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The Rise of the ‘Gigayacht’

admin — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:30:51 +0000

As if the news of 25-year-old Brian McCarthy, son of the millionaire president of Marriott International, winning $107 million in the Mega Millions jackpot wasn’t enough to incite an eye roll or two, CNN International reports that the ‘gigayacht’ is on the rise for the super rich. “For the billionaire who has everything, sometimes a

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Green Yachts Builds Eco-Friendly Zero 33

admin — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:41:10 +0000

Today’s obsessions du jour include health, fitness and being green. With a mission to contribute to “a sustainable and ecological revolution,” Green Yachts is doing their part to lessen the impact of marine vessels by designing luxury, eco-friendly boats and yachts. The latest addition to their collection is titled Zero 33, a, you guessed it,

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America’s Cup World Series Announced

admin — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:00:22 +0000

The 2011 season of the America’s Cup World Series sailing regattas have been announced. The series consists of three regattas, with the first event kicking off in Cascais, Portugal from August 6th through the 14th. The second event in the America’s Cup series will take place in Plymouth, England from September 10th to the 18th.

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South Florida Marine Industry Spins for a Cause

admin — Tue, 24 May 2011 13:24:16 +0000

Last Friday, the marine industry came together in downtown Fort Lauderdale and geared up for a great cause. The third annual Spin-A-Thon to benefit Kids in Distress (KID), a South Florida agency that helps abused and neglected children, was a rousing success. The Spin-A-Thon was hosted by the Marine Industry Cares Foundation, which was created

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Panama Marina Offers Scenic Hurricane Contingency Plan

admin — Wed, 11 May 2011 21:21:36 +0000

Panama is recognized as an international hub for the boating community, with many cruisers drawn to the mild climate, unique flora and proximity to the United States and the Caribbean. But it’s not the mangrove coves, beautiful beaches or natural ecology that most attracts visitors during the hot summer months, but rather its’ fortunate location.

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