed a shorter course of 14nm from the start off North Sound, round the Dog Islands to starboard and back to the finish off North Sound to bring them back to the dock ahead of the racing divisions.

Hosted by Oil Nut Bay, the social programme for the Swan owners and their crew moves for the evening to the stunning resort the fleet raced past earlier in the day. Caribbean chic is the theme for the Oil Nut Bay Beach Party and with live entertainment revelries are due to continue well into the night, a spectacular way to conclude an epic first day at the inaugural Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean

Racing continues for all three divisions on Wednesday 13th March, with the first start scheduled for 1100.

Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean

Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean, held at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda’s new clubhouse in the sailing paradise of the British Virgin Islands.
The event is organized by Rolex, Nautor’s Swan and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, who have established close ties through organizing the Rolex Swan Cup in Porto Cervo, Sardinia since the early 1980s.

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Swan yachts ranging from 12.98 metres (42 foot) to 30.20m (100 ft) and representing countries including Belgium, Italy, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States make up the entry list. Competing Swans will be divided into two groups: Class A (Maxi), measuring upwards of 18.29m/60-ft; and, Class B, reserved for yachts measuring less than 18.29m.

Registration took place today, followed by the opening reception on the spectacular terrace of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. Competition on the water starts tomorrow, Tuesday 12 March, and the round Virgin Gorda race is scheduled for Wednesday 13 March. Ideal sailing conditions are forecast.

A range of Swans will grace the event: from historic Sparkman & Stephens models including Hokusai (FIN), Lianda (BEL) and Swan Lake (USA) through to more modern designs from German Frers including the Swan 90 Freya (USA) which is also taking part and was the 2,000th yacht to be built by Nautor in Finland.

Other Class A entries include Varsovie, the largest competing yacht, the Swan 80 Selene and Stark Raving Mad a Swan 601, whose crew has enjoyed a successful last twelve months. In Class B, the week’s smallest entrant – the Club Swan 42 Arethusa (USA) – is using the waters of the Caribbean to continue preparations for September’s New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup presented by Rolex.

Crews will need to marry sharp tactics and cohesive teamwork to prevail in a fleet renowned for sportsmanship and graceful sailing. The week’s standout performers will be rewarded at the final prizegiving, on Friday 15 March, where the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean Trophy will be presented.

The eagerly anticipated event marks a continuation of the long-standing relationship between Nautor’s Swan, Rolex and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, which commenced in 1984 with the first edition of the now biennial Rolex Swan Cup in Porto Cervo, Sardinia.

Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean

Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean, held at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda’s new clubhouse in the sailing paradise of the British Virgin Islands.
The event is organized by Rolex, Nautor’s Swan and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, who have established close ties through organizing the Rolex Swan Cup in Porto Cervo, Sardinia since the early 1980s.

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Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Virgin Gorda
Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean
Photo By: / Carlo Borlenghi

The competition will be held at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda’s recently opened clubhouse on Virgin Gorda, in the British Virgin Islands. Four days of racing, commencing on Tuesday 12 March, are scheduled in the island archipelago’s alluring waters, renowned for providing ideal sailing conditions, particularly for yachts with the performance values of Nautor’s Swan.

Competing Swans will be divided into two groups:

• Class A (Maxi), measuring upwards of 18.29 metres/60-foot; and,
• Class B, reserved for yachts measuring less than 18.29m.

Around twenty Swans are expected to take part, representing eight countries to date.

Among the entrants, the Swan 90 Freya (USA) is significant. In 2012 she became the 2,000th Swan to be built by Nautor in Pietarsaari, Finland. Swan 601 Stark Raving Mad (USA) is another notable competitor and will be hoping to build on an impressive display at the 2012 Rolex Swan Cup where she finished second in class. The 30.48m Varsovie (CAY) is the largest entrant and the smallest is the 12.98m Swan 42 Arethusa (USA). Hokusai (FIN), a Swan 44 and one of Sparkman & Stephens’ classic designs, will represent the marque’s spiritual home and the longevity of Nautor’s Swan’s position at the forefront of the sailing world.

The Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean promises to mirror the esteemed reputation of the Rolex Swan Cup offering the ClubSwan members the opportunity to reconvene in idyllic surroundings for a week of dramatic action and convivial hospitality.

The week’s best performers will be rewarded during the final prizegiving, held on Friday 15 March, where the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean Trophy will be presented.

Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean

Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean, held at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda’s new clubhouse in the sailing paradise of the British Virgin Islands.
The event is organized by Rolex, Nautor’s Swan and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, who have established close ties through organizing the Rolex Swan Cup in Porto Cervo, Sardinia since the early 1980s.

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CIBS has grown virtually every year since its birth in an underground car park 18 years ago and 2013 is no exception with exhibition area up by 37% to 48,000 sq m, confirmed booths so far up 20% and a projected trade up around 30% to 3Bn RMB. In fact the show is at 97% capacity with two full months to go until it opens its doors to the boat buying public. The audited visitor numbers of CIBS is expected to top 40,000.

Carrying forward the 17 previous years of experience in Shanghai – the city which for generations has been a leader within China in accepting new ideas and concepts and currently enjoys a GDP of around 0.5 Trillion RMB – the China (Shanghai) International Boat Show in 2013 will additionally be partnered by ELS 2013 and Expo Leisure 2013 providing an even greater draw to those people looking at ways to enjoy their leisure time through the natural cross fertilization such a triumvirate will provide.

These other partner shows also have their stars with, for example, Expo leisure having on display a 35m RMB Camper by Volkner.

Not to be outdone CIBS itself will see China debuts from the likes of the Searay 370 Venture, Azimut 45, RIVA, Cranchi M44, Prestige 450 & 620S, Majesty 88 amongst others.

Additionally Shanghai’s 132,000 US Dollar millionaires are amongst the first generation to have become rich since the 1978 opening of China and the national pavilions of Australia, Italy, South Korea, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States will naturally be looking to capitalize on such opportunities for their leisure marine companies.

Of these the Italian contingent appears to be the most dynamic with 25 companies joining the national pavilion and several other Italian companies joining as independent exhibitors.

In some ways CIBS has already started as on January 8th a forum of leading industry managers from Hessen, Sunseeker, Ferretti, Brunswick, Bavaria, Sunbird, Double Happiness and Sea Stella met to discuss the current position of the leisure boat business in China.

Comments at this forum reflected that Chinese customers were becoming smarter and wiser with an increasing sophistication and growing desire for after sales service and quality. It was also noted that local brands were growing in line with these increased expectations

It was also agreed that the market was growing with more instruments such as boat purchase funding, shared ownership, and purchase for family rather than corporate use, challenges of education and training.

These factors all parallel the leisure boating markets as they grew in the more developed markets around the world. If the China leisure boat market continues along the same lines the current impressive figures from the China (Shanghai) International Boat Show might, in a few years, seem quite insignificant.

China (Shanghai) International Boat Show runs from 11th to the 14th April 2013. It’s the place to be seen.

China (Shanghai) International Boat Show
Source: boatshowchina.com

China (Shanghai) International Boat Show is the most comprehensive and longest established boat & yacht exhibition in China, covering displays of its whole industry chain since its launch in 1996.
CIBS has progressively established itself as the endorser and facilitator for yachting culture in 16 years. CIBS provides a platform for all the industry products, but also continues to further explore opportunities to popularize maritime lifestyle and yachting culture.

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- Even a trade fair that doesn’t primarily aim at presenting innovations has some new items on the agenda: On show, for example, will be a kayak which is built of sustainable raw materials and thus recyclable. Friedrich Deimann from Bremen successfully submitted it as his qualification to master craftsman, making his “masterpiece” simultaneously a prototype. It is made of flax, cork and organic resin (Stand C 42, Halle 7).

- Merle Ibach toured the Baltic from Berlin to St. Petersburg and back and reports on her travels at Boatfit. ”Heading north in a small boat“ is the topic at the Classic Forum in Hall 7on Saturday 23 February starting at 13.30.

- Riva Sebino was Carlo Riva’s first boat from serial production. That was in the year 1954. Altogether 119 such vessels rolled off the assembly line. Today there are only six of them worldwide, one of which is on view at the stand of the company “Classicboote” (Stand B 22, Hall 7).

- Fun for the kids, too… Whether they want to learn how to make nets or tie knots, BOATFIT has various attractions in store for young visitors and children, too – they can even build their own little boat at the children’s shipyard in Hall 7 on all three days. At the stand of the International Guild of Net Makers (Hall 7, Stand B 10) they can learn how to knit nets, and children under 14 can practise tying knots at the DLRG stand (German Life Saving Association (Hall 6, Stand C 58).

- The cutter ”Vorwärts“ operated for years in the coastal waters of the Baltic. Built in 1950 and well maintained over many years it has in the meantime been converted to a yacht and is now to serve as a training vessel. Boat owner Nils Rammin from the Rammin shipyard hopes that the children and young people who today learn about the traditional rigging of these boats (German: “Zeesboote”) will become the yachtsmen that will sail them tomorrow. The twelve-metre vessel with its maritime history is on display in front of the BOATFIT halls.

- Anyone who embarks on a journey has stories to tell. ”Long trips in a small boat“ is the title of a panel discussion presented by Hinnerk Weiler with guests Merle Ibach, Bastian Hauck and Stephan Boden – all real sailing experts (Classic Forum in Hall 7 on Friday 22 February at 16:00 and on Sunday at 15:00).

- A real wall decoration – and I made it myself! Ursula Latus offers a workshop on “How to make half-models of Folkeboote “. Over the three days visitors are invited to saw, grind and sand: The resulting half-model will be 40 centimetres long and, set in a picture frame, can be hung on the wall of its proud builder (Stand A 20, Hall 7).

- Scurvy: Seafarers in the Middle Ages feared this disease. Today we know much more about its causes. Silke Arends will talk about what is important for maritime diets in her lecture on Saturday at 14:30 in the Classic Forum in Hall 7. Silke Arends is the author of a cookery book “Das Seenotretter-Kochbuch” with “life-saving” recipes for on-board meals.

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Photos: by Messe Bremen / Jan Rathke

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Eight Host Venues spanning the Middle East, Asia, South America and Europe have been announced for the 2013 Extreme Sailing Series, marking the third year of truly global competition for the circuit first launched as a European only event in 2007. The Series’ award-winning Stadium Racing format will return to all seven of the intense stadium arenas from 2012 with Singapore returning as a venue after hosting successful test and exhibition events in 2010 and 2011. Eight iconic locations, on three continents.

Retaining the same successful format as previous years, racing will take place over four days: one day of open water racing followed by three days of stadium racing open to public and VIP guests. The free public Race Village in each venue will continue to expand the on land entertainment experience, while sailing fans around the world will be able to watch the stadium racing as it happens on the online live video stream enhanced by SAP analytics and including expert commentary from each venue.

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2012: Articles about Act1 | Act2 | Act3 | Act4 | Act5
   Venues | (Muscat, Oman) | (Qingdao, China) | (Istanbul, Turkey) | (Porto, Portugal) | (Cardiff, UK) | …

2011: Articles about Act4 | Act5 | Act6 | Act7 | Act8 | Act9

Photos: © Extreme Sailing Series, Lloyd Images, Th.Martinez/Sea&Co, RS:One
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Features at a Glance

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• Biggest boating business news in the industry in years. The U.S. recreational boating industry is seeing the tide begin to turn for new powerboat sales with an estimated 10 percent increase in 2012, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). Early projections indicate the industry will see additional increases in 2013 by as much as 5-10 percent.

• At the Progressive Insurance New York Boat Show (first boat show of the season), dealers and manufactures reported increased hiring and sales, another solid positive industry indicator. We can connect you with these companies in Miami.

• The show features more than 2,000 local, national and international companies showcasing more than 3,000 of the newest boats, many making their world debuts, plus thousands of new gadgets, engines, gear and marine accessories. Be one of the first to board, review and report on the newest boats and more!

• Economic impact: The Miami Boat Show generates $817.8 million annually in gross sales and wages and supports more than 9,000 full-time jobs in Florida.

• The Miami Boat Show occupies three locations, uses 2.5 million sq. ft of exhibition space at the Miami Beach Convention Center and 1 million sq. ft. of carpet – enough to cover 20 football fields!

• National and international make-up: More than 45-percent of visitors that travel to the Miami Boat Show are from outside the state of Florida.

• Why more than 100,000 attend annually: The five-day show is an all-access pass to experience the boating lifestyle, with a chance to shop thousands of the newest in recreational boats and marine accessories while also participating in premier hands-on learning opportunities on-land and in-water.

• There’s a boat for every budget and lifestyle. Boats of all shapes and sizes are for sale at some of the best deals of the year – from luxury motor and sailing yachts to sport fishers, family cruisers and performance boats.

• Experience complimentary on-water sailing and power boating classes through the Discover Boating Puts You at the Helm program, plus fun from deck to dock with free sailboat rides along the bay and live music to soak up boating lifestyle.

• There are hundreds of hourly boating clinics for seasoned captains and new boaters covering sailing, big game fishing and Boating 101 from the top industry boating experts.

• See and board hundreds of new yachts and power boats in the water.
• Discover Boating Puts You at the Helm —clinics and seminars offering hands-on, on-the-water boating instruction, presented by the Recreational Powerboating Association (RPBA). Due to popularity, advance registration is encouraged.

• Enjoy touring the vast sailboats—including a wide selection of catamarans.
• Shop for sailing gear and accessories from around the world.
• Attend seminars and enjoy a variety sailing features and attractions, including free sail rides, live music, a sailing simulator and hundreds of seminars from the industry’s renowned sailors.

• There are boats for every activity and budget, from personal watercraft to luxury cruisers, marine engines, electronics and accessories, nautical gifts and apparel, services and more!
• Experience the world’s premier sport fishing expo, the popular Big Game Room, celebrating its 10^th year.
• Enjoy the Dive & Travel Harbor, showcasing diving gear, travel resorts and boating destinations.
• Meet celebrities,including History Channel/A&E’s Shark Wranglers Chris Fischer and Brett McBride.

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About the Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Show:
The Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Show is produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the world´s largest producer of boat shows and the leading association representing the recreational boating industry. NMMA member companies produce more than 80 percent of the boats, engines, trailers, accessories and gear used by boaters and anglers throughout the U.S. and Canada. The association is dedicated to industry growth through programs in public policy advocacy, market statistics and research, product quality assurance and promotion of the boating lifestyle.

About Progressive:
The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies is a leader in boat insurance and the largest seller of personal watercraft insurance in the U.S. It offers flexible, year-round coverage so boaters can go wherever they choose, whenever they choose and have peace of mind they are protected.

Source: miamiboatshow.com

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The newly opened 700 square metre facility, located in proximity to Guangzhou’s busy commercial port and ship repair yards, includes a maintenance workshop and offices for a small team of service engineers and customer support personnel.

Gary Wieland, Rolls-Royce, Marine Regional Director – China, said:

“Rolls-Royce is continuing to invest in its global service capability. This modern facility in the heart of Guangzhou’s Pearl River Delta, one of the busiest locations in the region for shipbuilding and repair, enables us to better meet the needs of our marine customers in the region.

“Our global marine service network helps ship owners maximise vessel availability by providing them with highly skilled service engineers and maintenance facilities through long-term service and maintenance contracts.”

The facility will serve customers in the commercial and offshore sectors and can repair and overhaul a broad range of Rolls-Royce marine equipment, including diesel engine components tunnel thrusters, and propellers. Rolls-Royce engineers will also carry out servicing and repairs on board vessels and can conduct essential maintenance underwater, minimising the need to dry dock vessels.

The Guangzhou service facility marks the latest stage in the implementation of a global Marine Service Centre network, which offers dedicated repair services in 28 countries, providing 24/7 support to customers worldwide. In the last three years, Rolls-Royce has invested to create new or enlarged marine service centres in 13 different locations.

Source: rolls-royce.com

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(the interaction between dolphin and diver starts at min 4)

It was awe-inspring and a truly breathtaking experience. Martina Wing, who filmed the event, want to thank the dive professionals Keller Laros, Masa and Jason Keeffer who helped with the rescue.

It is also a testimony for the team work and cooperation of the different boat operators working together for the common goal of ocean conservation and taking care of the animals.

See the location here on Google Map.

Ocean Wings Hawaii, Inc. is located in Kailua-Kona on the beautiful west coast of the island of Hawai’i, which is also known as the “Big Island”.

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Formed over three centuries ago, the 35-piece-band echoed throughout the Show to create a memorable opening with all the prestige that one would expect of such a world-class event.

Proudly led by conductor Pete Curtis MBE, the band marched down the boulevard of ExCeL prompting crowds of people to gather around, take pictures and even join in the musical procession.

Drum Major WO2 Simon Boorah felt they had a “very good” opening.

“It’s nice to come back and open the Tullett Prebon London Boat Show in 2013… it looks particularly impressive as always”.

Murray Ellis, Managing Director of National Boat Shows said:

“The Show opening is the perfect way to get into the spirit of celebrating Europe’s first boat Show in the 2013 calendar. The Tullett Prebon London Boat Show really does offer something for every need and budget whether you are a seasoned boater or what to try something new– and what better way to celebrate the opening of our Show than with the prestigious Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines, Portsmouth.”

The Show opening was followed by two World launches by Show exhibitor, Sunseeker International, which debuted two new stunning motor yachts, the Predator 68 and the San Remo, which were both unveiled with the help of the nation’s favourite tenor Alfie Boe, Formula 1’s Suzi Perry as well as the popular BBC presenter, Chris Evans.

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