Month: September 2009

Monaco Yacht show 2009 ends with a bang!

The place to see and to be seen if you are a super yacht manufacturer, that is. The Monaco Yacht Show opened its doors from September 23rd to 26th, with reports indicating it was the best show to date. Informa the show’s organiser’s reported:… Continue Reading “Monaco Yacht show 2009 ends with a bang!”

Southampton Boat show 2009 success!

The PSP Southampton Boat Show, held from 11 to 20 September, reported strong attendance with 121,671 visitors, an increase of 282 compared to last year. The event featured over 500 exhibitors and nearly 1,000 boats, fostering a sense of cautious optimism in the marine industry despite longer sales processes.

New Princess V85 goes down a storm at Southampton boat show 2009

Princess has been making sports yachts since 1965 and there 40 years of boat building experience is capture beautifully in the new V85 sports yacht. An innovative and exciting model with breathtakingly good looks, dynamic handling and thoroughbred performance give the Princess V85 a… Continue Reading “New Princess V85 goes down a storm at Southampton boat show 2009”

L’hydroptere the world’s fastest sailing yacht

I know we usually only report on the type of boats powered by burning fuel but when you come across a yacht that can put to shame many engine-powered vessels you have to say something to the world about it. So I introduce to you… Continue Reading “L’hydroptere the world’s fastest sailing yacht”

Are you ready for Cannes boat show 2009

As the boat show season gets into full swing the 2009 Cannes boat show is ready to open its doors from the 9th to 14th September. Some 511 boats in water within Vieux Port & Port Pierre Canto, 180 new models, 140 boats over 20 metres long,… Continue Reading “Are you ready for Cannes boat show 2009”

160 mph plus Class 1 power boat championship – Romanian results 2009

The UIM Class 1 offshore powerboat championship combines speed and technology, providing a thrilling experience for spectators. These super-rich superboats can reach over 160 mph, powered by modified V8 and V12 900hp engines. Fazza claimed victory in the Romanian Grand Prix, with Welmax and Maritimo 11 also achieving top positions. The championship can be witnessed at http://www.worldsportsboats.ning.com.

Tell us your favourite small sports boat brand

Here’s your chance to tell us who you think should be king of the small sports boats brands. Give us your vote and we will post the results in a few weeks time: Happy Voting!

Feadship Trident set to steal the show at Fort Lauderdale Boat show 2009

The 50th Anniversary edition of the world’s largest boat show is just around the corner, this year’s show will take place October 29-November 2, 2009 at six locations in the Yachting Capital of the World – Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The show will feature a… Continue Reading “Feadship Trident set to steal the show at Fort Lauderdale Boat show 2009”

Absolute Yachts and UK dealer Ocean Nautic come to an end

The partnership between Absolute Yachts and UK dealer Ocean Nautic now called “Trevor White” has come to an end. Dealer Tevor White will now focus on the newly appointed Outer Reef yachts covering their 58 to 115 ft range for the whole of Europe, enhancing their… Continue Reading “Absolute Yachts and UK dealer Ocean Nautic come to an end”