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Oracle Team USA Launches Second AC72

The end of April saw the launch of the second AC 72 to bear the Oracle Team USA logo. After a toast and traditional breaking of the Champagne over the hull at the team’s base at Pier 80 in San Francisco, the boat and the Oracle team took to the water.

Bye Bye Bundles: VEEDIMS is here

Claudio Ballard, an inventor and CEO of VEEDIMS, believes this venture can change a lot about power distribution and management. It’s hard to argue with this polished and convincing advocate of a technology that is beautiful in its apparent simplicity.

The Sixth Fort Yachtie Da International Film Festival

The Fort Yachtie Da International Film Festival is already in its sixth year and the festival is officially open to entries for the 2013 contest. Captains and crews are invited to put together a five-minute video and showcase almost anything.

Oyster’s World Rally Continues in 2016

The first Oyster Rally’s participants set sail from Antigua in January of 2013, but Oyster is looking forward to its second event, slated for 2016-2017 with 15 yachts already scheduled to take part.

Legends in London

On Apr. 25, London will play host to two awards that are not often seen in the same location: The America’s Cup and the Louis Vuitton Cup. During an event organized by Ocean Independence and sponsored in part by Yachts International, guests will be able to view the two prestigious cups while enjoying cocktails.

Projects, Awards and Premiers

This week, check out what’s happening at Vicem and Nautor’s Swan and view a couple of the winners of the 2013 Asia Boating Awards hosted by Blue Inc during the Hainan Rendez-Vous.

From Sail and Safety to Superyacht Service

On-the-job experience isn’t the only thing you need to get ahead in this ever more competitive industry. Training and certifications can give you that extra edge over the rest of the field, and in the past few years multiple schools have begun offering courses geared toward superyacht service.

Staying Ahead of the Curve

In addition to a vast array of boats and displays from international exhibitors, the Antibes Yacht Show, April 18 to 21, offers great opportunities for continued education. Among the programs available is a series of seminars organized by The International Superyacht Society.

Tech Watch

Check out the new tech from Raymarine, ComNav, and FLIR as well as an app that might make maintaining your yacht a whole lot simpler.

Tenders Times Three

Looking for a new tender? Why not consider these options from Grand-Craft, Cherubini and Belzona?

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Oracle Team USA Launches Second AC72

The end of April saw the launch of the second AC 72 to bear the Oracle Team USA logo. After a toast and traditional breaking of the Champagne over the hull at the team’s base at Pier 80 in San Francisco, the boat and the Oracle team took to the water.

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Bye Bye Bundles: VEEDIMS is here

Claudio Ballard, an inventor and CEO of VEEDIMS, believes this venture can change a lot about power distribution and management. It’s hard to argue with this polished and convincing advocate of a technology that is beautiful in its apparent simplicity.

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The Sixth Fort Yachtie Da International Film Festival

The Fort Yachtie Da International Film Festival is already in its sixth year and the festival is officially open to entries for the 2013 contest. Captains and crews are invited to put together a five-minute video and showcase almost anything.

OysterWorldRally-2

Oyster’s World Rally Continues in 2016

The first Oyster Rally’s participants set sail from Antigua in January of 2013, but Oyster is looking forward to its second event, slated for 2016-2017 with 15 yachts already scheduled to take part.

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Legends in London

On Apr. 25, London will play host to two awards that are not often seen in the same location: The America’s Cup and the Louis Vuitton Cup. During an event organized by Ocean Independence and sponsored in part by Yachts International, guests will be able to view the two prestigious cups while enjoying cocktails.

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Projects, Awards and Premiers

This week, check out what’s happening at Vicem and Nautor’s Swan and view a couple of the winners of the 2013 Asia Boating Awards hosted by Blue Inc during the Hainan Rendez-Vous.

Miramar-Sail-training

From Sail and Safety to Superyacht Service

On-the-job experience isn’t the only thing you need to get ahead in this ever more competitive industry. Training and certifications can give you that extra edge over the rest of the field, and in the past few years multiple schools have begun offering courses geared toward superyacht service.

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Staying Ahead of the Curve

In addition to a vast array of boats and displays from international exhibitors, the Antibes Yacht Show, April 18 to 21, offers great opportunities for continued education. Among the programs available is a series of seminars organized by The International Superyacht Society.

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Tech Watch

Check out the new tech from Raymarine, ComNav, and FLIR as well as an app that might make maintaining your yacht a whole lot simpler.

Grand-Craft-Commuter

Tenders Times Three

Looking for a new tender? Why not consider these options from Grand-Craft, Cherubini and Belzona?

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